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1 day ago · Four state bills relating to immigration enforcement cleared their first legislative hurdle Wednesday, with all being passed 7-0 by the House Committee on Economic Development …

Dec 26, 2024 · Maui County has unveiled its finalized Long-Term Recovery Plan for Lahaina, marking a significant milestone since the devastating wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023.

Jan 20, 2025 · KAANAPALI, Maui — Jessica Lorenzo rushes to take care of the lunch crowd in the dining room of Leilani’s on the Beach in Kaanapali, which in the 17 or so months since the …

Aug 9, 2023 · Fire companies as far as Keaau on the east side of the island joined in on the battle. The North Kohala and Waimea fires were reported at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Jan 13, 2025 · A dry December led to the entire state being in drought, including the Big Island. All of the other major islands’ leeward sides have locations in extreme drought. As of Friday, …

Jan 20, 2025 · The $2 trillion home insurance nightmare is getting even worse. January 20, 2025. On top of the human tragedy they’re still inflicting, the Los Angeles wildfires are exposing a …

Seventeen motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence between Jan.13 through Jan. 19, with five of the drivers involved in traffic accidents and one driver who was …

Dec 31, 2024 · With 2025 nearly here, it’s time to review an eventful 2024. Here are Hawaii Island’s the top 10 local stories of the year, as selected by the editorial staff of the Tribune …

Aug 27, 2024 · As of 5 p.m. Monday, Hone, which briefly achieved Category-1 hurricane status, was 510 miles west of Hilo and 445 miles west of Kailua-Kona, with maximum sustained winds …