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Kasie Kaleohano unanimously appointed new superintendent for Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area

Kasie Kaleohano was selected as complex area superintendent for the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, while Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will serve as complex area superintendent for schools on Kauaʻi.

Hawaiʻi ranks second in the nation for school lunch nutrition

Hawaiʻi is setting the standard for other states in improving the quality of school meals, emphasizing local food sourcing, farm-to-school initiatives and fresh fruit and vegetable programs.

University of Hawaiʻi program for women in geosciences ends due to Trump Administration’s funding cuts

“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi

New humpback whale film reveals epic journey, urgent science on World Ocean Day

Celebrate World Ocean Day with “In the Wake of Whales,” a free video that dives into the captivating world of humpback whale migration and gives insights into the whales’ journey to Hawaiʻi.

Teachers at Hilo public charter school put on administrative leave after raising concerns about contract breaches

The principal at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo said the teachers violated their own contract agreement. The teachers distributed flyers outlining their concerns before the start of a school day.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, Justin Morris & Company, Hilo Pride Kick-Off Party and more

What’s on the agenda for the upcoming weekend and next week? Well, there’s art exhibits, concerts, workshops, festivals and a lot more. Check out this week’s top 10 now!

Hundreds of East Hawai‘i keiki accept DARE to lead safe and healthy lives

Hawai‘i Police Department, school resource officers and their partners host full day of fun and exciting events to celebrate graduates of 2025 Drug Abuse Resistance Education — or DARE — program.

Nine weeks of summer programming aims to connect kids to STEAM opportunities

Keiki can still register for nine weeks of immersive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics this summer through the Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum.

Hawaiʻi leads coalition to halt Trump’s Department of Education cuts

A U.S. District Court blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education that would eliminate 50% of workforce.

Science educator at Hilo Intermediate School to be inducted into National Teacher Hall of Fame

Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner makes history as the first female teacher from Hawaiʻi to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame, after a remarkable 37-year career fostering a love for science and learning in thousands of students.

Hawai‘i Community College student recognized for contributions to vocational education

The student was the recipient of the 2025 Masaki and Momoe Memorial Award.

Creative keiki win awards for community forest video

In 32 videos, students shared the stories of trees and forests that helped shape their lives.

50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences

It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.

Hive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program

Foundational buzz of the event is a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management professor of entomology Lorna Tsutsumi and award-winning Chef Alan Wong, who also co-founded the university’s Adopt-A-Beehive with Alan Wong program.

Three graduations likely to bring excitement, more people to Hawaiʻi Island this weekend

Graduates from the Hawaiʻi Community College Manono and Pālamanui campuses and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will celebrate commencement on Friday and Saturday.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Vulcans hosting free basketball clinics throughout 808 state

“Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game,” Vulcans head basketball coach Kaniela Aiona said in an announcement for the clinics that will be hosted May 17-22 on 6 islands.

State urges parents of incoming 2025-26 seventh-graders to schedule well-child visits

Ensuring your child’s health and well-being with a well-child visit that includes a comprehensive physical exam is important as they prepare to make the transition from elementary to middle school. It also includes making sure they are up-to-date with immunizations.

New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD

High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family

Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.

Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students

Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.
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