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Panel will accept community proposals for 2 weeks — through Nov. 1 — for how the new funding could be used to implement throughout the state.

This procedural change signifies the end of Hawaiian’s independent operations as the company merges with Alaska Airlines.

The 92-unit Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi community is Hawai‘i’s first affordable senior rental community dedicated for today’s modern warriors who served in the U.S. military.

Hawaiʻi County prosecutor’s office reports that 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson appeared the afternoon Oct. 14 in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $592,000 and he was ordered to return Oct. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

The whale was spotted the morning of Oct. 14 in waters off the west side of Kaua‘i, but it was not the earliest sighting of the majestic cetaceans this year in the islands — that was in September.

New Direct2UH initiative launched Oct. 13 provides free, direct enrollment to 9 of the university’s campuses based on a student’s grade-point average, without them having to complete a traditional application.

The substance is part of a concerning group of substances because of their persistence in the environment and links to adverse health outcomes; it is one of thousands of human-made compounds commonly used in non-stick, non-stain and water-resistant industrial and household products.

The 10% water conservation notice is effective immediately and until further notice.

Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce water use by at least 10%.

Members of the health care union Unite Here Local 5 chapter will be striking at the Kona and Hilo clinics starting today at 7:30 a.m. and will continue through Friday.

The suspect’s total bail was set at $592,000. He remains in police custody and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday in Hilo District Court.

Presented by Mana Maoli and sponsored by Hilton Grand Vacations, students in grades 9–12 can submit a song of any genre, from original compositions to covers and mele Hawai‘i, for an opportunity to advance their skills and perform live.

Every year on the third Thursday in October, International Conflict Resolution Day is celebrated around the world to promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and other peaceful means of resolving disagreements and encourage the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, government, and the legal system.

According to BizBuySell, 27 businesses, ranging from eateries, shops, custom services and a coffee farm, are on the market. Among them is Hawai‘i’s famous Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack, located in historic Downtown Hilo.

The lawmaker will take live questions from participants and address concerns about the federal government shutdown (if still ongoing), the impacts of federal funding cuts, and other pressing issues impacting Hawai‘i residents.

The string of events began Saturday. According to Hawai‘i Island police, dispatch received numerous calls at 4:43 p.m. regarding a reckless driver heading toward Hilo on Highway 11 within the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Byron Waller’s is on a mission called “From Patient to Pilot” that aims to inspire young people to chase their dreams no matter the challenges they face.

The first two Big Island triathletes crossed the finish line before 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Approximately 1,600 triathletes competing from around the world took to the grueling 140.6-mile course. Waters in Kailua Bay were slightly choppy, highlighted pink as the sun rose over Hualālai.

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