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During the past few days, people have taken to social media to complain about long security lines at the airport; Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration quiet about how equipment problems are being addressed.

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Democrat Gabbard is helping lead the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”

Waimea Community Association invites everyone to a free annual event honoring the many men and women of North Hawai‘i who put themselves in harm’s way around the clock 365 days a year to protect their communities.

The last time anyone saw 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt was the evening of May 19, 2023. His father fears the worst, and Hawai‘i Island police still have no information or leads as to the whereabouts or what happened to the U.S. Army veteran.

The victim was identified as George D. Coit. Police do not think alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the collision, and a negligent homicide investigation is underway.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.

The state is trying to acquire five parcels of land for a needed expansion of the Big Island’s most important harbor, but it would mean relocating about 15 businesses and a church.

Arrests of motorists driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roads have increased more than 1% so far this year.

Survey, drilling and soil sampling work is underway as the initial step of a project to improve the safety and accessibility of the scenic roadway; however, some access will be provided.

New House leadership team for 2025 legislative session also includes Hawaiʻi Island state Rep. Chris Todd, who was named House Majority Caucus Leader.

Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda announced his selections for deputy managing director and managing director.

Geologic maps are not an exact depictions of the Earth’s surface. Instead, they display a generalization of interested units and features in correspondence with the scale of a map.

The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe is expected to depart Saturday morning from Keauhou Bay and head to Kawaihae for a few days before returning to Oʻahu.

On Thursday, the Hawai‘i County Council Communications, Reports and Council Oversight Committee listened to an update from Public Works Director Steve Pause on the progress of conducting the Puna Alternate Routes Study.

After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

47-year-old Sheldon Pagan of Hilo is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and third-degree criminal property damage in connection with the early morning Sept. 15 incident at a business in the 100 block of Kalanianaʻole Street.

28 year-old Ha‘aheo Chan of Mountain View faces thef, drug and firearm charges after Hawai‘i Island police recovered a trailer reported stolen from the campus of Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School and executed a search warrant in a bedroom thought to be Chan’s at a Sandalwood Drive residence in Pāhoa.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.

Kaʻū community members can comment on the park’s Kahuku Unit site management plan through 8:59 p.m. Dec. 6, and there are several ways to get involved and learn more.

Big Island lawmakers to hold several key roles during the next two sessions in 2025 and 2026, including on committees.