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Free Program Helps Big Island Residents Change Their Communities
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is offering Big Island parents and residents free training to get the tools and knowledge to make positive changes in their communities.
Native Hawaiian High-Schoolers Immersed in Science, More at UH-Mānoa
Nearly 20 haumāna from high schools throughout the islands and the mainland are being immersed in science, Native Hawaiian culture and more as part of a 12-day summer residential program at a University of Hawaiʻi campus on Oʻahu.
Have Coffee With a Cop This Week in Kealakekua
West Hawai‘i residents are invited later this week to have a cup of coffee and a conversation with their local police officers.
Scholarships Available For Students, Teachers to Attend ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Workshop
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is giving students and teachers scholarship opportunities to attend the 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention on O‘ahu.
Public Invited to Online Forum to Create More Broadband Access Opportunities
The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a free online forum to learn more about statewide efforts to expand broadband services and digital literacy opportunities, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Celebrates Birthday of Double-Hulled Canoe
A West Hawai‘i organization invites the public to celebrate the birthday of its newest ocean-voyaging addition.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Lowen to Host Online Talk Story With Kanuha, Luke
State Rep. Nicole Lowen invites residents of West Hawaiʻi to an online talk story event with special guests state Sen. Dru Kanuha and state House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke.
Register Now For Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s Ka Huina 2022 Conference
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association is creating a path toward a regenerative tourism future for the islands — and it invites the community to be part of the discussion.
Officers to Host Virtual Coffee With a Cop for Waimea Area
The Waimea community is invited to have Coffee with a Cop at the end of this month.
Opinion: Small Steps to Mālama Āina Create Large Impact
“Even with mostly free waste disposal, our garbage sometimes doesn’t make it to the transfer station allowing toxins to enter our soil and water.”
OPINION: Telehealth Answer to Autistic Keiki in Hawaiʻi Missing Out on Care
The following is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of Big Island Now or Pacific Media Group. It has not been edited for content. “April just marked Autism Awareness Month, a perfect time to reflect on and assess the needs of those with autism. For individuals and families impacted by the […]
Letter to the Editor: Overcoming Vaccine Entropy
“From the get-go, the national COVID vaccine rollout was a lesson in entropy.”
Letter to the Editor: Tax Hikes Are Poor Solution To Hawaii Budget Crisis
“The Hawai´i Senate recently passed Senate Bill 56 that proposes to raise the income tax on people earning over $200,000 per year from 11% to 16%.”
OP-ED: We Can’t All be Heroes, But We Can All Wear Masks
Wearing a mask might save a life, maybe even yours.
Letter to the Editor: State Should Fully Commit to Highway Widening Project in Kona
“The work could be phased as funds become available.”
Letter to the Editor: Hawai‘i Should Support the Tiny Tax on Sugar
“Research shows it does help reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
Letter to the Editor: Beach Bacteria Advisories Based on Flawed Science
“So what is going on? Are we having a rash (pun intended) of sewage spills? It is not likely at all.”
Letter To The Editor: Electoral College Compromise
“Some promote eliminating the Electoral College in favor of a direct popular vote for president while others believe the Electoral College should remain unchanged.”
Letter to the Editor: What To Do When Nothing Works
“Regardless of who we blame, the virus is the enemy, and the pandemic is the result.”
