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Business Monday: Aloha Grown supports families, farmers with help from local artist
Artist Kailah Ogawa created two original shirt designs that are on sale with Aloha Grown, with all the proceeds going directly to The Food Basket until May 31.
Hawaiʻi briefs for May 17: Spring commencement, funds released, locally-sourced foods, Stories from the Field
A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.
Hawaiʻi Island police initiate a murder investigation after fatal assault
Michael Alan Torres Jr., 57, died at Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu due to injuries from an assault in Hilo at 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.
Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall
Big Island businesses experience success and leadership changes.
Advocates call for justice, awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women, girls and māhū
Advocates call for better data, supportive interventions when it comes to violence affecting Indigenous and LGBTQIA2S+ groups across Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi police investigate two-car collision that resulted in third traffic fatality this week
Officers responded to a two-car collision on Highway 11 between Keaʻau and Hilo that claimed the life of one Puna woman.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
Hilo Driver’s License Office relocating
The office is moving from its current location at Hawaiʻi Public Safety Building to the former Bank of Hawaiʻi branch location at 120 Pauahi St.
Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
The event, highlighting the institution’s role in preparing the Big Island’s workforce, drew more than 100 supporters on April 18 to the I Ola Nō Ke Kino Dining Room at the Manono campus in Hilo.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo celebrates National Public Garden Day with guided tours
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Botanical Garden with free tours and a unique chance to explore rare tropical plant collections this May.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 1-7: Lei Day, AstroDay, Mother’s Day Orchid Show and more
This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.
Hirono, 8 Democratic colleagues urge funding for critical forest research program
Letter comes as President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.
‘Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o’ transforms Wailoa Art Center into living cultural space
Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 24-30: Beekeepers, Denim Day, growing together, S. Tokunaga anniversary, native plants and more
This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!
Business Monday: Recovery Center to help small businesses affected by downtown Hilo fire
The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 17-23: Freaky Tiki, Uncle Charlie, Maisey Rika, HI-CAL DEAD, kickball, Earth Day cleanup and more
It’s another week with plenty to do around the Big Island, but if you’re a music enthusiast — or just like to listen to great tunes — several venues have events planned that are pitch perfect for you; check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Hawaiʻi County wellness event to celebrate public health, community volunteers
A wellness celebration in Hilo will bring together National Public Health Week, National Volunteer Week, and the Mayor’s Health Challenge Legacy on Friday, April 24.
Hawaiʻi Energy distributes 182 energy-efficient appliances to Big Island households
Three distribution events were recently conducted in Hilo, Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala.
Hawaiʻi Island Fire Department seeks public input for new strategic plan
The Hawaiʻi Island Fire Department is inviting residents to help shape its future by completing an online survey and attending community meetings.
