#Hawaii graduations

Big Island Press Club awards scholarships to four students

The Big Island Press Club is Hawai‘i’s oldest press club, protecting the public’s right to know since 1967.

9 Hawaiʻi Island Students receive $29,000

The students were among 60 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent school in the state, who received scholarships based on academic achievement, community service and financial need.

Kona Lions Club gives scholarships to Konawaena High School students

The club awarded Mina Taniyama, Ryli Sasaki, Civic Gomes and Torrance Satta-Ellis with a $1,000 scholarship each, and Anuhea Spinola with a $500 scholarship towards a two-year degree or certificate.

More than 100 Kamehameha high school seniors earn college associate degrees

The students’ Hawai‘i Pacific University graduation ceremony took place at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on O‘ahu.