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This action is taken to honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

For one evening each year, at the end of May, thousands of Big Island community members gather at Reeds Bay Beach Park in Hilo during the annual Hawai‘i Care Choices Celebration of Life to launch lanterns to pay tribute to the lives lived by loved ones who passed away and how they touched the lives of others.

One of the primary duties of IT personnel at HVO is supporting existing and emerging volcano monitoring and science goals. The observatory uses a variety of instruments to collect data on volcanic activity—including seismometers, gas analyzers, ground deformation sensors, and cameras.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin, and authorities have not said which missing person case this incident may be connected to.

Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.

The woman was found in Hilo.

The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

The Shaka License Plate Program is the culmination of a two-year statewide review process, according to Project Shaka.

Ground golf combines elements of golf and croquet. It originated in Hawaiʻi County’s sister city of Yurihama, Japan. It has become popular on the Big Island, especially among kūpuna.

Located off Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Resort and Puāko, the emergency route, currently rolling hills, grass and trees, will be three miles long and connect to Kamakoa Nui Road in Waikōloa Village.

The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.

32 year-old Gilbert Mata of Hilo was arrested and charged in relation to the theft of a 2023 Jeep, according to the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

During their search of the residence and property, police recovered 25 dead birds; four injured birds; cockfighting paraphernalia, including gambling records; and a small amount of marijuana. Homeland Security officers also seized about $20,000 in cash.

It is not possible to say whether the recent heightened unrest and fluctuations in activity beneath the Big Island volcano will lead to an intrusion or eruption in the near future or simply continue as unrest. Changes in the character and location of unrest can occur quickly, as can the potential for an eruption.

RIMPAC is the worldʻs largest international maritime exercise, which has been held biannually in summer months since 1971.

Shift from El Nino to La Nina conditions also means there likely will be fewer tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, will move through the Central Pacific during the 2024 hurricane season.

An Ocean View man initially charged in Kona District Court in connection to a domestic incident and released on bail was indicted by a Kona grand jury.

May 19-25 is also Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawai’i and officials urge everyone in the state to take action now, before a tropical cyclone looms, to make sure they, their loved ones and neighbors have what they need to weather a storm.

“After passing the vehicles, the motorcycle was observed crossing over the double solid yellow lines and struck a rock embankment on the mauka side of the highway. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle,” the police department said.

The delegation included state legislators, Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Council, Hawai‘i Crop Improvement Association, Hawai‘i Floriculture and Nursery Association, and Synergistic Hawai‘i Agricultural Council, farmers, ranchers and advocates.