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Spectre, being created for NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and named as a nod to a connection with Olympic weightlifter and actor Harold Sakata of Kona, who played OddJob in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger,’ after first light in 2028 will also deepen mankind’s understanding of explosive phenomena beyond our solar system.

Democrat Schatz, while speaking on Senate floor, condemned president’s illegal incursion into Venezuela.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The victim was 43-year-old Caesare Brown of Hilo; police reclassified the investigation from negligent injury to negligent homicide following Brown’s death and continue to investigate.

Another mission and experiment flying over the frozen continent that received heavy University of Hawaiʻi involvement seeks to decode universe’s mysteries.

Those who plan to enter a team into the T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League and potential coaches must attend the mandatory meeting at 5 p.m. Jan. 14.

Throughout the deployment, Kimball’s crew conducted law enforcement operations, provided critical emergency response, and participated in joint exercises with the Department of War, showcasing the versatility and capability of the national security cutter platform.

Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now shares monthly referrals with Women, Infants and Children via a new referral process to help identify families who might qualify but are not yet enrolled.

Applications are being accepted now from anyone interested in temporary positions during the 2026 Summer Fun Program, which provides healthy, safe and fun recreational activities for keiki.

The community is invited to attend the service on Jan. 11 in Hilo.

The change is aimed at enforcing safe driving habits and enhancing safety of motorists traveling between mile posts 78 and 92.6, in the vicinity of Waikōloa Beach Drive and Keāhole Airport Road.

The Pāpaʻikou Recycling and Transfer Station will temporarily close to honor life of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. to ensure public safety during essential tree trimming operations.

Flags across Hawaiʻi will fly at half-staff this weekend as the state mourns the unexpected passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd.

The restoration timeline for Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park in Puna has been postponed again to December 2028, more than a decade since the eruption, and spanning three mayoral administrations.

While the mid-20th century episodic eruption and current ongoing eruption within the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island share similarities, there also are several differences.

HFS has helped since 2012 relieve some of the financial stress that comes with pursuing a college degree by awarding more than 130 scholarships to student members, totaling more than $355,000.

Residents of upper Waiākea Uka in Hilo are urged to cut water usage by 25% immediately, as the Department of Water Supply investigates a potential main break.

Officers recovered a loaded, semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun with a defaced serial  number, a glass smoking pipe, and a clear zip type baggie containing what tested presumptive positive for meth.

About 60 volunteers took part in the cleanup along Keala O Keawe Road, collecting about 15 bags of trash that resulted in a noticeable improvement to the area.

Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is taking nominations from the public through the end of January.