Community
Young trailblazers: Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park receives $175K to fuel youth program
Nonprofit Friends group — dedicated to supporting the Big Island national park’s interpretive, educational and conservation efforts — was granted $150,000 from the National Park Foundation and $25,000 was donated by Helen Wright to support transformative Guardians of the Trails.
Monthly meeting of Kūpuna Watch in Puna scheduled at beginning of week
Kūpuna Watch is designed to promote safety awareness, strengthen communication between police and residents and support efforts to keep neighborhoods safe, particularly for seniors.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Application period open for new KōCreate: Kohala in support of region’s grassroots ʻāina organizations
Six-month initiative will bring together locally led organizations to deepen collaboration, expand organizational capacity and advance long-term stewardship throughout Kohala region.
Kona Hawaiʻi Island Police Activities League inaugural Keiki Poke Contest a tasty success
Five contestants competed in each of three age divisions, preparing their own unique poke recipes and judged on creativity, presentation, taste and use of local ingredients.
News briefs for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Special 15-month Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi membership offer available for limited time
Offer includes full 2026-27 membership year and remainder of summer 2026; allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities.
Visually-impaired runner competing in Kona Marathon with goal to help others deal with vision loss
Marri Murdoch hopes to expand her nonprofit, Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind, to neighbor islands and provide more opportunities to visually-impaired and blind individuals.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 3-9: Bob Dylan tribute, free farm tour, Astronomy on Tap and more
Hey, Big Island. There’s more to do this week than just Fourth of July festivities. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
Hawai‘i Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving in Waimea
The foundation marked the milestone by awarding $500,000 through its Richard Smart Fund to support programs throughout the Big Island community.
Law enforcement, community leaders honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i
One Hawai‘i Police Department officer was among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.
Island Energy Services raises $100K for American Red Cross Hawai‘i Chapter
Waiākea Texaco in Hilo — led by Manager Lorraine “Nani” Nuesca — was the top fundraising station of the 30 throughout the state that participated, raising nearly $7,500 — the largest amount among participating stations.
Community invited to learn more about how to grow vegetables in Hawaiʻi
The HIP Agriculture event June 27 in Kohala will feature researcher, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa tropical plant and soil sciences professor and University of Hawaiʻi Extension Specialist Ted Radovich.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, The Addiction of Hope, cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Experts remind public ahead of Fourth of July that fireworks are not toys, can cause devastating eye injuries
Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.
Volunteer plumbers travel to Volcano Village to install catchment diverters at 30 homes
Those households are now better prepared for ash and tephra fall from the ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruptive activity, protecting the water supplies on which many of them depend.
Kona Palisades residential green waste removal project planned
Project is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting breeding habitat for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Kona luncheon to honor Officer of the Month John Harvey
The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.
