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Ocean recreators in Hawai‘i Island’s waters are the worst offenders in the state of Hawai‘i when it comes to maintaining 50 yards from the dolphins.

National Weather Service radar indicated at 6:43 p.m. rain falling at about 1 inch an hour over sections of West Hawaiʻi, with the heaviest rain falling in and around Kailua-Kona.

Yoshi Hirai was last seen on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. in the Kealakekua area.

The driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Omar Avina-Becerra, was arrested at the scene.

Live music, hands-on educational science activities and demonstrations, Children’s Day celebrations, art displays, crafts and even a party for Cinco De Mayo are on tap this weekend.

There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.

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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.

The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.

It’s the beginning of a new year and there are plenty of events happening during the next week, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to start 2024 with music, comedy and more.

According to court documents, the woman found dead at the scene filed a temporary restraining order in Kona Family Court against the man on Dec. 29, 2023.

You can pound mochi or enjoy an End of the Year Country Party with Waylon Nihipali in Hilo or participate in any one of the several New Year’s events in the Kailua-Kona area, plus more.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

Alfred Andon was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Sept. 22.

From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua will be premiering Lauren Gunderson’s “Toil and Trouble” on stage for three weeks starting Aug. 4.

Registration at the Hawaiian is open for children who will be 5 years of age on or before July 31.

The 19-year-old was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Friday.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rain has ended over portions of the Big Island’s west side that triggered the warning earlier today.

Four men were arrested for firearms offenses on March 4 while at a cockfight in Kealakekua, where drugs and illegal firearms were recovered, along with U.S. currency and two vehicles for forfeiture, according to Hawaiʻi Island police.