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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.

The Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, situated off Pāhoa Village Road, features 12 480-square-foot studio units with a kitchen and bathroom.

So far this year, there have been 813 DUI arrests compared with 845 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 3.8%.

There’s once again no lack of events, live music and other activities that will keep you occupied.

Alfred Andon was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Sept. 22.

Even the normally wet windward slopes of the Big Island were especially dry last month, with most sites posting totals at less than 20% of average.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys – to children worldwide since 1993.

Whether you’re royalty or not, there will be a fun time had by all as the entire community is transformed into a Renaissance realm.

The HONOUR project was created to provide the Big Island’s homeless population with the opportunity to serve their community through community service-based projects while working together with other community volunteers and leaders.

These Narcan kits will be distributed to various county facilities across Hawaiʻi Island.

While the specific mandated rules attached to the emergency proclamation will no longer be mandatory, the County urges the public to remain steadfast, exercise caution and stay vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety.

This year’s program will take place Nov. 3 through Jan. 15 in supermarkets on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui and Dec. 1 through 31 on Hawai‘i Island. 

The public hearing will be held at the Department of Transportation Highway Safety Section office at 98-339 Ponohana Place, ʻAiea 96701.