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Hiram Dale Keli‘i Kuilauwoho Kawelu is facing a myriad of charges for the two incidents, including manslaughter for the death of a delivery truck driver.

The project involves the restoration of 4.5 miles of roadway and water lines that will return water service to Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park.

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

Introduction comes after Trump Administration announced plans to cancel lease for essential government office connected to Mauna Loa Observatory.

Closure is necessary to support public safety efforts during crane dredging operations at Pohoiki Boat Ramp, which is located at the park.

Recently spotted cracks in the delta demonstrate the instability of solid lava along the coastal edge; the new cracks are alarming and have led people to wonder what they mean.

“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.

The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Jill Bianchini had just finished a tow job in Kona and was headed to the beach when her dad called with another job to fish a truck out of Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.

The new state-of-the-art school buses were funded by philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i Island residents Marc and Lynne Benioff. 

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for the measles virus, marking the first detection of the virus in the state through wastewater testing.

Single-show tickets now on sale for season featuring returning favorites such as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of the ʻukulele’ Jake Shimabukuro and 4-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a as well as new artists including acclaimed dance company Black Grace.

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.

Hawai‘i Island police report Cruz Deanda was last seen at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 on 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

The events will be directly tied to themes of the new historical epic drama, based on true events and starring Jason Momoa, that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective.

The code updates — which align with the 2022 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Model Food Code — are aimed at expanding opportunities for homemade food producers, and are part of Act 195 signed into law in 2024 by Gov. Josh Green.