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FreediveSafe! hosted basic freediving safety program that 'could be lifesaving in a difficult situation'

FreediveSafe! Hawaii held a freediving and spearfishing safety training for free on July 31 and August 1.


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Hawaii County Fire Department hosts its annual fishing tournament to honor 'selfless acts of heroism' in its ranks

Hawaii County Fire Department’s fire rescue specialist, Cole Arrington, discussed the purpose and specifics of the department’s annual fishing tournament.


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Kilauea remains dormant since May: 'USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level'

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which began erupting on Dec. 20, has seen gradually increasing seismic activity in recent weeks, though the United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that no eruption activity has been observed since May 23.


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DLNR lottery to remove invasive goats will 'help protect the natural and cultural resources of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau'

Invasive goats are ravaging the 420-acre Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park along the west side of Hawaii Island.


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Free live painting every Friday at Rokoff Studio in Kailua-Kona: 'You will see an original oil painting come to life'

Rokoff Studio holds a weekly free live painting event every Friday at 75-5744 Ali'i Drive, Suite 57 in Kailua-Kona.


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Walmart Wellness Day to host free health checks and COVID-19 vaccinations: 'This is a day for the entire family'

Two local Walmart stores are announcing they will host free health screenings this Saturday, July 24.


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Aloha Mobile Eats hosts Food Truck Fridays at HPM Building Supply in Kailua-Kona

Aloha Mobile Eats hosts a weekly Food Truck Friday at HPM, located at 74-5511 Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona.


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Fireworks extravaganza to take place on Hawaii's Big Island: 'A real good and safe 4th of July'

Fireworks displays are back on the Big Island, as the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation announced its celebrations to commemorate Independence Day.


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Upcoming Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference features 'visiting researchers and agro experts sharing information'

The 31st Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9, at the Maui County Business Resource Center.


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Kamuela Farmers Market at Pukalani Stables is open every Saturday to benefit 'Hawaii's proud Paniolo heritage'

The Kamuela Farmers Market -- open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pukalani Stables, located at 67-139 Pukalani Road in Kamuela -- offers various goods, including prepared foods, fresh local produce, cut flowers and handcrafted items.


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Hawaii Performing Arts Festival 'has continued to push forward and make improvements' despite COVID-19 pandemic

The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF) opens to an in-person audience for four live performances at the Kahilu Theatre for the first time in two years.


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Vaccination Clinics Scheduled at Kona Commons Shopping Center

Kona Commons Partners with West Hawai`i Community Health Center on Clinics


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Hawai'i observes Juneteenth, 'commemorates the end of African-American enslavement'

Hawai'i has become the second to last state in the nation that will officially recognize Juneteenth, which is observed annually on June 19.


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Second annual Experience Volcano Festival scheduled for Aug. 14

The Experience Volcano Festival returns to the Big Island on Saturday, Aug. 14, featuring various Hawaiian cultures, artists, foods and other exciting activities.


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Blood Bank of Hawai'i celebrate World Blood Donor Day

Honolulu is taking the phrase "paint the town red" quite literally this week as several landmarks will be lighted red in honor of World Blood Donor Day on Monday, June 14.


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Hawaii Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival helps participants 'see the strengths and beauty in our differences'

In Hawaii, celebrations of culture are highly anticipated events, which give both natives and visitors something to look forward to; the fourth annual Hawaii Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival is a prime example.


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Donkey Mill Art Center offers Youth Summer Art Experience: 'Young artists will learn about Mahina, the moon'

Children between ages 9 and 12 will have the opportunity to be creative while learning about the phases of the moon during the four-week Youth Summer Art Experience: Na Kaulana Mahina: The Phases of the Moon, Program B.


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Hawaii Fire Department announces 30th Annual Fire Fishing Tournament to honor Eric 'Buta' Hayashi on July 10

The Hawaii Fire Department and The Greg Cameron Fire Fund are proud to announce that the 30th Annual Fire Fishing Tournament, in memory of Greg “Buta” Hayashi, will take place Saturday, July 10.



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Kilauea volcano is no longer erupting and alert level is lowered from 'watch' to 'advisory'

The recently released geological status of the Kilauea volcano confirmed that it is no longer erupting.