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“The impacts of our public health providers are vital to the well-being of our residents,” said Mayor Mitch Roth in a statement. “It’s not just about treating illnesses; it’s about promoting wellness, preventing disease, and fostering a community where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to public health is a commitment to caring for each other and ensuring a healthier future for all.”

Kapa‘a Beach Park received the most votes with 158. It was followed by Hualālai (Four Seasons Resort) with 142, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park with 123 votes, Hawaiian Paradise Park with 115 and Old Coast Guard Road rounded out the top 5 with 110 votes.

The week-long Merrie Monarch cultural festival is expected to draw thousands of participants and enthusiasts to Hawai‘i Island, which could mean increased crowds and limited parking at Hawai‘i’s five busiest airports. The Hilo International Airport in particular is expected to be busy throughout the festival week, and travelers flying into and out of Hilo should plan accordingly.

Initial funding for the project was released in January, a consultant has been hired and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers indicated it will fast-track the required permitting process.

The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.

The 31-year-old remains in police custody on $85,000 bail and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.

“Scott has been in the position of Area I Major for some time in an acting capacity,” said Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna in a statement. “He has done a terrific job and we are very excited to be able to make his promotion permanent.”

Plant quarantine inspectors will be stationed at airports in Hilo and Kona to collect any ʻōhiʻa material which will be respectfully returned to the native forests on Hawai‘i Island. During last year’s Merrie Monarch travel period, PQB inspectors intercepted 31 lei poʻo (head lei) in Hilo and 12 lei poʻo in Kona.

The scammers are calling with altered caller ID numbers displaying Hawai‘i Police Department phone numbers, posing as police officers telling victims that they have outstanding warrants. The individuals then ask the victims to divulge personal information or make payments.

Police ask that anyone with information about Navarrete’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Officer Corey Kaneko at (808) 961-8843 or email:  corey.kaneko@hawaiicounty.gov.

Waters in the affected areas might be slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.

Missing person Saysha Kaholo-Hiapo, 17, of Kailua-Kona, was reported as a runaway on Mar. 8, 2024.

With more whales in the water, that means more chances to spot them while they’re here, especially during the peak humpback season from January through March.

Ten Kaʻū community residents were recently celebrated at a hō‘ike in Pāhala for completing “Ka‘ū Hoa Pili ‘Āina,” a four-month, ‘āina-based education training program as part of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s (HTA) destination management efforts and Hawai‘i Island Community-Based Action Stewardship Program. “The Ka‘ū community voiced the need to better manage tourism impacts on the […]

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 31-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp, of Kea‘au, with first-degree terroristic threatening. The charges stem from on a reported harassment incident on Feb. 25, when Gapp allegedly confronted a 28-year-old Kea‘au man and attempted to instigate a physical altercation. His bail has been set at $5,000.

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) released a statement thanking Governor Josh Green for releasing $50 million in capital improvement project funds to finance the design, construction, and equipment for a new facility to expand the Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit at Hilo Medical Center on Feb. 29.

This year is a leap year, and Thursday, Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is right around the corner. While it’s not an official holiday, it’s still a relatively rare bonus day on the calendar.

Despite the other category getting the most votes with 41, or 20%, no one commented about what other options they would like to give or receive.

A study from researchers with the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has identified novel molecules linked to Alzheimer’s disease, the university announced on Feb. 12.