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Kona District has the most arrests with nine. Hilo had three.

Pledge to Our Keiki is designed to amplify the voices of Hawaiʻi students, focusing collective efforts on community needs.

East Hawai‘i was treated to a colorful show Tuesday evening as the sun set and into dusk with the appearance of rare wispy-like noctilucent clouds. The iridescent clouds thrilled and captivated those who saw them, in person and in photos on social media, hovering through the upper atmosphere.

Shortly after 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive man fronting the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal. The man was reportedly assaulted several minutes earlier.

Hawai‘i Island police and Hawai‘i Fire emergency responders received a call at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday that a 41-year-old woman, who had just given birth near Mamo and Keawe Streets was dragging a newborn, which was still attached by the umbilical cord.

The surf has dropped below advisory levels.

On Thursday, the federal agriculture department began seeking information from Hawai‘i stakeholders about food costs and how SNAP can better serve the state’s communities. Information gathering will continue through March 4.

The hotel, which opened in March 1917, isn’t expected to close for at least a few more months as Mental Health Kōkua is still in the process of acquiring the property for the Manago Mauō project, which will convert the hotel rooms into 72 rental units.

A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.

29-year-old Adam Krilla was arrested just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Kona while he was driving a 2013 Hyundai sedan that was reported stolen the evening of Jan. 4 from the Kealakekua area.

Winds have dropped to below advisory levels.

A land dedication ceremony will be held on Jan. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the south lot of Kona Faith Center, Inc. in Captain Cook.

The 98th Police Recruit Class began as strangers who had come together from a variety of backgrounds and previous career paths.

There once again is plenty to do around the island this week for the entire family, including music, films, art, workshops and learning opportunities.

Police ask anyone with information on the woman’s location to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.

Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Sen. Ronald Kouchi or Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.

The 2024 PGA Tour Champions season begins on Jan. 18 at Hualālai. Stricker is among the competitors in the 42-player field.

Since the Mitsubishi Electric Championship moved to Hualālai Golf Course in 1997, the tournament has donated $2.09 million to local community organizations.