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Be on the look out for for a giant egg with a QR code as you’re cruising the aisle at any of the 7 participating KTA Super Stores and KTA Express locations through April 20 as part of the grocer’s family-friendly annual Easter Egg Hunt tradition.

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda praised the agreement between the nonprofits providing the new emergency response helicopter, which will add lifesaving capacity around the island, especially in even the most rural areas.

Lānaʻi’s mouflon sheep season will consist of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt. All four hunts may be subject to a lottery drawing.

According to Hawai‘i Island police, Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a White Toyota 4Runner and a Silver Ford SUV, near the entrance of the Kona Gardens subdivision at 9:20 a.m.

The selected applicant from the Request for Proposals process will oversee the Hilo Reusable Foodware Program, which will be a community-scale system.

The grant also covers the businesses’ marketing to enhance their visibility.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the FBI National Academy is a 10-week program of professional study and physical training for U.S. and international law enforcement managers.

Roth, who served as mayor from 2020-2024, is now the institution’s senior vice president and Hawai‘i Island Region Manager.

Surf of 8 feet is expected along with strong breaking waves and currents.

Lava-related tourism revives local businesses while the community-led festival “Experience Volcano”cements the village’s status as a vibrant community hub.

The new logos are a symbol that the West Hawaiʻi Region is growing and committed to keeping hospital care local, CEO Clayton McGhan said.

Graduates of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-01 are beginning their careers in facilities throughout the state after completing 8 weeks of training that included more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and physical training.

Ha‘aheo Elementary School teacher John Crommelin, Pa‘auilo Elementary and Intermediate School teacher Andrea Wilson and Waiākea Elementary School teacher Leilani Yamauchi now part of elite group of teachers statewide certified through National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

There will be no contraflow set up and no lane closures, unless otherwise permitted, Wednesday, March 26, in observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Day. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

That’s a 2.03% increase from 2024, with Hilo leading the pack 79 DUI arrests followed by Kona with 71, Puna with 33, South Kohala with 15 and North Kohala with 2, rounding out the top five. Big Island police say DUI roadblocks will continue islandwide.

Commercial vendors will be allowed to apply for a permit to operate within a 200-yard section on the ocean side of Ane Keohokālole Highway.

Island youth and residents have consistently voiced a desire for more opportunities in the creative industries. The Hawai‘i Island Creative Media Summit is designed to connect like-minded creatives, build pathways for learning and collaboration and strengthen a circular economy that prioritizes locals helping locals.

The Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation utility has not raised rates in nearly 50 years and said without rate increases it will not be able to continue to provide water and sewer to its customers.

8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.