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West Hawai‘i community members invited to have Coffee With a Cop

The intentionally informal events have no agenda, meant for everyone in attendance to get to know each other and talk. So come have a simple cup of joe — or other favorite morning beverage — with the officers sworn to serve and protect your community.

UPDATE: ByHeart recalls all Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products because of possible botulism contamination

The manufacturer recalled all batches of the product, which was sold in Hawai‘i at retailers such as Target and Safeway, including 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce individual serve packets. U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating.

Last chance to register for upcoming conflict prevention, resolution workshop

Latest in nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s training series will discuss the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment, how to enhance the performance of team members and leaders as well as better use your own and others’ motivations and strengths.

Community voices, input vital to update process of Statewide Historic Preservation Plan

The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.

Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression

Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.

Diabetes — already serious health challenge in Hawaiʻi — ups risk of blindness, eye diseases

Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs committee and board meetings to be broadcast by ʻŌlelo

Broadcast and streaming of meetings conducted elsewhere throughout the islands — not just from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs boardroom on O‘ahu — also will be allowed, such as recent sessions at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language.

Photos: Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient interned at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery

Community and family members gathered at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday to celebrate Army Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Yano, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969.

Mauna Kea observatory reveals closest-ever view of planet-forming disk around young star

Using the W.M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, astronomers have taken the closest-ever look at dusty regions where planets form, offering new insight into the earliest stages of planetary birth.

Update: Public safety power shutoff ends for South Kohala

Hawaiian Electric will keep a close watch on conditions for any changes through the weekend.

Mana Road fire 65% contained; no residences or structures threatened

As of this morning, firebreaks have been cut completely around the burn area.

Register keiki now for WNBA girls basketball season with Hawai‘i County

Put on by Hawai‘i County’s Parks and Recreation Department, practice for the North Hawai‘i Novice Girls Division Basketball season starts Jan. 5 with games slated for Feb. 3 to March 12.

Mom’s wish comes true: Her son killed in Vietnam will be buried on Big Island — on Veterans Day

Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Hussey said Army Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Yano will be the first Medal of Honor recipient to be interned at the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery in Kona.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding female suspect in Hilo business theft

The incident occurred on the 00 block of East Puainako Street in Hilo on Oct. 3. Video surveillance images of the woman were captured at the business.

Surveillance footage at Hilo store captures images of theft suspects

On Oct. 11, on the 300 block of Keawe Street, surveillance store footage captured images of two men inside the establishment before the theft.

Big Island resort partnering with Food Basket to hold ‘Ohana Food Drop

The food drop will offer fresh produce, pantry staples, and other essential food items to local families in need ahead of the holiday season.

Trump administration demands states, including Hawaiʻi, ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November

Hawaiʻi was one of several states to make the SNAP payments for November before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused two rulings ordering emergency funds be used for the food program during the federal shutdown.

Update: Mana Road fire 60% contained, firebreaks cut completely around burn area

While the fire continues to burn, Mana Road remains closed, but Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) still is open.

Update: Kīlauea eruption episode 36 already over, lasting less than five hours

Episode 36 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption on Kīlauea began at 11:15 a.m on Nov. 9, with one vent spewing lava about 1,100 feet high before abruptly ending.

Update: 70-year-old charged with murder after running over 64-year-old with his white van in Hilo

The witnesses told police the driver of a white van arrived in a parking lot along on Kamehameha Avenue and approached the victim while holding a knife.
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