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Legacy Land Conservation Program seeks applications for Fiscal Year 2025 land acquisition grants

The grants are to preserve and protect land through acquisition that has natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.

12 athletes, one coach from University of Hawai‘i competing in Paris Olympics

The 12 athletes match the highest total for the University of Hawaiʻi in any Olympics, as the university also sent 12 athletes to the games in 2000.

Monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday

The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the system used to notify the public during emergencies.

Hawai‘i Island police scrutinized in Dana Ireland case after newly identified suspect commits suicide

Chief Moszkowicz said the decision not to arrest the 57-year-old came down to investigators’ opinion that there was no sufficient evidence to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Lauro intentionally and knowingly caused Ireland’s death.

Man sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted methamphetamine distribution in Hilo park

According to police reports, on January 31, 2024, Kapeli was contacted by police while seated on the stage area of the Mo‘oheau Bandstand with a backpack between his legs. Following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, vice officers recovered over four ounces of methamphetamine within Kapeli’s backpack.

Safe space pilot project for youth launches on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island

“Our youth have told us that they need safe places to go when it is not safe for them at home or to get help with problems like bullying and mental health,” said Hawaii Youth Services Network Executive Director Judith Clark.

Suspect identified by DNA evidence in Dana Ireland murder commits suicide

According to court documents filed Sunday, the suspect lived less than two miles from where 23-year-old Ireland was found on Christmas Eve, clinging to life, on the Wa‘a Wa‘a fishing trail.

UH study finds Native Hawaiians face higher rates of accelerated biological aging

A new study has discovered Native Hawaiians experience higher accelerated biological aging in comparison to White and Japanese American residents.

Initial reports indicate no impact to Kīlauea following earthquakes in East Hawai‘i

According to officials at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the quakes weren’t magma-related. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Hawai‘i Island police respond to incident involving a firearm in Hāmākua over weekend

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Business Monday: Big Island resort dubbed the best in Hawai‘i by USA Today readers

Situated along the Kohala Coast, Hilton Waikōloa Village claimed the top spot for “Best Resort in Hawai‘i,” according to the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the newspaper publication.

Update: Brush fire in Waikōloa contained after scorching 75 acres

Currently, no structures are threatened, thanks to the winds pushing the fire southward, away from residential areas.

Pana‘ewa Zoo new arrival named by public

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Big Island weekly lane closures: July 28-Aug. 2

All projects are weather permitting.

County to study economics of short-term rental industry on Big Island, but likely won’t delay proposed new regulations

The study, which the Hawai‘i County Council authorized Wednesday, will take a comprehensive look at Hawai‘i County’s short-term rental industry, including the types, occupancy rates, pricing, geographic distribution, direct and indirect economic contributions to the county’s economy, impact on housing availability and affordability and potential and feasibility for short-term units to be converted into long-term units.

Chain of Craters Road reopens to pedestrians, bicycles

The cracks likely formed due to the intrusion of magma into the Upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano this week.

Hawaiian Electric begins install of weather stations in wildfire-prone areas statewide

Fifteen stations will be installed on Hawai‘i Island.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police seek locate missing man

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

Update: Teen girl reported as an endangered runaway found safe in Kona

The teen was initially reported missing in Kona.

Update: Hilo woman found safe in California

The woman was reported missing on Thursday.
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