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Salvin Hilario, 54, is facing several charges for the hit-and-run that led to the death of 30-year-old Kailon Tyndzik from Wailua.

The wetlands are attracting larger numbers of the birds now than Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife biologist Jason Vercelli has ever seen in his 18 years of working there.

The July 19 temblor that caused the tsunami watch excitement struck roughly 45 miles northeast from the epicenter of a 1952 magnitude-9 earthquake that did trigger a destructive Pacific tsunami that caused damage in Hawai‘i, including on the Big Island.

Estimated nitrogen oxides emissions reduced for each bus replaced on the neighbor islands is 1.445 tons throughout the lifetime of the bus, equating to a total reduction of about 17.34 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Island residents and businesses now have access to a more convenient, transparent and year-round platform that replaces the previous annual closed-bid process, with items available as they become eligible for auction.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

The outreach program provides assistance — through eligible Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations — for low-income households and people with transportation needs to get bus passes.

Road work and lane closures for Maluhia Road and Poʻipu Road have been extended through Friday, July 25.

A structure fire on Waialo Road resulted in no injuries at $116,000 in damage.

Riverbend Management’s groundbreaking of the Rice Street Apartments marks a significant stride toward alleviating Kauaʻi’s housing shortage, offering 66 affordable units in the heart of Līhuʻe while revitalizing its historic town core.

Lauren Greig, nursery and fern L lab manager at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, said its plant named Pua Pilo is almost ready to cause a big stink. (Photo Courtesy: The National Tropical Botanical Garden)

The Big Island volcano is now quiet, so it’s a good opportunity to remember its 1950 Southwest Rift Zone eruption — the volcano’s most recent eruption to cause significant damage.

The $23.3 million project will replace an existing 200,000-gallon water storage tank with the construction of two 500,000-gallon storage tanks, totaling 1 million gallons, along with necessary storm drain improvements.

Garden Isle law enforcement is investigating the overnight July 15 crimes and are looking into whether the incidents might be related, urging anyone with any information to call police.

Road work modifications required the extension through July 22 of the traffic modification between Maluhia and Waikomo roads in Kōloa; motorists should plan accordingly.

The bomb squad was called Wednesday to the Wailua Golf Course after a suspicious device was found in the parking lot.

Firefighters responded to the trail at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The annual festival began in 1985, when the approximately 1,000 people of Kōloa celebrated the sugar mills’ sesquicentennial and their diverse backgrounds but common bond.

Free event at 2 p.m. July 18 is in celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative by the Irrigation Association aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of water usage and promoting water-saving products, practices and services.

Robin Marquez of North Kohala, owner and operator of Signature Auto Detail Hawaiʻi, was selected for the third time this year to participate in the prestigious Air Force One Detailing Project at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.