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Jiro Ohnishi, 67, who was reported as missing on Tuesday afternoon in South Kohala has been found on Thursday safe and in good health.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission will interview the eight candidates during public meetings Jan. 28 and 29 in Kona.

The fair on Jan. 24 is in partnership with the Ocean View Resilience Hub and the Hawaiian Volcanoes Education and Resilience Institute.

The show will be a local twist to the popular social dating format made famous by online series such as YouTube’s “Pop the Balloon.”

From music events to learning about the eruptive episodes of Kīlauea, there is something entertaining for everyone.

The State Department of Health has issued an advisory for Onekahakaha Beach after high bacteria levels were detected.

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this February through a variety of free events and guided programs that showcase its unique natural and cultural resources.

Walmart will host a free, nationwide health and wellness event on Jan. 24, offering no-cost screenings, immunizations, and wellness resources in Kona and Hilo.

People for Active Transportation Hawaiʻi is hosting the special event that will include a bike safety course, education opportunities and great opportunity to ride together with other bicyclists in the community.

More than 250 people gathered in Hilo to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., according to organizers East Hawaiʻi Indivisible.

The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes its 2026 regular session at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol in Honolulu.

On the Hilo side, volunteers returned to the Haleolono fishpond and in North Kona, volunteers worked in the Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve.

Twenty-one teams from across Hawai‘i Island, comprised of keiki ages 4 to 8, will participate in the tournament.

Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.

The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.

The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year’s pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.

The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.

During the first two weeks of 2026, Hawaiʻi Island police intensified their crackdown on impaired driving, arresting 25 drivers for DUI.

Kahaluʻu Beach Park’s water safety has been officially restored after recent tests showed enterococci levels fall below the state’s threshold.

Applications, available through the county’s Electronic Processing and Information Center, allow applicants to perform a variety of work, including a new driveway approach, private waterline installation, sidewalk repair, etc.