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Service was disrupted at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night.

Police ask that anyone with information contact Officer Edward Lewis of South Kohala Patrol.

A small beach along Ali‘i Drive was visited by a Hawaiian monk seal Wednesday.

Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will be hosting a parent learning session on issues related gender, race and violence.

A preliminary report into the fatal helicopter crash in Kauai last month was released by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Lawmakers and Gov. David Ige entered the first day of the 2020 legislative session with optimism and big goals.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about reported telephone scam circulating on the Big Island.

The Office of Elections will be sending out over 658,000 notification postcards to active registered voters in Hawai‘i.

Heavy rain brought flooding and road closures to East Hawa‘ii over the weekend. While the storming has stopped, the river and waterfalls are still flowing high and swift.

In a historic collaboration between the House, Senate with support of the governor, lawmakers are going into the legislative session with a joint focus to remove economic obstacles and improve the lives of residents statewide.

Kea‘au High School captured the highest award in the high school division at a statewide robotics competition at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo this month, qualifying for the world championship.

Gov. David Ige has approved and signed the administrative rules for land managed by the University of Hawai‘i on Maunakea.

Affected Areas: Ka‘ie‘ie, Pāpa‘ikou; South Hilo, Hawai‘i.

All roads closed over the weekend due weather conditions have reopened, officials reported this afternoon.

A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

There have also been 38 major accidents so far this year compared with 32 during the same period last year.

State officials announce millions of dollars in additional funding is needed to continue their work in the fight against Rapid Ōhiʻa Death.

Hilo beaches remain closed as the National Weather Service continues its high surf advisory for east-facing shores.

State officials have ordered a local company to immediately cease and desist operations of their two illegal special treatment facilities or therapeutic living programs for adolescents and young adults in Kea‘au.