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East winds of 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts of more than 60 mph are expected on the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa on Hawaiʻi Island.

Thomas Bird, 53, is wanted for an outstanding warrant out of Orange County, Calif., and was last known to be in the Hilo district of the Big Island. 

The Hawai‘i Police Department released body-worn camera footage of moments following a Hilo shooting that left a suspect injured last week.

At noon on Monday, radar indicated scattered downpours moving across portions of the South Hilo, Puna, and Kaʻu districts on the Big Island.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative – the county’s electricity provider – is planning to rehabilitate existing reservoirs, roads and irrigation systems throughout the West Side with project partner AES, a Fortune 500 global energy company.

No injuries were reported following a structure fire in East Hawai‘i on Monday afternoon.

“While some agencies saw this kanaloa as a ‘specimen,’ we understand that this kanaloa is our ancestor and as such, requires us to engage in a specific manner.” — statement from Native Hawaiian group Kiaʻi Kanaloa regarding handling of dead whale that washed ashore on Kauaʻi.

Two new viruses are infecting hibiscus plants in Hawaiʻi and they could pose a threat to the state flower, the yellow hibiscus, according to researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

The word of the day for Feb. 7 is “palaoa,” which is one of the colossal giants of the deep ocean and a necklace worn by royalty.

The Hawai‘i County Council hopes to address these abandonment and other issues by creating a new “Animal Control and Protection Agency,” which will be discussed for the first time Tuesday at 1 p.m. during the Governmental Operations and External Affairs committee meeting.

Hawaiʻi County Prosecutors have provided notice of an intention to seek an extended term of imprisonment arguing that Aina Cachero of Hilo is a persistent and/or multiple offender.

Utility crews are at the scene of the ʻŌlaʻa Road closure and will be working for the next several hours to replace a utility pole.

Gov. Green also plans to meet with members of Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation and will attend the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.

Kūpuna can learn to embrace technology rather than fear it at free webinars offered by AARP Hawaiʻi and Senior Planet.

Bill 22 proposes the creation of the Animal Control and Protection Agency. This bill follows the county’s pilot program when Hawaii Police Department took over animal control duties in July 2021.

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month.

The 30th anniversary Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival put a spotlight on not just the cherry blossoms in Church Row Park but also Japanese tradition and heritage.

Nationally, in 2019, 49% of drivers who were killed in crashes and were tested for drugs, tested positive.

A third victim was transported to a hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.

Recruits undertake six months of academy training and four months of field training, once they’re hired.