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Savannah Deasy awarded Civics Scholarship

The Foundation for the Restoration of America (FFROA) awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Full Sail University student Savannah Deasy.


Exhibit: 'Conversations: Spirit & Nature'

The Volcano Art Center proudly announces the upcoming exhibit "Conversations: Spirit and Nature" opening on Saturday, July 29 and continuing through August 19, 2023 at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.) in Volcano Village.


Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to host Fourth of July celebration

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton, invites Island residents to join hotel guests in celebrating the birth of American independence with a Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2023 from 3:30-8:30pm.


Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back in DBEDT Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey for first quarter 2023

An overwhelming majority of visitors ranked Hawai‘i as a safe and secure destination and ideal for volunteering and giving back, according to the results of a survey conducted by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) during the first quarter of 2023.


Micro-grant program for small-scale agriculture opens

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP).


Public school teachers overwhelmingly ratify 4-year contract

Ninety-two percent of the nearly 7,000 valid ballots cast approved the contract that will take effect July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.


Theatrical dance performance Bloom brings wonder to Kahilu Theatre

Prince Dance Company's Bloom is a mesmerizing and theatrical journey coming to Waimea's Kahilu Theatre May 6 & 7.


Kea'au Elementary School teacher receives HSTA's 2023 STACY Award for Teaching Excellence

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s STACY Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes a teacher who demonstrates leadership, dedication, and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth. It is one of the highest honors bestowed by the association.


Kona Orchid Society sets Spring Show and Sale

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Kona Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.


Local musicians headline benefit concert for Hawai'i educators

The Hawaiʻi Foundation for Educators (HFE) is teaming up with local musicians and performers for the third annual “Teach Our Future” benefit concert.


Kailua Village Design Commission meeting

Date: 10/25/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Online MeetingDate and venue subject to change.


DBEDT's 2023 Hi STEP Program webinars announced

HiSTEP is an export development program supported by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), that helps Hawaiʻi companies expand sales outside of the United States.


Partial reopening of Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station for solid waste disposal and glass recycling on Aug. 16

The Solid Waste Division will partially reopen its facility at the Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station.


Benefit concert raises $40,000 for Hawaii's educators

The Hawaii Foundation for Educators (HFE) teamed up Wednesday with local music icons the Makaha Sons and Pure Heart for the second annual “Teach Our Future” benefit concert. The show took place at the historic Hawaii Theatre in downtown Honolulu.


Experience Volcano Festival 2022

The Experience Volcano Festival is a celebration of the culture, people and traditions that make the diversity of the Volcano Area so unique.


HSTA Recommends Jill Tokuda for Hawaii's Second Congressional District

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce its support of Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District, which covers suburban and rural Oahu, including the Leeward and Windward coasts and all of Hawaii’s neighbor islands.


Hawaii Coffee Association names Statewide Coffee Cupping, barista winners at 27th annual conference

Winners of the Hawaii Coffee Association’s 13th Annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition and the inaugural Café Collective SigBev Competition were announced during the 27th Hawaii Coffee Association Conference May 19-21 in Kona.


NIU Valley Middle School teacher Zachary Morita earns HSTA's 2022 Stacy Award for Teaching Excellence

The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes a teacher who demonstrates leadership, dedication, and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth. It is one of the highest honors bestowed by the association.


HSTA recommends Josh Green for governor

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor


HSTA Recommends Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Sylvia Luke’s campaign for lieutenant governor.