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Free Zoom event Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

The meeting is slated for 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, located at 15-0322 Kauhale St., in Pāhoa.

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.

37-year-old Brandon Walser, from Oklahoma, has been extradited to Hawaiʻi Island to face multiple felony charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide, following a tragic crash on February 26, 2024, that killed Marcella Tellez.

Last week on Hawaiʻi Island, nineteen drivers were arrested for DUI amid a notable decrease in fatal crashes. Authorities plan to maintain regular roadblocks and patrols.

Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.

“Without their paycheck, federal workers are at risk of having their electricity, water and broadband services terminated due to temporary inability to pay,” the lawmakers wrote. “The families you serve must have uninterrupted access to these essential public utilities.”

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.

The briefing at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department advises motorists to steer clear of Route 180 following a traffic collision near the seven-mile marker.

Little is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds. She has short brown hair and brown eyes. She was seen wearing a black dress in the Ocean View area on Sept. 4.

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.

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

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

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.

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.

Siren Towers will undergo testing on Friday as part of the monthly evaluation of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, which covers all hazards.

It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.

Public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. June 3 at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo for community to learn about and weigh in on revised proposed zoo entry costs and updated fee schedule for Panaʻewa Equestrian Center.

The Hawai‘i Democrat will give constituents an update about his work in the U.S. Senate, take questions and also hear concerns. The meeting is at noon, but those who plan to attend need to sign up online to get a call to join the conversation.