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Hawai’i County, in a letter to ACLU of Hawai’i, defended its May 24 “large-scale enforcement operation” to remove homeless people from a county park in Kona.

Residents vented numerous concerns Thursday night during a public meeting to discuss the new draft Environmental Impact Statement for Puna Geothermal Venture’s proposed “Repower Project.”

The State of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the state’s first digital equity plan.

Students from Konawaena High School collaborated with parents, fellow high schoolers, and community stakeholders to organize a health and fitness field day at Hōlualoa Elementary.

Kona Stories Bookstore, located in the Keauhou Shopping Center, will host an author “Talk Story” and two book clubs in June.

West Hawai’i residents attended Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth’s new town hall series, “Sustainable Horizons: Mayor Roth’s Community Impact Check-in,” at the Rodney Yano Memorial Hall in Captain Cook Tuesday.

Live Like Treʻ Day is being held to honor the legacy of Big Island star high school athlete and Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran who died at age 24 after he was swept 800 yards into the ocean through a storm drain.

The Board of Directors of Nā Leo ‘O Hawai‘i, a public TV station, has named Ashley Kierkiewicz as its new president and Chief Executive Officer.

Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery and the East Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery on the Big Island.

The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission, in collaboration with Hawai‘i County, is hosting a Climate Community Fair in Hilo.

In an ongoing effort to understand and treat the illness, more than 100 physicians, researchers, allied health professionals and advocates will descend on Kailua-Kona to attend the 10th International Breast Density & Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop next month.

‘Ohana Fuels donated a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all ‘Ohana Fuels stations in Family Support Hawai‘i’s community.

A dedicated group of Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division volunteered to clean up the beach area of National Historic Site Pu’ukohola Heiau.

The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.

Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts and ideas, while also getting to know the men and women of the Hawai‘i Police Department.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free virtual talk on May 18, featuring Charlie Young, as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” brown bag lunch series.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has pledged $10,000 in donations to support three community organizations working to fight food insecurity.

Hawai’i Care Choices is hosting a Celebration of Life event on May 28 to honor loved ones who have passed away and recognize healthcare workers who have served families for decades.

Kalani Retreat Center in Pāhoa is hosting the “Grow Resilience” class series, which focuses on sustainable living and growing food.

The tradition of lei giving and receiving is an important part of high school graduations in the Aloha State. From the fragrant blossoms of the plumeria or tuberose to the candy and money lei, all are made with care and cherished by the receiver.