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Fourth Revitalize Puna Event Scheduled Next Week
“Seeing is Believing” and Hawai‘i County wants Puna residents to know how important they are to the district’s resiliency.
Big Island Mourns Loss of Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho
A gentle rain blanketed Hilo on Sunday night, falling like tears on the Big Island as it began to deal with the loss of one of its most beloved sons.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 4 Wanted Individuals
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating four individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
County E-Waste Collection Program Suspended
The county has suspended its E-Waste Collection Program, effective immediately, due to a lack of funding.
Tahiti-Bound Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Delayed Again
Due to the latest weather forecast, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is delaying the departure of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to Hilo.
Pepeʻekeo Man Indicted in Child Pornography Case
A Pepeʻekeo man initially charged with child pornography offenses in Kona District Court was indicted.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association to Host 27th Annual Conference, Trade Show
Coffee growers throughout the state are invited to attend an action-packed weekend of events, including the 13th annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition, during the Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s 27th annual trade show and conference.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled at Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo
The county is notifying water customers in areas near the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo that they could experience minor issues with their water during an upcoming fire hydrant flow test.
Beloved Big Island Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho Dies
A Honolulu news outlet reported shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, that a beloved kumu hula from the Big Island has died.
EHCC Exhibit Explores Tension Between Modern And Traditional
How can Native Hawaiians reconcile the contradictions between the traditions of their culture and the contemporary ideals of a monetized society? Is it possible to express one’s native heritage, reclaim lost identity and at the same time accept new ways?
Waimea Middle School Welcomes Fifth-Grade Families to Virtual Transition Night
To make sure the transition between fifth and sixth grade is smooth and successful, Waimea Middle School is inviting fifth-graders and their families to a virtual transition night.
Wind Advisory in Effect For Portions of Big Island
A wind advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, April 4, for portions of the Big Island.
Opportunities Abound for Students, ‘Ohana During Lā Honua Earth Month
Big Island students in grade K-12 and their ‘ohana have several opportunities throughout April to celebrate Lā Honua Earth Month.
Big Island Press Club Offers Scholarships
A Big Island organization is offering scholarships for students interested in journalism.
UH: Hawaiian Language Production to Debut in ʻŌlelo Māhū
A University of Hawai‘i theater that continues to expand hana keaka, or Hawaiian theatre, is again helping the Hawaiian storytelling genre to flourish with the debut of a show that not only includes ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, but also what its director dubs ʻōlelo māhū.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned House in Keaʻau
A fire late Saturday night, April 2, ripped through a structure in Keaʻau.
Congressman: Voting for Criminal Justice Reform
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act will expunge the records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization, create opportunities for all to participate in the legal cannabis industry and decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
Brush Fire Contained, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Reopened
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports the brush fire that occurred in South Kohala, Makai of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway near the 68 mile marker burned approximately 2 acres but is now fully contained and that Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Mauna Kea Beach Drive are reopened at this time.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Voyages to Tahiti Pave Way for Next-Generation Voyagers
The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyaging canoes are set to sail for Tahiti in the coming days after three postponements over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earth Day Events Abound in April
A variety of free in-person and virtual activities throughout the month of April are taking place in honor of Earth Day 2022.
