Community
National park seeks community input on Kahuku Unit site management plan
Kaʻū community members can comment on the park’s Kahuku Unit site management plan through 8:59 p.m. Dec. 6, and there are several ways to get involved and learn more.
General Election Nov. 5: There is still time to drop off your ballot or vote in-person
For those with mail-in ballots still to deposit, there are 10 receptacles and two Voter Service Centers for ballot envelopes that will be accepted until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
More than 4,000 people volunteered at this year’s Ironman World Championship
Among those volunteers was the Men of Pa‘a, a group of men in substance abuse recovery through community service and ‘aina (land) based work.
Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students
Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had
From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.
The Salvation Army is ringing the bell to call for volunteers this holiday season
The Salvation Army is asking for the community to lend a hand by volunteering to ring the Red Kettle bell at 11 Big Island locations this year.
Hawaiʻi scientists plan for landing in Kona for annual AstroDay event
Twenty programs, institutions and observatories will be represented as Hawaiʻi-based scientists lead hands-on, educational activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kona on Saturday.
Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events
It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.
Hawaiʻi police dispatcher honored for empathy and reliability
Police Communications Officer Leeann Tehero, who has been a top performer in the quality and quantity of her work throughout her 9 years with the Hawai’i Police Department, was named Dispatcher of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2024.
With so many events happening, Halloween 2024 on Big Island sure to be a scream
There’s enough celebrations that everyone alive and even the living dead should be able to find something to do. Check out the Halloween event listings for Oct. 30 and 31.
New playground at Kamehameha Park in Kapaʻau opens on Saturday
The new playground meets Americans with Disabilities Act standards and features new tactile and interactive elements, challenging climbing structures.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center explores ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ for Halloween
The astronomy center in Hilo is diving in to the world of Hawaiʻi’s sharks and rays. It’s also hosting a pumpking deocrating contest and showing ‘Expedition Reef,’ an exclusive Halloween planetarium experience. Check out all of the Halloween haunts for Oct. 29 now!
Domestic violence survivors and support systems turn silence into strength
In 2024, Hawaiʻi County has averaged about 15 new cases in family court every month with 13 of those involving abuse or physical violence.
Get into the spirit of the haunting holiday at these Oct. 28 Halloween events
From The Great Escape with the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa, Trunk-or-Treating in Pāhoa and all the haunted attractions that promise to scare those who dare to enter, there’s plenty to do as All-Hallow’s Eve draws near.
Business Monday: Veteran finds success with honey while learning to live sustainably
Anthony Booker uses knowledge and experience from Hoʻola Farms to open is own small business, Big Bʻz Hawaiian Honey.
Thrills, chills and family fun abound Oct. 27 to get Big Islanders into Halloween spirit
The Halloween haunts continue today on the Big Island, with several haunted attractions beckoning thrill seekers to venture through their doors or journey down their trail and still time to catch some of the family friendly spooky season fun, too.
YMCA provides more fun and less fright with new Halloween events in Hilo
The Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA has planned three family-friendly events for the week of Halloween.
Halloween haunts continue Oct. 26 around the Big Island
There’s trails that will scare your socks off and plenty of family fun to be had at pumpkin patches and fall fests. Even the residents of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo are getting into the spooky spirit. Be sure to check out all the frighfully festive events now.
‘Our youth learned the importance of kuleana to their roots’
ʻAle Lau Loa Youth Ambassador Program celebrates second year with 8 students from several Big Island high schools participating in a cultural exchange with Penticton Indian Band of British Columbia, Canada.
Several Halloween haunts happening Oct. 25
From a Creepy Carnival lurking along the Spooky Trail at Volcano Art Center and other even more frightful haunted attractions to several family friendly trunk-or-treat events, the Big Island is definitely getting into the spirit of the spooky holiday this year.
