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Higginson: 'We are so appreciative to Ohana Fuels for this donation'
By Big Island Times Report | Sep 6, 2023
Charis Higginson, founder of Humanity Hale, said the fundraiser in which they partnered with Ohana Fuels’ Fuel Up Do Good program and staffed car washes was one to remember.
Big Island Chocolate Festival to host dip, sip and paint event
By Samantha Anderson | Sep 5, 2023
The Big Island Chocolate Festival will present its second ever dip, sip and paint event, where guests can dip food into a chocolate fountain, sip drinks, all while painting with a group.
Officer Dwayne Sluss: 'During the COVID lock-down, we really saw the increased need for food assistance for our local community and Kupuna, so we conducted the first Fill a Cruiser Food Drive'
By Big Island Times | Aug 29, 2023
The Hawaii Police Department announced the third annual "Fill a Cruiser Food Drive" will be held on September 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kona Costco warehouse parking lot.
Hilo man arrested for assaulting Hawai'i Island police officer
By Big Island Times Report | Aug 21, 2023
According to the Hawai'i Police Department, a 39-year-old Hilo man was arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Park Superintendent Loh: "Mahalo to everyone who spent their day with us, and especially to our park staff, volunteers and partners who worked hard to make the cultural festival happen."
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 26, 2023
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park held a cultural festival at the Kahuku Unit of the park on Saturday, where 985 locals and visitors came together to create lauhala bracelets, twisted lei from tī leaves, played Hawaiian games and enjoyed ono kine grindz on the festival grounds. Multiple performers held performances for festival attendees, including Debbie Ryder’s Hālau o Leionalani, Keaīwa, Kenneth Makuakāne, the Kīpapa Sisters, Russell Mauga and Da Kahuku Mauka Boyz, and LoriLei’s Hula Studio.
Exhibit: 'Conversations: Spirit & Nature'
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2023
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
By Press Release | Jun 30, 2023
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.
Native Hawaiian luminary awarded honorary doctorate: ‘Aunty Edith was a kumu hula and an academic researcher'
By Big Island Times Report | May 2, 2023
On April 20, the University of Hawaii Board of Regents recently honored Edith Kanaka'ole, a prominent Native Hawaiian figure, with an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
Theatrical dance performance Bloom brings wonder to Kahilu Theatre
By Press Release | Apr 27, 2023
Prince Dance Company's Bloom is a mesmerizing and theatrical journey coming to Waimea's Kahilu Theatre May 6 & 7.
Kona Orchid Society sets Spring Show and Sale
By Press Release | Apr 20, 2023
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.
McGuire: Educational Hawk Week could 'stop some people from shooting at them'
By George Willis | Oct 6, 2022
The resiliency of a young Hawaiian hawk with life-threatening injuries has inspired wildlife rehabilitators and educators to present a week-long series of virtual presentations on the birds of prey.
Unity Cup ready for debut at Kona Country Club golf course
By Marty Farmer | Oct 3, 2022
The Unity of Kona Church’s inaugural Unity Cup Golf Tournament will be held at the scenic Kona Country Club in Keauhou, which is located just six miles from downtown Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Performers develop skills at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, 'a training program that provides the necessary tools for young, aspiring singers'
By George Willis | Sep 12, 2022
Young artists looking to jump-start their careers as performers are invited to participate in the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival's (HPAF) annual professional fellowship program.
Big Island's The Kohala Center to hold ecosystem awareness events
By George Willis | Sep 9, 2022
The Kohala Center, with a mission statement “to respectfully engage the Island of Hawaii as a model of and for the world through our work in the areas of energy self-reliance, food self-reliance and ecosystem health," will host the 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day on Sep. 17.
East Hawaii Cultural Center opens entries for 33rd annual Trash Show 'to lower carbon footprint'
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 2, 2022
The East Hawaii Cultural Center has opened entries for the 33rd annual Trash Show “to lower carbon footprint.”
Project manager on UH Hilo event: 'Perhaps telling your story will mark a new beginning'
By David Beasley | Aug 23, 2022
The University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is looking for storytellers to participate in the first live episode of Wailau.
Hawaii Foundation for Educators raises $40,000 'to support teachers through professional development opportunities'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 1, 2022
Local bands and student musicians took to the stage of Honolulu's historic Hawaii Theatre last week to raise money to help teachers across the state continue to provide students with a high-quality education.
Experience Volcano Festival 2022
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
The Experience Volcano Festival is a celebration of the culture, people and traditions that make the diversity of the Volcano Area so unique.
Local musicians headline 'Teach Our Future' concert to benefit Hawaii’s educators July 27 at the Hawaii Theatre
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
The Hawaii Foundation for Educators announced that it is teaming up with local musicians Pure Heart and The Makaha Sons for its second annual “Teach Our Future” benefit concert.
Kahalu'u Bay receives 'Hope Spot' designation from Mission Blue: 'Kahalu‘u Bay serves as a model for other smaller bays around the world'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 6, 2022
Cindi Punihaole and Christine Zalewski have long championed the beauty and importance of Kahalu'u Bay. Their work has paid off, as the bay has been called a "Hope Spot" from Mission Blue.