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Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division volunteer at Pu’ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
A dedicated group of Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division volunteered to clean up the beach area of National Historic Site Pu’ukohola Heiau.
Hilton Waikōloa Village to host paid summer culinary internship program
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.
With rats gone at Palmyra Atoll, seabird decoys, ‘discotheques’ result in chick
A grey-backed tern chick has been observed on Palmyra Atoll, 12 years after rats were eradicated from the space.
Kealakehe ‘High School Hero’ wins $1,500 cash prize
Honsador Lumber selected Jada Keen as its 2023 winner for the Big Island.
‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament coming to Big Island this August
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.
Native Hawaiians can apply for STEM scholarship
The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Business accelerator Mana Up selects 2 Big Island companies for 8th cohort
Liquid Life Hawai‘i from Hilo and Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals from Kea‘au were selected by Mana Up.
Three Hawai‘i Island renewable energy contracts amended
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.
Emergency work completed on Singing Bridge in Hilo with all restrictions lifted
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.
Hōkūleʻa crew makes first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail
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.
Elderly cyclist dies in accident in North Kona
An elderly man from Kailua-Kona died when he crashed his bike on Sunday on Hinalani Street in North Kona.
Big Island Now Poll 13: Where are you going for your summer vacation?
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.
WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled May 23
The twice-yearly Waikoloa Maneuver Area Restoration Advisory Board meetings are hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Iam Tongi from Hawai’i wins 2023 American Idol
Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.
Statewide coffee conference to be held on Kauaʻi June 15-17
This year, the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held on Kauaʻi and feature interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival tickets now on sale
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival was co-founded by James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong.
Hawai‘i police assist Keiki Rodeo in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Activities League donated belt buckles and interacted with the participants of the Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo.
Kauaʻi man turns fish, octopus into art using Japanese method of gyotaku
Desmond Thain is a Kauaʻi police officer who also is a coveted artist who creates artwork out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park no longer will accept cash starting May 26
Starting on May 26, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will transition to a cashless system for entrance fees and passes.
West Hawai‘i County Band presenting free ‘Memorable May’ concert
The West Hawai’i County Band is a community and civic band comprised of approximately 20 musicians from all walks of life.
