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A new air ambulance service will soon enhance emergency medical care on Hawai‘i Island. Starting in November, Life Flight Network will operate helicopters to improve critical care transport to O‘ahu, aiding in timely access for trauma and emergency cases.

The Maunakea Joint Management Committee is overseeing the project as a consulting firm prepares draft environmental assessment for the future fuel storage facility that will be located at Halepōhaku.

Established to aid recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, this grant program offers up to $500,000 per project, with a grant orientation webinar slated for Sept. 24 to assist prospective applicants in navigating the process.

A talk story session discussing the draft Climate Action Pathways is scheduled for the Hilo Public Library at 1 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises anyone traveling with checked luggage to arrive at the airport at least an hour and a half before their scheduled departure time.

Kailua-Kona’s Ramzi Mansour takes the helm as program manager at the new West Hawaiʻi District Office, bringing over 40 years of experience to this vital role.

Hawai‘i will introduce a unique ‘Green Fee’ for visitors starting January, aiming to raise $100 million annually for climate resilience and sustainable tourism, but cruise ships operators have sued over its constitutionality.

The radio team will be kicking off National Diaper Need Awareness week, Sept. 15 to 21, by hosting a drive-by diaper drive on Sept. 13 outside of the Hilo Studios, located at 913 Kanoelehua Ave.

The proposed legislative package builds on existing community-driven plans, including the Puna Community Development Plan, Kīlauea Recovery & Resilience Plan, and Eruption Economic Recovery Plan, and Revitalize Puna, to provide an option for property owners and small businesses to expand permitted uses in the Pāhoa area.

“Displacement: Art of Surviving,” on display through September 26, to witness the human stories behind the art that urges us to see beyond the signs.

Entertainers Darlene Ahuna, the Kipapa Sisters, Taishoji Taiko and Just Us Band performed at the festival held in the historic Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo.

The iconic bridge pavilion celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Hilo’s 25-acre Japanese garden that was named in honor of Queen Liliʻuokalani over 100 years ago.

The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has begun a criminal and administrative investigation into the tragic death of its K-9 Archer, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix.

“A Monkey’s Tale: Maria’s Seven Rainforest Marmosets” was written by Sarah Marie Riley, illustrated by Keali‘imakamana‘onalani Po‘oloa, and printed by Petroglyph Press in Hilo.

Hawaiʻi Island could see storm-driven high surf starting as early as Sunday, and strong winds and heavy rain starting as early as Monday morning.

Gerald Boiani,74, was found in Pāhoa and is reported to be in good health.

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Marking the district boundary between Kona and Kohala, this land is a wahi pana (legendary, storied place), featuring Keahualono and Hi‘iaka heiau (places of worship), wai ‘ōpae (anchialine ponds), petroglyph fields, and ancient trail networks.

The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

The Oversight Authority emphasized the need for continued efforts to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on Mauna Kea’s strategic framework.