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Kindergarten registration open for Hawaiian Language Immersion school
Registration at the Hawaiian is open for children who will be 5 years of age on or before July 31.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Kealakekua woman
The 19-year-old was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Friday.
Young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face highest cancer death rates
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 had the highest death rate from any cancer, compared to 20 to 49-year-olds from other racial and ethnic groups.
Sen. Schatz joins bipartisan effort to protect children from harms of social media
U.S. senators Brian Schatz, Tom Cotton, Chris Murphy and Katie Britt have proposed new legislation called the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, aimed at safeguarding children from the harmful effects of social media.
Hawai’i Police made 22 fentanyl-related arrests in first four months of 2023
For the first four months of 2023, the Hawaiʻi Police Department made 22 fentanyl-related arrests, recovering 383 grams of fentanyl and 598 fentanyl pills.
Puna man charged with assaulting 43-year-old with knives and nunchucks
Ocean Keanaluokona Hegent is facing assault and kidnapping charges in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday.
‘Moana Jr’ ends successful journey on Big Island
The cast and crew used fresh local ti leaf, recycled and up-cycled set pieces, donated plants from Garden Exchange, donated coconuts from Onomea Farm HUB and more.
ClimbHI launches Hiring Blitz concept for Hawai‘i Island seniors
The April 28 event served as a successful pilot for future events across the state, showcasing a new, results-focused approach to hiring.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement appoints Paige Onishi as COO
Onishi will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure all departments within the Council are working to accomplish the organization’s goals.
Big Island company joins business incubator
Kohala Coast Urgent Care is among the 13 companies within the cohort.
Draft management plan available for Kapāpala Canoe Forest on Big Island
The draft management plan is now available online for the 1,257-acre Kapāpala Canoe Forest, the only state land designated for cultivating and providing koa for use in kālaiwaʻa, or traditional Hawaiian canoe construction.
Big Island Now’s poll #11: What would you do if you see swimmers, snorkelers too close to whales, dolphins?
This week, “Dolphin Dave” will appear in Kona District Court this week for a hearing regarding a criminal citation for harassing wildlife.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Sunday night near Pāhala on Big Island
The deep 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Big Island on May 7 is part of the swarm of earthquakes that has been occurring beneath the Pāhala region since 2019.
Hawaiʻi Care Choices to host free Healthcare Talk Story on grief, loss
Hawaiʻi Care Choices will host a virtual Healthcare Talk Story on May 10 to provide support and guidance to individuals facing grief and loss.
High-resolution 3-D aerial images of Hawai‘i Island aid police, fire, other departments
Last week, the Hawai‘i County Council’s finance committee unanimously approved $516,735 for the next four years to allow the police, fire and other county departments to access the latest images captured by Pictometry, which does business as Eagle View.
Kaʻū Silverswords make comeback in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Due to collaborative conservation efforts and a fortunate discovery, the critically endangered Kaʻū silversword is making a comeback within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
McDonald’s treats Hawaiʻi’s teachers with free coffee, cookies May 8-12
McDonald’s of Hawaiʻi is showing appreciation for educators across the state by offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and two chocolate chip cookies from May 8-12.
Connect with Hawaiian culture at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is offering new digital content and in-person programs to provide a deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture in May to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
What was No. 1 way in Big Island poll to celebrate moms on Mother’s Day?
Big Island Now poll results show the top way to show appreciation for moms on Mother’s Day is sending flowers, taking 31% of the vote.
Aunty Edith’s life celebrated with mural, U.S. quarter and shared stories at UH Hilo
The life and legacy of the late cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole was celebrated Saturday on the Big Island with a mural, a U.S. quarter and lots of shared memories of dancing, culture, relationships and connections.
