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Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda reported in a late night July 25 video update on social media that more than 500 acres had burned south of Kawaihae Road and emergency personnel would continue fighting the blaze ‘probably all night.’

Fausto is forecast to pass North of Hawai‘i Island late Monday or early Tuesday, according to an update Sunday morning from the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Hawai‘i County reports about 50 residences near the junction of Kawaihae Road and Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway are covered by the evacuation order; the fire has burned about 500 acres as of about 9 p.m.

Forecaster confidence in Fausto’s track is increasing that strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain offshore to the north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, everyone still needs to continue watching the storm’s progress.

Hawaiʻi Island police have made 422 DUI arrests so far this year.

There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.

The agreement establishes an initial 3-year term, with a mutual option to extend for an additional 5 years, ensuring operational stability for University Laboratory School and in alignment with its upcoming charter renewal cycle.

An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

“How can you help others move through their distress towards a path of effective conflict resolution?” asks Theiss in an announcement for the upcoming talk.

The Hawaiʻi County Council passed a voluntary rezoning bill that seeks to ignite business growth in Pāhoa and a bill that maintains the town’s unique character.

The project gets underway July 27 in Hilo, with work by Isemoto Contracting crews scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; completion is expected by the end of 2027.

The Oʻahu grand jury’s sweeping 12-count indictment brought against Sylvia Luke, businessman Tobi Solidum, former state Rep. Ryan Yamane, former Gov., David Ige top staff member Ford Fuchigami and former Public Utilities Commission Chairperson Leo Asuncion and is tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program.

The indictment stems from the May murders of 69-year-old Robert Shine of Papaya Farms Road; 79-year-old Chitta Morse also of Papaya Farms Road, who lived only about 500 feet away from Shine’s property; and 69-year-old John Carse of Kalapana-Kapoho Road.

While the storm is expected to weaken and there are no current coastal watches or warnings in effect for Hawaiʻi, the risk of wind and rainfall impacts to the state is increasing.

Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to lead a lineup of candidates set to speak with voters at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo ahead of the primary elections.

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.

Hawaiian Electric urges customers to take precautions as the hurricane approaches.

A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

The microscopic parasite Cyclospora has been linked to shredded Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell served in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.