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Everyday Heroes Celebrated During Red Cross Month

Back in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross month proclamation.

Puna Woman Sought by Authorities

Ashley K. Grammer is described as 5-foot-3 and 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and long brown hair.

Missing Teen Located

A 17-year-old missing Mountain View teen has been located.

Hawai’i Nears Top in ‘Best & Worst States for Women’ Analysis

A recent analysis of all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the “Best State for Women” turned up Hawai’i at number 10.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

A total of 181 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016.

Pu’uhonua Section of National Historical Park Remains Closed

Assessments and cleanup work are underway in the area, according to a park spokesperson.

UH Proposes State-Wide Tuition Hikes

The University of Hawai’i says the backlog has occurred “over past decades” and that the increase will “institute best practices to prevent its recurrence.”

Kilauea’s Summit Lava Lake Rises into View

As of 9:02 a.m. Monday, the lake was about 75 feet below the rim of the Overlook crater.

No New Dengue Cases Confirmed as Hookena Prepares to Reopen

The dengue fever case count on the Big Island remains at 260 as no new cases of dengue have been confirmed since last Wednesday.

State Continues to Pursue Fraud, Misconduct Lawsuit

The lawsuit stems from a failed project that involved upgrading the computer accounting systems in the Hawai’i Department of Transportation Highways Division.

DOH Launches ‘Every Seat Every Time’ Seat Belt Campaign

The Department of Health campaign on seat belt use precedes Hawai’i’s Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which begins at the end of May.

Man Sought for Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Assault

Ken Starr has no permanent address, but is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona area.

Monthly Emergency Alert System Test Set for Tuesday

Problems with siren operations should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense at 935-0031.

PHOTOS: Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Grand Opening

“It’s incredibly exciting to see so many community members enjoying themselves at the new campus,” said Director Dr. Marty Fletcher.

Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 29-March 4

Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.

High Surf Closes Portions of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau

The picnic area, 1871 trail and Pu’uhonua are all closed.

Gabbard Resigns from DNC Post to Back Sanders

“As a veteran of two Middle East deployments, I know firsthand the cost of war. I know how important it is that our Commander in Chief,” Representative Gabbard said in her announcement.

Kaumana Traffic Signal Work Slated

Work is expected to be conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., pending weather conditions.

Weekend Road Work

Various road work projects will take place over the weekend.

Several Big Island Residents Honored During HISAW

A ceremony was held in Governor David Ige’s office on Friday to place a spotlight on people and organizations who have helped fight invasive species in the state.

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