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Registration open for Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Winter Intersession programs

Looking for something for the kids to do during winter break? Hawai‘i County has some options.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi to host Inaugural North Hawaiʻi Resilience Fair in Waimea

The fair is one of a series of community events planned by the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Resilience Hub network during Makahiki.

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to celebrate Polynesian culture with special lūʻaus Nov. 21 and Dec. 26

The events will pay tribute to the music, hula and the variety of dynamic Polynesian cultures that inhibit the Island of Hawaiʻi and community of Hilo.

Keiki with disabilities can experience surfing at upcoming free camp in Hilo

Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards and life vests will be provided during the Surfers Healing event.

Keiki can explore foods of Hawai‘i in free book series produced by The Food Basket

“Kai and Hōkū Explore Foods of Hawai‘i” encourages families to get excited about exploring more local foods together.

Winner of KAPA Slippah Hunt anonymously donates cash prize to Big Island Giving Tree

“I’ve always said we’ve got the best listeners in the world and this proves it,” KAPA DJ Darde Gamayo said.

Registration for West Side Hawaii Little League is officially open

Registration for the 2023 West Side Hawaii Little League season is officially open for children ages 4-16.

Honokaʻa’s first Renaissance Faire draws large crowds donned in medieval costumes

Honoka‘a traded in its Western ways for medieval magic Saturday for the first-ever Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire, hosted by the Honoka‘a Business Association.

Hawai’i Island Veterans Day Parade returned with smiling faces and American flags waving

The Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returned live after taking two years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people from around the island turned out for the festivities.

Fishers now must obtain a permit to use lay nets in State waters

Fishers will now have to obtain a permit from the DLNR to use lay nets in State waters, effective 10 days after the governor signs off.

Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returns live this weekend

The parade will feature 90 units as it winds from Wailoa State Recreation Area throughout downtown Hilo and back.

Aloha ‘Īlio Dog Rescue to hold dog adoption event in Kona

‘Īlio Dog rescue will be holding its first Kona dog adoption event in partnership with Ola Brew.

Uēkahuna overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed for breeding and nesting of nēnē

The Uēkahuna overlook, restrooms, and parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed today to protect breeding and nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) in the area. The closure lies west of the intersection with Kīlauea Overlook, which will remain open and accessible. Visitors can hike about one-third of a mile west of the overlook […]

Hear ye, hear ye! First Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire cometh

The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.

Rangers advise caution as winter conditions set in on Mauna Kea

When winter comes to Mauna Kea, which means “White Mountain,” many people want to see the snow in tropical Hawai’i.

Reach for the stars: Come learn about astronomy on AstroDay

Kona’s free annual AstroDay is fast approaching.

Holiday food drive kicks off at South Kohala resort

Hawaiʻi Island community members are invited to support The Food Basket now through Dec. 22

Yes, those were witches you saw paddling around Hilo Bay

Pointy hats and other witchy wardrobe were the norm. Even a skeleton and a glittery orange-and-black spider were part of the festivities.

Fun and freaky ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to Hilo’s Palace Theater on Halloween

Let’s do the Time Warp again.

Hilo Axe Lounge ratchets up the scares with spooky Halloween haunted house

Featuring eight rooms of terror, each with a different theme, the event promises a scary good time for anyone and everyone who dares to enter.
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