The cases are being featured on Crime Stoppers’ “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” television show.

Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.

She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.

Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.

The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.

The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.

One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.

A ceremony similar to the one held Monday in Hilo is being held today in Kona.