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University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo placed No. 7 at the 6K event, finishing with 165 points and an average time of 23:31. It was the highest finish at the conference meet since finishing No. 6 in the 2010 PacWest Championships.

The center’s integrated research program is organized around four themes: microbial biodiversity, metabolism and nutrient flow, remote and continuous sensing of ocean processes, and ecosystem modeling and prediction.

President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.

“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma.

As the federal government shutdown persists, The Food Basket is supporting Hawaiʻi Island’s federal workers and residents in need with extended pantry hours and the revival of ʻOhana Food Drops this month.

The joint training will include thousands of participants, including U.S. joint forces and military personnel from seven partner nations: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, France, New Zealand, and other multinational partners.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

There are still plenty of activities — including several haunted house attractions and events with more of an adult theme — happening yet tonight to get into some mischief, cast a few spells and show off your wicked side.

Listeria monocytogenes — which can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection — was potentially identified in the packing facility environment.

Clinics throughout the state are fully operational, continuing services and open enrollment for new participants.

All statewide outdoor warning sirens once again will sound off during their normal monthly test; there also will be no exercise or drill accompanying the test.

Federal judges have mandated that the Trump administration allocate contingency reserve funds to maintain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.

Gov. Josh Green’s leadership in driving Hawaiʻi’s sustainability efforts has earned him a spot on the “TIME100 Climate” list, highlighting the innovative Climate Impact Fee for visitors.

More than $12 million has been released to the Department of Transportation for long-awaited Highway 130 improvements in the growing district of Puna.

Hawai‘i Police Department encourages all community members to look out for one another this Halloween because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening without worrying about being in a nightmare of their own.

Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash, according to a news release from Hawai‘i Island police. None of the drivers was under the age of 21.

43-year-old Kimo K. Medeiros of Kurtistown was arrested Oct. 28 in Honolulu; he remains behind bars and was ordered to return to Hilo District Court on Nov. 3 for a preliminary hearing in the case of the fatal Oct. 23 collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.

If you have a flight into or out of the Kona airport today, continue to check with your airline for the latest information.

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.

Hawaiian Electric reports significant progress in its efforts to remove double poles as part of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to improve safety, reliability and neighborhood aesthetics.