Big Island News
Hawai‘i Set to Receive Federal Dollars to Help Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers from Extinction
Federal dollars are headed to Hawai‘i to help address the extinction crisis facing at least four species of native Hawaiian birds.
Plenty of Pros: Missing Out on Teacher of the Year Award Gives Waiākea Finalist More Time in the Classroom
Kurt Russell, a history teacher from Oberlin High School in Ohio, was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year.
Police Week Kicks Off With Ceremony in Hilo
The community has gathered at the Hilo police station this morning to celebrate Police Week and honor Hawaiʻi police officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
No Injuries Reported After Kea‘au Structure Fire
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Kea‘au Sunday evening.
Project Hōkūlani Offers Free College Prep For High School Students
High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai’i.
Maui Now
Molokaʻi Community Health Center receives $150,000 grant for dental services
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation donated $149,988 to Molokaʻi Community Health Center to purchase advanced dental equipment to improve the oral health of families.
Rotary Club of Kahului awards $16,000 in scholarships to four Maui High graduates
The Rotary Club of Kahului awarded $16,000 worth of college
scholarships last week to four Maui High School graduates: Leanne Orsono, Jessica Mae Castillo, Brooklyn Jones and Sophia Otsuka.
HeleWai Eco Tours announces kamaʻāina initiative
HeleWai Eco Tours, in partnership with the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve, announced the launch of a monthly community initiative aimed to educate, inspire, and perpetuate conservation efforts across the island.
Kauai Now
Hawai‘i Set to Receive Federal Dollars to Help Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers from Extinction
Federal dollars are headed to Hawai‘i to help address the extinction crisis facing at least four species of native Hawaiian birds.
Project Hōkūlani Offers Free College Prep For High School Students
High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai'i.
Free Training For High-Demand Jobs Available at UH Community Colleges
University of Hawai‘i community colleges are offering a way for island residents to gain valuable training for jobs in several sectors — for free — this summer.
Police Searching for Escaped O‘ahu Inmate
State Sheriffs and Honolulu Police are searching for one inmate who escaped from the Waiawa Correctional Facility Saturday evening on O‘ahu.
Bill Awaiting Ige’s Signature Would Increase Jail Time For Car Theft
Gov. David Ige is considering signing House Bill No. 1486, HD2, SD1 into law, which would increase the penalty for felony theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles from a maximum five-year prison term to a maximum 10-year prison term.
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