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Former state public safety employee on Kaua‘i pleads guilty to embezzling government funds

The former employee worked as an account clerk for the sheriff’s division on Kaua‘i, where she manipulated computer records to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation.

Travel Advisory: State says TSA PreCheck still available at Hawai‘i airports

While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plans to suspend TSA PreCheck, the U.S. Customs and Border Control Global Entry lanes will remain closed during the partial government shutdown.

Kaiser nurses in California, Hawai‘i to return to work Tuesday after weekslong strike

There will be no picket lines today as the union and employer finalize return-to-work agreements.

Hawai‘i Gov. Green appoints new associate judge for Intermediate Court of Appeals

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

Kealakehe High School students debate on international policy for global contest

Kealakehe High School students have secured their spot among the final 16 teams in the prestigious International Public Policy Forum and have a chance to win a trip to New York for the finals.

Kona charter school opens admissions applications today

Hawai‘i Technology Academy, the state’s largest public charter school, offers a learning program that blends in-person and virtual learning and emphasizes hands-on experiences.

Business Monday: Kona swimwear designer to represent Hawaiʻi at New York Fashion Week

Jamiana Tan designs and creates custom swimwear for all body types through her brand, Hilia Swim, which will be bringing models from Hawaiʻi to the global runway.

UPDATE: High wind advisory in effect for Big Island summits until noon

West winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, continue to be expected to whip across the mountaintops through 12 p.m. Feb. 23.

New research challenges understanding of early human migration

A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo grad student bridges divide between ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan

Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language graduate student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.

More to the story: Laying foundation for future students with new $16M Kealakehe Elementary building

The 2-story, 13,000-square-foot facility will add 4 classrooms, special education spaces, an outdoor classroom, covered learning lānai, faculty workroom, offices and storage while connecting the school’s upper and lower campuses while expanding learning space to better serve growing student population.

Large breaking waves to impact north, east-facing shores of Big Island beginning Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Big Island, from 12 p.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole

Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.

Hawai‘i County reduces vacancies by 100 positions in past year, but workforce still down 17%

The county has received more than 10,300 applications in 2025, compared to 9,200 in 2024, but still has 589 open positions.

Young Brothers adjusts sailing schedule as needed because of expected severe ocean conditions

Severe weather continues to impact the islands this weekend and is forecast to worsen, generating hazardous ocean conditions between the islands early next week, especially for the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui.

UPDATE: Police report Hawaiʻi Belt Road is reopen to all traffic at Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch

Part of the roadway south of Paʻauilo was closed several hours while materials from an unsecured load that fell and blocked one lane had to be removed.

3-year-old Waikōloa girl dies after hit by SUV in residential complex parking lot

Authorities are not releasing the toddler’s name because of her age; she reportedly ran behind the Nissan Pathfinder driven by a 26-year-old Waikōloa woman as it was backing up, receiving critical injuries.

13 motorists arrested for DUI week of Feb. 2-8 on Big Island roadways

Five of those drivers were involved in traffic crashes; three of them, or 23%, nearly a quarter, were younger than 21 years old; islandwide DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue.

Registration for Big Island’s summer meal program Kaukau 4 Keiki opens next week

Kaukau 4 Keiki is a six-week program, sponsored by the nonprofit Vibrant Hawai‘i, that begins the week of June 22 and ends the week of July 31, 2026.

Collaborative study about complex shapes of reefs helps guide cutting-edge restoration

Marine scientists are creating geometric reef modules that mimick the intricate designs coral and oyster reefs to maximize survival.
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