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Dr. Darah Wallsten, a psychologist at the Kaiser Permanente clinic in Hilo, said research shows an intersection between mental and physical health. If left untreated, according to Dr. Rachel Kaya, a psychologist at the Kaier Maui Lani clinic, mental health issues can also wreak havoc in other areas.

You might have heard that when the United States economy goes one direction, about six months later Hawai‘i’s economy follows suit.

Hawai’i County Council members expected a roadmap for how to end homelessness on the Big Island, but were mostly disappointed with what was presented.

Kauaokawehi Kailianu has used the services at The Food Basket multiple times in her life. She has family who Hawai’i Island’s only food bank helps now.

What lurks in the microscopic world beneath the surface of waters in Hilo Bay and where it comes from is the focus of a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo researchers recently published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.

There are casualties in any war — the battle against rapid ʻōhiʻa death is no different.

Residents of Kona will have the chance to chat with officers from the Kona Community Policing section of the Hawai‘i Police Department over a hot cup of coffee on two occasions in September.

Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.

Incidents during which police officers discharge their service weapons while in the line of duty are uncommon occurrences on the Big Island.

A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.

A group dedicated to managing and preserving nearly 33,000 acres of native montane rain forest on the windward slopes of Maunakea, including the endangered birds that live there, is asking the community to assist with its efforts by donating to the cause.

It takes dedication, effort and sweat — and they have all of them in abundance.

The county rolled out its Electronic Processing Information Center, or EPIC, permitting system a little more than a year ago to improve transparency, streamline the building permit application and approval process and clear up a backlog of applications.

Big Island police will again be raising funds for Special Olympics athletes for three days later this week.

Hula is all about relationships, and an upcoming event hosted by a Big Island nonprofit will highlight the special bond between a kumu and his haumana.

Puna community members will have the opportunity this week to comment about an environmental impact statement preparation notice being prepared by Puna Geothermal Venture.

The talk-story sessions are meant to engage and inform the Kailua-Kona community about the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championship race.

The report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine also recommends the Environmental Protection Agency pursue an ecological risk assessment on all UV filters, which are chemicals added to sunscreen to absorb or block the sun’s UV radiation.

Several Native Hawaiian organizations are hosting an event in East Hawai‘i to highlight the importance of civic engagement and voter turnout.

These popular community events provide the public an informal way to get to know their area community policing officers.