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HEPA Offers Scholarships
The goal of the scholarship is to support a graduating high school student, who without financial assistance, is not likely to attend college.
Hawai‘i Island School Garden to be Featured in National Broadcast
The premier event, Growing School Gardens: Seeding a Healthy Future for Our Youth, is a celebration of National Garden Month.
UH Astronomers to Help Map the Universe’s First Galaxies
This week, NASA announced the first suite of science programs for its groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Local Athletes Compete Virtually in Special Olympics
Volunteers and sponsors allow Special Olympics to continue to provide programs for local athletes free of charge.
Zonta Club and County Officials Commemorate Denim Day
Hawaii County Council Resolution 143-19 adopted in 2019 recognizes the fourth Wednesday in April as Denim Day in Hawaii County.
Hawai’i Sheep and Goat Associations Film Imu Demonstration Video
The video was filmed over three days and also highlights important Hawaiian knowledge and culture passed down from the ancient Hawaiians.
Hawai´i Energy Supports Salvation Army With Energy Relief Grants
The grants are helping to improve energy efficiency at eight Salvation Army locations in the islands.
‘Voices of Business’ Podcast to Feature Local Success Stories
Episodes will be hosted on the Chamber of Commerce Hawai´i’s website every Wednesday, along with various podcast hosting platforms.
Kīlauea Recovery Housing Buyout Program Set to Begin
The 2018 eruption on Kīlauea’s Lower East Rift Zone destroyed 612 homes, including 294 primary residences.
DOH Reports 51 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 51 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
Convoys Scheduled From Kawaihae to PTA
More than 1,500 troops invoving US Army and US Marine Corps will be on the ground training at Pōhakuloa Training Area for the remainder of April through May.
HFD Donates Over $1K to America Cancer Society of Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department made its yearly donation to the America Cancer Society of Hawaiʻi Island (ACSHI) on Friday, April 23, at its headquarters in Hilo.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for April 24-30.
Volcano Watch: How Measuring Gravity on Maunakea Helps Monitor Mauna Loa
The opportunity to calibrate HVO gravimeters on Mauna Kea provides the ability to design a gravity monitoring program to help understand volcanic unrest at Mauna Loa.
Hilo, Kona DMV Offices to Open to Walk-Ins
The County of Hawaiʻi Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division will reopen two Driver Licensing office locations for walk-in service beginning on Monday, April 26.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Kamuela Runaway
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a Kamuela teen reported as a runaway by his family.
DOH Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 94 new cases of coronavirus on Friday.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: April 23, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department releases its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
3 Active Service Members Accused of Soliciting Sex from Minors Online
An undercover operation targeting child sexual predators on O‘ahu resulted in the arrest of three active-duty service members.
