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Backpacks are among the most requested item by families with children.

HPD Partners with Hope Services Hawai‘i for Islandwide Backpack Drive The Hawaiʻi County Police Department is partnering with Hope Services Hawai‘i to host an islandwide backpack drive to ensure children at risk of homelessness have the supplies they need for the upcoming school year. Between now through

BRUSH FIRE UPDATE - EVACUATION NOTICE

This is a Civil Defense message for Friday 07-10-2026 at 05:46 PM.

The Hawaii Fire Department reports a wildland fire in South Kohala and has issued a Wildfire Warning for the Waikoloa Village.

Due to the wildland fire, be advised:

Building 4 and 5 of the Lofts have been evacuated.
The following roads are closed: Waikoloa Road from Paniolo to Highway 190.
The following roads are open for local traffic only: Waikoloa Road from Paniolo to Queen Kaahumanu
Please expect traffic delays. Avoid the area when possible
The following evacuation shelters are open: Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria.
You will be updated should conditions change.

The reforms are aimed to ensure people can receive the screenings, treatment and support they need without risking their financial stability.

Governor Green Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Healthcare and Relieve Medical Debt Yesterday, Governor Green signed three measures in two separate bill-signing ceremonies aimed at strengthening access to healthcare and alleviating the burden of medical costs. These reforms help ensure that people can receive the screenings, treatment and support

There have been no reported cases of New World screwworm in Hawaii.

State Officials Monitoring New World Screwworm Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Following recent detections of New World screwworm (NWS) in animals on the U.S. mainland, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) and the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) are reassuring residents that the risk to Hawai‘i

SB 2001, Act 206, establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

Gov. Green Signs Legislation to Strengthen Community and Enhance Environmental Protections Yesterday, Governor Green signed four measures into law during two bill signing ceremonies that reinforce Hawai‘i’s long-term investments in environmental stewardship, housing and community infrastructure. During the first ceremony, Governor Green signed into law House Bill (HB)