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The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.

The $2 million grant supports a University of Hawaiʻi program that will support 11 postdoctoral scholars from 2025 to 2028 who will work in astronomy, oceanography, life sciences, geophysics, atmospheric science and other fields vital to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

The Hawaiʻi County Council passed the fourth round of funding from the Homelessness and Housing Fund despite questions regarding efficiency in usage and results.

Secure your tickets now and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at the renowned Hualālai Golf Course in 2026.

Non-partisan HOKU PAC will work to elect leaders throughout Hawaiʻi who advance equality, protect civil rights and ensure all people — regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or background — can live with dignity, safety and respect.

We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!

Leo Saito and Jake Otani of Hilo win Boys 13-14 and 15-18 age divisions, respectively, after 36 holes at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i.

The Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names, part of the State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, officially voted to change the name during its meeting on Dec. 10.

Waikōloa native and graduate of Kealakehe High School Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee was one of two Villars Institute Fellows selected for the Ice Station Expedition, a 2-week mission that took place this month; he now will begin sharing lessons from the expedition through school visits, community presentations and public outreach.

Project Hawai‘i has more than 2,400 children from the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu on its Christmas list this year; that record breaking number, unfortunately, coincides with record low donations.

Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will deliver the keynote address during the event set from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.

Two Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Hōlualoa and on Friday in Kailua-Kona.

The meeting will take place on O‘ahu, but it will be livestreamed, so anyone interested in listening in can be present.

During a press conference on Monday with Hawai‘i State Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, leaders talked about new airport technology tools and the full implementation of Akamai Arrival.

Musicians from the Hilo High School Orchestra and Young Music Studio will join the Orchid Isle Orchestra for its 19th holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

“She’s a pro-active officer who has a gift of motivating those around her,” Ka‘ū District Acting Captain Pernell Hanoa said of Officer Jenna Kosinski-Santos

Hawaiʻi Island’s effort to combat impaired driving is reflected in a 5.88% decrease in DUI arrests, with 849 incidents recorded through the end of 2025.

In just four years as Hawaiʻi Fire Chief, Kazuo Todd left behind a legacy of modernizing the department and upgrading its equipment while also serving as a leader to improve fire service across the state.

Donate unwrapped toys to children in need, supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to spread joy across West Hawaiʻi during the “Fill a Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive” on Dec. 20

Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.