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The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.

The Hawai‘i County Emergency Disaster Services team from the Honoka‘a Corps delivered the morning meal to about 60 firefighters working to bring the wildfire in South Kohala under control.

Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.

Hawai‘i Island 17-year-old living with leukemia presents check from Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i to University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cashier’s office, taking inspiring step toward future in engineering,

“How can you help others move through their distress towards a path of effective conflict resolution?” asks Theiss in an announcement for the upcoming talk.

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.

There’s a lot of experiences available for all ages to enjoy during the next week and beyond right here on the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Community members are invited to have conversations and build trust with South Kohala police officers at the Starbucks in Queen’s Marketplace.

“Just yesterday, we remembered Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who made the ultimate sacrifice 8 years ago after being shot during a traffic stop. His loss remains a powerful reminder that firearms in the wrong hands can have devastating consequences,” said Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna.

The Neighborhood Place of Puna has opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for youth and young adults, ages 14-25, as they explore employment and educational pathways that may seem inaccessible.

A group of 40-plus seniors participated in the inaugural event aimed at bridging gaps and building trust with Hawaiʻi Police Department.

The event provided participating keiki an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow dirt bike riders.

The Aug. 10 event is the first public engagement event in the planning process; master plan will include long-term vision to guide revitalization of properties along Banyan Drive and around the peninsula.

Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit officer and creator of the department’s new ‘Heal Our Highways’ program was honored for his outstanding commitment to impaired driving enforcement and traffic safety education.

The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.

Enjoy the great outdoors or cool air-conditioned spaces during the wide range of upcoming events and activities around the Big Island.

Big Island Relayers are a force of their own, fighting the dark side that is cancer; event celebrating survivors, honoring caregivers and remembering those we lost is July 18 at its new site of Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.

The awards reflect the Waimea hospital’s high-quality stroke care based on the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and highlights its success in improving outcomes for stroke patients through timely and effective treatment.

The event at the Hilo Police Station on July 18 is designed to provide community members with a no-questions-asked way to surrender unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, bump stocks, Glock switches, assault-style rifles and ghost guns.