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Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
Community engagement shines during statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup, a multi-island effort organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana and focused on protecting shorelines, reefs and wetlands vital...
Exhibit of historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photos extended at state Capitol in Honolulu
The 28 photographs — half of which had never been seen before — offer a rare visual account of Hawaiʻi's participation in the march in Alabama led by Martin Luther King Jr., honoring the role of the isl...
Application period open for new KōCreate: Kohala in support of region’s grassroots ʻāina organizations
Six-month initiative will bring together locally led organizations to deepen collaboration, expand organizational capacity and advance long-term stewardship throughout Kohala region.
Big Island state lawmaker honored by Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi
Hilo state Sen. Lorraine Inouye received the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award; Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaims June 26, 2026, “Senator Lorraine Inouye Day”
Summer youth camps, clinics upcoming at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Soccer, basketball and volleyball coaches, staffs invite youth to learn and gain skills during several events starting later in July and running through early August.
Banyan Drive revitalization could become a reality after a decade of effort
A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.
Kona Hawaiʻi Island Police Activities League inaugural Keiki Poke Contest a tasty success
Five contestants competed in each of three age divisions, preparing their own unique poke recipes and judged on creativity, presentation, taste and use of local ingredients.
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next ce...
“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means...
Limited-time summer fuel savings offered to new, existing Texaco Rewards members
Customers at participating stations statewide can take advantage of promotions designed to help drivers save more throughout the busy summer travel season.
Special 15-month Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi membership offer available for limited time
Offer includes full 2026-27 membership year and remainder of summer 2026; allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities.
Fireworks and festivities forecast for rest of Fourth of July
Plenty of clouds persist in several locations, but not much rain expected to impact any celebrations; however, some spots around the Big Island are seeing breezy conditions, so practicing your best fire safe...
Sony Championship Hawaiʻi on Oʻahu is a new stop on PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour eliminates season-opening Hawaiʻi event after more than 60 years, but adds it as new stop on PGA Tour Campions.
2 significant collections donated to America250 by Hawaiʻi State Archives
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28...
Holomua Marine Initiative hosts additional talk story session in Waimea focused on management of marine res...
Big Island residents are invited to attend a final talk story session on how to best manage the island’s marine resources. A team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will be seeking community...
Safe Routes to Waiākea Schools improvements to start on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo
The project is located between Ohea and Pūʻainakō streets in Hilo and includes installation of concrete sidewalks, drainage improvements, retaining walls, curb ramps, driveway reconstruction and utility a...
U.S. Postal Service appoints postmaster for Hilo
Kai Kawelo oversees both Hilo post offices, which includes 109 employees serving 5,000 P.O. boxes and 41 routes with more than 23,000 deliveries.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center to close for first major renovation since opening
The renovations will cause the Performing Arts Center to close from January 2027 to August 2027.
4th of July weekend weather should be relatively quiet, with decreasing humidity, typical summertime trades
For those watching the tropical cyclone forecast, Tropical Storm Douglas in the East Pacific became a post-tropical cyclone late the night of July 2.
Residents reminded to practice fire safety this Fourth of July weekend
With wildfire season in full swing, residents should take extra caution this weekend as fireworks and barbecues are common causes of fires.
Volcano Watch: Hawai‘i Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit
Hawai‘i, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary June 27: Episode 50 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; the north vent served up a 1,030-foot lava fountain,...
Parts of Hilo, Nāʻālehu highways to be closed July 4 to accommodate holiday celebrations
Portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo, between Pauahi Street and Wailuku Bridge, as well as part of Māmalahoa Highway, from Niu Street to Kaʻalāiki Road, in Nāʻālehu will be closed at different times.
New monthly initiative to cultivate reciprocal relationships between people, ʻāina
Kūkūau ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Mālama ʻĀina Days is fostering community connection with Hilo's native lowland wet forest through immersive ʻāina-based education.
America 250 on Big Island: Fourth of July promises family fun festivities, fireworks and more
This year's celebrations have even more significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; July 4 festivities will include rodeos, parades and community events such as a 5K run/walk/roll in sal...