News
HVNP to Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To commemorate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has created new digital features, tours, and tools for visitors to connect with Hawaiian culture.
HPD Officer of the Month
Exemplifying positive and “out of the box” thinking in his role as a School Resource Officer, Officer Blake Ragocos was recently honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for February 2021.
DOE Announces 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.
Puna Strong Grants Program Awards $380K
Puna Strong takes a community-based disaster management approach that values the knowledge and capacities of residents and builds on local resources.
PMG Offers 38th Annual Salute to Graduates
The 38th Annual Salute to the Graduates is proudly presented by Pacific Media Group and its subsidiaries — KBIG-FM, The Beat, Kapa Hawaiian FM and Big Island Now.
One New COVID-Related Death Reported Monday
The state’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Hawai´i Special Agents Conduct Quarantine Compliance Checks
Special Agents of the Hawai´i Department of the Attorney General’s Investigation Division did a sweep of quarantine locations to check for compliance on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Know Your Risk, Prevent Diabetes: A Message From DOH
More than half of all adults in Hawai´i have diabetes or prediabetes.
Coroner’s Inquest Initiated After Death at Kailua Pier
Police ask anyone who may have information regarding the incident to call the department immediately.
HPD Asks For Help to Locate Missing Kona Man
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking a missing Kailua-Kona man.
Grant Programs to Support Native Hawaiian Communities
The ʻAhahui Grants program supports community events that serve as enrichment opportunities on Hawaiian culture, ‘āina stewardship, economic opportunity, food sustainability and strengthening ʻohana.
Sanctuary Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meeting
The virtual meeting will be held using GoToWebinar. If you are interested in attending this meeting you may register in advance.
Job Fair at Queen’s North Hospital
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital is holding a job fair on Saturday, May 22.
AlohaCare Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign
The 2021 theme for this week’s global campaign is “Vaccines Bring Us Closer” and that’s exactly what the local campaign aims to do.
Three New Cases Identified on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Water Notices for Hilo
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Kaiser Permanente Donates $90,000
This donation will make it easier for families to purchase fresh, local produce and in turn, retailers are able to increase their purchases from local farmers.
Men of Pa‘a Mālama ‘Aina in Ho‘okena
Members of a Puna nonprofit organization went to work Saturday morning, May 1, in helping to restore a piece of land in Ho‘okena after a structure fire destroyed a home on the lot last year.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Man
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a 36-year-old last seen on Friday, April 30.
