#raising awareness
Honokōhau Harbor’s new Hawaiian monk seal pup neighbor welcomed, but maybe too much?
State and The Marine Mammal Center partner for public outreach and education campaign for fishers and boaters at West Hawai’i harbor to remind them that some actions can make the endangered 5-month-old monk seal rely on people for food or get too close to fishing hooks, etc.
May 2024 proclaimed Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Hawai‘i County
The month-long initiative is aimed at raising awareness, educating the public and encouraging proactive measures to reduce the risk and impacts of wildfires around the Big Island.
The little miniature horse with a big heart: Big Island’s Darby in the running for 2024 Pet of the Year
As of late afternoon Thursday, the Waimea certified pet therapy animal, the first from Hawai‘i to be nominated, had raised $10,013 so far and was No. 1 on the leaderboard. The fundraising competition through Pet Partners ends March 18 and Darby is looking for everyone’s support.
Pink Out Color Run raises breast cancer awareness, support for patients, research
More than 130 community members, including breast cancer survivors and thrivers, painted Hilo Bayfront on the Big Island pink in support of the cause Saturday morning during the 5K fun run/walk and accompanying festival
