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Joseph Fernandez, Kawai Pomroy and Clyde Loa all were last seen at 4:27 p.m. Friday afternoon. Anyone who might have information about their whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.

Medical and exposure history pointed to seasonal influenza as the most likely cause of illness. This case is not thought to be associated with the recent wastewater detection of H5 avian influenza in Hilo.

Families and keiki are invited to get to know their Kona Community Policing Officers over a cup of cocoa next Saturday.

36-year-old Seth Spidell was arrested April 21, 2022, following the execution of a narcotics and firearms search warrant at a residence on Kauhane Avenue that found more than 18 pounds of meth, a pistol, 2 handguns and more. He pleaded guilty to the charges in September.

Volcanologists use interferograms to detect unrest by observing how the surface of a volcano is deforming in response to migrating magma beneath the ground. But while interferograms can be beautiful and informative, they are also difficult to interpret.

41-year-old Henry Tangitau of Pāhoa faces charges of first-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, first-degree curelty to animals, others in connection with a domestic incident Tuesday at a residence in Leilani Estates.

This spring, the Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance will host an all-encompassing, intensive training program for animal rescue and recovery during disasters and everyday emergencies.

The state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation awarded a $9.2 million contract to dredge Pohoiki Bay to Goodfellows Bros., the lowest bidder on the project.

As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished.

Winds in North and South Kohala, Kaʻū and the interior of the Big Island will continue to decrease into the weekend as high pressure to the north of the islands weakens.

The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.

The University of Hawai’i-led research team determined the energy costs of the first two-thirds of pregnancy are negligible, comprising 0.01% to 1.08% of the energy used. The majority of energy needs come in the third trimester, when requirements spike to 98.2%.

The Kona man pleaded no contest in the case in August.

H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected on the Big Island and the first detection of H5 avian influenza on a neighbor island.

Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!