News Kaiser launches Big Island home health agency for homebound members
Community Rubber duckies raise $33K to support United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai‘i
Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture
The new and innovate market hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Queens' Marketplace features fresh produce, local delights, value-added products and more, all locally grown or produced and made on the Big Island. It highlights the rich argricultural and culinary creativity found in Hawai‘i. July 15, 2024 · 01:00amNew zero-interest loan program for University of Hawai‘i engineering students
The initiative intends to help students with proven need while also meeting the state’s workforce demand for engineers.Community Waiākea grad to take over helm at Hawaiʻi Community College
Election Big Island Democrats invite voters to meet party candidates at July 19 rally
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Big Island News
Kaiser launches Big Island home health agency for homebound members
Kaiser Permanente Home Health based in Kona is designed to to provide nursing and physical therapy at home for members using assistive devices such as walkers, canes or wheelchairs or with health conditions making it difficult to leave home and are receiving care that can only be safely performed under the supervision of a skilled nurse or therapist.
Rubber duckies raise $33K to support United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai‘i
The Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race was a major success, with hundreds of spectators cheering as 10,000 bright yellow duckies bobbled, waddled and drifted toward the lakeside finish line at the Kings’ Shops on a fun-filled Fourth of July.
Waiākea grad to take over helm at Hawaiʻi Community College
Susan Kazama has worked in the UH system since 1987 and has been interim chancellor at the Big Island college since July 1, 2023.
Big Island Democrats invite voters to meet party candidates at July 19 rally
Numerous candidates running in the August 2024 Primary Election will gather at the event at Mo‘oheau Bandstand in downtown Hilo.
Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture
The new and innovate market hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Queens’ Marketplace features fresh produce, local delights, value-added products and more, all locally grown or produced and made on the Big Island. It highlights the rich argricultural and culinary creativity found in Hawai‘i.
Police ask public to help find missing Pepeʻekeo man under severe threat
29-year-old Railee Santos is a 5-foot-9, 160-pound Hawaiian who was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Pepeʻekeo area.
Search for pilot, passenger suspended following helicopter crash in waters off Kaua‘i
Missing are 69-year-old Guy Croyden, pilot of the helicopter, and 60-year-old James Quintua, one of the passengers.
Update: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shores of Big Island, elsewhere
Large breaking waves are anticipated building Sunday to eight to 12 feet.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 11-17: Follow the Yellow Brick Road, get reacquainted with the Bard, beat the summer heat and more
There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.
Top 10 things to do this July 4th on the Big Island: These holiday events are sure to be a blast
We decided to bring you our weekly top 10 things to do on the island a day early so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day ventures. There’s plenty to do, from rubber duckie races, the release of honu into the Pacific and a classic car show to, of course, everyone’s favorite, fireworks displays.
Big Island community comes together to ‘Celebrate Life!’ during annual Pride Festival
Everywhere you looked Saturday at Mo‘oheau Park and Bandstand in downtown Hilo, the party was hopping. Diversity was on display in several different senses of the word. Friends and family came together to have fun. Smiles and hugs were commonplace and given out freely. There was joy, laughter, happiness, inclusiveness and acceptance. All attributes that lend themselves to celebration.
‘A tigerific time’: Don’t miss Tiger Fun Day at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo and also a celebration of the zoo’s star attractions Sriracha and Tzatziki’s birthdays. The tigers turn 9 years old this year.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Pride Festival, ‘Chicago,’ ‘You Had Me at Hilo,’ comedy legend Tommy Davidson and more
You might think there won’t be much going on during the week leading up to the big July 4 blowout, which is next Thursday. Are you kidding? You shouldn’t have any issues finding something to do during the next 7 days on the Big Island.
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Maui Now
State, federal health agencies work to keep avian flu out of Hawaiian islands
State and federal agencies are keeping a close eye on H5N1, the influenza A strain associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has infected dairy cows in multiple states, as well as four people who worked closely with the infected cows.
Taco Bell Foundation awards two local nonprofits grants to empower Hawaiʻi youth
The Taco Bell Foundation has awarded grants to two local nonprofit organizations: $30,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi and $17,200 to Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi.
Maui’s Caires lands in football kicking camp winner’s circle
Eli Kamakani Caires of Upcountry, Maui voyaged to the winner circle for his performance at the invitational underclassmen Chris Sailer’s Football Kicking Camp held at Notre Dame High-school in Northern California this past weekend.
‘Kīpuni Aloha No Maui’ Live Statewide Broadcast Wins National Award
Akakū Maui Community Media, along with sister access stations ‘Ōlelo on Oahu, Hō’ike on Kaua’i and Nā Leo on Hawai’i Island, won two Hometown Media Awards at the Alliance for Community Media national conference in San Jose, California in late June, for a collaborative effort to broadcast a statewide vigil following the Aug. 8. 2023 Maui wildfires.
Kauai Now
Hanapēpē Bridge to close as Kaua‘i County begins upgrades to structure
The Department of Public Works and Kiewit West Infrastructure Co. will begin work on the road and bridge starting July 22 and will continue till April 11, 2025.
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 15, 2024
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British Army soldiers win World’s Toughest Row, reaching Kaua‘i after 36 days of rowing
Adam Siggs, Joshua Warne, Adam Sedgwick and Richard Wilkinson are serving members of the Corps of Royal Engineers.