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Jacks and barracuda in Heʻeia fishpond eat non-native Australian mullet, introduced to Oʻahu waters in the 1950s, to provide a form of biocontrol.

Those planning to attend the next quarterly community meeting to discuss plant operations at Puna Geothermal Venture will need to update their schedules.

Emotions ran high Saturday afternoon in Ocean View as residents living in the community on Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone got an update on the sleeping giant’s status and had a chance to speak with and ask questions.

The wildlife center has treated about 3,000 birds injured from man-made things like golf balls, power lines, cars, guns and poisons.

The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.

The Kailua Village Business Improvement District invites sailboats, powerboats, canoes and kayaks to be a part of the festive holiday celebration.

HPD releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.

During the late fall and winter of 2021–2022, the eruption would episodically pause for periods lasting from hours to days.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 22-28.

Kailua-Kona’s downtown public parking on Hualalai Road no longer is free, forcing the longtime downtown farmerʻs market to have to relocate and causing medical personnel of the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center to desperately seek alternative affordable parking.

Sofefina Paulino-Ngata was last seen at 7 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of Kapiʻolani Street in Hilo.

The black 2021 Polaris Sportsman 570 Ultimate Trail ATV was removed sometime between the evening hours of Oct. 18 and the morning of Oct. 19 from a residence on Kukuihaele Road in Honoka‘a.

Kona patrol officers identified 27-year-old Destanyie Calicdan of Hilo and 31-year-old Troy Canda-Raigumai of Kea‘au after both individuals were observed using the victim’s stolen credit cards to make numerous unauthorized purchases from at least five businesses in the Kailua-Kona area.

After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.

Jarret Kaneshiro faces several charges, including second-degree attempted murder.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department says Kaiea Fleming-White was last seen Sept. 11 in Hilo.

Hamada has four goals and eight points so far this season, placing him third on the UH-Hilo squad.

For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.

Big Island police are investigating after a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man was allegedly assaulted and robbed.

The free event will feature a three-point shooting contest and dunk contest showcase along with other games, contests and giveaways.