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There is a construction project which is expected to result in delays for traffic on Kawaihae Road in the immediate area.

On Dec. 6, the replacement activity will be concentrated at the Hilo High School entrance driveway on Waiānuenue Avenue. On Dec. 8, the focus will shift to the Hilo Intermediate School entrance driveway.

The Hawai‘i Dental Service Foundation established the Hawai‘i Dental Service Community Scholarship Program in 2018.

An assessment of the coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay after a Navy aircraft slid off the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i last month showed extensive damage with state officials describing some areas as “pulverized.”

Crew members were in San Diego earlier this week to prepare the canoe to be shipped home.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program was created to enable families to achieve financial independence and eventually move out of public housing or off Section 8 assistance.

As exciting as it was to see their first mother, her calf and male escort of the season, Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and naturalist Olivia Miller of Hawaiian Adventures Kona were thrilled to identify the two adults by photographing their flukes and matching them in a catalog of tails through the app Happywhale.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near Kīlauea Monday evening rattling at a depth of 1 mile below sea level and 9 miles south southeast of the volcano.

Kanu o ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School will administer funds to engage students and families in improving educational outcomes.

Known to frequent the Puna and Hilo areas, Steve Mario Delgado is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  

The suspect is described as a male with a medium build and light complexion.

The Kako‘o grant will fortify La‘i‘ōpua 2020ʻs ability to deliver essential services to its Native Hawaiian community.

All children should feel the magic of Christmas during the holidays, and no family should have to choose between paying the bills or paying for meals – especially during the happiest time of the year.

The incident occurred in the parking lot at Kona Aquatics Center.

Seventy-six years after valiant service during the Pearl Harbor attack, the remains of Seaman 1st Class James Ward were identified and he will be reburied with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

She was last seen in the area of the 1400 block of Komohana Street in Hilo, on Sunday at around 4:15 p.m.

He was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Monday at around 6:30 p.m.

According to UH researchers, the animals damage healthy trees by digging up roots and stripping off bark.

Ho, ho, ho. It’s that time of the year again when many individuals and families celebrate the holidays with festivities that include decorating a Christmas tree.

Pilikana Boutique opened in 2018 and is located in the Brew Block Kona, 74-5606 Pawai Place. Kila Quam started the business as a way to create a space for local and Native Hawaiian creators to put their wares on display.