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Gov. David Ige signed a new rule last week to create a new marine reserve at Ka‘ūpūlehu on the west coast of Hawai‘i island.

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 47-year-old Kona man who is wanted for abuse and contempt of court.

Missing extended-furlough inmate Daniel Abraham was returned at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon to the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center.

Carolyn Gandalira was last seen at 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, in Pahala.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has confirmed a new case of hepatitis A infection in a food service employee In Waikoloa.

Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 48-year-old man who was reported missing.

During the week of July 18 through 24, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Hawai‘i Island state parks, forest reserves, natural area reserves, game management areas and hiking trails reopened yesterday; however, anyone entering forest areas should use caution. Staff were doing damage assessments Monday. Thus far, no damage to Hawai‘i Island’s parks and reserves has been reported. Lapakahi State Historical Park visitor center is open; however, the trails in the park remain closed. […]

Hawai‘i County, O‘ahu and Maui County Red Cross volunteers are canvassing the hardest hit areas today, Monday, July 25, to assess damage from Darby.

A grand opening of the Palila Forest Discovery Trail will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Coast Guard Captain of the Port opened all commercial ports in the Hawaiian Islands and cargo operations have resumed today, Monday, July 25.

Haihai Street between Iwalan iStreet and Laulā Road will be closed to through traffic until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016.

Hawai‘i Electric Light cautions customers to beware of potential scams targeting customers in the wake of Tropical Storm Darby.

The Coast Guard is responding to the grounding of the Spirit of Kona on Hawai’i Island today.

UPDATE: July 24, 5:45 p.m. Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 100 customers in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Orchidland Estates, Honoka‘a and Kailua-Kona, who were impacted by high winds from Tropical Storm Darby. ORIGINAL POST: July 24, 1:11 p.m. Overnight, Hawai‘i Electric Light restored electric service to 900 customers […]

The County Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing Kekūanāo’a Street between Hīnano Street and Kīlauea Avenue on Monday, July 25, 2016.

UPDATE: July 25, 7:15 a.m. Tropical Storm Darby has passed, leaving partly cloudy skies with showers likely for windward areas. There will be scattered afternoon showers for the Kona side with a slight chance of thunderstorms during that time. High temperatures from 84° to 89°. Winds will be northeasterly from 10 to 20 mph. UPDATE: […]

Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige are scheduled to participate in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, next week.

Hawai‘i Electric Light has been responding to outages due to high winds from Tropical Storm Darby.

Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change travel plans because of Tropical Storm Darby.