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During the 2021 Mana Road fire in Waikōloa, some residents made an emergency exit down a one-lane backroad off Hulu Street. With the recent Lāhainā wildfire tragedy, residents are wondering if the makeshift evacuation route is enough to keep local residents safe and alive.

Published in the Sept. 18 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S., the research revealed following asbestos exposure the release of HMGB1 to the human body kick-starts an inflammatory process, which over time promotes mesothelioma.

The 30-year-old man, who Big Island police did not name and fled following a domestic argument the night before, was shot after firing on officers attempting to apprehend him.

Daniel Pond was found in good health Saturday.

The collapse appears to be in the area near the entrance to the cave. No injuries have been reported.

Cabin permits and gate access through the ranch are required and a high-clearance 4WD is needed for ʻĀinapō Road. Safety information, preparedness tips and directions to obtain a permit for Mauna Loa Summit Cabin are on the park website. Permits cost $10 (plus the park entrance fee) and can include up to 12 people for as many as three nights.  

The 18th Annual Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Nisei soldiers who served during World War II.

Momentum for the revitalization of the area on the Big Island’s Waiākea Peninsula picked up steam after Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation in July to help clean up, secure and demolish the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel property.

Nonprofit groups across Hawaiʻi Island hosted five “Get the Drift and Bag It!” beach cleanup events last week, in collaboration with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.

One grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 cash award. The second place winner will receive $750 and the third place winner will receive a $500 cash award.

Dalao Godoy is described as 5-feet-2 inches tall, 106 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.  Her hairstyle is currently shaved with a ponytail in the upper back area of her head.  She is known to frequent the Mountain View area in the Puna district. 

Police have identified 11-year-old Justin Recolizado as a victim of the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire.

“Yer Boy O” is emceeing the event. Attendees will enjoy the sweet sounds of Vaughn Valentino and Ku Ma’ema’e, followed by crowd favorite Alexander the Amazing Magician.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

The Hawai’i Police Department would also like to remind the public that anyone determined to be harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbored or concealed the wanted person.

“After much logistical planning, we successfully removed the telescope from the observatory building, allowing deconstruction of the buildings to begin,” Caltech physics professor and Caltech Submillimeter Observatory Director Sunil Golwala said.

At least 5,000 visitors — and likely sometimes more — came each day of the eruption to see the volcanic activity from Sept. 10-16.

Paving work is slated to begin next week for the $26 million Waikōloa Rehabilitation Project on Waikōloa Road.

The events will offer attendees the opportunity to test drive EV models from various dealers, learn the benefits of EV ownership, ask experts on the latest technologies, and more.

In October, one teacher will be announced as the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent Hawaiʻi in the National Teacher of the Year program.