#Community Support

Newly crowned Hilo Idol Kacy Sanchez hopes her journey, passion for music can inspire others

The 22-year-old from Honoka‘a was crowned winner of the Big Island’s ultimate singing competition Saturday night on the grand stage at Hilo Town Market.

Big Island family leaning on community support after fire destroys home, kills 3 pets

Hawai’i County police officer Erhard Autrata and his family are recovering — with community support — from a fire that destroyed the home they built themselves and killed three of their dogs while they were celebrating 10-year-old Mahina’s birthday.

Vulcan Challenge raises more than $160,000 for UH-Hilo athletics programs

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is 2-0 when it comes to meeting its fundraising goals in the Vulcan Challenge.

‘Our Kuleana’: Daughters of Hawai‘i Working to Ensure Royal Banyan Tree Continues to Watch Over Kona

A Big Island nonprofit whose mission is rooted in preserving the ways of old Hawai‘i is taking steps to ensure an iconic tree on the grounds of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona continues to watch over the community for generations to come.

Six HOPE Services Affordable Housing Units Move to Pāhoa

Six of HOPE Services’ permanent affordable housing units for homeless seniors were recently moved to their new home in Pāhoa.

The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance

The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.