A series of new rules to manage the spread of invasive species are closer to becoming official.

Despite appearing in a state environmental assessment, a private company’s concept for a water treatment facility in Keaukaha remains only hypothetical for now.

A series of temporary state regulations to mitigate the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles and other invasive species could become permanent.

Four-legged friends could help root out six-legged pests under a growing program to teach dogs how to detect little fire ants.

A judge earlier this month ruled in favor of a developer who sued a homeowners association over long-stalled plans to build a resort in Ka‘u.

When the Maui Emergency Management Agency named Darryl Oliveira its interim administrator in the wake of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that killed more than 100 people, they tapped the extensive experience of a career Big Island first responder and emergency manager.

A proposal to build a sawmill in Hilo has been withdrawn after backlash from neighbors of the project.

Hawaii County voters are starting to receive their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election.

A wetter-than-usual rainy season is being forecast by the federal government’s weather watchers.

Significant progress is being made toward settling a federal lawsuit filed by a Kailua-Kona rabbi and the religious organization he represents against Hawaii County and Planning Director Zendo Kern, according to court records.

Roadside vendors could be allowed to legally operate on Hawaii County streets under a proposal approved Wednesday by the County Council.

UPDATE 4:01 p.m.