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The County of Hawaiʻi has installed a new roundabout at the intersection of Kawili and Manono streets to help improve traffic flow.

Early symptoms of whooping cough look like a cold with a mild fever, runny nose and slight cough.

The jury found the plaintiff failed to prove claims of discrimination or misconduct by a preponderance of evidence.

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

The cleaning project, which begins Monday (Feb. 16) is expected to last about 2 weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances; the facility has been closed since Jan. 24 when volcanic ash and glass strands of Pele’s hair began falling into the pool during Episode 41 of lava fountaining from the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano.

Digital Navigators are available by appointment at all 50 public libraries throughout the state, offering free, personalized help with everyday technology needs to make it less stressful and more accessible.

The office — which is a part of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Land Division — will be closed to the public on Wednesdays. Staff will not accept meetings, phone calls or in-person visits and will not return emails.

Meet the Big Island’s most talented students, professional engineers and community experts while you discover the amazing world of engineering at the Waimea library.

Maia Kealoha of Kona, who made her acting and film debut in May 2025 as Lilo in Disney’s live action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ will play Alma in the new film to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.

“I try not to make promises about things that are not in my control, but I can promise you effort, 100%,” Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said. “I can promise you collaboration. I can promise you working for more funding.”

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who was captured on video discarding a stolen wallet at a Kailua-Kona shopping center.

Contaminated water warning signs have been posted in the affected shoreline area to warn the public.

The Department of Health has collected another sample and is retesting the site.

The individual selected is subject to Senate confirmation.

The pilot was reported to be climbing a rope ladder from a pilot boat alongside the 3,090-passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess on Tuesday when he slipped and fell into the water on its port — or left — side, triggering a “man overboard” emergency.

Maui County to lead case management program that has supported 6,800 Maui wildfire survivors with FEMA-funded resources.

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 targets $130 billion in federal funding throughout 5 years for school infrastructure funding.

Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.

Valentine’s Day is Saturday (Feb. 14), and there are several events and activities happening this weekend around the island that will make great date options. So good that Cupid himself approves. Check them out now!