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A five-month redevelopment project at Arthur L. Greenwell Park’s playground in Captain Cook will enhance community accessibility and enjoyment.

Kim Romano, owner of Pāhoa Pet Grooming, combines her animal science background and passion for pet care to deliver personalized and stress-free grooming services in Pāhoa.

Topics of conversation during the casual event can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.

Hawai’i Fire Department firefighters responded about 6:44 p.m. Aug. 21; the fires were brought under control by about 11 p.m. and extinguished by 11:30 p.m.

This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

Participation in this year’s statewide Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge surged 44%.

Firm sponsors three neighbor island squads, Including the D.P.D. (Dynamic Playmaker Development) team on Hawai‘i Island.

Rarotonga, Cook Islands, will be the final destination for the Moananuiākea Voyage, leg 14 crew, which began in Tautira, Tahiti, more than two weeks ago.

“I am extremely hopeful that my fellow colleagues on the council have been impacted, educated and convinced that now is the time for us to make this statement as a county,” said Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas, who introduced the resolution.

Ten officers selected for Office of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee over the past year will be celebrated at the Sept. 10 luncheon, where one of them will be announced as Officer of the Year.

Nonprofits warned to exercise cautions due to reports of scams involving fraudulent donation checks and refund requests.

Officer Taylor Au has been named Kaʻū’s Officer of the Quarter for his dedication and proactive efforts in the community.

No people were inside the burning home, and no injuries were reported, according to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.

Out of the 14 arrested, eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.

Following successful completion of the training, certified participants will be eligible to join the production crew for Nā Leo TV’s new weekly sports program.

Nearly 300 kūpuna from Hawai‘i Island, Molokaʻi and Japan will perform during the event Sept. 10-11 at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa in Keauhou on the west side of the Big Island.

Residents are invited to talk about the future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism by sharing their insights in free online sessions hosted by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

Despite the heat, this time of year is great for getting out and going before everyone’s schedules overflow with work, school activities, sports and — yes, it’s only just a few months away now — the holiday season. So don’t miss the full slate of activities and events happening during the next several days around the island.

Hawaiʻi Police Department the afternoon of Aug. 13 in its update thanked the public for its assistance and cooperation with finding 59-year-old Elizabeth Stearns.