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Summit discusses fentanyl crisis, impact on youths

HILO, Hawai‘i — County and state policy makers urged public engagement in protecting Big Island keiki from the scourge of fentanyl. The Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl…

Maui Strong Fund has paid out $109 million

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation has awarded over $109 million in grants over the past year to support recovery efforts from the devastating Aug. 8, 2023,…

Insurance claims top $3.29B from Maui wildfires

HONOLULU — A breakdown of insurance data for the Maui wildfires shows more than 10,033 claims representing an estimated $3.29 billion-plus in losses. Some $2.34…

Flying ants on the rise this summer

HILO, Hawai‘i — The summer weather may be bugging more Hilo residents than usual this year as ants take to the sky in swarms. After…

More initiatives for upgrades around Waikiki

HONOLULU — Over $11 million allocated for sand replenishment and other improvements to the Waikiki Beach area lapsed June 30, but the Legislature plans to…