The flagship campus of the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i System placed No. 505 out of 20,531 universities ranked by the Center for World University Rankings.

Three incumbent nominees submitted by the Board Nominations & Election Committee — Daryl Kurozawa, David DeLuz Jr., and Dwight Manago — were elected to serve another three-year term.

Sara Nealy has been with the Kahilu Theatre since January 2021. She led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seismicity remains elevated, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and unusual activity has been noted along Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

The American Judicature Society, a nonprofit organization that works to protect the integrity of the American justice system and educate the public about the judicial process, has received a total of $100,000 in donations.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division received a protective vest for K9 Kahu that was provided by a nonprofit.

A dedicated group of Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division volunteered to clean up the beach area of National Historic Site Pu’ukohola Heiau.

Culinary Summer Camp, a paid internship program running from June to August, provides comprehensive training, mentorship and competitive wages for individuals interested in the culinary and hospitality industries.

A grey-backed tern chick has been observed on Palmyra Atoll, 12 years after rats were eradicated from the space.

Registration forms and tournament rules are available at all County Parks and Recreation facilities islandwide, as well as S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo, J. Hara Store in Kurtistown and more.

The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Honsador Lumber selected Jada Keen as its 2023 winner for the Big Island.

Liquid Life Hawai‘i from Hilo and Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals from Kea‘au were selected by Mana Up.

The current contracts with Puna Geothermal Venture, Hawi Renewable Development and Wailuku River Hydroelectric are long-term “avoided cost” contracts with adjustable rates that are tied to oil prices and that fluctuate monthly.

The emergency work on Wailuku Bridge, also known as “Singing Bridge,” in Hilo has been completed, with speed and weight restrictions lifted, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said Monday.

The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.

An elderly man from Kailua-Kona died when he crashed his bike on Sunday on Hinalani Street in North Kona.

While the Big Island and the rest of Hawai’i are popular choices for those who live on the mainland or elsewhere in the world, where do those of us who live in paradise go for a summer vacation? Take the Big Island Now 30-second poll.

The twice-yearly Waikoloa Maneuver Area Restoration Advisory Board meetings are hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.