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At around 4:07 a.m. on July 30, police responded to a report that several unidentified males were assaulting another male on Palani Road.

On Tuesday, Waiākea High School science teacher Whitney Aragaki was selected for the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program.

“It’s exciting to see so many outstanding individuals who are so passionate about the teaching profession,” said Joan Lewis, Hawai‘i Educational Association president.

The purpose of the relocation is to provide better access to retail services for Kailua Kona customers and increased space for the Kailua Kona Post Office’s expanding retail operations.

The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on two systems in the Eastern Pacific, including Tropical Storm Dora, but there is no indication at this time that either will impact or even come near Hawai‘i.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment until Aug. 11 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, which aims to strengthen the stateʻs food supply chain.

Most of the arrests occurred in Kona where six people were taken into custody.

Beginning August 4, approximately 255,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed to 90,000 residents on Oʻahu, 60,000 in Maui County, 75,000 on Hawaiʻi Island, and 30,000 on Kauaʻi.

RISE’s entrepreneurship program will be managed by the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business. Ahead of RISE’s opening, the PACE Leaders program will provide students with an opportunity to gain entrepreneurial and leadership skills, while enriching the educational experiences of their peers.

Kona music artists Abe Van Meter and Makana Keana’aina will be performing at the 808 Day concert on Aug. 5 after winning a spot via popular vote.

AARP’s top brain health expert, Sarah Lenz Lock, will be hosting a free in-person workshops in Hilo on Aug. 8 to share six smart tips to help participants maintain brain health as they age.

Representatives of Waimea Elementary, Waimea Middle, Kanu o Ka ‘Aina, Waimea Country, Parker, Hawai’i Preparatory Academy and ʻAlo Kēhau o ka ʻAina Mauna  – a satellite emersion school of Ke Kula o Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki – plus Honoka’a High School will all participate in providing an overview of the year ahead including keeping students safe, cared for, progressing academically, socially and culturally, and how the community can support the next generation of youth.

Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua will be premiering Lauren Gunderson’s “Toil and Trouble” on stage for three weeks starting Aug. 4.

The awards presentation took place at Thomas Square as part of a daylong observance of La Ho‘iho‘i Ea, Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day.

Gov. Josh Green and the mayors of the City and County of Honolulu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi, and the governors, mayors and designated representatives of the six prefectures, 16 cities and towns in Japan, which share respective sister and friendship relationships, participated in the Sister Summit.

The county will take old motor oil, poisons and other hazardous materials. Latex paint or electronics will not be accepted. Containters dropped off for disposal will not be returned.

There is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.

The Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals from ‘āina-based nonprofit organizations to develop and manage a community stewardship program at three popular sites.

Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, also known as Sovereignty Restoration Day for, takes place on July 31 in Hawai’i.

The telescope project planned for the Big Island has languished for years as it has faced court challenges and been stalled by opponents who maintain the telescope will desecrate sacred land. Where do you stand on the issue?