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As we celebrated these men and women who protect our freedoms, we wanted to know what you thought the biggest challenge Big Island veterans faced.

Aggressive dogs and abused or abandoned animals have been an issue for years for the sprawling rural Ka‘ū community. But now, residents feel the problem has escalated following two attacks in August.

The swimmer was found about 100 yards offshore from the Kumukahi lighthouse holding onto a makeshift floatation device.

Portions of the roadway, however, are closed temporarily this morning because of an unrelated and previously scheduled race.

Monetary donations were collected at six branches island-wide from credit union employees, members and the community.

The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters team will be testing its response protocol to a live emergency scenario involving burning fuel.

Barbara Perry has been married three times and all three of her husbands were veterans. Those tours of marriage taught her many of the same lessons her husbands and other veterans learned during their time in service.

Veterans and active duty military simply need to present a valid military or veteran ID at any of McDonald’s 71 restaurants in Hawai‘i to receive a free breakfast sandwich of their choice.

The man was last seen at Black Lava Vape in the Puna Kai Shopping Center. However a witness reported seeing him a few days later on Pāhoa Village Road.

Cook-Hampton is described as an African-American female, 5-feet 7-inches tall, approximately 200 pounds, with short curly black hair and brown eyes.

The public meeting at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority will include an explanation of community-based renewable energy and how it works, an overview of the Kalaoa Solar Project, and time for questions and answers.

It was determined that the victim was playing with a sibling in their home when he accidentally rendered himself unconscious by tying a piece of clothing around his neck.

According to officials, the fire started early this morning in the area of mile marker 41 along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and is well within the Pohakuloa Training Area.

Brands recalled by Mid America Pet Food include Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and some Member’s Mark varieties with best-by-dates before Oct. 31.

It’s hard to believe that nearly one year has passed since Mauna Loa last erupted. But a small increase in seismic activity in late October 2023 reminds us that the Big Island volcano remains active.

The program kicked off again Nov. 6 and currently includes Darby, a 16-year-old miniature horse, and Adaka, a 3-year-old Brittany spaniel mix. The hospital in Waimea on the Big Island is recruiting more volunteers now.

A pueo, named ‘Lilinoe’ by Zoo staff, was recently rescued under unfortunate circumstances. Due to the severity of her condition, she could not be returned to the wild. Fortunately, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources entrusted the Panaʻewa Zoo with her care.

While Irish Night events are open to the public, seating is limited, and those interested in attending one or more of the events are asked to RSVP to reserve their spots as early as possible. 

To ensure the safety of both workers and the general public, a portion of Kahoa Street will be temporarily closed around the clock for the duration of the project.

President Joe Biden has announced over $5 billion in new investments in Hawai‘i from his Investing in America agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act – to advance rural prosperity, economic development, competition and sustainability.