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The 38-year-old was indicted last week and is scheduled to make an initial appearance today in Hilo Circuit Court.

The memorial was unveiled at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery on the anniversary of the end of the world war.

The teen was last seen today at 11:30 a.m. in Hilo on Kalanianaole Avenue.

The couple is facing class A felony charges, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

It was a wave of “braddahs and sistahs coming together to help out each other” with food, appliances, rides, repairs, spiritual needs or even just getting people in touch with others who could help.

If you are one of those who get the long weekend, we hope you’re enjoying the extra day off. Take some time to learn about the history of why today is a holiday and a few fun labor facts to go with it.

Thirty-four percent of voters felt PSPS put people at risk as losing power would mean losing the ability to power medical supplies.

The West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery Development and Expansion Association (WHVCDEA) will host the event on Sept. 2, the 79th anniversary of V-J Day, or Victory Over Japan Day.

Three questions in the survey asked about Coco Palms, but only the responses to the final question were included in the published public opinion report. 

The new low-barrier shelter space is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly for homeless and has 25 beds on a first-come, first-served basis. The new food trailer will offer nutritious meals for those who stay at the shelter as well as mobilize for emergencies, disasters and community events.

The East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating the crash as a negligent injury as police speed and impairment were factors in the incident.

The suspect is wanted for three outstanding warrants.

All projects are weather permitting.

A Big Island participant registered as Katelin Maarsingh is now in first place for longest to‘au, having caught a 14.8-inch fish.

While Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have worked well together responding to volcanic unrest and eruptions for decades, the new interagency plan puts their practices down on paper.

The motorcyclist was struck by a pickup truck. At this time, police believe that speed and impairment are factors in the crash.

44-year-old Brandan Patrick Nicholson of Kailua-Kona was taken into custody shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Waipiʻo Valley Access Road will reopen to residents with a valid driver’s license; all camping permits issued by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation remain valid.

There have been 19 fatal crashes resulting in 21 fatalities this year on the Big Island as of Aug. 27. Impairment from alcohol or drugs was a factor in 63% of those crashes.

Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.