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65-year-old Mark Kahalewai was scheduled to return to the Big Island reintegration center by 2 p.m. Friday. If you see him, call 9-1-1.

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency confirms camping at all county parks was reinstated.

Steady rates of earthquakes have persisted in the area south of Kīlauea’s summit caldera since Aug. 22, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Most of these earthquakes have occurred at depths of 1–2 miles below the surface.

Thousands of leaves on the mammoth tree are scorched but its multiple trunks show little sign of being singed during the Aug. 8 firestorm that devastated this historic, coastal West Maui community.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department provided the following list of 25 people with outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants as of Sept. 1, 2023.

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo shed light on the physical and mental risks that firefighters can face in their work.

The 50th Anniversary of the Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race kicked off this week in Kona.

Hilo Idol, is creating a platform — a literal stage — for exposure, cross-promotion and being part of reconnecting, re-establishing and reinvigorating the community in a still-waking post-COVID world.

Volcano observatories often use continuous remote monitoring instruments like seismometers and acoustic microphones to detect earthquakes and explosions.

The proposal, which still needs to be ratified to take effect, would increase pay for educational assistants and vice principals in Hawai‘i public schools.

Matthew Runnells has 25 years of experience working with animals, from small domestic pets to large zoo animals.

Joseph Narzisi is described as 5-feet-10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona and Oceanview areas. 

In response to the devastating wildfires and immediate needs in the community, media moguls Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson announced the establishment of “People’s Fund of Maui” to distribute cash directly to those who were displaced and affected by the fire. The fund is launching with an initial $10 million donated by Winfrey and Johnson and a call to action for others to contribute to this meaningful and ongoing relief effort. 

According Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, steady rates of earthquakes have persisted in this area since August 22, with no notable swarms in the past day.

Aside from the 50th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race, this week’s events include support for people impacted by the deadly wildfires on Maui comprising of a benefit concert and a vigil, to more live music.

24-year-old Kaitlyn Mendoza was last seen Aug. 22, wearing a white T-shirt and white and blue shorts.

While 100% of the land search has been completed, the FBI continues to search nearshore waters for personal effects and potential remains.

Conditions are still dry, however, humidity levels have dropped as well as wind speeds.

A Kona District Court judge reduced bail for a Kailua-Kona man — $78,000 to $30,000 — after reportedly whacking a pick-up truck with a skateboard and untying moorings for two vessels at Kailua Pier.

Diaz is described as being approximately 5-feet-11 inches tall, approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair, and a tan complexion.