New office launched at University of Hawaiʻi to boost research capacity throughout state
Hawaiʻi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research/Institutional Development Award Office was created to help faculty and students from higher education institutions located in the office’s jurisdiction, which encompasses all of Hawaiʻi, to expand research efforts while enhancing the impact and visibility of Hawaiʻi-based research throughout the nation.
Big Island Now news briefs for April 29: Drinking Water Week, signwaving for safer roads, National Library Week and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.
Mother’s Day orchid show in Kona features local growers, vendors
Celebrate Mother’s Day early at the Kona Orchid Society’s annual Orchid Show on May 2 at Makaeʻo Pavilion, where you can explore a stunning array of vibrant, blooming orchids.
Big Island Now news briefs for April 28: Stronger Hawaiʻi, customer communication, Agency of the Year, Jones Act
A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.
U.S. Department of Agriculture awards grant to Hawaiʻi for specialty crops
With applications opening from May 8 to June 8, these funds will support up to eight innovative projects that reinforce Hawaiʻi’s standing in the specialty crop market both nationally and internationally.
Adaptive management authority rule change proposed for Hawaiʻi Island hunting
Update pertains to Big Island game bird and game mammal hunting.
Several Hawaiian plant species newly discovered, rediscovered during Native Plant Month
Find of five new species and rediscovery of several species previously thought lost are detailed in the new “Rare Plant Program 2025 Island Highlights” report, giving Hawaiian plant enthusiasts a great deal to celebrate during Native Plant Month in April.
More than 40 top public high school seniors from throughout Hawai‘i named Citizen-Scholars
This year’s Hawai‘i County awardee is Marley McIntyre from Honoka’a High and Intermediate School; McIntyre plans to attend Harvard University.
Historic Hōkūleʻa maiden deep-sea voyage launched 50 years ago May 1
It was the first time in about 600 years a voyaging canoe sailed the ancient sea road of Kealaikahiki and disproved theories of accidental drift.
Big Island Now news briefs for April 27: Gas price limit, hazmat transport, ballot order, Dress for Success
A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.
Hawaiʻi Police Department to test, evaluate new external ballistic vest uniform
Ten selected officers will wear the new vest as part of their regular duty uniform from May 1-31; the evaluation will help assess the new uniform’s comfort, mobility, durability and overall performance.
Kobayashi honored as Hawai‘i County Intern of the Year
The 2025 marketing intern at Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union and student at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa received the award during the 2026 Hawai‘i Internship Summit.
Mānoa campus of University of Hawaiʻi earns recognition nationally for beauty
“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.
‘Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o’ transforms Wailoa Art Center into living cultural space
Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.
Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.
Secure your spot now for 5th annual Fentanyl and Addictions Summit
hosted by Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, the event is slated for April 29 in Waimea and will feature presentations of information about data analysis correlating work between public safety and behavioral health and more, breakout sessions providing Native Hawaiian insight into substance use reduction, resource booths by community partners and more.
Astronomers on Maunakea uncover distinct origins of two outermost rings of Uranus
Researchers with the help of a Mauna Kea observatory construct first complete spectrum of the two distinct rings orbiting around the seventh planet in the solar system, revealing composition and formation history.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 24-30: Beekeepers, Denim Day, growing together, S. Tokunaga anniversary, native plants and more
This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!
Kohanaiki golf course awarded Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary status
The private club community’s course is Hawai’i’s first golf course to achieve the certification and 1 of only 14 worldwide.
Queenʻs North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital holding hiring event in Waimea
The Big Island hospital, part of The Queenʻs Health Systems, is recruiting for a range of clinical and non-clinical roles.
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