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There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.

The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Six-month initiative will bring together locally led organizations to deepen collaboration, expand organizational capacity and advance long-term stewardship throughout Kohala region.

Five contestants competed in each of three age divisions, preparing their own unique poke recipes and judged on creativity, presentation, taste and use of local ingredients.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Offer includes full 2026-27 membership year and remainder of summer 2026; allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities.

Marri Murdoch hopes to expand her nonprofit, Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind, to neighbor islands and provide more opportunities to visually-impaired and blind individuals.

Hey, Big Island. There’s more to do this week than just Fourth of July festivities. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

The foundation marked the milestone by awarding $500,000 through its Richard Smart Fund to support programs throughout the Big Island community.

One Hawai‘i Police Department officer was among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

Waiākea Texaco in Hilo — led by Manager Lorraine “Nani” Nuesca — was the top fundraising station of the 30 throughout the state that participated, raising nearly $7,500 — the largest amount among participating stations.

The HIP Agriculture event June 27 in Kohala will feature researcher, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa tropical plant and soil sciences professor and University of Hawaiʻi Extension Specialist Ted Radovich.

Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.

Those households are now better prepared for ash and tephra fall from the ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruptive activity, protecting the water supplies on which many of them depend.

Project is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting breeding habitat for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.

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.

Tournament scheduled June 27 at Kona Country Club; proceeds raised will assist the state’s only full-service maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.