Children of Hawaii families with no medical coverage who are affected by business closures can get free health coverage through the end of this year.

State and federal officials posted warning signs and took water samples near the Sand Island bridge yesterday after about 35,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean.

A small electrical problem aboard the Hawaii Superferry yesterday caused company officials to shuttle some passengers into a safe area as crew members investigated, a company spokeswoman said.

Grants awarded to educate youth Four nonprofit groups are getting more than $950,000 in state grants to educate youth and young adults, foster athletic programs in schools and promote literacy, Gov.

As a haze generated by a new vent in Kilauea volcano obscured Oahu commuters’ views of Diamond Head and settled over most of the islands Thursday, the Hawaii County Civil Defense issued a health advisory for …