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U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawai‘i Democrat, said the Aloha State is among the first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

It’s the largest public pre-kindergarten expansion on Hawaiʻi Island’s eastside under Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki initiative.

Individual and team registration options available from Nov. 24 through Dec. 22 for Elementary (grades 3-5) and Intermediate (grades 6-8) groups. Season runs Jan. 26 through March 11, 2026.

Since launching two plus years ago, Hawaiʻi County’s animal control agency has received 680 reports of dangerous dogs or bite incidents and impounded 7,912 animals — of which 3,405 were euthanized.

Lawmakers in state House of Representatives caucus met with the governor privately to share their concerns and perspectives about the ongoing negotiations and potential federal condemnation efforts.

The Salvation Army plans to bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to Big Island residents in need with three community events on Thursday, offering free meals and Aloha.

One lane of the highway in the area of the 19-mile marker was previously closed Saturday evening because of a traffic crash.

The invite — hosted by University of Hawai’i at Hilo and featuring the host along with three other NCAA Division II teams — kicked off the afternoon of Nov. 22 and continued that evening and has another two games Nov. 23 at Vulcan Gym on the campus of the university’s campus in Hilo.

The Vulcans, who ended their regular 2025 season with a 20-9 overall record and PacWest record of 9-3, now wait to hear if they are selected for the NCAA Division II postseason; the selection show for the NCAA West Region Championships is Nov. 24.

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no contraflow or lane closures Nov. 27 unless otherwise permitted. Otherwise, be sure to check if any of these upcoming road closures and projects will impact your commute this coming week.

Studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments will be available for residents earning up to 50% of the area median income, with the first units anticipated to be ready in early 2026.

With global outbreaks of dengue, travelers are urged to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and stay informed of regional risks.

Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers named recipients of its annual appreciation awards during the recent 35th annual Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

“To host such a distinguished event is a great honor for our people,” said Chadd Paishon, a spokesperson for the 2028 conference. “It allows us to showcase our moana and share our aloha.”

The county Department of Environmental Management respectfully asks for your kōkua — please do not litter or illegally dump any materials at the closed facilities.

The Kona Open Space Network Conceptual Plan is a community-initiated goal of the Kona Community Development Plan to connect and preserve public open spaces by linking corridors such as trails, bike paths, shorelines, and roadways that support multimodal access.

Students in a third-grade class at Kealakehe Elementary had water splashed on them from a ceiling leak that came from water from an adult bathroom above them.

Robert Bradshaw, who is charged with second-degree murder, appeared for his initial appearance via video conference from a hospital bed.

A water restriction is necessary due to high water usage that is exceeding the water storage tank capacities.

Lorne Raymond Hisatoshi Ito, 25, faces multiple charge following an incident that began with reckless driving in Keaʻau and ended with terroristic threatening in Hilo.