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Each meeting will include statements from Hawaiian Electric and the Consumer Advocate, along with opportunities for residents to share concerns and feedback on electric service reliability.

These informal sit-downs allow residents to share personal stories and discuss neighborhood issues with law enforcement.

Astronomers identified the most distant fast radio burst to date, which offered insights into both the origins of these mysterious bursts and the evolution of the early universe.

Giving Week for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics continues this week through Monday, Oct. 19.

The International Festivals & Events Association honored Kailua Village during the 71st Annual IFEA Convention & Expo last week.

A new virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment and is backed by more than a decade of behavioral health experience.

The Arts Education for All Act would increase states’ ability to implement arts programming for early learners, K-12 students and youth and adults involved in the justice system.

Students near academic recovery as Hawaiʻi Department of Education focuses on accelerating gains toward 2029 goals.

The shutoff, necessary for installation of a new waterline connection, is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 for all mauka customers of the roadway, between ‘Ōhea Street and Pūʻainakō Street. The temporary shutoff is necessary to install a new waterline connection.

Deadline to apply for federal assistance in Nov. 1; an initial award of up to 2 months rent will be provided if approved, with additional rental assistance possible.

Families made up many of the spectators who came to watch the athletes participate in the grueling 140.6-mile race.

All five men from the Big Island, including four from Kailua-Kona, finished the Ironman World Championship on Saturday in times ranging from 9:20:07 to 16:16:35.

Families urged to protect keiki eyes by avoiding dangerous or risky costume eyewear, including decorative eyewear and especially non-prescription contact lenses that can be harmful.

The roadway was temporarily closed near the 36-mile marker, between Highway 180 and Hao Kuni Street, following a traffic crash earlier this afternoon.

In the men’s race, Vincent Luis of France won his first World Championship in his first try and last race while American Taylor Knibb won the women’s race after the leader collapsed with 1 km to go.

So far this year, There have been 582 DUI arrests so far this year, a 13.78% decrease compared with 675 during the same period last year.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages residents to take common-sense precautions against influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses as respiratory virus activity increases throughout the state.

The 77-year-old man driving a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck up Ponahawai Street on Friday night in Hilo was unresponsive at the scene and transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” emphasizes everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer.

There’s about 4 weeks to go until this year’s general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.