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The project will also continue professional development and learning for the current schools and will partner with Kōkua Foundation to expand programming in the current elementary schools to incorporate ʻāina-based education, reaching over 25,000 students in total.

The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles throughout the state, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.

Two $2,000 scholarships are available to West Hawaiʻi graduating seniors who meet requirements.

STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.

Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.

The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.

The training classes offer the chance to upskill and attain industry certifications, opening doors to employment, paid internships and apprenticeships.

The relationship was affirmed by a signing ceremony held in Hatsukaichi, where Roth, Mayor Tarō Matsumoto, members of the Hawaiʻi County Council, members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi, the Honorary Consul of Japan in Hilo, Art Taniguchi, and esteemed members of government from Hatsukaichi were present.

The quiz bowl was based on 30 award-winning middle grade books they have been reading over the past school year.

The museum, which operates as a nonprofit, opened its doors in 2022 and has been committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young keiki through hands-on STEAM experiences.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Kamuela has several college scholarship opportunities available. The Peggy Dineen-Orsini Scholarship offers $2,000 to a Big Island resident who is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a National League of Nursing accredited program in Hawai‘i or on the mainland. Private donors fund this scholarship in memory of Peggy […]

This month’s speaker is Dr. Colby Miyose on the topic “Understanding & Empathizing with Differing Conflict Styles.” 

The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.

The former dentist has his sights on becoming a master sommelier following graduation from Hawaiʻi CC in May.

Third place went to students from the Big Island’s Waiākea High School. A second team from Kealakehe High School also won a prize.

The free contest promotes the importance of reducing water waste and protecting drinking water supplies. It challenges keiki to utilize artistic ways to depict conserving our most precious resource – safe drinking water.

The diplomats shared insights from their careers, delving into the partnership between the U.S., Japan and the Republic of Korea.

The competition featured over 100 students from 13 public, private and charter schools from O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.

Participants will get to learn about a variety of ecosystems, natural resource management techniques and cultural practices unique to Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green today sent additional budget requests to the State Legislature that support his long list of priorities.