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Paul Tresnak, 69, was arrested and charged after allegedly driving toward a construction worker in Kailua-Kona last Wednesday.

Kazama’s chancellorship — including as interim — is marked by an era of growth, stability and renewed momentum for Hawaiʻi Community College.

Ryan Kanaka‘ole has served as First Deputy of DLNR and has recently served as acting chairperson.

Members of the public are reminded to call 911 for emergencies and 808-935-3311 for non-emergency police assistance.

The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.

Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning.

The 15-year-old was last seen in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision and is known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas.

Electronic Processing and Information Center — Hawai’i County’s online portal for permits, plan submissions, inspections, payments and public records — will be unavailable from 1 a.m. June 11 through 8 a.m. June 12.

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

The new owners, the Island Restaurant Group, are working to breathe life into the struggling old eatery while maintaining its vibe and nostalgia.

Sunday, June 14, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest physical damage disaster loans.

The nonprofit, along with KTA Super Stores, on June 5, 2026, treated staff and employees of Hawai’i County, first responders, hospital staff and other public servants around the Big Island to deliveries of aloha in the form of hundreds of donuts, celebrating the people making a positive difference in their communities.

The investigation into the May crash has since been reclassified as second-degree negligent homicide, as the pedestrian has died.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026, in Mindanao, Philippines.

Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

Duke Escobar’s interest in medicine began in high school while taking a health academy course that introduced him to medical problem-solving through activities such as diagnosing cases from the TV show “House.”

Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

Each scholarship recipient and their parents will be honored July 20 during a special Lions Club of Kona Scholarship Awards Dinner at Teshima’s Restaurant in Kealakekua; the public is invited to attend.

Dr. Richard Stevens takes readers on a journey through his book, “Storyland,” which weaves personal stories and profound insights to inspire readers to reflect on their own paths.

Crews will mill the highway and install open-graded friction course to increase drainage capability of the pavement and reduce potential for hydroplaning.