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Neighborhood Place of Puna Launches Puna ʻŌpio Hub to Empower Youth and Young Adults in Lower Puna
Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) announced the opening of the Puna ʻŌpio Hub, a new youth-centered resource and…
New Law Enacted to Improve Electric Bicycle Safety
Governor Green recently signed HB2021 HD2 SD2 CD1 (Act 259), which creates consistent statewide rules for electric bicycles and micro-mobility…
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
(AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way…
HPD Officer Officer Honored with 2026 MADD Award for Innovative Traffic Safety Program
Officer Adam Roberg of the Hawaiʻi County Police Department’s Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit received the 2026 Mothers…
Gov. Green Signs Legislation to Modernize State’s Transportation System
Governor Green signed SB 2999, Act 258 and HB 2021, Act 259 into law. The signing of these…
West Hawaiʻi “Coffee With a Cop” Dates Announced
West Hawaiʻi residents are invited to attend Coffee With a Cop events this July. These monthly meet ups…
Construction to Begin on New Route After Release of Waikoloa Evacuation Traffic Study
Hawaiʻi County announced the release of the Waikoloa Evacuation Traffic Study, initiated to inform emergency planning efforts for…
Police Investigating Unattended Death at Old Kona Airport Beach Park
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the unattended death of a man whose body was recently discovered at Old…
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Jason Derulo shares “Sexy For Me” remix featuring Kevin Gates
Jason Derulo is building on his recent success with a remix of his single “Sexy For Me,” this…
Olivia Rodrigo to launch women-led ‘Daisy Chain Fields Festival’ ft. Stevie Nicks, Doechii & more
Olivia Rodrigo has announced the Daisy Chain Fields Festival, a new one-day music festival featuring an all-women and…
Teddy Swims hitting the road this fall with North American tour dates
Teddy Swims is gearing up for a major run on the road in 2026, unveiling plans for his…