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Police now looking for new leads in 1978 Kalapana cold case
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 18, 2021
The Hawaii Police Department is reinvestigating a cold case that occurred more than 40 years ago on the Big Island.
The University of Hawaii opens applications for fall 2022 semester
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 17, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) is currently accepting applications for the fall 2022 semester.
Results of Hawaii student assessments 'emphasize the importance of having students back in the classroom'
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 17, 2021
Results of student assessments conducted by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) revealed a downward trend in academic performance.
Hawaii County reopens application period for Phase 2 Voluntary Housing Buyout Program for homes affected by Kilauea
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 17, 2021
The County of Hawaii is currently accepting Phase 2 applications for the Voluntary Housing Buyout Program (VHBP) for Kīlauea Eruption Recovery.
University of Hawaii at Hilo's Daelenn Tokunaga earns PacWest Player of the Week award
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
Daelenn Tokunaga earned her first PacWest Player of the Week award for women's soccer.
Two University of Hawaii at Hilo athletes earned Pepsi Athlete of the Week honors for volleyball and soccer
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo student-athletes, sophomore Sydney Gott and junior Viviana Poli, have been named Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
Hawaii County partners help local renters obtain financial assistance: 'A little bit of help can go a long way'
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 14, 2021
Various Hawaii nonprofit organizations are trying to help alleviate financial challenges for local renters.
Chun on Maunakea Master Plan: 'Everyone has a legitimate interest in what happens to these lands'
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 14, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) hosted a virtual forum on Oct. 6 about the draft of a new Maunakea Master Plan.
Hawaii awarded federal grant because 'children and youth continue to struggle with mental health issues' during COVID-19 pandemic
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 12, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) will be receiving a $2.2 million federal Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) grant to address mental health care concerns for children.
Hawaii Tourism Authority reopens Community Enrichment Program, which supports 'community-based projects and experiences'
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 12, 2021
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is bringing back its Community Enrichment Program (CEP).
Lava continues to erupt from the Kilauea volcano, spreading hazardous vog and ashfall in the area
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 8, 2021
The Kīlauea volcano is erupting, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Visual artist contest, a conference on early learning, Reiki, and farmers market all on the Big Island this weekend
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 8, 2021
Locals and visitors can spend the upcoming weekend participating in these various events on the Big Island.
County of Hawaii provides infrastructure updates for areas damaged by 2018 Kīlauea eruption
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 4, 2021
The County of Hawaii announced updates regarding roads and water lines damaged by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and the use of public assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Second Revitalize Puna meeting set for Oct. 12: 'These events are focused on supporting community action'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 30, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Disaster Recovery Division and County Council District 4 will host the second quarterly Revitalize Puna community activation event virtually, via Zoom, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Support local Big Island businesses while enjoying upcoming events
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2021
Don't let these Big Island events pass you by without giving them a try.
Text messages promising DMV refunds are a scam: 'Official correspondence is issued via hard copy letter'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 21, 2021
The Hawaii County Department of Finance, Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) division, is warning about a scam claiming to offer "DMV refunds."
Local farmers market, crafts, jewelry, gifts and Scrabble on the Big Island this week
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 17, 2021
Support local Big Island businesses this week: fresh food, crafts, jewelry, Scrabble and more.
The Big Island offers recurring events like a farmers market, craft and gift fair, open-mic nights and Scrabble
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 9, 2021
Find out which Big Island events you might want to enjoy this week, and keep an eye on the end dates to make sure you won’t miss them!
Farmers market, live music, crafts, gifts and open mic happening Sundays and Mondays on the Big Island
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 7, 2021
Head over today to some happenings in Big Island or other events tomorrow.
Kīlauea volcano remains at 'advisory' alert level and 'yellow' aviation color code, but it is not erupting
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 7, 2021
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) announced Tues., Sept. 7, that the Kīlauea volcano is not currently erupting.