#Big Island Now Staff

The flags will be flow at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.

Wednesday’s brush fire that broke out in the He’enalu Street area of West Hawai’i was temporarily under control as of 4 p.m.

On Tuesday, it was reported that Zac Hirzel would resign from the Board effective immediately. He has been a member since February 2014.

The program works to provide Hawai’i college students the opportunity to advance themselves into science and technology careers through its summer internship program.

Kealakehe’s tall lineup couldn’t close the gap caused by turnovers and poor shooting, leading to the Waveriders’ fourth loss of the season.

The Underpants Run has transformed from a simple protest over wearing Speedos in public to an athlete meet-and-greet and local fundraiser.

Division II bragging rights in the state are on the line with the PacWest Conference Hawai’i Challenge.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for western portions of the Big Island through 6 p.m.

Information from an Aug. 6 robbery on Keawe Street, just south of Mamo Street, continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.

The United States Department of Education has awarded $8,610,632 in federal grants to support Native Hawaiian education.

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing two-year-old who was last seen at a Hilo beach park with his father.

In celebration of the National Park Service and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s 99th birthday, admission to HVNP will be waived on Aug. 25.

Heavy rainfall that caused flooding and various road closures Monday has subsided.

As Hilda tracks explore potential Big Island impacts, Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, local Civil Defense agencies, and state and federal partners coordinate preparation.

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station has reopened.

Department of Water Supply customers currently pay $2.32 per thousand gallons of water in a Power Cost Charge. The amount is proposed to decrease.