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Several Coffee With a Cop events scheduled in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents can get to know their community policing officers over a cup of joe during the informal events with no agenda.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 9-15: Veterans Day at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire, Japanese liqueur tasting and much more
There’s once again no lack of events, live music and other activities that will keep you occupied.
Auditions set one night only Nov. 6 for upcoming HEART production of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
There are 12 male and four female roles available, ranging in age from their 20s to 70s. The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is hosting the auditions at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.
Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade to once again ‘Celebrate Service’
One of Hawai‘i’s largest Veterans Day parades returns to downtown Hilo on Nov. 4.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 2-8: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hilo Idol finale, ʻIkuwā Festival and much more
The next week on the Big Island will once again be bustling with events you won’t want to miss.
Update: Power restored in Hilo
According to the power company, crews have responded to the power disruption.
Big Island nonprofit one of six recipients of grants to address digital equity
Hawai‘i Care Choices in Hilo was awarded $30,000 for its Digital Health Equity program, which implements eHealth and telehealth programs that enhance the quality and serviceability of palliative and hospice care to patients in East Hawai‘i.
Top 25 spooktacular Halloween things to do on the Big Island for Oct. 26-Nov. 1
The Big Island is getting into the Halloween spirit this week with so many activities and events lined up that it was hard to come up with just 20.
Ninth Revitalize Puna community activation event set for later this month
Revitalize Puna activations, a joint effort between Hawai‘i County and Hawai‘i County Council District 4, have become a space for showcasing and nurturing Puna’s remarkable resilience, spirit of collaboration and deep sense of aloha.
‘Badges and Buckets’ fundraiser raises $20,000 for Special Olympics Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Police Department expresses its gratitude to the Hawai‘i Island communities for supporting the recently rebranded “Badges and Buckets” fundraiser, which raised $20,000 to benefit Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s year-round sports programs for athletes.
Two girls reported as runaways found safe in Hilo
Hawai‘i Island police report that two female east Hawai‘i runaways were located in good health in separate instances.
Peace Day Parade returns to Honoka‘a
The United Nation’s official International Day of Peace is Sept. 21 each year. This year’s parade in Honoka‘a was originally scheduled for Sept. 23, but it was postponed.
Check out full VinFast Ironman World Championship results for local finishers
While Kailua-Kona’s Brenda Avery was the first to cross the finish line Saturday at the VinFast Ironman World Championship, her overall ranking among Hawai‘i Island’s competitors was third.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters had one overwhelming opinion when it comes to parking in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village
Over the past several years, privately owned parking lots that used to be free so people could patronize restaurants, shops, bars and other businesses now are charging rates ranging from $9 to $15 per hour.
Prayer vigil for peace in Israel planned next week on Big Island
The entire community is invited to attend — all faiths, all beliefs, all ages.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island Oct. 12-18: Kalapana in concert, Waimea Fall Festival, Taste of Hilo, Kona Underpants Run
The VinFast Ironman World Championship women’s triathlon isn’t the only show in town this week. There’s plenty of activities, festivals, entertainment and more around the island to keep keiki to kūpuna busy.
Vinfast Ironman World Championship: Everything you need to know about race day
Here’s everything you need to know about race day.
Free or reasonably priced parking in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village getting difficult to find
Over the last two years, privately owned lots, previously free, moved to a paid parking system two weeks before VinFast Ironman World Championship. In 2022 it was the Kona Inn and Shopping Village lot off Hualalai Road and this year it’s Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Badges and Buckets: Big Island police host annual fundraiser for Special Olympics
This year, the event took place Oct. 5-6 in Hilo and is planned for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in Kona.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 5-11: Ghost stories, brews, art, ancient Hawaiian games and much more
The next week on the Big Island is packed full of events that the entire family can enjoy.
