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The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation expects the maintenance project to take about two weeks.

Increased traffic around schools during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal is expected as a new school year begins this week, and everyone is encouraged to slow down, stay alert and exercise extra caution.

Wind speeds decreased below advisory levels and humidity is increasing out of hazardous ranges throughout Hawaiian Electric’s service territories.

A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.

With Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna district.

“We have a safe, healthy place that we get to welcome everybody back to, and we have a new place, so it’s going to make new memories … ,” said the West Hawai‘i school’s Principal Ami Akeo, speaking about the campus’ state following repairs after damage caused by the March kona low storms.

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

The 51-year-old victim was identified as Stephanie Ann Mello, who was pronounced dead at 6:51 a.m. Aug. 1 at Kona Community Hospital.

A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.

Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.

Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2027, with the renovated Kawānanakoa Gym to be completed by the end of 2028.

The 13-year veteran of the department received the Hāweo Award during a ceremony in Hilo.

Mark Henriques, Edgar “Eddie O” Ombac and Manu Powers are vying for the open seat now occupied by Rebecca Villegas, who is not able to run for re-election due to term limits.

Waimea Community Association meeting will update members on information for the coming school year on Thursday, Aug. 6.

The friendly competition’s goal is to bring the cocktail community together and showcase what island bartenders can do while creating a space where they can show off their creativity and all-around professionalism.

The company is in a Public Safety Power Shutoff “watch” condition, meaning that if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours, Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.

This year on the Big Island there is not a mayor’s race, but all nine County Council seats are on the ballot.

The iconic Bull Shed Restaurant, beloved for over 50 years on Kauaʻi, has expanded to the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, offering its renowned steaks and seafood alongside new Hawaiʻi Island-inspired dishes.