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So far this year, the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center, a rescue with headquarters in Kapa‘au, has rescued 1,441 seabirds across the state.

Ceremony, which is limited to invited guests and not open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Vulcan Gymnasium on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus, located at 200 W. Kāwili St. in Hilo; a livestream will be available for others to watch.

Rich Stacey received the Laurie Loveland Award in honor of his exceptional leadership, collaboration and service in multi-state tobacco-related enforcement and policy work.

Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.

Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.

Special gift is airline’s way to celebrate Giving Tuesday, new loyalty program and mark its commitment to local nonprofits that rely on air travel to deliver essential services in Hawai‘i and beyond.

The program — that matches students with Hawaiʻi-based observatories — helps students build clear pathways into high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through meaningful project work, one-on-one mentorship, communication skill-building and a final technical presentation.

The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!

Free admission, in celebration of the National Guard’s birthday, is offered to active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans.

“Understanding water quality is a fundamental challenge for everyone: it is key to assessing coral reef health and it is inseparable from human health,” said study co-author Nyssa Silbiger.

Those who attend will be treated to tasty temptations, dancing to live holiday tunes and stocked silent auction all in support of the local culinary industry’s future.

The community can support local families this holiday season with the annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” food drive at the Kona Costco this Friday.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo commencement scheduled for Dec. 20; all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.

New team option and an expanded online catalog for Santa’s Gift Shoppe make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes through this annual U.S. Postal Service holiday program easier this year.

Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by at least 25%.

The money, coming from Hawai‘i County’s Affordable Housing Production Program, is part of the program’s grant awards for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Fifty keiki enjoyed a fun-filled shopping spree alongside law enforcement officers for the ninth annual Heroes and Helpers event.

The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course this January at Hilo’s NAS Swimming Pool, offering comprehensive training from deep-water skills to CPR.

As Hawaiʻi County prepares for 2026, residents are urged to enhance their disaster response skills through free Community Emergency Response Team training that will take place in January.

The West Coast Health Alliance, alongside major health organizations, strongly recommends continuing routine hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns.