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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free virtual talk on May 18, featuring Charlie Young, as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” brown bag lunch series.

During the closure of the Wai‘ōhinu facility in Kaʻū, which begins May 18, residents are encouraged to use the Ocean View and Pāhala recycling and transfer stations.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has pledged $10,000 in donations to support three community organizations working to fight food insecurity.

A 24-year-old man from Captain Cook suffered critical injuries on Saturday from a hit-and-run collision on Highway 11, near the 110-mile marker in South Kona in the area of Arthur Greenwell Park.

The Hawaiʻi State Division of Conservation and Resources officers cited four Maui fishermen on Friday for illegally entering into the Moku Naio Islet Seabird Sanctuary (Shark Fin Rock) off the coast of Lānaʻi.

In our recent Big Island 30-second poll, we asked: What would you do if you see people swimming/snorkeling too close to whales or dolphins? We got 1,070 votes. What response came out on top?

Since 2020, the Omerod family has taken in more than 20 foster children and counting from East Hawaiʻi. Michelle Omerod said: “God knows it’s not easy,” but added it’s rewarding.

Hawai’i Care Choices is hosting a Celebration of Life event on May 28 to honor loved ones who have passed away and recognize healthcare workers who have served families for decades.

With only five of the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department’s 16 dispatch positions filled with working full-time employees, it is impossible to fill all 21 weekly 8-hour shifts with more than a lone dispatcher.

This showcase celebrates young filmmakers in Hawai’i who are passionate about coastal stewardship, video production and most importantly making a difference in their community.

The Big Island’s premier paniolo party is back and plans to pack a pretty good punch, so shake off your spurs, shine up your saddle, put on your cowboy best — boots included — and trot on over to Honoka‘a for the fun.

The highway is again open between Road F and Kinue Road.

Kalani Retreat Center in Pāhoa is hosting the “Grow Resilience” class series, which focuses on sustainable living and growing food.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Resurfacing work is planned for a portion of Kalanianaʻole Street in Keaukaha from May 15-26 and a part of Keawe Street in Downtown Hilo will be limited to one lane overnight from May 15-18.

So far this year, there have been 355 DUI arrests on the Big Island compared with 372 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.6 percent.

HB 192, introduced by Rep. Nicole Lowen, transitions the state from selling fluorescent light bulbs to more efficient LED bulbs beginning in January 2025.

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform a concert titled “POPS!” on May 21 at the Kahilu Theatre as a tribute to Armed Services Day.

The tradition of lei giving and receiving is an important part of high school graduations in the Aloha State. From the fragrant blossoms of the plumeria or tuberose to the candy and money lei, all are made with care and cherished by the receiver.

Nonprofit PAL (Permanently Affordable Living) Kaua‘i is in escrow for a 5.5-acre property in Pepe‘ekeo, which would be its first project on the Big Island.