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The presentation begins at noon today at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, in the Mayor’s Conference Room B-2 on the second floor of Building B. The presentation is open to the public.

This year’s event to fight back against cancer and celebrate survivors is from 5 p.m. to midnight July 20 at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.

Separate divisions are offered for keiki 5 to 12 years old, teens, men, women, kūpuna at least 55 years old and ‘ohana. There also will be an art contest and invasive species division in which all entrants are automatically entered. This year’s tournament is Aug. 16-18.

There is no lack of variety in the upcoming events happening around the Big Island.

Hosted by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division, this year’s 2-day tournament at the Walter C. Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo hosts 21 teams and more than 400 players from around the Big Island.

Sean Serville, who will be attending Santa Clara University this fall, was among those awarded during an annual mixer hosted at Servco’s administrative office in Honolulu.

These events are an opportunity for residents to get to know their district police officers and talk about neighborhood issues.

The Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race was a major success, with hundreds of spectators cheering as 10,000 bright yellow duckies bobbled, waddled and drifted toward the lakeside finish line at the Kings’ Shops on a fun-filled Fourth of July.

Susan Kazama has worked in the UH system since 1987 and has been interim chancellor at the Big Island college since July 1, 2023.

Two winners have been advanced to compete for additional awards and scholarships at the district and international levels of Zonta.

The students from ʻAhahui ʻŌpio Aloha ʻĀina replanted red tī, tiare, gardenia and pua kenikeni trees around the Hale Hālāwai building.

There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.

Since the start of Adventure Centers Hawai‘i, the nonprofitraised $3,000 and gave away 500 free climbing memberships.

County officials say the new site, a parking lot managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation off Ponahawai Street behind the Hele gas station, will offer a safe alternative living space.

On Wednesday, community leaders, students elected officials and local residents held a blessing for Waiakahi‘ula Beach Park, formerly known as Kahakai Park.

We decided to bring you our weekly top 10 things to do on the island a day early so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day ventures. There’s plenty to do, from rubber duckie races, the release of honu into the Pacific and a classic car show to, of course, everyone’s favorite, fireworks displays.

A recent report – conducted by ECG Management Consultants – looked at the current and future health care needs of West Hawai‘i and identified two sites in Kailua-Kona where the 50-year-old hospital could move.

The Harbor House has spent the past two years supporting nonprofits and community groups.

This inaugural initiative was conducted by the Hawai’i Island Community Health Center’s Health Equity team to bridge cultural gaps and improve interactions with the Micronesian community on Hawai‘i Island.

Everywhere you looked Saturday at Mo‘oheau Park and Bandstand in downtown Hilo, the party was hopping. Diversity was on display in several different senses of the word. Friends and family came together to have fun. Smiles and hugs were commonplace and given out freely. There was joy, laughter, happiness, inclusiveness and acceptance. All attributes that lend themselves to celebration.