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Rock musical ‘Rent’ coming to Waimea’s Kahilu Theatre
After a pandemic-imposed hiatus, Kahilu’s celebrated Youth Troupe returns to the stage for a special production for two performances only of the rock musical “Rent.”
Hawai‘i senator introduces measures to end waiting period for immigrants seeking federal benefits
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation with fellow House Democrats to eliminate the five-year waiting period for immigrants seeking a range of federal benefits.
Big Island Now Poll No. 16: What’s the biggest issue facing the LGBTQ+ community on the Big Island?
While there have been strides made throughout the United States on inclusion and acceptance of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, plus community since the first Pride march in 1970 in New York City, the fight for equality continues.
Hawai‘i fall prevention awareness campaign begins June 22, designed to reduce fall injuries among kūpuna
Every year in Hawai‘i an average of 144 seniors die, 2,184 are hospitalized, and 9,677 are treated in emergency departments because of unintentional falls.
Southwest nonstop flights ends Sept. 5 between Los Angeles and Big Island, Kaua‘i airports
Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.
Weather clears in Juneau for launch of Hōkūleʻa’s 4-year Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigating Pacific
After a three-day delay due to weather, at 4:15 a.m. Sunday morning, the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau, Alaska, to officially start a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 17-23
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Support a ‘Fabulous Free Future’ and turn out for Pride Weekend 2023
Come out and enjoy the rainbows as the Big Island’s most colorful kiki — the annual Hawai‘i Island LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival — returns June 24 to Downtown Hilo.
3 Hawai‘i Island businesses receive state grant to help grow operations
A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million to 26 local companies in an effort to help with expenses in fostering economic and employment growth throughout the islands.
It’s Father’s Day: Guess what gift was No. 1 for dads in Big Island Now poll
What do you think was the top vote getter for best gift for Father’s Day in the Big Island Now poll?
Big Island manta ray tour operators mixed about proposed rules, possible new law
The State of Hawai’i has proposed manta ray viewing rules for Kona with a limit on tour operators, but the process is in a holding pattern while waiting to see if Gov. Josh Green will sign into law a bill that would enable enforcement of the new rules.
Summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues; most activity focused at southwestern vent
An eruptive vent on the southwest side of Halema‘uma‘u crater has exhibited renewed lava fountaining since June 16 as it continues to pump lava into a lake in the far southwest portion of the crater.
2023 Kahilu Summer Camps
Registration is open for Kahilu Theatreʻs keiki summer camps, which include camps for aerial dance, performing arts and music.
Waimea public library hosting ‘Oral Histories of Civilians in World War II Hawaiʻi’
The oral histories of Waimea’s Hisao Kimura and Kukuihaele’s Nora Ka’aua will be among those featured in “An Era of Change: Oral Histories of Civilians in World War II Hawaiʻi.”
Police: Endangered 13-year-old found in good health
The Hawai‘i Police Department reported says 13-year-old Tiana Kishimoto was located in Hilo.
Gardening in Hawaiʻi with Tom Timmons: How to eat a tree
In the latest Big Island Now gardening column, Master Gardener Tom Timmons explains how to eat a tree. Yes, a tree. And he says it’s yummy.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to celebrate 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Attendees of the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival will enjoy Hawaiian music by Kenneth Makuakāne and Russell Mauga and experience traditional ‘oli (chant) and hula (dance) while learning a Hawaiian craft.
Throwing a ‘SHAKA’: Alameda encourages students to ‘Save Hawai‘i and keep aloha’
Kimo Alameda, who is perhaps now best known for being the lead for the Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force and speaking about the fentanyl epidemic, visited three schools before the end of the 2022-23 school year to spread the message of aloha and accepting diversity.
State officials report voluntary food recall of certain raw oysters after 5 people get sick in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is warning the public of two food items — raw oysters and frozen fruit — sold in the state that have been voluntarily recalled by manufacturers due to contamination.
