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Find the purr-fect furry companion and pay no adoption fees for cats older than 6 months during an event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Animal Community Center’s cat barn; the special event is an effort to free up shelter space.

A heavy rain band potentially reaches Kaua‘i on Sunday night, but that remains rather uncertain; on the other hand, confidence is increasing that the Big Island will remain largely dry.

These popular events — part of ongoing police community outreach — are intentionally informal with no agenda; conversation topics can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Radar showed at about 6:30 p.m. that heavy rain over the area diminished; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

The intentionally informal events have no agenda, meant for everyone in attendance to get to know each other and talk. So come have a simple cup of joe — or other favorite morning beverage — with the officers sworn to serve and protect your community.

It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned to celebrate the holiday — each one a scream in its own right; all offering tons of frightful family fun.

National Weather Service radar and automated rain gauges indicated at 5:05 p.m. that heavy rain was falling over the lower slopes of North Kona at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour.

A flood advisory is in effect for the North and South Districts of the Kona area on the Big Island until 8:15 p.m. on Labor Day. (Photo Credit: the National Weather Service)

Work began on Aug. 8 and will continue through the week. As a result, officials with the power company state that there will be lane closures.

Hiring events planned July 18-19 at post offices in Hōlualoa, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Hilo and Waimea, with salaries for assistant rural carriers and rural carrier associates starting at $20.38 per hour, plus benefits.

Hawai‘i Island police have established a detour for the next hour where there is a contraflow of traffic on the highway between Kalele Street and King Kamehameha III Highway.

National Weather Service radar indicated at just before 3 p.m. Friday that heavy rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour over locations that included Kailua-Kona, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Captain Cook and Waikōloa, among others.

Motorists should plan ahead as a Hawaiian Electric crew will replace a utility pole from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Māmalahoa Highway, north of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society.

Hawaiian Electric crews will be replacing a utility pole, so one lane of Māmalahoa Highway will be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

Not only will voters have another chance in just fewer than 3 months to have their voices heard about who they think are the best people to lead them during the next few years at the local, state and federal government levels, they’ll also have a say on some proposed changes to the document that outlines how government actually works on the Big Island.

This program will impact approximately 19,300 customers on the Big Island located between Kohala and Waikōloa in North Hawai‘i, between Kalaoa and Hōlualoa in West Hawai‘i and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch.

Get ready for a week filled with theater, music, comedy and just plain fun on the Big Island.

Isaiah Gravette was located Thursday morning in Hōlualoa.

If you’re seeking an international experience right here on the Big Island, look no farther than the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus during the 49th annual International Night. It’s just one of the many activities and events happening around the island.

Just because Valentine’s Day was Wednesday doesn’t mean you still can’t celebrate with your sweetie this weekend, too. There’s plenty happening around the island that would make for a great date or outing with family and friends.