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The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education served meals free of charge at 73 school locations and alternative learning programs on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokai, Maui and the Big Island through its Seamless Summer Option program during the summer of 2024.

Gathered at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku Ola Ballroom, each new officer had their badge pinned on by a loved one during the ceremony, which was limited to police personnel, guest speakers, and family members of the recruits.

The State of Hawaiʻi settled most of its legal claims against these companies and is expected to receive approximately a total of $150 million, by annual payments, through the year 2038.

On Monday, Garrett A. Duran appeared in 3rd Circuit Court, where Judge Wendy DeWeese passed judgment. In November, the 35-year-old changed his plea to guilty on charges of first-degree negligent homicide, accidents involving death or serious bodily injury and operating vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant as a second offense.

On Dec. 7 at around 4 p.m., the suspects were at the property on Palm Parkway where home appliances and home improvement items were removed without permission.

The table will be installed Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. During construction, there will be lane closures in both directions, state officials reported. Work is weather permitted.

Large surf of up to 16 feet is expected with strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming dangerous.

The House Committee on Health unanimously passed House Bill 756 on Friday to prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as being “nicotine free.”

By a 5-2 vote, the House Committee on Housing passed a bill Friday aimed at removing lengthy historic property reviews from delaying housing developments.

Being created and canned in the Kona Brewing Co. distillery in Kona, the beverage is sold in stores statewide.

Three motorcyclists were traveling in a group on Highway 11 when a sedan attempted to turn onto the roadway, ultimately hitting the lead motorcycle.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including retail stores and supermarkets throughout Hawai‘i.

The program on the Hilo campus blends academics with hands-on training in agroforestry, forest surveying, silviculture (the growing and cultivation of trees) and Geographic Information Systems.

The northbound lanes are expected to be closed for about four hours.

However, the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report also found deficiencies, especially when it comes to severe housing problems and insufficient sleep, ranking 50th in both categories.

No buses or paratransit services will run today because of Americans With Disabilities Act training for all Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit employees and contractors. Regular services will resume Monday.

The community foodshare program in Honoka‘a has made and distributed a total of more than 97,000 warm meals for community members and delivered about 450 tons of groceries to kūpuna and shut-ins during the past 6 yeras.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says winds have lowered below advisory levels.

Her promotion, which became effective Feb. 1, is the second time the 27-year veteran of the department has made history, after becoming only the second woman ever to achieve the rank of major 4 years ago.

UH-Hilo has partnered with the National Corn to Ethanol Center and the nonprofit BioMADE to create a local fermentation program and sustainability center on the Big Island that is environmentally and economically beneficial for local communities.