North Hawai‘i News

The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.

The diversity of events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next week, as always, is as wide as the people who call the island home.

The work on ‘Opelo Road begins May 13 directly across from ‘Opelo Plaza.

Flash flood warnings were in effect late Friday night and into early Saturday morning for portions of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved over the districts.

It shouldn’t be difficult to find something to do with Mom this weekend. The Big Island has plenty of events planned just for Mother’s Day, from brunch to parasailing.

The program is designed to help households that suffered from economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggling to pay rent.

Live music, hands-on educational science activities and demonstrations, Children’s Day celebrations, art displays, crafts and even a party for Cinco De Mayo are on tap this weekend.

Grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be used to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels such as dry vegetation and invasive species and create defensible space for several communities and large landowners affected by the massive Māna Road Fire in the summer of 2021.

Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice, and all projects are weather permitting.

The Big Island again abounds with events perfect for keiki to kūpuna, including music, dancing, the chance to adopt a new furry friend and more.

A portion of the roadway was closed earlier Wednesday because of a traffic crash.

Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.

Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair continues today through Saturday. The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade is Saturday. Here’s all the details.

South Kohala patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded the afternoon of March 30 to a residence off the 64-5200 block of Nani Waimea Street in Waimea to a report of a 78-year-old man who was unresponsive and pinned under the mower.

The test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. and will be accompanied by a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Check out where the Easter Bunny will be hopping around the island this weekend and get ready to celebrate everything hula and Hawaiian during the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.

There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.

A manually recorded rainfall total near Honokaʻa from the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network had the highest overall monthly total at 14.68 inches.