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Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — The on-and-off eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano broke a record Monday with the number of periods it has produced fountains of lava since it began erupting in December 2024, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Monday marked 48 fountaining ...

Lahaina family returns home through recovery partnership

A Lahaina family displaced by the August 2023 wildfires has returned home after nearly three years. More than 150 project partners, community members, friends and family gathered for a home dedication and blessing honoring Valerie Hoʻopai and her ohana as they moved into a newly rebuilt home ...

Kupuna Aloha Luncheon table sponsorships available

Table sponsorships for candidates and organizations supporting kupuna are open for 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon set for July 25 at the Grand Wailea. According to Maui Economic Opportunity, 40 tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority will be given to candidates with ...

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua. The Sentry will be played Jan. 27-30 next year on the North and South courses at Torrey Pines, the municipal course ...

Photo of the Day: Sunset with Friends

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Hawaii gas prices down 11 cents per gallon

Average gasoline prices in Hawaii fell 11.3 cents per gallon over the past week, according to a GasBuddy survey released Monday. The statewide average price was $5.54 per gallon, down 4.7 cents from a month ago but $1.12 higher than the same time last year. Nationally, the average price of gasoline fell 19.5 cents per gallon during the past week to $4.26 per gallon. The national average is down 17.8 cents from a month ago but remains $1.18 higher than a year ago. GasBuddy’s survey included 355 stations across Hawaii. One year ago, the statewide average price was $4.42 per gallon, ...