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37-year-old Federico’s head chef Sergio “Tito” Reyes is remembered as a person who loved cars, DJing, arts, the beach, his job, his friends and his family, whom he regularly sent money to in Guatemala.

Nonprofit wants to raise remaining $500K of endowment goal to build resources for the critical management needed to restore and maintain healthy habitat for the endangered Hawai’i creeper.

Applications accepted now for August 2026 cohort of 1-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate, which prepares students for careers in cesspool conversion, sustainable wastewater installation.

Magnitude-4.7 about 14 miles east of Pāpa‘ikou was also likely related to stress from the weight of the island bending the Pacific plate; light shaking was reported, with no damage expected.

32-year-old Steven Campos is scheduled to make his initial court appearance July 2 in Hilo District Court; his bail is set at $120,000.

Reckless driving reports also increased as Hawaiʻi Police Department conducts high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the highway corridor, often called Saddle Road, as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and reduce dangerous driving behaviors.

Kings’ Shops puts student art on display at the Waikōloa shopping center after donating $500 to Parker School’s art program.

The pilot program in Honoka‘a is designed to serve up to 20 students during its first year.

The 78-year-old was found in good health.

Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is seeking volunteers to undergo Shelter Hero training for swift emergency response during El Niño’s increased storm threat.

The 71-year-old was found in good health.

A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, examined concerns about declining public confidence in the humanities and the impact of ideological commitments on scholarship in some academics.

Hawaiʻi International Science Experience is hosting a five-day program designed to break barriers and connect local and global youth in STEM.

Hawaiʻi is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches.

A quick look at events hosted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department in west Hawaiʻi.

Kade Smith, 36, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide following a fatal traffic collision in Hawaiian Beaches on June 3.

Paul Tresnak, 69, was arrested and charged after allegedly driving toward a construction worker in Kailua-Kona last Wednesday.

Kazama’s chancellorship — including as interim — is marked by an era of growth, stability and renewed momentum for Hawaiʻi Community College.

Ryan Kanaka‘ole has served as First Deputy of DLNR and has recently served as acting chairperson.

Members of the public are reminded to call 911 for emergencies and 808-935-3311 for non-emergency police assistance.