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In total, 1,176 housing units in the Big Island’s affordable housing pipeline will be impacted by the infusion of funds.

From holiday shopping opportunities and Thanksgiving activities to musical theater, art sales, Japanese culture and other events, there’s plenty to do around the island during the next week.

The man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin. Hawai‘i Police Department detectives have launched a coroner’s inquest investigation into the incident.

On July 31, 2021, local fishermen found the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum below the sea cliffs at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna.

The day brings many families together to give thanks for the year’s blessings before they fill up on their favorite holiday dishes.

Police believe that speed and impairment are factors in the crash. The driver was not wearing her seat belt.

West Hawai‘i residents can get to know their community policing officers over a cup of joe during the informal events with no agenda.

Aggressive dogs and abused or abandoned animals have been an issue for years for the sprawling rural Ka‘ū community. But now, residents feel the problem has escalated following two attacks in August.

The swimmer was found about 100 yards offshore from the Kumukahi lighthouse holding onto a makeshift floatation device.

Barbara Perry has been married three times and all three of her husbands were veterans. Those tours of marriage taught her many of the same lessons her husbands and other veterans learned during their time in service.

The man was last seen at Black Lava Vape in the Puna Kai Shopping Center. However a witness reported seeing him a few days later on Pāhoa Village Road.

It was determined that the victim was playing with a sibling in their home when he accidentally rendered himself unconscious by tying a piece of clothing around his neck.

It’s hard to believe that nearly one year has passed since Mauna Loa last erupted. But a small increase in seismic activity in late October 2023 reminds us that the Big Island volcano remains active.

The program kicked off again Nov. 6 and currently includes Darby, a 16-year-old miniature horse, and Adaka, a 3-year-old Brittany spaniel mix. The hospital in Waimea on the Big Island is recruiting more volunteers now.

The Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, situated off Pāhoa Village Road, features 12 480-square-foot studio units with a kitchen and bathroom.

There’s once again no lack of events, live music and other activities that will keep you occupied.

Even the normally wet windward slopes of the Big Island were especially dry last month, with most sites posting totals at less than 20% of average.

Whether you’re royalty or not, there will be a fun time had by all as the entire community is transformed into a Renaissance realm.

While the specific mandated rules attached to the emergency proclamation will no longer be mandatory, the County urges the public to remain steadfast, exercise caution and stay vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety.

The victim had gone scuba diving with friends when they lost track of his whereabouts.