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If you’re seeking an adventure — or even a misadventure — the Big Island has some upcoming events and activities that are sure to pique your interest. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Biochar is speculated to have been used as a soil supplement thousands of years ago in the Amazon River basis, where regions of fertile soil called ‘terra preta,’ or ‘dark earth,’ were created by indigenous people.

Curtis Mamone Jr. faces two charges of felony abuse; one charge of third-degree promoting a dangerous drug, specifically methamphetamine; and one charge of second-degree escape after the Jan. 6 domestic incident.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating following a Monday morning collision between a 2022 Hyundai pickup truck and woman, whose age has not been released, that happened shortly before 6 a.m. Monday in the general area of Palm Way on ʻĀinaloa Boulevard in ʻĀinaloa.

The diversity of events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next week, as always, is as wide as the people who call the island home.

Just because Valentine’s Day was Wednesday doesn’t mean you still can’t celebrate with your sweetie this weekend, too. There’s plenty happening around the island that would make for a great date or outing with family and friends.

After conferring with the Hawai‘i County prosecuting attorney’s office, police on Wednesday arrested and charged 39-year-old Sergey Anatolyevich Tkachuk of Pāhoa with an array of offenses.

Two brief outages between 7:20 and 8:06 p.m. affected customers in ʻĀinaloa, Pāhoa, Captain Cook to Hōnaunau, Hala‘ula along ʻAkoni Pule Highway from ‘Iole Road to Niuli’i Place. Some areas of Hawaiian Paradise Park were also impacted by an outage lasting up to 30 minutes.

The residence seemed to be in normal use, but none of its occupants were home at the time of the blaze.

Hawai'i Electric Light reports that about 11,700 customers in the Puna and Hilo areas experienced a power interruption today.

Hawai'i Electric Light reports that about 11,700 customers in the Puna and Hilo areas experienced a power interruption today.

Median prices in several Hawai‘i County markets are steadily recovering toward pre-recession levels, while one market in particular saw explosive sales growth.

Hawai’i Electric Light Says that about 800 customers had power restored Monday night as 300 remain without power.

Some Puna residents could face extended power outages after this weekend’s windy weather toppled trees and power lines.

Downed power poles and lines have been reported due to high winds. The Puna area has received the most impact from the wind damage.

The Hawai’i Police Department arrested and charged a 33-year-old Honomu man in connection to a stolen vehicle incident.

Albert Aukai Manners, who was wanted for over two years, was arrested Thursday at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision.

Hawai’i Electric Light crews continue their efforts Tuesday morning to restore power to the 360 customers who remained without electricity Monday evening.

Members of the Hawai`i County Fire Department have set up two fire breaks to protect the fire from affecting nearby structures.

Legislation being considered by the County Council would add HPP to the four private subdivisions in which speed limits have been established.