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Closure of national park’s Kīlauea Visitor Center for renovations could be as early as September

Although September is the soonest the visitor center would close, a delayed start date is possible. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will continue to notify the public through news releases, social media and its website.

Kona man sentenced after found guilty of attempted promotion of child pornography

During the trial, county prosecutors presented evidence that the suspect exchanged text messages and sent pictures of his genitals to an undercover police officer, whom Smith believed to be a 15-year-old girl.

Have you seen any of these 3 runaways? Big Island police renew request for info

All of them, two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old, have been missing for at least a month and were last seen in East Hawai’i locations.

Not cool: Possible Listeria contamination triggers recall of multiple Totally Cool ice cream, frozen dairy products

The products include Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes, Jeni’s frozen dessert sandwiches and Marco ice cream sandwiches and ice cream pints, which might have been available at Safeway and Whole Foods in Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Island police participate in training to detect and address cannabis-impaired driving

Officers conducted standardized field sobriety tests on volunteer medicinal cannabis patients in May.

Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July

‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

Visitor suffers suspected shark bite to foot while swimming in Waikōloa

No shark was seen and there are no plans to close Anaeho‘omalu Bay at this time.

Public optimistic but express concerns regarding funding and location of proposed new Kona hospital

About 70 people attended a public informational meeting in the Hawai‘i County Council Chambers at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, held by Kona Community Hospital leadership to discuss a recent report that assessed the current and future healthcare needs of West Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year

Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council awards more than $2M in grant funds to 58 Big Island nonprofit programs

The funding is meant to directly benefit the public through programs addressing issues such as educational concerns, culture and arts, needs of the poor, youth, kūpuna, those with physical or emotional disabilities, crime victims, those affected by health or social crises or public health and welfare of people and the environment.

Keauhou Canoe Club on Big Island seeks applicants for two scholarships

Two $2,000 scholarships are available to West Hawaiʻi graduating seniors who meet requirements.

New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility

Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.

Big Island nonprofits serving Native Hawaiians awarded grants

Projects that received funding were designed to strengthen Hawaiian cultural identity, support instruction in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, encourage ʻāina stewardship, prepare students for career readiness and help reintegrate those emerging from the justice system.

US Sen. Brian Schatz: $17.5 million earmarked for roads reconstruction in Hilo on Big Island

The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways adjacent to and at the intersection of Bayfront Highway and Waiānuenue Avenue.

Police seek runaway teenager last seen near Banyan Drive in Hilo on Big Island

Kaeo’okalani Jones Jr. is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.

Game of drones: UH-Mānoa students headed to international drone competition

This is the fifth year the UH Drone Technologies team is participating in the competition. Its best finish was sixth in 2017 and third among U.S. teams the same year. The team aims to place higher this year.

UH-led study finds anxiety, depression major problems in space science community

The authors found that symptoms appear greater among marginalized groups, such as women, people of color and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community.

Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event

Hosted at Spinners Cantina, the fashion show featured nine local designers with models strutting the looks for guests gathered on Ali‘i Drive.

Update: Wind advisory for Big Island summits canceled in predawn hours

The National Weather Service forecasts sustained east winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph.

670K gallons of wastewater spews into Hilo Bay

The Hawai‘i Department of Health was notified and issued a water quality advisory for the bay, outside of the Hilo breakwater.
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