HPR News Staff

State officials recognized 45 Hawaiʻi organizations and events on Friday at the annual Green Business Program Awards. The awardees included 13 hotels and resorts, several eateries and breweries, the Hawaiʻi Library Association, and the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz has issued an apology following his bid to become the interim chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Earlier this month, Moszkowicz resigned from his post after Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi endorsed him for Oʻahu's interim chief position.

Entrance to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on Hawaiʻi Island is free this Saturday. The park will be hosting a celebration for its 64th anniversary as part of the National Park System.

Crews have made quick progress of removing 42,000 cubic yards of volcanic debris from Pohoiki on Hawaiʻi Island. The project had a completion date for next February but is now expected to be completed this November.

Whether they were born and raised in Hawaiʻi or found their way here later in life, the people on this list have contributed to the fabric of these islands in their own ways. With deep respect and aloha, here are the community members who have passed away so far this year.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host two community engagement sessions for individuals impacted by the 2021 Red Hill Storage Facility leaks to review the health risks of exposure to jet propellant 5 aviation fuel.

The Honolulu City Council will vote this week on a measure that could change its leadership for vice chair and floor leader.

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting has launched a new Short-Term Rental Awareness Campaign designed to increase awareness for the public interested in vacation rentals.

About 50 residents on Maui evacuated their homes as a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds encroached on their rural community. Fire officials say the brush fire in East Maui grew to about 500 acres on Sunday night, but recalculated that to about 330 acres following an aerial survey.

A new lifeguard tower has been installed at Kohanaiki Beach Park thanks to community advocacy. Resident Rachel Able advocated for the tower after her daughter sustained injuries while surfing and died in November 2022.