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Good Jobs Hawaiʻi provides free skills training for hundreds of residents
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and industry partners, offers free skills training in high-demand industries through Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.
Bill to adjust military life insurance introduced by Hirono
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Hawai’i County to enter Pacific Hydrogen Alliance with cities in Japan, California
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth is in California this week to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Namie, Japan and Lancaster, Calif., to create the Pacific hydrogen alliance.
Mystery balloon floated above Hawai‘i, headed toward Mexico
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
Big Island: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
Hawai‘i mayor appoints new IT, R&D directors
Robert Ewbank and Frecia Cevallos have been selected for the County of Hawai‘i positions.
Waikoloa Solar + Storage project up and running
Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, AES will sell energy to Hawaiian Electric at 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, one of the lowest rates for energy in Hawai‘i.
Inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference set for May 10 in Honolulu
Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.
Big Island kupuna invited to compete in spelling bee
The Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee preliminary event on Kaua‘i will be held on June 20 at 9 a.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole
The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.
Theatrical dance performance ‘Bloom’ brings wonder to Kahilu Theatre
“Bloom” combines traditional and contemporary dance styles with aerial acrobatics to create a mesmerizing performance that’s inspiring for all ages.
How do you show appreciation for Mom on Mother’s Day? Take our 30-second poll #10
According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll and let us know how you will show your appreciation for Mom.
2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival showcases Hawaiian culture
The smell of flowers lingered in the air while a mix of visitors, residents, hula dancers, keiki and bartenders gathered Sunday at three venues for the 2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival.
University of Hawai‘i regents approve new student housing project
The facility will consist of two buildings and include 316 units with 558 beds, a childcare facility, retail and café space, bike storage, study rooms, laundry facility, mail and package room, outdoor amenity decks and on-site management.
Kona Aloha Singers to perform May 7 at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort
The Kona Aloha Singers is a nonprofit adult contemporary and popular music chorus with more than 30 singers and 12 musicians.
Conservation agencies collaborating to keep rare Hawaiian plant wild
The project’s goal is to grow and transplant 2,500 individual Lobelia oahuensis in five locations on Oʻahu, and they’re well on their way.
Big Island’s Kahalu‘u Beach Park to close for cauliflower coral
The closure aims to enhance a vital process for rejuvenating the coral reef ecosystem.
What action was No. 1 to deal with feral cats among 2,836 voters in Big Island Now’s poll?
In Big Island Now’s latest weekly poll, 2,836 people voted on “What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island?”
Staffing shortages leading Big Island public defenders to withdraw from cases
Public defenders are usually overworked, but on the Big Island the problem is exacerbated with 4 of the 15 positions (26%) currently vacant, leading to the withdrawal from cases.
