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Hawai‘i Police Department holds inaugural Trek the Trail event in Hilo

Designed to introduce the community to the newly established pedestrian and bike trail along Hilo Bayfront and promote healthy living, the event featured a walk along the paved pathway.

Kona couple charged for abuse, firearm and drug offenses after domestic dispute

Around 2:03 a.m. on Tuesday, Hawai‘i Police Department dispatch received a 911 call and could hear a female and male arguing. Kona patrol officers responded to the possible domestic dispute in the 75-5000 block of Kalawa Street.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing 21-year-old man

The man was last seen in Downtown Hilo around 6 a.m.

Change in plan: Hōkūleʻa to return to Hawaiʻi before continuing circumnavigation of Pacific

Polynesian Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson said, “The level of hurt thatʻs happening in our home is something I canʻt comprehend. All I know is that we have to come home because of it.”

Hawai‘i County Council gives nod to measures that will further Big Island broadband connectivity initiatives

Hawai‘i County looks to receive a total of $275,000 in grant funds to help develop and implement a plan to achieve equitable internet access around the island and help sign up households for financial aid to get broadband access.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 28-Oct. 4: Marching to fight fentanyl, punk rock, ‘Hometown Legends,’ Aloha Shirt Festival and much more

There are plenty of events, activities and entertainment to keep residents and visitors alike busy during the next week.

Rangers investigating following burglary at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on Big Island

The suspect stole several pieces of equipment ranging in total value of between $15,000 and $25,000.

Weekly DUI stats: 13 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 705 DUI arrests compared with 737 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.3%.

Missing Volcano woman found safe

The woman was reported missing by friends.

Women’s Ironman World Champion to defend title in 2023 race

For the first time in the 40-plus year history of triathlon’s pinnacle event, professional and age-group women will have their own edition of the VinFast Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 14.

Police congratulate winners of Back to School Keiki Fishing Derby

The Keiki Fishing Derby took place on Sept. 16 at Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park in Laupāhoehoe. About 80 keiki from the Hāmākua district, ranging in age from 3 to 17, sought to catch the heaviest fish.

The search has begun for the KAPA slippah

The 2nd annual KAPA Slippah Hunt started Monday with DJs reading out clues to the whereabouts of a pair of koa-engraved slippers on air.

Local fishers join scientists for 2023 Hawaiʻi Bottomfish Survey

The survey highlights collaboration between the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and local fishers, who work together to gather data on Hawai‘i bottomfish – a significant cultural and commercial resource.

Police arrest, charge Hilo man with vehicle theft, other offenses

Puna patrol officers responded to an 8:17 a.m. report of a suspicious vehicle parked fronting a residence in the 15-2700 block of Aholehole Street in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in Pāhoa.

Kona Community Hospital holding first annual Empowering Caregiver Resource Fair

The primary goal of this free community event is to address a growing trend observed at the hospital: caregivers of kupuna, ill or injured, often lack the knowledge and resources to provide care for their loved ones at home.

Lava continues to cool at Kīlauea summit following short-lived eruption

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is unlikely that the recent eruption will resume based on the behavior of past, short-lived summit fissure eruptions at Kīlauea summit in 1982, 1975, 1974, and 1971, which all ended abruptly.

East Hawai‘i woman wanted in custodial interference investigation arrested and charged

The charges stem from a runaway investigation where two female juveniles, ages 17 and 11, left their foster home without permission on Thursday evening.

Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding suspect who stole TV from Kona store

The theft occurred on Sept. 20, around 1:30 p.m., however was not reported to police until the following day around 7:44 p.m.

Some residents return to their Lāhainā homes during first day of supported reentry to devastated area following Aug. 8 wildfire

Residents in all but one of the affected homes in Zone 1C of the Maui Wildfire Disaster Area applied for and received vehicle passes to return to their properties Monday on Kaniau Road in Lahaina.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Mountain View woman

The 43-year-old was last seen on Sept. 14 in the Kea‘au area.
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