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Experts to Speak at W. Hawai‘i Wastewater Meeting
The Office of the Governor is hosting a Wastewater Forum for the West Hawai‘i community on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Island Air Expands and Promotes Leadership Team
Island Air hired and promoted three individuals this week to continue growth for the interisland airline.
Life Interrupted: Left for Dead, Hilo Man Survives and Thrives
Nicholas Iwamoto decided to take on a challenging hikes to find out if he was ready for National Guard boot camp. But he never made it home from that hike…
THINK Fund Offers STEM Grants to Big Island Schools
THINK Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation has funding available for STEM classroom grants through DonorsChoose.org for the 2016-17 school year.
Kapa‘au Teacher Awarded Unsung Heroes Grant
Hawai‘i Island educator Kayla Sinotte is a 2016 Voya Unsung Heroes award recipient.
Kona Historians & Kohala Conservationist to be Honored
The National Society of DAR Hawaii Loa Chapter, Ke Kowa i Hawaii, will recognize and honor members for preservation of Kona’s history and for conservation…
A-Bay’s Island Grill Opens at Kings’ Shops Waikoloa
The grill focuses on island fare while using fresh and local ingredients with a menu that combines classic and locally inspired dishes at a family-friendly price.
National Hunting & Fishing Day Celebration on O‘ahu
Hawai‘i will hold its annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day this weekend, Sept. 17 and18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Koko Head Shooting Complex.
‘Reconciliation of Opposites’ Topic of Talk Story Series
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host the Brown Bag Lunch Series “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” on Thursday, Sept. 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
Fair Wind Cruises Celebrates 45 Years of Ocean Adventures
It all started 45 years ago when what was to be a brief stop in Kona during a cruise from Northern California to the South Pacific…
Hawaiian Airlines Contributes to $50,000 Conservation Fund
The fund was created to honor Hawaiʻiʻs role as host of the IUCN World Conservation Congress and will provide grants to nonprofits battling climate change.
Meeting to Focus on Big Island’s Energy Future
The public is invited to join the discussion at this month’s West Hawaii Forum on Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. The meeting will explore varying energy visions with top stakeholders in a post-NextEra […]
App Provides Volcanoes Park Guided Tour
The tour works offline; no need for mobile data or Wi-Fi connection. This offline feature comes in handy, especially in Big Island’s more remote sites…
Hilo Resident Elected Governor for Zonta District 9
Mele Spencer has assumed the volunteer post of Zonta International District 9 governor for the 2016-18 term.
Farmer Training Program Classes to Begin This Fall
The farmer-training program for beginners by GoFarm Hawai’i is expanding to the Big Island.
Free Eckankar Community Workshop in Hilo
Spiritually minded people are invited to participate in an interactive Eckankar workshop on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at Aloha Wellness Center in Hilo.
Big Island Company Earns ‘Best for the World’ Award
HLH has planted over 340,000 endemic trees across Hawai‘i, while fundraising for over 300 nonprofit organizations around the world.
‘Feed-A-Thon’ Collects Over 38K Pounds in Donations
The 15th Annual “Feed-A-Thon” fundraiser raised over 38,000 pounds to feed Hawai`i communities.
EPA Calls for Pollution Controls at Mid Pac Facility
According to the EPA, Mid Pac Petroleum’s Kawaihae gasoline storage facility failed to bring its gasoline loading equipment into compliance with air pollution laws for over a decade.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $625K in Tsunami Prep Funding
Hawai‘i will receive $625,477 in grant funding to support the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency in its mission to inform and prepare residents for tsunamis.
