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Accolades keep rolling in for a member of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Vulcans baseball team.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki making landfall on Kaua‘i as a major hurricane, devastating the Garden Isle. And while the outlook for the 2022 hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which begins June 1, is for below average tropical cyclone activity, officials warn it only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to cause a tremendous amount of damage.

A recently published study that was led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers has revealed the mysteries of metamorphosis on the seafloor.

The state Department of Health reported 7,149 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 18, bringing the statewide total to 265,571.

Kaiser Permanente therapists are striking today statewide to demand better access for patients they say wait months for mental health care.

The 71-year-old was found Tuesday, May 17, in good health, according to police.

Waning adoptions at Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has resulted in dogs and cats living out their lives in kennels, drawing concern among animal advocates.

In an effort to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during the morning and afternoon, the county Department of Public Works will move ahead with constructing a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Drive and Pua Melia Street in Waikōloa.

Exemplifying determination and diligence in locating the scene of a traffic collision in a remote area that resulted in the rescue of the elderly driver, Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jenna Kosinski-Santos was honored with the Hāweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Kona on Tuesday, May 3.

A pair of students at Kea’au High School are organizing a walk-out this week as a way to demonstrate against sexual assault that they say is too prevalent on campus.

A Hilo man pleaded guilty today, Tuesday, May 17, to fraud in connection to coronavirus-relief funds.

May is National Foster Care Month and Child and Family Service, a family-centered Hawai‘i nonprofit, is seeking loving and reliable adults who want to be foster parents.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is retesting Keaukaha Beach after high levels of bacteria were detected in the water.

Two members of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Vulcans baseball team have earned post-season Pacific West Conference honors.

Big Island police are investigating after a body was found near an intersection in West Hawai‘i.

A former employee of the Kaua‘i Police Department has been indicted for fraud and theft by a Kaua‘i County grand jury.

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo has re-opened its tennis courts after making several improvements and additions.

The Department of Public Works Building Division reminded the public about permit expirations as of June 1.

Road repairs scheduled for Kalanianaʻole Avenue.

A Puna Man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in relation to a 2019 shooting in Mountain View.