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Brian Evans, the renowned singer, and advocate for Sleep Apnea awareness, has been honored with a Special Recognition from Gov. Josh Green.

The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include live music, hula, taiko drummers, Hawaiian chanting and a sunset lantern release into Pauoa Bay.

Members of the public should plan ahead if they will be traveling through the Big Island’s saddle area, as public restrooms and amenities at the park will not be available during the closure.

Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the first time have been able to estimate the ages of the most recent eruptions — as well as eight older eruptions going back about 2,000 years — of the submarine Hawaiian volcano formerly known as the Lōʻihi Seamount off the south coast of the Big Island.

Hawai‘i Pacific University has been awarded a $50,000 grant from IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence to investigate the presence of leptospirosis in Hawai‘i wetlands, taro patches and fishponds.

Hawai‘i’s Aloha Festivals, a month-long celebration of the islands’ diverse cultures, returns on Oʻahu with the theme “Piliʻāina,” focusing on the connection between people and the land.

The observatory, which would feature one of the world’s largest land-based telescopes, has languished for years, facing not only legal challenges but also opponents who maintain it will desecrate Maunakea, which many Native Hawaiians consider sacred.

Hilo musician Lightning Larry Dupio is hosting z’A Tribute to Carlos Santanaz’ concert on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hilo Palace Theater as a thank you for helping him during a hard time in his life.

Five years after the lava from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption destroyed 32.3 miles of roads, most have not been repaired. But there is hope, with federal funds ready for restoring public roads and grant money going to nonprofits to help restore private roads.

As of 5 p.m., Hurricane Dora was about 1,335 miles east-southeast of South Point on the Big Island, moving west at 18 mph. The forecast track continues to show the hurricane passing well to the south of the Hawaiian Islands.

The restrictions are being put in place at the Big Island national park because of forecasted severe fire weather conditions.

The state has contracted Andrew’s Fencing of Hilo on the Big Island for the project. The company will start work this month, which will take about a month to complete.

Kalai Papa & Pōhaku begins on Aug. 25 and includes an orientation and six half-day sessions; at its end, each ‘ohana will have created a board and stone, which will last them a lifetime.

The soldiers removed debris and invasive plants, and enhanced a classroom structure. They also enjoyed learning about the Hawaiian culture and history, and were treated to a Hawaiian lunch that included vegetables from the farm.

The Wall That Heals, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur and emotional impact of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known simply as The Wall. Designed by Maya Lin and dedicated in 1982, The Wall bears the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and servicewomen who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

When public schools open on the Big Island on Monday, many keiki who are homeless, or living in shelters and other needy situations are receiving help from nonprofits and the Department of Education for school clothing, supplies and transportation.

The horrific mauling by a pack of four dogs that caused the tragic death of 71-year-old Bob Northrop of Kaʻū earlier this week has again shined a burning light on animal control issues that have plagued the Big Island for years.

As of 5 p.m. Aug. 4, the hurricane was about 1,735 miles east of South Point on the Big Island and continuing on a westward track at about 18 mph.

Work furlough inmate Michael Saragosa-Galon failed to return from a furlough pass to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Panaʻewa by his deadline of 2 p.m. Friday.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i: one on the Big island and the other on Kaua’i.