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Hawai’i Care Choices is hosting a Celebration of Life event on May 28 to honor loved ones who have passed away and recognize healthcare workers who have served families for decades.

With only five of the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department’s 16 dispatch positions filled with working full-time employees, it is impossible to fill all 21 weekly 8-hour shifts with more than a lone dispatcher.

This showcase celebrates young filmmakers in Hawai’i who are passionate about coastal stewardship, video production and most importantly making a difference in their community.

The Big Island’s premier paniolo party is back and plans to pack a pretty good punch, so shake off your spurs, shine up your saddle, put on your cowboy best — boots included — and trot on over to Honoka‘a for the fun.

The highway is again open between Road F and Kinue Road.

Kalani Retreat Center in Pāhoa is hosting the “Grow Resilience” class series, which focuses on sustainable living and growing food.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Resurfacing work is planned for a portion of Kalanianaʻole Street in Keaukaha from May 15-26 and a part of Keawe Street in Downtown Hilo will be limited to one lane overnight from May 15-18.

So far this year, there have been 355 DUI arrests on the Big Island compared with 372 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.6 percent.

HB 192, introduced by Rep. Nicole Lowen, transitions the state from selling fluorescent light bulbs to more efficient LED bulbs beginning in January 2025.

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform a concert titled “POPS!” on May 21 at the Kahilu Theatre as a tribute to Armed Services Day.

The tradition of lei giving and receiving is an important part of high school graduations in the Aloha State. From the fragrant blossoms of the plumeria or tuberose to the candy and money lei, all are made with care and cherished by the receiver.

Nonprofit PAL (Permanently Affordable Living) Kaua‘i is in escrow for a 5.5-acre property in Pepe‘ekeo, which would be its first project on the Big Island.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo celebrates its 2023 Spring Commencement May 13 at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium.

Kimo Carvalho has been chosen to lead HomeAid Hawaiʻi as its executive director.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo has been awarded a Four-Star Rating, the highest, from Charity Navigator.

Hawaiʻi Dental Service has appointed Dr. Heera Chang as dental director, making her the first woman to hold the position in the company’s 61-year history.

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Chace Kakela Gambill with firearms and drug offenses for a May 6 incident. 

The Hawaiʻi Fire Department is establishing a temporary fire station in Hilo while the Central Fire Station undergoes long-overdue repairs.

The block party and benefit concert will feature live music, food trucks, art installations and pop-up vendors, all in celebration of the strength and resilience of the people and culture of the Puna district on the Big Island.