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Mo’ Money, No Problems: Visitor Industry Walk Raises Major Cash
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association kicked out this weekend the totals raised during the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk, which raised $2.2 million statewide that will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations across the Aloha State.
Swing a Club, Support a Footballer
Waiākea Nā Koa, a football association dedicated to teaching local youth good sportsmanship and teamwork, is crossing sports and hosting its inaugural golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Waikōloa Beach Golf Course where all money raised will go toward helping the team have a successful teaching season.
‘Grief is the Price We Pay for Love’: President, National Mark 9/11 Anniversary
The nation commemorated on Sunday one of the worst days the county has had to endure, paying tribute in ceremonies to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Surf Advisory Issued for South Shores on Monday
A south swell is expected to build tonight and bring surf heights to advisory level for south facing shores for all the islands by Monday morning.
Officer Justin Gaspar Named Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of The Year
A West Hawai‘i organization recently honored a 12-year veteran of the Hawai‘i Police Department as its 2022 Officer of The Year.
State Awarded Grant to Establish National Behavioral Health Center For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders
The state will create a new national center to provide access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders thanks to a federal grant.
Parched: Some Parts of Big Island Broke Records For Lowest August Rainfall Totals
To say August was a dry month on the Big Island might be a slight understatement.
Helicopter Operations Planned at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The operations will be conducted to remove invasive, non-native vegetation at the park.
Watch: Kauaʻi Remembers ʻIniki 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago today, Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall on the island of Kauaʻi as a Category 4 hurricane.
Have a Cup of Joe With Kona Community Policing Officers in September
Residents of Kona will have the chance to chat with officers from the Kona Community Policing section of the Hawai‘i Police Department over a hot cup of coffee on two occasions in September.
UH-Hilo Women’s Volleyball to Open PacWest Conference Slate
It’s back to the court this weekend for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s volleyball team, which opens Pacific West Conference play with back-to-back home matches in Hilo against in-state rivals Hawai‘i Pacific University and Chaminade University of Honolulu.
4 Underweight Hawaiian Monk Seals Brought to Ke Kai Ola for Care
Four Hawaiian monk seals found underweight and malnourished were rescued this summer by researchers in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands over the summer and brought to the Marine Mammal Center in Kona for care.
‘Ohana Stargazing Event Inspires Keiki to Reach For The Stars
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then looking through a telescope into the depths of space and the twinkling stars staring back at you while imagining all the possibilities is priceless.
‘Rising Up’: Kamuela Philharmonic Returns to Kahilu For 18th Season
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, like the rest of the world, is moving forward and “Rising Up!” for its 18th season and will make its long-awaited return to Kahilu Theatre in Waimea with a series of MasterWorks performances and its first-ever season pops concert.
Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 10-16
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Sept. 10-16.
Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League Endless Summers Basketball Tourney Results
Teams from throughout the state recently came to the Big Island for a youth basketball tournament hosted by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Boy Scout Partners With Police Officer, Others to Complete Eagle Scout Project
A Big Island Boy Scout with aspirations to become an Eagle Scout recently completed a beautification project with assistance from an officer with the Hawai‘i Police Department and other volunteers.
Waimea Hospital Offering Bivalent COVID Booster
Big Island residents can now receive the newest COVID-19 booster shot at a North Hawai‘i hospital.
Founder of Proud Boys Hawai‘i Chapter Pleads Guilty to Felony in Connection With US Capitol Breach
A man who founded the Hawai‘i chapter of a right-wing extremist group has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
