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The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe is expected to depart Saturday morning from Keauhou Bay and head to Kawaihae for a few days before returning to Oʻahu.

On Thursday, the Hawai‘i County Council Communications, Reports and Council Oversight Committee listened to an update from Public Works Director Steve Pause on the progress of conducting the Puna Alternate Routes Study.

After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

47-year-old Sheldon Pagan of Hilo is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and third-degree criminal property damage in connection with the early morning Sept. 15 incident at a business in the 100 block of Kalanianaʻole Street.

28 year-old Ha‘aheo Chan of Mountain View faces thef, drug and firearm charges after Hawai‘i Island police recovered a trailer reported stolen from the campus of Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School and executed a search warrant in a bedroom thought to be Chan’s at a Sandalwood Drive residence in Pāhoa.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.

Kaʻū community members can comment on the park’s Kahuku Unit site management plan through 8:59 p.m. Dec. 6, and there are several ways to get involved and learn more.

Big Island lawmakers to hold several key roles during the next two sessions in 2025 and 2026, including on committees.

The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.

Jeffrey Clarkson was found Nov. 4 in Hilo.

The suspects were accompanied by 2 children during the incident the evening of Sept. 29 at KTA Super Stores, when they allegedly stole $165 worth of grocery items.

Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.

Kenneth Rose was last seen at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Wainaku area of Hilo, wearing a blue jersey, black shorts and a green cap.

The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.

Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.

Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.

Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.

Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!

Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island.