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US Sen. Brian Schatz: $17.5 million earmarked for roads reconstruction in Hilo on Big Island

The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways adjacent to and at the intersection of Bayfront Highway and Waiānuenue Avenue.

Police seek runaway teenager last seen near Banyan Drive in Hilo on Big Island

Kaeo’okalani Jones Jr. is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.

Game of drones: UH-Mānoa students headed to international drone competition

This is the fifth year the UH Drone Technologies team is participating in the competition. Its best finish was sixth in 2017 and third among U.S. teams the same year. The team aims to place higher this year.

UH-led study finds anxiety, depression major problems in space science community

The authors found that symptoms appear greater among marginalized groups, such as women, people of color and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community.

Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event

Hosted at Spinners Cantina, the fashion show featured nine local designers with models strutting the looks for guests gathered on Ali‘i Drive.

Update: Wind advisory for Big Island summits canceled in predawn hours

The National Weather Service forecasts sustained east winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph.

670K gallons of wastewater spews into Hilo Bay

The Hawai‘i Department of Health was notified and issued a water quality advisory for the bay, outside of the Hilo breakwater.

Islandwide backpack drive for keiki in need in full swing

New and unfilled backpacks may be dropped off at any Hawai‘i Island police station.

2024 Primary Elections: Several state, federal races already decided

Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.

Big Island health care providers urge public to mask up, get vaccinated as COVID cases continue to climb

Hawai‘i County is seeing an average of 14 new cases a day throughout a week’s time, with a 6.6% test positivity rate. The state on the other hand is seeing an average of 175 new cases a day during a 7-day period, an increase of 3 from the prior week, and has a 16.7% test positivity rate.

Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch

The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.

Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills

This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.

Big Island weekly lane closures: June 22-28

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Kurtistown man caught driving truck with loaded gun granted supervised release

The defendant, Beau De Dier, was reportedly in possession of a loaded Ruger .357 caliber revolver while driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on June 13, 2024.

Section of work scheduled on Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona

Beginning June 24, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination

The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.

Benioffs donate additional 158 acres for affordable housing project in Waimea

The newest gift by the Benioffs adds to the 282 acres they previously donated to Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation in December 2023.

5 Big Isle police personnel honored for their fight against impaired driving

Those honored were Traffic Services Manager Torey Keltner and officers Jason Miyashiro, Lawrence Kobayashi, John Harvey and Adam Roberg.

Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry

In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.

Report: 2 locations identified as potential sites for new Kona Community Hospital

The 50-year-old hospital — built in Kealakekua in 1974 — could potentially move to the old Kmart site or the Queen’s site in the West Hawai‘i business park next to Costco.
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