Early morning shooting in Hilo leaves man dead

Police ask anyone who may have been in the area on Maunakai Street shortly before 5 a.m. on Wednesday, or who may have information about this incident to call police.

As upheaval and job cuts continue throughout the federal government, this targeted outreach initiative expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Hawaiʻi’s doctor governor also while he’s in the nation’a capital will have a conversation with Pew Chartiable Trusts that will cover a range of policies that can support health and well-being.

Brook-Taylor Sato-Lasky was last seen at 2 a.m. Feb. 15 in the Pāhoa area, wearing a gray jacket, gray T-shirt and blue jeans.

Nonprofit that supports residents with creating local solutions to complex issues, providing structure, process and resources to drive community-led initiatives, adds 20 new resilience hub partners islandwide

Cameron Healy, the founder of the festival, said he hopes a younger group will take over the event, but so far that has not happened.

To avoid loss of water and potentially worse consequences during a routine service, the Department of Water Supply had to cause an unplanned water shutoff for customers last Wednesday.

This is the sixth and seventh traffic fatality this year compared to four at this time last year.

Closure is necessary for renovations and rehabilitation at the center, which will include installing new exhibits, relocating and rebuilding restrooms and replacing the lānai with an expanded covered pavilion. The project is expected to take up to 18 months to 2 years to complete.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf of six to eight feet is expected along with strong breaking waves and currents, which will make swimming dangerous.

The proclamation honors the late Bob Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed the document surrounded by members of Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani.

National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.

Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.

Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.

The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!