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Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital offering COVID-19 vaccines
By Press Release | May 1, 2021
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is offering vaccinations for those age 16 and older on a first-come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary on Wednesday, May 5, from 4-6 p.m.
Ke Kai O Kahiki happy to return to Merrie Monarch Festival
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 14, 2021
For Ke Kai O Kahiki, the return of the Merrie Monarch Festival this year, even with restrictions, is a welcome opportunity to re-engage with what they love, although there are many adjustments involved.
HOPE Services Hawaii, other groups to offer COVID-19 vaccines to homeless Wednesday
By David Beasley | Apr 13, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations for the Big Island’s homeless population are scheduled Wednesday, April 14 by HOPE Services Hawaii, West Hawaii Community Health Center and Bay Clinic.
Free entry to Hawaii National Parks for National Park Week
By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2021
Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Step into National Park Week this Saturday, April 17, a free day at all fee-charging national parks across the country, including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā national parks, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Coffee with a cop
By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2021
Continuing their outreach with the west Hawai‘i community, Hawai‘i Police Department invites area residents to attend two “Coffee with a Cop” talk story sessions this month in Kona.
Big Island academy teachers 'did everything we're mandated to do' for Merrie Monarch Festival during pandemic
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2021
Although COVID-19 protocols will prevent the Merrie Monarch Festival from having live audiences, organizers plan for the annual hula competition to still happen this summer after being canceled in 2020 for the first time in more than a half-century.
Merrie Monarch Festival will be virtual this summer
By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Mar 31, 2021
The Merrie Monarch Festival, a nonprofit organization that honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua, will be virtual this year.
Virtual Kona Brewers Festival set for March 13
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 10, 2021
The Kona Brewers Festival is scheduled for March 13 this year. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year's festival will be held virtually and be presented on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram live.
Hawaii's first arson dog, Kaimi, passes away at age 13
By Colby McCoy | Jan 14, 2021
Hawaii's first-ever certified arson dog, Kaimi, died in mid-December at the home of acting Fire Chief Robert Perreira.