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The Salvation Army Hawai‘i Island Corps kicks off Angel Tree outreach campaigns
All children should feel the magic of Christmas during the holidays, and no family should have to choose between paying the bills or paying for meals – especially during the happiest time of the year.
Elderly man assaulted during attempted robbery in a Kona parking lot, police say
The incident occurred in the parking lot at Kona Aquatics Center.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old girl
She was last seen in the area of the 1400 block of Komohana Street in Hilo, on Sunday at around 4:15 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen boy
He was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Monday at around 6:30 p.m.
Feral cattle, pigs exacerbate spread of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Hawai‘i Island
According to UH researchers, the animals damage healthy trees by digging up roots and stripping off bark.
Big Island Now poll No. 39: What are your plans for a Christmas tree this holiday season?
Ho, ho, ho. It’s that time of the year again when many individuals and families celebrate the holidays with festivities that include decorating a Christmas tree.
New music blends tradition and innovation in mele Hawai‘i
Representing a new brand of music, Pewa is a creation of Nicholas Lum, member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group, Keauhou.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl
She was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo on Monday at around 6:45 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy
The boy was last seen in the area of King Kamehameha Avenue in the Ka‘ū District on Friday at approximately 9:51 p.m.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.
NOAA, Polynesian Voyaging Society agreement aims to shed light on changing environment
A landmark day aboard Hōkūleʻa occurred as NOAA and the Polynesian Voyaging Society strengthened a decades long partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i
Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Big Islanders remember the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption — its first in 38 years
The 13,681-foot-tall Hawaiian shield volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years the night of Nov. 27, 2022, producing lava flows from several fissures on the mountain’s northeast flank and lava fountains reaching as high as 200 feet at times
Single-signature change for Interagency Annual Pass and Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Pass begins Jan. 1
This is a change from the previous policy of allowing two signatures on the Interagency Annual Pass.
Hawai‘i to receive $7.6M to protect coastal communities, fish and wildlife across state
The funding was recently announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Hawaiʻi County Waiwai Grant Program now accepting applications
This grant is coordinated by the Hawai‘i County Council, in partnership with the Department of Finance.
Pacific & Asian Affairs Council to begin accepting applications for Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan
This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council has provided this opportunity.
NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
