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Siren sounding at Laupāhoehoe Point on Big Island because of malfunction

There is no emergency at this time.

Hawai‘i County breaks ground on restoration of Waikōloa park

The restoration and expansion is a public-private partnership with a price tag of $1 million.

US Post Office in Kona to relocate

A specific date for the relocation has not yet been determined.

‘Evil twin’ or not, newly discovered exoplanet will help get closer to answers about why life appeared on Earth

An international team of scientists, with the help of three observatories atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island, discovered the relatively close exoplanet dubbed Gliese 12 b in our galactic neighborhood.

Decomposing body found on vacant lot in Puna

The remains, found at the 16-200 block of 36th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Thursday, are believed to be connected to a missing person investigation involving a 37-year-old Puna woman.

Kona psychologist sentenced to 20 years prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor

Reuben Lelah was president of the nonprofit Loving Service Foundation, which specialized in treating children and teenagers who were dying or are chronically ill, as well as youth with mental illness.

Keauhou man charged with abuse following incident that temporarily close Kuakini Highway

The 33-year-old is being held on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Kona District Court today.

Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help in finding missing man

The 42-year-old was last seen on Aug. 3, 2022, at noon, in the area of “Two-Step” beach near Pu‘uhonua O‘Hōnaunau in Hōnaunau.

Lane closures scheduled in Hilo for work on utility lines

The Department of Public Works Engineering Division will be conducting utility probing on Lanikaula Street, from Kīlauea Avenue to Manono Street.

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs revamps website

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, or DCCA, launched its newly redesigned website pages, aimed at providing visitors with a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. The revamped homepage, coupled with a new complaint management webpage is meant to enhance user accessibility and engagement. The updated homepage features a streamlined, function-driven layout and improved navigation […]

Department of Hawaiian Homelands lessees face telecommunication disruption

The private company required to provide reliable telecommunication services is facing foreclosure due to nonpayment of a major loan.

Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Pāhoa man

The 34-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa town on May 19, 2023.

Flags ordered to half-staff for Memorial Day

This action is taken to honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Illuminate the night in remembrance, honor for loved ones who’s lights were snuffed out

For one evening each year, at the end of May, thousands of Big Island community members gather at Reeds Bay Beach Park in Hilo during the annual Hawai‘i Care Choices Celebration of Life to launch lanterns to pay tribute to the lives lived by loved ones who passed away and how they touched the lives of others.

Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory depends on reliable and secure IT solutions

One of the primary duties of IT personnel at HVO is supporting existing and emerging volcano monitoring and science goals. The observatory uses a variety of instruments to collect data on volcanic activity—including seismometers, gas analyzers, ground deformation sensors, and cameras.

Search warrant in relation to ongoing missing person case leads to dead male in Puna home

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin, and authorities have not said which missing person case this incident may be connected to.

Keauhou man arrested for abuse which resulted in temporary closure of Kuakini Highway

Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police find missing woman safe

The woman was found in Hilo.

9 Big Island students receive $31K in scholarships from Takitani Foundation

The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

State awarded more than $900M against pharma companies that failed to disclose efficacy for a blood thinner drug

Companies involved in the payout include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and three U.S.-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
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