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Bill 53 aims to align Hawaiʻi County with goals set forth by the county’s Zero Waste Plan that was adopted in 2007.

There will be two Big Island locations community members can find the big red vending machines to donate to people in need; one will be at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo and the other at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikōloa.

Robo-AO-2 is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.

Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).

Funds are part of a total $120,000 the organization granted to several nonprofits throughout the islands; Food Basket to use award to help fulfill food security needs of Big Island residents coping with increasing prices.

“By bringing the Family Resource Center directly into our communities, we’re able to meet families where they are, offer immediate assistance and build relationships that strengthen the well-being of our keiki and ʻohana.” — Neighborhood Place of Puna Executive Director Paul Normann

37-year-old David Jossy and 36-year-old Amy Fattorosi were arrested and charged with several drug offenses following the execution of a narcotics search warrant Tuesday (Nov. 18) at a residence on Lapanui Street in Kona; Lapanui Street runs adjacent and near Kealakehe Intermediate School.

Dr. Michael Aronowitz hosting Game Night with Lasting Benefits this weekend that will teach participants some of the skills and tools needed to sustain any kind of connection.

Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Big Island summits, with the National Weather Service alerting locals of a rare tropical surge bringing snow and freezing rain between now and Thursday.

While all the spots are filled for wreath-making, there is still plenty of native flora that will be available for free during the Laʻau Love Fest at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center on Saturday.

Vulcans seeded No. 9 in NCAA Super 4 Regional, will enter NCAA postseason for the first time in program history.

As military leases on key Hawaiian lands approach expiration, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is pushing for Native Hawaiian inclusion in future negotiations.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

The meeting is slated for 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, located at 15-0322 Kauhale St., in Pāhoa.

West Hawaiʻi residents are urged to stop the movement of host materials for the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Employees donate rice for local food banks; holiday recipe contest celebrates cooking with local ingredients

Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply also reports that water service has been restored to all affected customers.

As National Crash Responders Safety Week kicks off, the Hawaiʻi Police Department urges drivers to adhere to the “Move Over Law” to protect emergency personnel on the roads.