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The upgraded facility at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua expands access and care for oncology services in West Hawai‘i.

The event Oct. 17 will feature remarks from Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation leadership, including Director Tommy Johnson, and keynote speaker Hawai‘i County Council Chairman Holeka Inaba.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building is the first post office building designated in Hawai‘i in honor of a Vietnam War veteran or Native Hawaiian.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated flights to Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 24, 1984, with DC-8 aircraft, starting its long relationship with the U.S. territory.

Special gathering and flag-raising ceremony Thursday at Hawaiʻi County Building in Hilo honors rich cultural heritage and contributions Filipino Americans have made on the Big Island while marking October as Filipino American History Month.

Public encouraged to attend activities and show support for law enforcement and salute those who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting their community.

Barbara Perry has been married three times and all three of her husbands were veterans. Those tours of marriage taught her many of the same lessons her husbands and other veterans learned during their time in service.

Capt. T. N. Simeona, the pound master for the Kohala area on the Big Island near the end of the 19th century, was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 30, 1890. His story was told and his name added to the police memorial wall at the Hilo Police Station on Monday during the Hawai‘i Police Department’s National Police Week ceremony.

Five new ambulances were welcomed to the County’s fleet during a ceremony Thursday morning at the County Building in Hilo. The ambulances will go into service immediately to replace older vehicles around the island and are equipped with additional safety features. They cost about $250,000 each.

For nearly three years, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Hawaiʻi State House and Senate to operate solemnly online, but Wednesday the public was back and the mood was festive.

The newly graduated officers will now undergo four months of on-the-job field training with veteran police officers before being qualified to work alone.

The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

“Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea has named imaging services assistant Kylee Stone as its employee of the quarter.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department congratulated the graduating members of its 94th police recruit class during a ceremony Dec. 15 in Hilo.

Tributary event to include live music, lecture, and honorary ceremony at Kauikeaouli’s birthplace.