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Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant in an effort to make the island’s roadways safer.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Hilo pharmacy.

Dana Hori of South Kohala, who was previously reported as missing, was located Monday, March 14, in Kona in good health.

The owners of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel that suffered $2 million in damages during a March 4 fire want to demolish the remains of the building.

Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night is sold out.

Big Island police are asking the public to help locate a man who recently arrived on the island.

Fourteen community health centers across Hawai‘i will receive $23,749,447 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue providing health care services to underserved communities.

Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū woman wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.

Those interested in helping keiki have a fun summer have more time to apply.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 29-year-old man who was reported missing.

The county Department of Public Works has updated a form for certain agricultural structures.

West Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend two Coffee With a Cop events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.

The county Department of Public Works continues efforts to clarify and streamline the building permit process and is offering a new version of its residential photovoltaic system worksheet.

Kelley O. Calvert was charged on Monday with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree terroristic threatening, first-degree assault against a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest, the Hawaii Police Department stated in a news release Monday, March 14. 

Hawaiʻi County is offering homeowners who might need some help loan funding to assist with home repairs.

The 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival is welcoming the public back this year for its Wednesday night Hōʻike — but not for free.

Authorities have identified the driver killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, on Highway 19 in Pāpa‘aloa as Dean Cowell, 69, of Carson, New Mexico.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred about a week ago on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, resulting in the death of an Oahu man.

Work will take place on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) near the Kaloli Drive intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 to repave sections of the highway, the County of Hawai‘i stated in a news release.