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The Hawaiʻi Fire Department and the Todd family invite the community to honor Fire Chief Kazuo S.K.L. Todd, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 14 at age 45.

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the OK for Connect Kākou to receive Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program funding is an important step toward bringing better internet connectivity options to communities throughout the state.

The announcement was made via a message from Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer Livingston Wong; the full cost of education for every student — including those on the Big Island — instead would be borne by the private school’s $15 billion endowment.

Affected communities include Āhualoa to Waiemi Subdivision, as well as Honokaia, Puʻukapu, Nīnauele, Waimea Town, Lālāmilo Farm Lots, portions of Māna Road, parts of Māmalahoa Highway, Anekona Estates, and Kānehoa Subdivision.

Ahead of the new flight schedule, Southwest will offer special service between Las Vegas and Hilo during the 2026 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i explained there are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

Weekly Monday night Village Street Eats returns, bringing local flavors to resort guests and the community.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers want visitors to have a safe and memorable adventure this holiday season. Safety is their top priority, but it is your responsibility.

Better Buildings & Better Plants partners saved more than $24 billion in energy costs to date, and financial allies extended $41 billion for projects that improve energy performance.

Punihaole’s stewardship and education efforts at Kahalu‘u Bay preserved one of the Big Island’s most vibrant marine sanctuaries and inspired a community movement to protect it for future generations.

Those on strike include housekeepers, maintenance workers, bellmen, cooks, and more.

Hawaiʻi State Rep. Matthias Kusch has proposed purchasing the land on ʻĀkolea Road in the Kaūmana area of Hilo for a wilderness park after plans for a subdivision went nowhere.

Community observing program Shadow the Scientists took the public on a tour of the famous interstellar visitor — sporting a holiday hue — with live observations from the Gemini North telescope control room on the Big Island.

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.