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The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as it returns with in-person activities after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic — and thousands are expected to descend on the North Hawai‘i community.

Miriam Miller was reported missing on Jan. 31, 2023, but she was last seen on Nov. 23, 2022, in the Kona area of the Big Island.

“This is the first group from La Serena in our almost 30-year sister city relationship to ever visit Hawai’i,” said Jane Clement, Hawai’i County’s Sister City protocol officer.

No records on the County of Hawai’i website will be accessible on Feb. 4 during the day due to an infrastructure upgrade.

New Hawaiʻi Land Trust president and CEO ʻOlu Campbell previously worked as the community and government relations manager for Kamehameha Schools.

Hope Services Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Island Home for Recovery will receive the funds.

The survey includes both multiple-choice questions and an opportunity to make individual comments.

Albert Kumia Jr. was on probation for felony property and drug crimes at the time of his last offense, according to prosecutors.

Hawai‘i Diaper Bank serves more than 550 children per month on average.

Revitalize Puna activations provide space for conversation, but the emphasis is on action and empowering community members to get engaged and make an impact.

Researchers at the Health and Stranding Lab spent 15-hours trying to find clues about the death of a 56-foot-long sperm whale that washed up Friday on the reef in front of Lydgate Park on Kaua’i.

We picked today’s “Hawaiian words of the day” in honor of the rare green comet that last night flew by Earth at its closest distance in 50,000 years.

Hōʻike night of the 60th annual festival that showcases Hawaiian culture and hula is April 12 at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo.

The legendary singer-songwriter, whose work was covered by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, performed throughout his life.

Some reports say the comet, named C/2022 E3 (ZTF), could be bright enough to see with the naked eye, and definitely with a telescope or even binoculars.

An estimated 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex located at the summit of Haleakalā. Authorities pointed toward a mechanical issue in which a diesel fuel pump for an onsite backup generator failed to shut off on Sunday night. The spill was identified on Monday morning.

Big Island police report that Spectrum has restored access.

The whale, which is in poor condition, emaciated and suffering physical trauma, is thought to be fully disentangled with some non-wrapping embedded lines that will hopefully be shed with time.

There are many forms of love and the shopping center is highlighting them all this February.

Hoʻōla Farms is hosting a free webinar, “How to Apply for the Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship,” Feb. 7 online via Zoom.