Hilda to Swing South of the Big Island of Hawaii
Hurricane Hilda was downgraded to a Tropical Storm and now appears that it will go south of the Big Island of Hawaii missing the entire Hawaii chain of islands.
View ArticleEpic Origami Exhibit at Imiloa Astronomy Center
From miniature folds to life-size sculptures, the Japanese art of origami can come in a variety of unique shapes, sizes and materials. The ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo...
View ArticleMan in Pahoa Attempts to Siphon Gas and Steal Truck from Church Parking Lot
Former Alaska resident Shane Johnson has turned himself in to local authorities for attempting to siphon gas and attempting to steal a vehicle from a church parking lot in Pahoa this past week. Shane...
View Article“Same Canoe Local Food Challenge” Launches Next Week
Nutritious, flavorful Hawai‘i-grown food is in the spotlight during the “Same Canoe Local Food Challenge,” an ongoing project of One Island, a Big Island 501c3 nonprofit. The Same Canoe campaign...
View ArticleKohala Kai – Big Island’s Newest Development Being Touted
Kohala Kai, an exclusive, new low-density “green” oceanfront development in North Kohala is being touted to media folks next week on the north side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Possibly the last, large...
View ArticleNew Activities Mark 20th Taste of the Hawaiian Range
While “grazing” at over 60 culinary stations and exhibit booths, attendees at the 20th Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range can get in on some new activities that all promote local and sustainable...
View ArticleHawaii Island Energy Cooperative Urges Participation in PUC Sessions
Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative (HIEC) is encouraging Big Island residents to attend the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) public listening sessions and offer comment on the proposed merger between...
View ArticleFree Citric Acid to Help Control Coqui Frogs
Are you sick of Coqui frogs keeping you up at night? Coqui frogs die when exposed to citric acid and vouchers for free citric acid are available for pick up at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center. Vouchers...
View ArticleGround Broken For Lalamilo Wind Farm
The County of Hawai‘i and the Department of Water Supply held a groundbreaking event for the construction of a wind farm in South Kohala earlier today. Contributing to the State’s Clean Energy...
View ArticleMore Redemption Centers Open On Big Island
Mayor Billy Kenoi, the Department of Environmental Management, and the State Department of Health, announce that residents of Hawai`i Island now have more places to redeem their HI5 beverage containers...
View Article“State of Aerospace” in Hawaii – Opportunity for a New Industry Growth
The State legislature has indicated interest in growth in the aerospace industry of Hawaii as a means of diversifying the economic risk within the State beyond tourism, service industries and military....
View ArticleMen in High Heels Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault In Hawaii Island’s Fifth...
YWCA Hawaii Island hosts the fifth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 a.m. In East Hawaii, the one-mile march begins at the YWCA Ululani Street campus. In West...
View ArticleHistoric Conservation Agreement Forever Preserves North Shore Coastline
Land conservation history was made today as Turtle Bay Resort and a collaboration of entities led by the State of Hawai‘i, completed an agreement to preserve in perpetuity almost 630 acres of open...
View ArticlePublic Meeting To Address Improvements To Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Planned improvements to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area in Waimea between Kawaihae and Puako, are the subject of a community meeting taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at...
View ArticleCommunity Forum on Invasive Species and Plant Pest Issues in West Hawaii
Hawaii House Representative Nicole Lowen is hosting a public forum for West Hawaii residents on Tuesday, November 10th to learn more about invasive species issues that are affecting homes, agriculture,...
View ArticleZonta Service Project Presents $10K to Neighborhood Place of Puna
The Zonta Club of Hilo organized a Halloween party—“Halloween Madness”—for more than 125 individuals at the Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) on October 24. “Halloween Madness” was done as part of The...
View ArticleLawmakers Visit Big Island – Focus on Agriculture, Medical Care and Economic...
Members of the House Finance Committee, chaired by Representative Sylvia Luke, toured various sites on Hawaii Island to view first hand several projects and programs supported by the Legislature. The...
View ArticleRep. San Buenaventura Hosting Community Meeting With House Leadership in Pahoa
A community meeting hosted by Representative Joy San Buenaventura and joined by State House leadership and Big Island representatives will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 5pm – 7pm at the...
View ArticleHawaii Island Veterans Day Parade November 7th
Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan, the Adjutant General (TAG) for the State of Hawaii, will be honored as military grand marshal of the eighth annual Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans of...
View ArticleShark Attacks Swimmer at Kehena Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii
Reports are now coming in that a swimmer at Kehena Beach on the East Side of the Big Island of Hawaii… was attacked by a shark today. Kehena Beach is known to be a “clothing optional” black sand beach...
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