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What word did Kauaʻi student spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion?
The Hawaiʻi Technology Academy student earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
2 new members appointed to University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation
The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the 10-campus UH system, including policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning.
Big Island man indicted on attempted murder charge pleads not guilty in Kona court, posts bail
Charges stem from incidents that occurred in 2023 and 2024 when the suspect assaulted a former girlfriend, according to Hawai‘i Island police.
Big Island nonprofit gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to Maui Fire Department
These trucks join Maui’s fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.
Coast Guard cutter restores tsunami warning system during Pacific Patrol
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation accepting applications for grants supporting Waimea community
Eligible applicants are those based in Waimea.
Tephra Information Center reopens in Volcano
Tephra is volcanic debris caused by the eruption of Kīlauea.
Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory have been canceled
On Monday, the National Weather Service announced that it has canceled both the wind advisory and the flood watch.
Federal disaster proclamation unlocks mortgage relief for storm-impacted Hawaiʻi residents
With President Donald Trump’s recent approval of a major disaster declaration, critical mortgage relief measures have been activated for affected residents, and federal aid is now available.
Giving Day raises $1.3M for University of Hawaiʻi scholarships, flood relief, campus needs
“Philanthropy plays a vital role in expanding opportunity and ensuring access to higher education across our state,” University President Wendy Hensel said.
Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture
Did you miss some of the Miss Aloha Hula or group performances over the weekend? Check out our photo galleries for a visual summary of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to focus on planning for the future, including farm succession, land transition
Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.
Hawaiʻi Energy distributes 182 energy-efficient appliances to Big Island households
Three distribution events were recently conducted in Hilo, Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala.
Business Monday: Kona restaurants form group to provide jobs, help nonprofits, revive downtown
As a restaurant and hospitality group, the goal is to offer better quality jobs, give back to the community, and revive the downtown area of Kona-Kailua on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawaiʻi businesses reminded to file their second quarter annual business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Hawaiʻi Island Fire Department seeks public input for new strategic plan
The Hawaiʻi Island Fire Department is inviting residents to help shape its future by completing an online survey and attending community meetings.
Nominees sought for Hawai‘i Restaurant Association Hall of Fame, Restaurant Industry Awards
If you know someone who is cream of the crop and deserves 5-star recognition, now is your chance to nominate them for Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s 2026 Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards.
Hawaiʻi is new member of global effort to improve public health emergency response
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so “it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”
26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i
The man was identified as Mathen Jackson of Kailua-Kona; a witness at the beach said Jackson decided to jump off the cliff and subsequently became distressed in the strong current.
Small World Preschool marks 45th anniversary with community celebration
Small World Preschool in Waimea is set to celebrate 45 years of enriching early education with a vibrant hoʻolauleʻa on April 25.
