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Samantha Shea uses crystal singing bowls to create a meditative, therapeutic experience and promote healing for clients across the Big Island.

The services were shuttered Wednesday at transfer stations in Honokaʻa, Laupāhoehoe, Volcano, Pāhala and Waiʻōhinu after the county’s contracted recycling partner Big Island Scrap Metal in Kea‘au suffered a large industrial fire. The scrap metal business is now reopen.

Tomek Bilan and Alex Haban opened Kvasir’s Mead to create meads that honor the traditions of their upbringing and the flavors of their new home.

KTA Pharmacy Ponahawai combines a modern convenience store with a full-service pharmacy that offers a wide range of services including prescriptions, vaccines and wellness resources.

Phase 1 seed funding totaling $400,000 from the Hawaiʻi Film and Creative Industries Development Fund will be used to support local filmmakers, media makers and content creators with the goal of growing Hawai‘i-made media content to be licensed and distributed worldwide.

Robert Trent Jones Jr. became the third member of his family to put his vision into the iconic course, following his father who originally designed the 18 holes and a 2008 update by his brother.

“I enjoy hearing the success stories of new homes that we will soon be building and finding for these families,” Sean Perez said.

The kickoff dinner Dec. 29 will spotlight the theme “Rum & Hawai‘i Island Pork,” with a crafted 4-course dinner, each paired with signature Kuleana Rum Works cocktails.

Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.

The list of stocking stuffers and gifts you can pick up at a local merchant in Kona include bangles, coozies designed by local artists, books by Big Island authors and Deep Sea Kona Salt.

Servco and Big Island Toyota are now working with their teams and each other to onboard employees and ensure a smooth transition. The two firms have been business partners since 1966.

Hilo’s only food truck park includes Le Yellow Sub, Hilo Ice Coffee, A & K Fratellis, Duck Fat, and Organic Island Cuisine.

After four years of sitting empty, the refurbishing of the iconic hotel, which will be a Hampton Inn by Hilton, will begin. On Tuesday, the hotel site will be blessed.

The company filed a notice with the state in November about the impending layoffs of employees in distribution and warehousing statewide.

Businesses, organizations and residents advocate for more “ʻāina-friendly” solutions to combat Christmas tree critters.

Orchid Isle Ford and Steve Marshall Group Fill the Ford Food Drive collects more than half-ton of food, $10,000 donated to The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s food bank, to help end hunger, increase food security around the island.

The airline that entered the interisland market in 2019 is reducing its flights between islands by as much as 30% beginning in April of next year and also reshaping it services between the mainland and Hawai‘i beginning in the summer.

From the Kohala coast to the deep jungle of Pāhoa, the island retreats offer an array of eco-sustainable amenities equipped with farm-to-table gardens, yoga studios and saltwater pools.

New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

On Friday, 250 people showed up to talk about solutions, which included reducing the hourly rate, providing a shuttle parking service for employees in the village and creating an annual parking pass.