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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, teams up with two of Sonoma County, Calif.’s most celebrated talents for exclusive inaugural 4-day wine festival.

The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old John Marshall Marrou, of Volcano.

This year’s sale offers a wide selection of Nordmann fir and Noble fir trees, ranging from 3 to 10 feet tall, along with fresh wreaths.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

Tune in Nov. 30 and cheer the 8 finalists representing Moku o Keawe will lay it all on stage during the Big Island auditions episode of the statewide talent competition that showcases rising artists, musicians, dancers and creators from throughout the islands.

The west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak during the day Sunday, likely producing surf of 12 to 18 feet, with some even larger sets possible, for West Hawai‘i shorelines.

$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi

The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.

The event highlighted the HOPE Services Hawai‘i mission to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring on Hawai’i Island through a comprehensive, compassionate approach.

Sixth grade students organized a food distribution event from front to back in two weeks as a way to give back before Thanksgiving.

‘Tis the week after Thanksgiving, when what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the arrival of Christmas and holiday events aplenty, from far and near.

“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

Aubrey Badon-Babas was last seen about 2 p.m. Nov. 26 on Plumeria Street in Mountain View. Anyone who might have information that can help safely locate him should call police immediately.

The closure is necessary so repairs to the foundation of the bridge can continue, is necessary in preparation for the overall Hakalau Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to begin in fall 2027.

Renowned Chef Sam Choy, in collaboration with Kona Walmart, will provide home-cooked Thanksgiving meals to two local fire stations as a heartfelt tribute to West Side firefighters this Thursday.

Kuʻikahi Mediation Center celebrates a record-breaking fundraiser, gathering nearly $60,000 to support their vital mediation services and peace-building efforts on Hawaiʻi Island

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., and 9.2 hours it abruptly ended.

The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Community members in the Kona area can pick up Thanksgiving meals starting at 9:30 a.m., but come early because the food usually runs out in less than two hours.