HPR News Staff

Hawaiian Electric has deactivated its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for West Maui. HECO did not shut off power to any customers during the watch.

The ability of invasive seaweed to adapt to ocean changes could be one reason why they outcompete native species, according to a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.

The funds are aimed at expanding the DOH's work with perinatal behavioral health, anxiety disorders, implementing social media campaigns for prevention advocacy and more.

Voters on Kauaʻi who had a P.O. Box at the now-closed Keālia Post Office are being advised to re-register with a new mailing address. The Elections Division wants to ensure voters’ ballot packets are sent correctly.

To celebrate World Teachers' Day, The Conversation reconnected with the educators who made lasting impacts on their lives.

The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause.

The trail, located in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, was fully closed on Sept. 6 after dozens of people were infected by the virus.

UNITE HERE! Local 5 said strikes are possible at any time at the other seven Hawai‘i hotels that have authorized strikes. Workers want higher wages and increased staffing. The Conversation talked to an employee who has multiple part-time jobs about her view from the picket line.

New Hawaiian Airlines CEO Joe Sprague will lead the carrier as it becomes part of Alaska Air Group, which completed its purchase of Hawaiian for $1 billion last week. Alaska is also assuming about $900 million in Hawaiian debt. Sprague spoke with The Conversation about upcoming changes for employees and customers.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said a private donor recently bought land adjacent to the Pololū trailhead and plans to donate it to the state. The donor recently visited the area and learned about the state and community’s efforts to preserve it.