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Funds will go toward replacing cesspools with wastewater systems and for upgrades needed to the infrastructure on the tarmac at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

The latest eruptive activity started at 8:22 p.m. Feb. 19 and ended at 9:18 a.m. Feb. 20. Lava flows from this episode covered 73% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in the southern part of Kaluapele, the volcano’s caldera.

Who ever said life on the Big Island was boring? This is another one of those weeks that takes somewhat of a more, shall we say, eclectic turn as far as things to do around the island. We’re sure you can find something that will pique your interest.

There will be educational and training resources, career coaching, and resume reviews offered to help participants along their career path.

Episode 10 of the summit caldera eruption that started in December 2024 began at 8:22 p.m. Feb. 19. The eruptive activity continues this morning, but already at a lower rate as seen in the livestream of the summit.

As upheaval and job cuts continue throughout the federal government, this targeted outreach initiative expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Brook-Taylor Sato-Lasky was last seen at 2 a.m. Feb. 15 in the Pāhoa area, wearing a gray jacket, gray T-shirt and blue jeans.

Nonprofit that supports residents with creating local solutions to complex issues, providing structure, process and resources to drive community-led initiatives, adds 20 new resilience hub partners islandwide

To avoid loss of water and potentially worse consequences during a routine service, the Department of Water Supply had to cause an unplanned water shutoff for customers last Wednesday.

Closure is necessary for renovations and rehabilitation at the center, which will include installing new exhibits, relocating and rebuilding restrooms and replacing the lānai with an expanded covered pavilion. The project is expected to take up to 18 months to 2 years to complete.

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.

Work to improve Miloliʻi Beach Park and build the new Papaʻaloa play court is set to begin this March as the Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation focuses on creating safe recreational spaces and programs.

44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault.

A Hilo resident found the 3-foot reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.

Police have made 106 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant so far this year as of Feb. 9. That’s only 5 less, or a 4.5% decrease, from last year’s 111 DUI arrests during the same time period.

Shaelynn Lehano-Stone’s death was determined to be from malnutrition, with acute pneumonia and severe kidney infection as contributing factors. The child weighed just 45 pounds and was only 53 inches tall when first responders discovered her unconscious and severely malnourished in June 2016, lying on the floor at her grandmother’s home on Kino‘ole Street in Hilo.

Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.

To honor all loved ones on Valentine’s Day, Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force will be hosting a sign waving as a reminder to the community that prevention, treatment, and recovery are possible.

An estimated 650 youth ages 6 to 14 years old participated in the two events Feb. 1 at Waiākea High School in Hilo and Kealakehe High School in Kona

Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.