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Two nonprofits have partnered for the past seven years to count whales during peak season, ensuring data is collected simultaneously.

The Kona Beekeeping Legacy Project was spearheaded by Leandra Rouse, who started the project as a way to pay tribute to her father and celebrate his 75th birthday, Gus, who raised queen bees in South Kona for nearly four decades at Kona Queen Bees.

Efforts to restore the flame Friday were unsuccessful. The next step is to clear the line or replace the plugged section of piping. More will be known about the situation and a possible solution by early this week.

More than 150 stakeholders came together last week at the Arc of Hilo to collaborate during Hawai’i County’s first event focused on launching a thriving Big Island creative sector.

Michael Durham, who was previously reported March 28 as an endangered missing person, was located March 29.

The 30-year-old remains in police custody on $2.02 million bond.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check now to see if any of your travel plans will be impacted.

The Department of Defense is planning to test the capability of the rockets to deliver military material and equipment anywhere in the world in hours.

The Kona Hospital Foundation will present a benefit concert at the Aloha Theatre, featuring acclaimed musician Mark Yamanaka, to fund advanced medical technology and services.

The Spirit of Blue Foundation recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department as executing the most saves from the use of a donated tourniquet out of every grant recipient across the nation.

Hiro’s Place in the KTA Center on East Puainako Street was shuttered Friday, being deemed an imminent health hazard to the public by Hawai‘i Department of Health.

Delta Airlines is adding a new winter flight, direct from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, starting Dec. 19. American Airlines is resuming its seasonal direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Kona on Nov. 20.

State health officials advised beachgoers and ocean enthusiasts 16 days ago to stay out of the waters in those areas that likely appeared brown or murky because of a threat of higher than normal pollutants from storm runoff.

When magma moves into the rift zone of a Hawaiian volcano, there is understandably a lot of excitement and apprehension. How far will the magma go? Will it erupt? But even long after the activity stops — regardless of whether it erupts — the subsurface magma continues to have a noticeable impact on the landscape.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

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There’s once again a rich and great mix of interesting and engaging events that should get your toes tapping, your body moving and your brain working.

Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i

Kealakehe students Coree Kobayashi, Luke Gee, Azalea Thorp, and Lucy Cameron will represent Hawaiʻi in the National Academic WorldQuest Championship in Washington, D.C. this April.