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Puna, Waiākea communities invited to share ideas to improve conservation
The feedback from those who attend these working group meetings helps U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service guide conservation priorities in the local communities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Hawai‘i Island students honored as 2025 Citizen-Scholars
One student from Hawaiʻi Island’s nine public schools was awarded as a Citizen-Scholar. The event recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community service throughout the state.
East Hawai’i finally sees the sun, after 10 days of rain — and snow on the summits
Beginning Feb. 16 in East Hawai’i, back-to-back Kona Lows followed by persistent showers ushered in by returning trade winds drenched places from Honomū to Pāhala, but the rain finally stopped long enough on Saturday to give the saturated ground a chance to dry out a little, at least in Hilo.
Big Island School State Finalist in STEM Competition
Selected from thousands of entries nationwide, these five schools have just been named Hawaii State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Rep. Todd to Livestream Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Rep. Chris Todd (Hilo, Waiākea, Keaukaha, Panaʻewa) will live stream a virtual town hall meeting on his Facebook page.
Big Island Real Estate Prices Near Record High
Median prices in several Hawai‘i County markets are steadily recovering toward pre-recession levels, while one market in particular saw explosive sales growth.
Teen Charged in Waiakea High Threat
Notes left on the walls of the bathroom threatened violence on the school campus.
Waiakea High School to Compete in LifeSmarts Championship
Waiakea High School in Hilo will compete with three teams from O‘ahu in the LifeSmarts Hawaii State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium.
BOE Approves Hilo-Waiakea CAS Appointment
The Board of Education has approved the appointment of Brad Bennett as the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area Superintendent.
Police Investigating Shots Fired in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department is investigating reports of gunshots fired in Hilo late Sunday evening, May 10.
County Eyes Waiakea-Palani Floodplain Changes
More than 100 homes in Waiakea Uka suffered flood damage in 2008.
Waiakea Completes Perfect League Season With Title
Waiakea’s dominant pitching and timely at-bats pushed them to a 3-1 win over Hilo, winning the league championship in Division I.
Top Seed Waiakea Rallies to Advance to Championship
Waiakea rallied back from a two-run deficit with runs in the fifth and sixth innings to defeat Kea’au 4-2 Friday night.
BIIF Baseball Postseason Begins This Tuesday
The season-ending league tournaments in high school baseball are already here, with Division II play beginning Tuesday.
Unpredictable BIIF Softball Tournament Begins Tuesday
Five total state berths are on the line when the BIIF softball tournaments kick off this week.
BIIF Boys Volleyball Playoffs Begin Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, ten Division II teams and four Division I teams will vie for league crowns and berths into the state volleyball tournament.
