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Gov. David Ige recently released $700,000 in capital improvement project funding to finance design and land for rehabilitation of Kolekole Stream Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road north of Hilo.

Hawaii County has agreed to pay $135,000 to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by two former employees who said former county officials besmirched their reputations by telling a newspaper they’d been fired.

An inter-agency warrant sweep by officers from the Hawaii Police Department, Hawaii State Sheriff’s Department and Department of Land and Natural Resources was conducted in Hilo on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of 10 wanted individuals for a total of 21 outstanding warrants.

During the week of May 16-22, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.

Honokaa is 12,454 miles away from Ukraine, but the two places have a new connection thanks to a generous community.

Humanity Hale, a nonprofit in Kona, will launch a series of programs this summer designed to help youth who have experienced trauma learn how to move forward.

All systems are go for a new covered play court at Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Elementary and Intermediate School in Papaikou.

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals is hosting a career fair for over 40 businesses next week.

The Hawaii Concert Society is returning to in-person events next week with a live concert by longtime Hilo favorite, pianist Joyce Yang.

The Hilo Brewfest is coming back with a plethora of beer, live music and fun next month.