Community
Pacific Media Group to hold drive to collect diapers, wipes for local nonprofit
The radio team will be kicking off National Diaper Need Awareness week, Sept. 15 to 21, by hosting a drive-by diaper drive on Sept. 13 outside of the Hilo Studios, located at 913 Kanoelehua Ave.
Community invited to learn about how lawmakers plan to revitalize Downtown Pāhoa
The proposed legislative package builds on existing community-driven plans, including the Puna Community Development Plan, Kīlauea Recovery & Resilience Plan, and Eruption Economic Recovery Plan, and Revitalize Puna, to provide an option for property owners and small businesses to expand permitted uses in the Pāhoa area.
Art exhibition shows the humanity behind homelessness
“Displacement: Art of Surviving,” on display through September 26, to witness the human stories behind the art that urges us to see beyond the signs.
Photo Gallery: 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo
Entertainers Darlene Ahuna, the Kipapa Sisters, Taishoji Taiko and Just Us Band performed at the festival held in the historic Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo.
The vermilion bridge pavilion is restored as a centerpiece in Lili‘uokalani Gardens
The iconic bridge pavilion celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Hilo’s 25-acre Japanese garden that was named in honor of Queen Liliʻuokalani over 100 years ago.
Vice K-9 left in car was parked at Kona Police Station, chief confirms
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has begun a criminal and administrative investigation into the tragic death of its K-9 Archer, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix.
Locally produced children’s book at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo highlights marmosets
“A Monkey’s Tale: Maria’s Seven Rainforest Marmosets” was written by Sarah Marie Riley, illustrated by Keali‘imakamana‘onalani Po‘oloa, and printed by Petroglyph Press in Hilo.
Hawai‘i County officials advise residents to prepare for possible Kiko impacts
Hawaiʻi Island could see storm-driven high surf starting as early as Sunday, and strong winds and heavy rain starting as early as Monday morning.
UPDATE: Missing person Boiani found safe in Pāhoa
Gerald Boiani,74, was found in Pāhoa and is reported to be in good health.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 5-11: Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival, Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, World Manta Day Festival and more
Hey, Big Island. Looking for something to do this weekend? We once again have you covered. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Undeveloped beachfront parcel in Waikōloa Beach Resort returned to native Hawaiian descendants
Marking the district boundary between Kona and Kohala, this land is a wahi pana (legendary, storied place), featuring Keahualono and Hi‘iaka heiau (places of worship), wai ‘ōpae (anchialine ponds), petroglyph fields, and ancient trail networks.
Employers Council offer essential workplace skills training on Hawaiʻi Island this fall
The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Mauna Kea Stewardship Authority to host community talk story in Laupāhoehoe
The Oversight Authority emphasized the need for continued efforts to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on Mauna Kea’s strategic framework.
Former Hilo hospital set to transform into a resource hub beginning this fall
Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.
Two Hawai‘i Island fire dispatchers among honorees at 28th annual Daniel R. Sayre Foundation ceremony
The fire and police department heroes were honored for preventing a suicide, recovering a body in a river after a three-day search, and saving lives by performing or instructing CPR.
Monthly Waimea meeting to focus on cybercrime prevention
Cybersecurity experts Joely Chung, Adam Palmer, and Cherise Richards will be featured at the Waimea Town meeting on Sept. 4 as they share critical strategies to combat cybercrime and fraud online.
Update: Law enforcement locates missing 73-year-old woman in Puna
Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.
Makeover underway at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa
The shopping center, located at 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, remains fully open during construction, and guests are encouraged to visit for shopping, dining and cultural events.
Get community project funded through Vibrant Hawai‘i nonprofit
The local nonprofit is offering mini-grants of $50 to $100 to support small and meaningful projects.
Polynesian Voyaging Society and ALOHA Collection launch special edition collab honoring Hōkūleʻa’s 50th
The limited-edition collection debuted at a public launch event on Aug. 20 at Bishop Museum’s Kaiwiʻula Night Market. The limited-edition collection is available online while supplies last.
