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New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

Waimea Community Association invites everyone to a free annual event honoring the many men and women of North Hawai‘i who put themselves in harm’s way around the clock 365 days a year to protect their communities.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and engages the community with the deep ocean by highligthing NOAA Ocean Exploration efforts to further understand what lies beneath the surface of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Don’t miss your chance. Today is the last day.

Experience the joy of singing — or just come listen — during this event that will be filled with uplifting music from Handel’s holiday classic.

Events include Irish Night on Nov. 15, which will feature film screenings and a performance by Hawai‘i Irish Dance, and a celebration of Indian culture Nov. 16, both at the Manono campus in Hilo.

The 46th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival on the Big Island will feature performances of an adaptation of one of the Bard’s best comedies, “Much Ado About Nothing” and a Kids Shake performance based on the same play.

It’s official: the Big Island festival dedicated to showcasing the personal, moral and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is back for its second year.

Kona Commons Shopping Center is making a big splash this summer by offering free water play for keiki in July.

“Fires of Polynesia,” a free live performance at the Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa Beach Resort, showcases the strength and artistry of Polynesian dancers wielding the power of fire.

Artist Lorrie Taylor will launch the program on April 1 with Watercolor Coral Reef.

There are many forms of love and the shopping center is highlighting them all this February.

The HIP Agriculture residential program offers a holistic approach to farming in Hawai‘i, featuring immersive learning that takes cohort members from managing soil health all the way through harvesting food from the land.

The Big Island is invited to celebrate Hawaiian culture this weekend at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in Hōnaunau.

A Kona resort is partnering with a research organization to help protect a gentle ocean giant and is hosting an upcoming event for guests and anyone who wants to learn more.

High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai’i.

Users of the Hele-On public transit system now have a new, free way to get around in urban areas of the Big Island.

Need to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot and thinking it would be good to get some food at the same time? Then you’ll be “lovin it” during one of three vaccination clinics at several McDonald’s restaurants on the Big Island.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is accepting applications for its free Keiki o Hawai’i Nei summer program.

An information workshop on landlord-tenant basics will be held on May 12 at the Kailua-Kona Library.

Balancing Monkey Yoga Studio in Hilo will be hosting a week-long open house of free events open to the public.