Military service members provide free health care to Big Island residents as part of their real-world training

Tropic Care provides essential medical, dental, optometry and behavioral health services to Big Island residents for free until June 28.

The pet owner had unsucessfully searched for Lehani, who escaped from her fenced yard in Hōlualoa on Friday, but the dog finally made her way home badly injured on Sunday before dying.

Science educators around the world will get a front-row seat to groundbreaking research and innovation from the university and the company PocketLab during a free virtual unconference in July.

Hawaiian Electric is set to enhance the reliability of the electric system by conducting aerial inspections of overhead transmission lines on Hawaiʻi Island.

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.

The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.

Experts say the tremor is probably not related to the magnitude 6 earthquake that occurred on May 22.

10 women were awarded by the club this year, including two Barbra An Pleadwell Scholarship recipients, five Women’s Nursing Degree Scholarship winners and three Young Woman in Leadership Award recipients.

With several renovation phases planned for the entire pub, the first is an estimated $2 million project focusing on the eatery’s curb appeal.

The gift is the largest annual contribution Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi has made through Taste of Hilo and reflects the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting higher education and student success on Hawaiʻi Island.

The curtain already fell on two performances, and we’d almost wager you’re not building a snowman — no matter if you want to or not. So there’s no reason to wait, especially if it’s the first time in forever you will catch a live show at historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.

The evening will showcase and celebrate Japan’s musical tradition with taiko, shakuhachi and shinobue as well as feature Puna Taiko and Taishoji Taiko from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 20 at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Performing Arts Center.

June continues to offer a full slate of events, activities and festivals around the island.

“We have always believed that the best way to experience Hawaii is to truly get into it — its canyons, its waterfalls, its wild beauty. These two new tours let guests do exactly that, whether they’re seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush or a serene moment in the mist,” said Botanical World Adventures Managing Partner Mark Robinson.

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.