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Hospital staff clean up beach in Kona on Hawai‘i Island
Over a hundred pounds of trash were collected.
Camp Tarawa Detachment of the Marine Corps League recruiting new members
The League is a fraternal organization, which preserves the history and traditions of the Corps, while promoting patriotism and volunteer activities.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending receives $1.5 million to assist people in homeownership
Hawaiʻi Community Lending projects this funding will support 200 low-income families in their pursuit of housing in Hawaiʻi, with the potential to help more than 900 families over the next three years.
Heiva I Hawai‘i Tahitian dance competition scheduled for Feb. 18
Kailua-Kona’s Tahitian Dance competition is back.
Gallery in West Hawai‘i makes ‘Splash’ with art auction
The gallery in Hōlualoa is free and open to the public starting Feb. 4. Attendees may bid online beginning later in the month.
$10,500 donation goes to Big Island’s only diaper bank
Hawai‘i Diaper Bank serves more than 550 children per month on average.
Answer the call and attend the 7th Revitalize Puna activation
Revitalize Puna activations provide space for conversation, but the emphasis is on action and empowering community members to get engaged and make an impact.
Keauhou Shopping Center in Kona spreading the love with special Valentine’s Day events
There are many forms of love and the shopping center is highlighting them all this February.
Zonta Club of Hilo accepting applications for 2023 awards, scholarships
The club is offering a total of $15,000 this year to support women on the Big Island in their chosen fields of study or work.
‘Ghosts of War’ to be on exhibit through February and March at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Hilo
The consequences of armed conflict — and how they weave themselves into our lives — provide the backdrop for the center’s latest exhibit.
Learn more about Hawai’i County’s Planning Department at Waimea Community Association meeting
Hawai’i County Planning Director Zendo Kern will speak at the upcoming Waimea Community Association on various topics including community development plans and the ever-evolving online application process for building permits, EPIC. The meeting will take place on Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kern will discuss his department’s vision, priorities and problem solving efforts […]
Parker School in Waimea breaks ground on multi-million dollar learning facility
Parker School broke ground a new 21,000-square-foot multi-use facility last week that will include classroom space, a gym and a robotics lab.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in Kea‘au
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kea‘au-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) between the hours of 1 and 2 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2023.
East Hawai‘i Master Gardeners Plant Sale blooms again
The first in-person sale since before the COVID-19 pandemic will feature succulents, perennial edibles, natives, seed starts from the University of Hawai‘i, ornamentals, pollinator plants, seeds and more.
VIDEO: Rare interaction between pilot whales and young humpback off Kona coast
Guests aboard a vessel with the touring company Hawaiian Adventures Kona watched the wildlife encounter on Tuesday during the morning whale watch tour.
Puna Geothermal Venture to hold community meeting in Pāhoa on Big Island
Puna Geothermal Venture will host its first community meeting in 2023 on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.
Got concerns about traffic safety in Hawaiʻi? Public input sought for state survey
Information collected from the survey will help the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicate resources to communities that are greatly impacted by either traffic safety concerns or need additional resources.
Hawaiʻi Community College’s Dean’s List for fall 2022 semester
Hawai‘i Community College in HIlo announced the 206 students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester by achieving a grade point average of B+ or better.
Hawai’i Island Housing Coalition holding online January meeting on Jan. 19
To meet the need, Hawaiʻi County needs 13,303 additional housing units by 2025.
Kaiser Permanente volunteers participate in annual day of service in Hilo, Kona
About 100 Kaiser Permanente physicians, providers, nurses, staff and their family members volunteered at two Big Island sites as part of the organization’s Annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
