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She allegedly went to her ex-boyfriend’s residence and threatened him with a 45-pound weighted exercise plate, struck him with her fist, bit him on the upper back and damaged his van.

As of Tuesday, May 19, there have been 13 traffic fatalities in 2026 on Hawai‘i Island, including eight in the past two weeks.

Statewide news regarding future wildfire recovery policy, the first cohort of state employees certified in trauma-informed care and research on the effects of vaping on mental health.

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes stops by the Vulcans coaches this week on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi; clinics were hosted last week on the Big Island and Maui.

A high-speed collision between a motorcycle and a Tesla SUV on May 18 resulted in the death of Max Mattos of Kurtistown.

Residents of Hawaiʻi County could be eligible for assistance if their home is unsafe to live in because of damage caused by the flooding; approved applicants receive an initial rental award of up to 2 months of rent.

The Hawaiʻi County Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, where it will decide whether to adopt the operating and capital improvement budgets and the real property tax rates.

Community participation is critical for not only documenting the long-known impacts of the impaired waters of Hilo Bay and throughout its watershed, and public input will be used to develop a community vision for the bay region and guide development of any new resilience and management plan.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Executive Director Julie Mitchell will provide those who attend with some practical tools they can immediately put to use to become more effective individually and collectively on a nonprofit board.

Damages to the truck are being assessed, but it is expected to be totaled, a fire official said.

A flood advisory has been issued through late this afternoon.

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

In 2023, Goodwill Hawaiʻi purchased a large parcel located at 17 Makaʻala St. in Hilo for $6.27 million and has been undergoing renovations to upgrade the infrastructure and bring the buildings and parking lot up to code to accommodate the various needs of its programs and services.

Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.

Artist Kailah Ogawa created two original shirt designs that are on sale with Aloha Grown, with all the proceeds going directly to The Food Basket until May 31.

A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.

A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.