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The National Weather Service reported no tsunami warning after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake rumbled the Hualalai region in West Hawai‘i.

The bill will increase the penalty for first-degree negligent homicide from a class B to class A felony, when certain aggravated factors are present, including a prior conviction for impaired driving, driving with a license that was suspended for impaired driving, or when the offender is considered a highly intoxicated driver.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital has announced a new summer volunteer program designed for high school and college students who are looking for a meaningful way to spend the summer or who may interested in a career in healthcare.

Keith Hayashi, the interim Department of Education superintendent, was selected by the Board of Education to officially serve in the top post.

Hawai’i Island police have initiated a homicide investigation in Nānāwale Estates, in the Puna District.

Four police officers with Puna Patrol were recently honored as Officer of the Month by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i during a ceremony Thursday, April 28 at the Hilo Yacht Club in Hilo.

A 27-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged with possession of an unserialized semi-automatic handgun and felon in possession offenses in relation to an April 23 incident in Hilo.

The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly list of road and lane closures for May 21-27. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Hawai‘i police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-ear-old Suliana Tui of Kea‘au in regards to recent crimes in the Umauma area in the Hāmākua District.

A Kona man is facing a second-degree assault charge in connection to an early morning stabbing.

As their investigation continues into the discovery of a body in Kona earlier this week, Hawai‘i Island police have reclassified the investigation as murder based on autopsy results.

The Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai‘i, congratulated the nearly 400 Hawai‘i Island schoolchildren who entered the Department’s fourth annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest.

Coral spawning was observed in Kīholo Bay, Papa Bay, He‘eia Bay and at Kahalu‘u Bay at various times this week, state officials confirmed Friday.

To help the state reach its energy goals, The Hawai‘i State Energy Office, HSEO, is hosting a series of statewide community workshops in May to share information and gather input to empower community voices.

Former Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda died Thursday, May 19. He was 65.

Hawaiʻi Police Department releases weekly list of outstanding warrants.

Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoys from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area on May 21 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The year 1916 not only marked the birth of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, but also is remembered for the eruption of the Honamalino flow from the Southwest Rift Zone (SWRZ) of Mauna Loa 106 years ago.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation informs Hawaiʻi Island motorists of scheduled road closures on Hawaiʻi Belt Road/Bayfront Highway (Route 19) for the Waianuenue Intersection Improvements Project.

VOLCANO — The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences has a new part-time staff member who not only helps keep people safe from COVID, but also provides hands-on learning and a possible future career path for students and others.