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A group of 40-plus seniors participated in the inaugural event aimed at bridging gaps and building trust with Hawaiʻi Police Department.

The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.

The event provided participating keiki an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow dirt bike riders.

County councili candidates for District 7 – Eddie Ombac, Manu Powers and Mark Henriques – will be answering questions from residents at a meet-and-greet on Sunday.

The 150 members of UNITE HERE Local 5 on the Big Island resort’s staff have worked without a contract since February 2025; they are asking their employer to negotiate with them on a contract that respects their work and wages while keeping up with the rising cost of living.

Those who attend will learn about ongoing planning efforts, connect with members of the working group and provide valuable feedback to inform future plans for one of West Hawaiʻi’s most treasured coastal resources.

The result is a peaceful, joyful demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (July 18) on Kamehameha Avenue along Hilo Bayfront, across the road from the soccer fields; also honors life and legacy of civil rights activist and lawmaker John Lewis.

Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.

The preschool will be located behind the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, increasing access to early childhood care and Hawaiian language education in Hilo.

The Aug. 10 event is the first public engagement event in the planning process; master plan will include long-term vision to guide revitalization of properties along Banyan Drive and around the peninsula.

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit officer and creator of the department’s new ‘Heal Our Highways’ program was honored for his outstanding commitment to impaired driving enforcement and traffic safety education.

The teen was last seen leaving his home on July 9 on a dirt bike.

Both men appeared in Hilo District Court, where one was granted supervised release, and the other remains in custody on $374,000 bail.

Funding for these projects is coming from the newly created Green Fee, established in 2025, to support Hawai‘i’s environmental stewardship.

The 20-year-old pleaded guilty in February 2025 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Advance tickets are available through July 23 online at a reduced price for the event hosted at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona and presented by lifestyle and apparel brand Hawai‘i’s Finest.

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, students from households with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level are now eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.

“It’s a terrifying part of life,” one resident said during a meeting Tuesday to unveil the study results. “We are scared that we are going to burn to death by fire.”