Community
Energize Kākou: State publishes community voices on energy
Energize Kākou participants were asked to share their thoughts about how renewable energy developers should interact with host-communities.
Kona Community Aquatic Center to close for facility upgrades
The Kona Community Aquatic Center near Old Kona Airport Park will temporarily close for a large facility upgrade project.
Date for next Puna Geothermal Venture quarterly community meeting changed
Those planning to attend the next quarterly community meeting to discuss plant operations at Puna Geothermal Venture will need to update their schedules.
Community meeting scheduled to discuss proposed improvements at Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo
The meeting will focus on the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the Waiākea Uka Park Master Plan.
Hilo Community Players presents Musical ‘The Last Five Years’
Linda Winer of Newsday called it “an engaging chamber musical infused with intimate, emotionally perceptive, nonstop songs.” Maya Phillips of The New York Times summed it up as “a story impressively freed, not trapped, by its physical and creative limitations.” Jeremy Gerard of Bloomberg said it is a “giddily sorrowful eulogy for a brief marriage.”
Pāhoa Community Garden Nourishes Families and Teaches Children about the Land
Black Sands Beach subdivision is expanding its community garden with the help of committed volunteers and education.
Community Forms Blockade at Waipiʻo Valley Road
About 100 Waipiʻo Valley kūpuna, farmers, ʻohana and their supporters are blocking the 1.5-mile road that leads to the black sand beach and agricultural community.
Community Invited to a Peace Walk on Sunday with Mayor Mitch Roth
Hawaiʻi County invites the community to a Peace Walk with the Mayor on Sept. 18 to kick off the global Peace Week.
Road Closed for Several Hours in Puna Community for Ongoing Investigation
Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches will be closed for the next several hours due to an ongoing investigation.
Kona Community Policing Section Collecting ‘Hydro’ Flasks For Students in Need
During the pandemic, many schools added water filling stations to prevent students from sharing drinking fountains to limit the possibility of exposure to COVID-19.
Have a Cup of Joe With Kona Community Policing Officers in September
Residents of Kona will have the chance to chat with officers from the Kona Community Policing section of the Hawai‘i Police Department over a hot cup of coffee on two occasions in September.
Police Thank Community For Supporting Keiki Backpack Drive
The community stepped up earlier this summer for keiki in need and the Hawaiʻi Police Department says mahalo.
Hilo Community Players Invites Community to Disney in The Park
The community is cordially invited to a tea party picnic in the park this weekend in Hilo.
Urban And Community Forestry Grants Available
DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife invites applicants for the U.S. Forest Service’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant to support forest action plan priorities in urban and community forestry.
Luxury Resort Community Envisioned Near Miloli‘i, but County Says Plenty of Permitting, Approval Still Needed
A high-end development team is soliciting investors to build a gated luxury resort community north of Miloli‘i.
Hilo Community Chorus Returns Following Pandemic Break
The Hilo Community Chorus is returning to singing with its inaugural season under its new artistic director, Michael Steele. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. For the time being, they will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 595 Kapiolani St.
PGV to Host Community Meeting About Pending EIS Preparation Notice
Puna community members will have the opportunity this week to comment about an environmental impact statement preparation notice being prepared by Puna Geothermal Venture.
Ironman Hawai’i Team to Host Community Talk-Story Session This Week
The talk-story sessions are meant to engage and inform the Kailua-Kona community about the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championship race.
PGV Hosting Community Meeting on Project, EIS Prep
Puna Geothermal Venture will host a community meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2906 Pāhoa Village Road.
