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Resolution introduced in Congress to protect abortion access for veterans
Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.
U.S. National Guard members get free entry this weekend to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Free admission, in celebration of the National Guard’s birthday, is offered to active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans.
St. Joseph students learn lessons in giving back through a food drive for federal workers
Sixth grade students organized a food distribution event from front to back in two weeks as a way to give back before Thanksgiving.
UH-Hilo opens Veterans Student Services Resource Center
Center is dedicated to providing a safe space for networking, connecting and accessing support for veterans, military-affiliated students and their families.
Father-son duo rows into Hilo Bay complete historic journey across the Pacific
Steering their 24-foot rowboat, “The Kraken,” Tim and Harrison Crockett conquered the Pacific Ocean while advocating for veterans through their initiative, Row To Recovery.
Big Island Now poll results: Veterans face myriad of issues living on Hawai‘i Island
As we celebrated these men and women who protect our freedoms, we wanted to know what you thought the biggest challenge Big Island veterans faced.
Big Island Now poll No. 35: What challenges do Big Island veterans face the most today?
Veteran’s Day is coming up on Nov. 11. It’s a day to honor the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.
Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade to once again ‘Celebrate Service’
One of Hawai‘i’s largest Veterans Day parades returns to downtown Hilo on Nov. 4.
Pāhoa Veterans of Foreign Wars helps service members impacted by the Maui Wildfires
A Pāhoa-based Veterans of Foreign Wars post joined a mission to provide aid to any veterans impacted by the devastating Aug. 8 Lāhainā wildfire.
West Hawai’i Memorial Day ceremony sends prayers for peace
Dozens gathered Monday at the West Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony.
Fallen military members to be honored at Memorial Day events on Big Island
Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery and the East Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery on the Big Island.
U.S. Sen. Hirono votes against rule taking away veterans’ reproductive freedom
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has voted against a Republican-led effort to overturn the Department of Veterans Affairs’ interim rule on reproductive health care.
Webinar to give veterans leg up on competition when applying for farm start-up funds from Farmer Veteran Coalition
Hoʻōla Farms is hosting a free webinar, “How to Apply for the Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship,” Feb. 7 online via Zoom.
Calling all Hawai‘i students: Entries sought for ‘We (Heart) Veterans’ pin design challenge
Students will flex their design and engineering skills by creating a digital 3-D model of a wearable pin that celebrates their unique appreciation for veterans.
Many veterans continue serving after their military careers are over
Fifty percent of the civilian workforce for the Department of Army are veterans, including many at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the BIg Island.
AARP Launches Digital Job Center for Hawai’i Veterans
Hawai’i’s Veterans and military spouses now have a new way to compete in today’s job market.
Hoʻōla Farms Awarded Grant to Support Veterans Program
A nonprofit farm in Hilo is set to receive federal funding for the next three years to support its program that teaches veterans farming.
Waimea Community Invited to Participate in Honoring Veterans, First Responders
The Waimea Community Association (WCA) invites the community to recognize North Hawai‘i’s veterans, first responders and front-line health care workers on Veterans Day.
Donations Sought for Veterans Home Military Memorabilia Wall
Administrators at Hilo’s veterans home hope to honor veterans for their service with a display of military memorabilia on the facility’s walls.
Public Asked to be Mindful of Neighbors, Animals on New Year’s Eve
As New Year’s Eve celebrations abound this evening, county officials hope neighbors will keep each other in mind when lighting off their celebratory fireworks, as they can scare animals and cause distress among those who suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder.
