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Tanabata festival returns to ‘Imiloa in Hilo for first time since 2019, drawing thousands
The festival at the Big Island astronomy center featured special planetarium shows, Japanese crafts and traditional games, bon dance lessons, taiko performances, entertainment, ʻono food and more.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns Excellence in Education Award
The award honors a team for outstanding contributions to education and modeling innovation and adaptation within education program planning, development and implementation.
Girl Scouts host distinguished visitors at Camp Kilohana on Big Island
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi leaders and troops hosted nearly 90 guests for a Distinguished Visitors Day on Aug. 17 to showcase the Innovative Readiness Training team’s repairs to the camp outside Waimea.
Coffee with a Cop scheduled in Waikōloa
Officers will be available to talk story at the Starbucks in the Queens Marketplace.
Hawai‘i County Council member to speak at next League of Women Voters meeting
Jennifer (Jenn) Kagiwada, Hawai’i County Council Member, will speak on “County Priorities, Lessons Learned & Youth Civic Engagement.”
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 24-30: Reggae on the Runway, Kenny Tagavilla at The View, Honua’ula Forest Reserve Hike and much more
From Reggae on the Runway in Kona to a “you pick” harvest event in Puna, there’s plenty to do this weekend and next week on the Big Island.
Kona cyclists collect bikes and raise funds for Lāhainā friends following devastating wildfire
More than 50 individuals participated in a Ride for Lāhainā event in Kona on Sunday (Aug. 20).
Physician assistant from Kailua-Kona honored by American Academy of Physician Assistants
The Big Island physician assistant has been named a Distinguished Fellow, a title earned by less than 2% of the national organization’s membership.
3 Big Island residents serving on Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange board
The board recently re-elected Money Atwal as a board officer, welcomed Dr. Lynda Dolan as a new board member and Julie-Beth “JB” Ako is continuing their board service.
Business Monday: Founders of Island Jerky Crunchy Munchies bring flavor, love to every bag
Starting as a side hustle seven years ago, the Tsukamotos have turned their homemade beef jerky into a thriving business.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 17-23: Benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief efforts, ‘Bladrunner’ at the Palace, Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more
From benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts, live music and old movies to a celebration of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more, there’s plenty of events happening on the Big Island this week. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.
Hilo swimming pool gets new springboard
The new 1-meter springboard and stand were installed in the northwest corner of the Olympic-sized swimming pool at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.
Prince Dance Institute enrollment open; fall 2023 semester starts soon
Spots are limited, and they’re filling up fast. Enroll now to ensure a spot for you or your child. Give it a try with no cost or commitment; the first class is free.
Chat with Hawai‘i Island police at Coffee with a Cop event today
The event will take place at Kona Heaven Coffee Co., Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5805 Ali‘i Dr., in Kailua-Kona, from 8-10 a.m.
How to help our neighbors on Maui
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Maui United Way are accepting online monetary donations to help Maui residents affected by fires and has left at least 36 people dead.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 10-16: Donate to Lahaina, Flower Fest, Pāhoa Art Walk, Carlos Santana Tribute, and Football
From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.
3rd annual 808 Day features Landon McNamara, Through the Roots, Irie Love
The 3rd annual 808 Day festival takes place on Aug. 5, staring at 4 p.m. at Kona BREW and includes acclaimed artists such as Landon McNamara, Through the Roots and Irie Love.
Kohala Swimming Pool to reopen this month after being closed nearly 2 years
Beginning Aug. 12, the Big Island swimming pool in Kapaʻau will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Kona Dance and Performing Arts holding keiki-friendly open house on Aug. 5
Kona Dance and Performing Arts, which is about to begin its 8th season in Kealakekua, is holding a keiki-friendly open house.
Hazardous waste collection days scheduled in Kona and Hilo for August
The county will take old motor oil, poisons and other hazardous materials. Latex paint or electronics will not be accepted. Containters dropped off for disposal will not be returned.
