Fountaining from the south vent rapidly increased to over 200 feet high by 10:40 a.m., HVO said, and exceeded 700 feet by 10:50 a.m. HST. Low dome fountaining and overflows, meanwhile, continue from the north vent. Read more
Honolulu egg prices continued to rise in March, according to the latest market analysis report from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Read more
The PFAS was confirmed in multiple samples collected from the facility on Nov. 20 and Feb. 14. Read more
Maui firefighters who responded to the August 2023 Maui wildfires had the highest levels of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their bloodstream when compared with other first responders a month later. Read more
“I am excited to help kids with their struggles and disabilities,” she said. “I want them to know that they are strong and brave.” Read more
More than five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, throwing Hawaii and the world into chaos, memories of the traumatic events for many have become a blur in the rearview mirror. Read more
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Dr. Gina French, a pediatrician at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, has been spending more time these days explaining the importance of vaccines to patients and clearing up misinformation being spread online. Read more
The initial pause the department issued in December was set to expire Thursday, but is being extended to June 13. Read more
DOH says inspectors visited the facility in October due to a public complaint of trash and debris dumped into Waiawa Stream. Read more
The latest case comes just a few days after the third case of 2025 — all of which were on Oahu — marking the first case for Maui County so far this year. Read more
When Raia Olsen, owner of Oahu Grazers, pulls up to the solar farm in Mililani and lets her flock of sheep out of the trailer, they know just what to do. Read more
Officials said this pilot project – considered a “quick-build” — will help Kalihi residents safely cross the street, plus help the city to install, operate and maintain more of these flashing beacon crosswalks. Read more
Like the previous cases, DOH said this affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common. Read more
Nine units with 34 personnel responded, arriving on scene at 4:27 a.m. Read more
More than 100 protesters showed up at noon Tuesday in front of the state Capitol in Honolulu to speak out against President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and their policies. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said the Instagram post by China McClain has since been taken down. Read more
DOH hopes to collect critical information on these residents’ understanding of bird flu and their practices and needs. Read more
The funding comes as the nonprofit’s federal grants for these programs are ending, according to Nani Barretto, HWMO co-executive director. Read more
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency job cuts have hit the management and care of Hawaii habitats, wildlife refuges for endangered species, and national parks from Kauai to Hawaii island. Read more
State officials are closing a portion of the Hauula Forest Reserve on Oahu today to begin treating the area for invasive little fire ants. Read more
DOH said teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area, which it did not disclose. Read more
