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Nonprofit’s new Kahua Kahe Mālie facility in Puna expands medical respite and behavioral health care for people on the Big Island experiencing homelessness.

61-year-old Dason DeRego pleaded guilty March 3 to five counts of second-degree sexual assault of a then-14-year-old girl between September and December 2016. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each offense to be served concurrently.

Park management requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.

Shadden Nasario-Rodrigues was initially reported as a runaway May 27 and then located June 19. He subsequently ran away again shortly before 10 p.m. June 20.

An image of the suspect involved in the April 27 incident was captured in surveillance footage from a business in the 100 block of Pūʻainakō Street.

The plane went down at 7:01 a.m. This is a developing story.

Waiākea High School’s Abigail Gomez and Lillian Tao won first place for their research and website they created on the Thalidomide tragedy that took place from the late 1950s to the early 1960s for the National History Day competition in Maryland.

Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi beginning in August will fund trained facilitators to lead troops in close geographic regions throughout the state, each serving about 10 troops and 150 girls. The approach expands on a successful model already in place at 25 Title I schools.

The Big Island has you covered in abundance when it comes to festivities in observance of the patriotic holiday, from annual rodeo and horse races in Waimea to the main events — ‘rocket’s red glare’ and ‘bombs bursting in air’ during professional fireworks shows over Hilo Bay and Kailua Bay. Check out this week’s top 10 for all the details.

“This annual celebration brings our community together in the spirit of aloha and pride,” said Kailua Village Business Improvement District Executive Director Ross Wilson Jr. in an announcement about the festivities. “The business improvement district is proud to be one of the hosts of an event that honors our nation’s history while highlighting the vibrant culture of our island traditions.”

68-year-old Gordon McCormick was taken into custody on the charge of second-degree attempted murder following the incident because of the severity of the woman’s injuries. She remains in critical condition after being shot in the head.

As more Hawaiʻi drivers choose more fuel-efficient hybrid or all-electric vehicles, revenues from motor fuel taxes and other vehicle registration fees have declined, resulting in less funding to maintain the state’s roads, bridges and infrastructure. The road usage charge is a step to ensure long-term, sustainable funding for transportation.

Hot Rides Expo and Hilo Bay Blast once again offer full day of events, including live music, food trucks, keiki activities and vintage, classic and futuristic vehicles rolling into bayfront, plus a fantastic fireworks show accompanied by live music. Meanwhile, the annual Independence Day Parade and Independence Day Extravaganza fireworks exhibition return to downton Kailua-Kona for everyone’s 4th of July evening enjoyment.

The 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report revealed a nationwide fatality rate of 4.8 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels, a 2% decrease from 2023. There were just 11 incidents total in Hawai‘i waters last year, with only 1 fatality.

From June 23-27, Hawai‘i Island police worked in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai‘i Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to bring these fugitives to justice.

Permits can be purchased through 8 p.m. July 4 for $25 by those 18 years old and older at TNT Tents in Hilo, Kona and Keaʻau.

“To fulfill the bold goals we’ve set in education, health, economic resilience and housing, we need both strong programs and strong people,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chief Executive Officer Stacy Ferreira. “This budget ensures we have both.”

However, Hawaiʻi County reports that scrap metal and appliance recycling will be unavailable on the holiday

While land-based Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers supplement the work of the marine patrol units as needed, it’s up to the oceangoing patrols to be on the water regularly. Marine patrol units are now active on are now active on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.

Electric utility urges vigilance as it received 10 fraud reports since mid-June from businesses on Oʻahu saying scammers threatened to diconnect power. Two businesses were scammed into making cash payments.