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The current contracts with Puna Geothermal Venture, Hawi Renewable Development and Wailuku River Hydroelectric are long-term “avoided cost” contracts with adjustable rates that are tied to oil prices and that fluctuate monthly.

This action is taken to honor the late State Senator Sam Slom, longtime state legislator, who died Sunday following an illness.

The emergency work on Wailuku Bridge, also known as “Singing Bridge,” in Hilo has been completed, with speed and weight restrictions lifted, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said Monday.

The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.

An elderly man from Kailua-Kona died when he crashed his bike on Sunday on Hinalani Street in North Kona.

While the Big Island and the rest of Hawai’i are popular choices for those who live on the mainland or elsewhere in the world, where do those of us who live in paradise go for a summer vacation? Take the Big Island Now 30-second poll.

The twice-yearly Waikoloa Maneuver Area Restoration Advisory Board meetings are hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.

Donna-Marie Palakiko’s project focuses on addressing asthma inequities among Native Hawaiians through the implementation and testing of a culturally tailored mHealth tool.

The Hawai‘i Police Activities League donated belt buckles and interacted with the participants of the Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo.

This year, the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held on Kauaʻi and feature interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival was co-founded by James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong.

Over 220 Tagalog Jehovah’s Witnesses from throughout the United States are traveling to Hawai‘i in May.

Starting on May 26, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will transition to a cashless system for entrance fees and passes.

Desmond Thain is a Kauaʻi police officer who also is a coveted artist who creates artwork out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku.

Big Island Now asked what advice would you give high school seniors graduating in 2023 in its latest poll. Topping the list was not live with your parents forever.

The West Hawai’i County Band is a community and civic band comprised of approximately 20 musicians from all walks of life.

Willaim “Iam” Tongi from Kahuku, O‘ahu, will take the “American Idol” stage for his last time this season during the popular TV singing competition’s live finale today beginning at 2 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time, facing off against fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

So far this year, there have been 378 DUI arrests on the Big Island compared with 393 during the same period last year, a decrease of 3.8 percent.