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No injuries were reported after the Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to two fires early Thursday morning — the first in Puna and the other in Kona. The first blaze was reported at 1:30 a.m. off of Kumukahi Street south of Leilani Estates. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found an abandoned structure engulfed in flames. […]

“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).

Big Island police investigators determined Salvatore was driving a silver 2011 Mazda CX-9, traveling south on Māmalahoa Highway near the 84-mile marker in the early morning of Nov. 12, when she ran off the right shoulder and went down a 20-foot embankment. The vehicle then rolled over and caught fire.

The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.

The 4-day training teaches those who participate the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences.

This year’s exhibit will feature furniture, sculptures and wood art by several noted island artisans.

Overall, rainfall totals for 2023 were near to below average at most of the gauges on the Big Island.

The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.

The road was closed several hours. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Tyree Maurice Shaw, 46, is 5-foot-4, 173 pounds with a dark complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent various locations around the Big Island.

The popular destination for Big Island residents and visitors alike was closed in September 2023 because of a rock fall and partial collapse.

The rodeo will feature calf mugging, ranch broncs, dummy roping, barrel racing, goat undecorating, team roping, double mugging and bull riding.

Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”

The Magic of the Season events witnessed a high turnout, with community members gathering each night to enjoy the various programs.

Another cold front will move in from the northwest early Thursday morning, bringing weather conditions similar to those Monday and Tuesday.

Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.

The shut-off is required for the replacement of a nearby valve and fire hydrant.

The men died following a single-vehicle collision on Feb. 5, 2023, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in South Kohala.

The body was discovered in December at a banana farm.

Resolution 391 would add kahu and kumu to the list of those who can perform the invocation prior to calling the Council’s regular sessions to order.