After a career fighting overseas, he found healing when he became a park ranger and connected with his amakua, Tutu Pele.

When she arrived in Hilo, Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd was front-page news as Hilo’s first adoptee from Japan.

Kaycee Nathaniel’s family is the second family to run the famed Kawamoto Store in Hilo.

After he grew up in foster care, Joe O’Connell felt compelled to become a foster parent himself.

Thousands gathered Thursday at Hanakaoo Beach Park in remembrance of the Aug. 8 fires to honor the lives lost in Lahaina.

Hawaii House District 25 includes Ala Moana, Kakaako and downtown.

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Senate District 23 includes the Windward Oahu communities of Kaneohe, Kahaluu through Laie, Kahuku to Mokuleia, Schofield Barracks and Kunia Camp.

Hawaii House District 43 includes Kapolei and Makakilo. Two Republicans face off in the primary.

Senate District 1 includes the Big Island communities of Hilo, Paukaa, Papaikou and Pepeekeo.