Community
Don’t miss the holiday cheer: 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade is tonight
The holiday extravaganza that baths downtown Hilo in the familiar hues of Christmas lights starts at 6 p.m. and officially kicks off the Christmas parade season on the Big Island.
Parades all across the Big Island bring the holiday spirit to locals and visitors
Hilo, Pāhoa, Waimea, Pahala, Kailua-Kona and Keaʻau will host their annual Christmas parades for Hawaiʻi Island communities throughout the next three weeks.
Big Island community continues tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need
Thanksgiving meals are available for those in need in Hilo and Kona.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awards agricultural lots in East Hawai‘i
Located in Hilo, the Honomū and Makuʻu homestead lots range in size from one to five acres.
Job Challenge Academy supports Hawaiʻi youth and their transition into adulthood
Twelve young people are more prepared for adulthood after continued education, skill development and career support from the new Hawaiʻi National Guard Job Challenge Academy in Hilo.
Update: Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway reopens after hourslong closure
The road was closed due to a traffic incident.
Big Island couple leads effort to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are being collected from now until Nov. 25. Dropoff locations are located islandwide.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more
Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
Free annual Surfers Healing camp scheduled this weekend at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo, giving keiki with autism and other disabilities the unique experience of catching some waves with professionals.
Arts, crafts, sports, games, music and more — plenty of Winter Fun to be had
Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation offering several day camps during winter school break for elementary and middle school keiki. Register today!
Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
On Friday, 250 people showed up to talk about solutions, which included reducing the hourly rate, providing a shuttle parking service for employees in the village and creating an annual parking pass.
The humpback whales are coming: Tour company spots one off Kona Coast
Hawaiian Adventures Kona were surprised to encounter their first humpback whale of the upcoming humpback season on Saturday.
Update: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled for Kailua Pier in Kailua-Kona
The state also reports that all temporary warning signs have been removed.
Waimea Community Association hosting 8th ‘Mahalo, First Responders’ community dinner
Waimea Community Association invites everyone to a free annual event honoring the many men and women of North Hawai‘i who put themselves in harm’s way around the clock 365 days a year to protect their communities.
UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care
In a medical breakthrough, engineers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed microscopic soft robots that can work as a team inside the human body, opening new possibilities for minimally invasive procedures.
Business Monday: Veteran transitions from Army chemical operations to Big Island farmer
With support from Hoʻola Farms, U.S. Army veteran Amanda Cox finds her roots in agribusiness as she develops I Ka Ua Farm.
Hawaiʻi County to award over $13 million to boost affordable housing
Funding supports housing infrastructure, land acquisition & new unit construction
Temporary closure continues for Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Survey, drilling and soil sampling work is underway as the initial step of a project to improve the safety and accessibility of the scenic roadway; however, some access will be provided.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more
After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Joining forces to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.
