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Changes across the islands, price increases and shifts in travel may be part of the differences in visitor numbers and spending statewide.

Recently spotted cracks in the delta demonstrate the instability of solid lava along the coastal edge; the new cracks are alarming and have led people to wonder what they mean.

“For an endangered species like the Hawaiian monk seal, every patient matters,” said Dr. Sophie Whoriskey, associate director of Hawaiʻi Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center.

Fukuoka-Hawaiʻi Sports Exchange promotes international connection, fosters global mindsets and develops cultural understanding.

HOPE Services is opening Hale Ulu Lehua, a supportive housing project, in the now transformed convent at Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Parish in Honokaʻa.

“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.

The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.

Police are asking for help in locating 16-year-old Chaiclen Aaliyah Abong-Rivera, who was last seen at 2:15 p.m. in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Jill Bianchini had just finished a tow job in Kona and was headed to the beach when her dad called with another job to fish a truck out of Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.

The new state-of-the-art school buses were funded by philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i Island residents Marc and Lynne Benioff. 

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for the measles virus, marking the first detection of the virus in the state through wastewater testing.

Out of an abundance of caution, a new water sample has been collected from the beach and is currently being analyzed.

Single-show tickets now on sale for season featuring returning favorites such as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of the ʻukulele’ Jake Shimabukuro and 4-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a as well as new artists including acclaimed dance company Black Grace.

Gov. Josh Green has directed the U.S. and Hawai‘i flags to be flown at half-staff across all state offices and agencies, including the Hawai‘i National Guard, in honor of two solemn observances.

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.

Hawai‘i Island police report Cruz Deanda was last seen at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 on 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.