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Mokuaikaua Church, the first Christian church in Hawai’i, received the first half of $50,000 grant award from First Hawaiian Bank National Fund on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the church announced on Thursday.

Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi immediately until sunset on the day of interment as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.

Big Island police report that Kiana Kekahuna-Foster was located in good health.

King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort and Ironman announced today, Thursday, Sept. 8 that the property will serve as the official headquarter hotel for the VinFast Ironman World Championship and for the next five years, through 2026.

Queen Elizabeth the II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has died, according to officials from Buckingham Palace.

The Hawai’i County Council frequently tackles sometimes tough issues. But from time to time, its members are fortunate enough to celebrate.

Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.

No tsunami warning was issued following a 4.2-magnitude earthquake that rattled Pāhala early this morning.

Big Island police are investigating a traffic crash that closed a portion of a South Kohala roadway Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Astronomers using a telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island have captured the most detailed and complete images ever taken of the zone where the constellation of Orion gets zapped with ultraviolet radiation from massive young stars.

A visitor from the mainland is being charged in connection with a stabbing incident last week at a Waikōloa resort.

A Big Island man faces charges in connection with an incident earlier this month involving the alleged robbery of an all-terrain vehicle.

The Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo, in partnership with the county, will honor the birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani this weekend.

While the county’s e-Waste Collection Program remains suspended, county officials say they are working to set a replacement schedule of electronics recycling collection events for the remainder of the calendar year with the reduced state funding available.

The state Department of Health reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 7, bringing the statewide total to 340,729.

The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program is offering funding to assist communities to prevent, plan, and mitigate for wildfire risks.

The Ironman Hawai`i `Ohana is hosting two informational meetings in September to inform the local communities about event logistics surrounding the first ever two-day Ironman World Championship race format.

Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in a press release a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.

Taxpayers will start receiving their state tax refunds next week.

Hawaiʻi residents have a wealth of natural resources to explore, but in some cases these places can be difficult to visit in person.