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Husband and wife charged after shooting at Hawai‘i Island police officers

Dylan and Leilani Alcain are set to appear in District Court in Kona on Monday.

Earth Day celebrated at Pālamanui preserve in Kona by gardening, planting, composting

To celebrate Earth Day (Lā Honua), more than a dozen volunteers gathered on Friday at the Hawaiʻi Community College’s Pālamanui Campus in West Hawai‘i to garden, plant and compost.

22 motorists arrested for DUI from April 10-16

Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.

Update: Escapee from correctional center caught in riverbed in Hilo; tried to steal 2 cars

Hawai’i Community Correctional Center escaped inmate Dyllan Paulo-Leslie was captured at 1:04 p.m. in the riverbed of Wailuku River, in the area behind Hilo High School, police said.

Rental subsidies available for kūpuna on Hawaiian Home Lands wait list

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is providing rental subsidies for eligible kūpuna (62 years or older) on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands wait list.

Wālua Trail to be temporarily closed for repaving

The trail located in Kailua-Kona will be closed April 24 through May 5.

Gardening in Hawaiʻi with Tom Timmons: The evil web of an avocado lace bug

To the naked eye, they may look like course ground pepper, but through a magnifying lens you will notice the edge of the wings have a lacy appearance — hence the name, lace bug.

Proposed Taiwanese research facility on Big Island would listen for ‘whispers from the sky’

The planned facility by the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics that would listen for fast radio bursts recently got a boost, receiving a favorable recommendation from Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission for a special use permit.

No fire or injuries were reported following propane leak in Kawaihae

A propane leak at the Kawaihae harbor Friday afternoon resulted in the evacuation of harbor workers and civilians at a half-mile radius in all directions.

Update: Kawaihae Road reopens following propane leak in the area

Hawai‘i Fire Department has responded to the scene. The road is expected to be closed for at least two hours.

Police co-hosting free child safety seat clinic in Hilo on April 22

The Hawai‘i Police Department is teaming up with various organizations to hold a free child safety seat clinic in Hilo on April 22.

New medication dosing system for keiki will prevent dosing errors

Officials with the Emergency Medical Services Injury Prevention System Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Health say the new technology is a mobile application providing rapid access to medication dosing guidelines for children.

UH Business College raises $420,000 to support Travel Industry Management students

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

Pedestrian crossing an East Hawai‘i highway fatally struck by a vehicle

This is the eighth fatal traffic collision of 2023 compared to 12 fatal traffic collisions during this same time period last year.

Volcano Watch: Did lava flow out of Mauna Loa’s southern caldera during 2022 eruption?

Scientists explain why the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said during the initial state of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption was within the caldera although people in Kona could see lava descending the western flank of the mountain.

New virtual field trip shows students snail conservation in Hawaiʻi

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has created a unique virtual field trip that allows students to experience a world-class conservation program focused on protecting endangered kāhuli (native land snails).

Certificate program for clinical research careers offered by University of Hawaiʻi

The University of Hawaiʻi is now accepting applications for its Clinical Research Professional Certificate Program, designed for those seeking a new career path in clinical research.

Start Earth Day with E Ala Ē chant at sunrise

On Earth Day at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i will gather for the chant led by Hawaiian elders and cultural practitioners.

Update: Hawai‘i police find missing, at-risk Kurtistown man

Marc Jones was found in good health in Keaʻau on April 21, 2023.

Kona couple arrested for attempted murder and early morning crime spree

A Kona couple has been arrested for attempted murder as Hawai‘i police continue to investigate a series of crimes over the past three days.
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