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With an increase in computer and screen usage, as well as new germs in classrooms, there can be serious consequences on children’s eyes and vision.

This list is comprised of people with a last name that begins with C and is only a fraction of the more than 4,000 outstanding warrants in the county.

The Maui Fire Department reported the night of Aug. 18 that fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the existing footprint.

The portion of the highway in North Kona previously closed between mile markers 34 and 35 is now open to all traffic.

The brush fire was reported earlier Friday afternoon between the 16- and 17-mile markers of the Big Island highway.

The number of earthquakes at Kīlauea’s summit has decreased compared to the past three weeks of increased seismic activity. Increases in ongoing summit inflation also have stopped.

The bike shops owned by Grant Miller are sponsoring the Bikes For Lāhainā bike collection drive and the Aug. 20 Ride For Lāhainā in Kona.

Seeing that this eruption produced relatively thin and fast-moving pāhoehoe flows, we know the lava had a low viscosity. Essentially, it spread across the pre-existing ground surface like a coat of spilled paint rather than sticky tar. But why was the viscosity so low?

During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.

Herman Andaya cited health reasons as to why he was leaving the position. Maui mayor says he will act quickly to fill the post as the wildfire crisis continues.

The Maui Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that 71-year-old Donna Gomes of Lahaina is the latest victim of the deadly wildfires to be named.

The Hawai‘i gasoline marketer and convenience store operator also launched an in-store fundraising initiative at its Aloha Island Mart locations on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Maui.

The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.

From benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts, live music and old movies to a celebration of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more, there’s plenty of events happening on the Big Island this week. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has canceled the Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race in response to the ongoing crisis on Maui, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding community welfare and maintaining the spirit of aloha.

The 18-year-old man was transported in critical condition to Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea.

There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.

Luis Villalobos of Hilo was positively identified as a suspect in an incident that happened the evening of April 22 at a high school party in Hilo.

The victim was identified as 30-year-old Koa Kane Clark of Waikōloa. Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation into the single-vehicle collision.

Heather Kimball, chairwoman of the Big Island’s legislative body, said the Council is “deeply, deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the events on Maui and that Hawai’i County stands ready to help.