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Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”

The County of Hawaiʻi and Volcano Village community partnered together to repair the beloved wooden skatepark and reopen after four and a half years.

The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.

Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.

Hawai‘i Ocean Science Technology Park is celebrating 50 years since its creation with an open house.

The $21 million capital project, “Building a Bright Future for our Keiki, Families & Community,” has begun as the YWCA prepares to rebuild the newly-imagined YWCA Preschool.

The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.

Alex Kuklenko claims 2024 Employee of the Year title, Lindsey Iyo named 2024 Manager of the Year and Craig Kawaguchi wins 2024 Supervisor of the Year award. They were among a total of 29 employees nominated for all three awards.

Dawn Patterson, Rachel Edrman, Napua Arakaki-Heen, Megan Brady and Syd Wang were awarded $10,000 total in microgrants.

The Hāmākua Agricultural Cooperative, formed in 1994 to help displaced sugar workers and their families, provided information about new opportunities at the Hāmākua County Fair.

Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.

Hawai’i Island police have closed Hualālai Street between Ululani Street and Kapiolani Street in Hilo and advise all traffic to avoid the area.

The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.

Hawai‘i Island Humane Society bringing these nautically named fur babies to its first Puppy Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday at Petco in Kona.

Hāmākua Sugar Days Festival, hosted by the Honokaʻa Heritage Center, marks the 30th anniversary of the closing of the last local sugar plantation with events planned through Oct. 20.

DOCARE officers have opened an investigation into the hit and run that killed a 12-year old nēnē in the popular Hilo park on Thursday morning.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.

Some of the island’s first Halloween-related events are this weekend, along with other autumnal affairs in Waimea and Kea‘au. That’s not all. There’s plenty to do. Check out the top 10 now!

The LifeSmarts Competition is a free educational program that teaches students critical skills in personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety and technology.

Funding is not limited to prospective grantees; any nonprofit organization that serves the Puna area is eligible to apply. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Oct. 10.