In 2021, HPD proudly introduced its new robot dog, named Spot, designed and sold by Boston Dynamics. From the overhype tone of that first press conference, it was clear it was just a matter of time ...

The council acted in November 2023 to reduce a backlog of permit applications, but the program hasn't launched yet.

A resurgence of Hawaiian pride and identity starting in the late 1960s and 1970s set off a cultural renaissance. Artist Herb Kane began painting ancient canoes based on drawings from European ...

The county is hosting public meetings on the plan starting Saturday. Billions of dollars from other funding sources must be identified to achieve long-term goals.

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