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Big Island educator receives nation’s highest award for STEM teachers

Science teacher Whitney Aragaki of Waiākea High School in Hilo, the 2022 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year, is one of six Hawai‘i public school teachers to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

‘He who speaks softly yet moves mountains’: Late Big Island lawmaker Mark Nakashima praised by family, friends, colleagues and constituents

The 61-year-old who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008 to the District 1 state House seat was impeccably commited to public service and unwaveringly dedicated to the people of his district and the entire state.

Three Big Island educators named finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year award

In October, one teacher will be announced as the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent Hawaiʻi in the National Teacher of the Year program.

Aunty Edith’s life celebrated with mural, U.S. quarter and shared stories at UH Hilo

The life and legacy of the late cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole was celebrated Saturday on the Big Island with a mural, a U.S. quarter and lots of shared memories of dancing, culture, relationships and connections.

UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole

The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.

Hawaiʻi Land Trust names new steward, educator for Māhukona on Big Island

Keone Emeliano has joined the Hawaiʻi Land Trust as the new steward and educator of Māhukona on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island.