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The crash occurred near mile marker 36 between Route 180, or Hōlualoa Junction, and Hao Kuni Street.

The 74-year-old was last seen in the on the 700 block of Kukuau Street, Hilo on Saturday at about 10 a.m.

A flood watch remains in place for the entire state till 6 p.m.

Improving physical health and improving mental health were the top two most popular resolutions in the Big Island Now poll.

For the past 20 years, Vailu’u has dedicated her life to helping victims of domestic violence by providing them with necessities – clothes, food, toys and even airfare – through her nonprofit King’s Daughter’s Ministry.

The heaviest rain is expected initially for Kaua‘i beginning late Sunday before spreading down the island chain Monday. A few thunderstorms will also be possible.

The blaze’s cause has not been determined. Big Island police are investigating.

A negligent injury investigation was initiated and the officer involved in the incident, who was not injured, was placed on administrative leave pending investigation, which is standard procedure. The Office of Professional Standards also initiated an internal inquiry as a result of the collision.

Agricultural producers awarded funds through the program will be reimbursed for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation costs.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled this maintenance work at night to minimize impacts to air travelers and airline operations, and reduce the project duration to the extent possible.

A Kona couple arrested at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport are facing additional charges after an inmate at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center died of a suspected fentanyl overdose.

Since 2012, 24 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis.

Hawai‘i Island police Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins said officers responded to the jail at around 1 p.m. on Thursday following a report of two unresponsive men down in their cell.

The Hawaiʻi County Nutrition Program includes approximately 430 home-delivered participants and an additional 620 congregate meal site participants across Hawaiʻi County.

The couple are scheduled to appear in Kona Circuit Court later this month.

Being able to distinguish between random signals and volcanically induced seismic activity allows seismologists to keep a closer eye on what matters, the volcanoes.

Volunteers must register in advance, and participation is limited for each Sanctuary Ocean Count site.

A total of approximately 40 earthquakes were detected on the volcano across all depths, comparable to the number detected in the previous month.

There also were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 15 fatalities, in 2023 compared with 30 fatal crashes, resulting in 33 fatalities in 2022.