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Hawai’i Attorney General joins bipartisan coalition calling on Shopify to crackdown on e-cigarettes

The coalition highlights that a more comprehensive solution is necessary because merchants continue to use Shopify’s services to sell illegal e-cigarettes.

UH astronomers reveal history of red giant through ‘stellar vibrations’

Much like seismic waves reveal Earth’s inner layers, these stellar vibrations gave scientists a rare glimpse beneath the star’s surface.

Bail at $2 million for driver charged with manslaughter of grandmother, infant in Hilo head-on crash

Kimo K. Medeiros, 43 of Kurtistown, is facing 12 charges, including two counts of manslaughter.

Aloha United Way CEO takes part in Nasdaq closing bell ceremony Tuesday in New York City

Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says plan ahead

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that “will make the process smoother and less stressful” said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

Hawaiʻi Community College selects new director for continuing education program

Douglass Shipman Adams is set to spearhead EDvance Continuing Education and Training, a program to provide residents with pathways to career growth and contribute to economic resilience.

Ammon Stanley sentenced to 25 years for shooting a man, burning his body in his car in Puna in 2022

Ammon Stanley was sentenced three years after he shot a man dead in Orchidland Estates and drove his car six miles away, setting it on fire with the victimʻs body inside.

Kealakehe students move to next round of international written debate competition

Kealakehe has adanced to the next round of the International Public Policy Forum –a program that gives high school students the chance engage in written and oral debates on issues of global importance.

Big Island Holiday Classic tips off today with four NCAA Division II women’s basketball teams

The Big Island Holiday Classic tips off today at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

Department of Budget and Finance director named as 2026 legislative session approaches

Prepared to navigate federal fiscal challenges, Seth Colby, Ph.D., will take the helm as Director of the Department of Budget and Finance starting Dec. 8.

Big Island leaders to host 2nd AgriPolicy summit in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island’s second annual AgriPolicy Summit on Dec. 11 seeks to strengthen long-term food production by shaping state and county agriculture policies.

From Lava to Java: East Hawai‘i residents absorb Indonesian culture, share aloha

Gamelan of the Molten Blossom, East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center’s bronze gong orchestra, has returned from an enriching cultural immersion in Central Java, Indonesia, armed with new techniques and plenty of stories.

Hawaiʻi Island students paint murals to prevent impaired driving

Pāhoa and Honokaʻa High and Intermediate Schools created the latest “Drive with Aloha” murals on the Big Island to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

Man dies after rescuing two children in high surf on Kauaʻi; another man dies while snorkeling

One victim was a 47-year-old service man stationed at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, while the other victim was a 56-year-old visitor from California.

Hawaiʻi police search for 14-year old runaway

Ryan Carvahlo, 14, was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, Nov. 23 wearing a black shirt and beige shorts.

Hawaiʻi County offices to close Thanksgiving and Friday

All County of Hawaiʻi offices will observe the Thanksgiving holiday and return to normal operations on Monday, Dec. 1.

Three new Hawaiʻi Fire Department brush trucks to service rural areas in East Hawaiʻi

Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.

Business Monday: ‘Goose’ Williams started this holiday craft fair in Kona 44 years ago

The Christmas Treasures Gift, Jewelry, Art and Crafts Fair will take place this week on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Post offices to be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day; delivery to resume next day

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.

Castle Resorts & Hotels names Oneha new sales, distribution and marketing chief

Oneha in his new position will focus on driving revenue growth and developing comprehensive sales strategies throughout the organization.
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