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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is getting a financial boost from the governor’s office for improvements.

A project to rehabilitate the Kolekole Stream Bridge in East Hawaiʻi received a financial boost from the governor’s office.

A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo building inspired by Pele herself has earned recognition from the state’s commercial real estate industry.

Ten fugitives were arrested following an interagency warrant sweep conducted in Hilo Tuesday, May 24.

The state Department of Health reported 8,924 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 25, bringing the statewide total to 274,495.

Gov. David Ige signed a bill that designates ʻōhiʻa lehua as the official Hawai‘i State Endemic Tree.

Big Island youth have an opportunity this summer to work at a West Hawai‘i national park.

After more than two weeks in French Polynesia, Hawaiʻi’s traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are sailing home.

Four county vehicles used by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Elderly Activities Division in Hilo were destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 22.

The northbound lane on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, near the Hulikoa intersection by Kohanaiki, is now open.

The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Pawai Place between the hours of 2-3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8.

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is on the rise among people younger than 50, prompting a recent recommendation for everyone 45-75 years old to get screened, according to the state Department of Health.

Big Island police reported Tuesday, May 24, that 14-year-old Keahialoa Kelly, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located.

Big Island police are alerting motorists that a portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway is closed for the next two hours.

At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, immediately, until sunset on Saturday, May 28, the governor’s office announced.

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Hilo man with an array of drug and firearm-related offenses following a violent encounter early Friday evening, May 20, in downtown Hilo.

The Comprehensive Management Plan 2022 Supplement for University of Hawaiʻi managed lands on Maunakea was unanimously approved by the UH Board of Regents during its May 19 monthly meeting at Honolulu Community College.

Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park is hosting its “Evening in the Park Series on Wednesday, May 25 in the amphitheater on the grounds.

During the week of May 16-22, Hawai‘i police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Hawai‘i Police Department, in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will launch its annual Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign starting Monday through Sunday, June 5, 2022.