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A Honolulu lawyer plans to ask a federal judge to appoint a special master to force the state to provide better mental health care to inmates.

That same fateful day, a couple of farmers, a troop of cowboys and fire crews were all that stood between a Waimea wildfire and potential catastrophe.

Unlike a hurricane, the fires ignited and spread quickly, forcing sudden evacuations.

Fires in North and South Kohala spurred evacuations and road closures in the area.

Police are seeking legal protection over how they handle an applicant’s personal information.

Newly reissued county permits and the mayor’s recent remarks have left Big Island community members wondering what’s next.

Residents and lawmakers are outraged by the failure to make even a temporary fix.

DHHL hopes to use some of the $600 million appropriated for homelands last year to improve infrastructure, including water access.

The office will work towards reducing emissions, promoting renewable energy and efficiency, and fortifying infrastructure against climate change impacts.

State officials advise consumers to be careful of potential scams.