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More than 150 stakeholders came together last week at the Arc of Hilo to collaborate during Hawai’i County’s first event focused on launching a thriving Big Island creative sector.

Michael Durham, who was previously reported March 28 as an endangered missing person, was located March 29.

The 30-year-old remains in police custody on $2.02 million bond.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check now to see if any of your travel plans will be impacted.

The Department of Defense is planning to test the capability of the rockets to deliver military material and equipment anywhere in the world in hours.

The Spirit of Blue Foundation recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department as executing the most saves from the use of a donated tourniquet out of every grant recipient across the nation.

Hiro’s Place in the KTA Center on East Puainako Street was shuttered Friday, being deemed an imminent health hazard to the public by Hawai‘i Department of Health.

Delta Airlines is adding a new winter flight, direct from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, starting Dec. 19. American Airlines is resuming its seasonal direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Kona on Nov. 20.

State health officials advised beachgoers and ocean enthusiasts 16 days ago to stay out of the waters in those areas that likely appeared brown or murky because of a threat of higher than normal pollutants from storm runoff.

When magma moves into the rift zone of a Hawaiian volcano, there is understandably a lot of excitement and apprehension. How far will the magma go? Will it erupt? But even long after the activity stops — regardless of whether it erupts — the subsurface magma continues to have a noticeable impact on the landscape.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

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There’s once again a rich and great mix of interesting and engaging events that should get your toes tapping, your body moving and your brain working.

Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i

Kealakehe students Coree Kobayashi, Luke Gee, Azalea Thorp, and Lucy Cameron will represent Hawaiʻi in the National Academic WorldQuest Championship in Washington, D.C. this April.

A virtual community meeting scheduled for April 2 will include discussion on strategies for detection and encourage public participation in prevention measures.

It took about 10 hours or so, but the vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park once again did not disappoint, but officials warn there are some hazards to watch out for accompanying the roaring geysers of molten rock.

National security expert Glen S. Fukushima highlighted a need for more policymakers with knowledge of and expertise in the Indo-Pacific region and its political landscape.

Mary Kawena Pukui, an influential Native Hawaiian scholar and author is honored with the new 2025 Native American $1 coin.