Keaau High School Students to Unveil Space Shuttle Replica… Public Invited
During the 2014-2015 school year, many students at Keaau High School had their lives turned upside down when the lava flow threatened their community. After overcoming adversity, the Cougars are...
View ArticleConfirmed Dengue Fever Cases on the Big Island of Hawaii Rises to 224
The Dengue Fever outbreak on the Big Island continues and the total confirmed amount of cases rose by 1 more case since the last update bringing the total amount of confirmed cases to 224: As of...
View ArticleCommunity Meeting on Development of Kealakekua State Park – Public Input Invited
Interested people are invited to review and discuss the preliminary alternatives for the management and development of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on Hawaii Island at a meeting on Saturday,...
View ArticleConfirmed Dengue Fever Cases on the Big Island of Hawaii Rises to 233
The Dengue Fever outbreak on the Big Island continues and the total confirmed amount of cases rose by 3 more case since the last update bringing the total amount of confirmed cases to 233: As of...
View ArticleSpecial Presentation by Big Island Film Festival at Aloha Theatre
In a special presentation of award-winning films, the Big Island Film Festival will screen two dynamic, award-winning films at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. The short film, “Our Father,” and feature...
View ArticleHawaii Drought Monitor – El Nino Continues
The National Weather Service is projecting a 90% chance that the current El Nino will continue through the winter and an 80% chance of El Nino continuing through Spring 2016. El Nino events are often...
View ArticlePublic Invited to February 5 Groundbreaking for Hōnaunau Rodeo Arena...
Please join Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi, County Councilwoman Maile David and other dignitaries for a public groundbreaking ceremony that will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 5, to commemorate...
View ArticleUpdated Map Pinpoints Confirmed Cases of Dengue Fever on the Big Island of...
Below is a map that depicts case locations as of 1/26/2016: This map will be updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with location data provided by the State Department of Health. Locations may represent...
View ArticleFour Kona Parks to Close Temporarily January 29 to Conduct Dengue Mosquito...
The Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close four Kona parks on Friday, January 29, so those facilities can be treated for mosquitoes that have the potential to spread dengue fever....
View ArticleRep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls on Governor David Ige to Declare Hawaiʻi Island...
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today called on Governor David Ige to declare the Hawaiʻi Island dengue fever outbreak a state of emergency and deploy State resources, including the National Guard,...
View ArticleParents Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Their Child’s Public School
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) begins its annual School Quality Survey (SQS) this week to gather important feedback from students, parents/guardians and staff about our public...
View ArticleUH Hilo Celebrates International Nights February 19th & 20th
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo International Student Association presents International Nights 2016 on Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20, at 7:30 pm in the UH Hilo Performing Arts...
View ArticleAsian Fest at Queens’ MarketPlace Celebrates Year of the Monkey
Sound, color, tasty food and the feeling of excitement celebrate the Year of the Monkey at Queens’ MarketPlace, Friday, February 5. The free event kicks off at 5 p.m. with the thundering drums of...
View ArticleVideo – Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park Open House & Community Meeting
More than 100 interested people attended an open house and community meeting on the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park master planning process on Jan. 30, 2016. In this video, DLNR State Parks...
View ArticleConfirmed Dengue Fever Cases on the Big Island of Hawaii Rises to 248
The Dengue Fever outbreak on the Big Island continues and the total confirmed amount of cases rose by 2 more case since the last update bringing the total amount of confirmed cases to 248: As of...
View ArticleComing Up – Award Winning Magicians at the Honoka’a Peoples Theatre
Award-winning magicians Bruce and Jennifer Meyers will bring their amazing feats of original magic to Honoka’a Peoples Theatre on Sunday, February 28 at 4 p.m., presented in collaboration with the...
View ArticleBreakdancing, Hip Hop, and Gender Roles in Opposing Forces
Kahilu Theatre presents AmyO’Neal’s Opposing Forces. In Amy O’Neal’s Opposing Forces, five B-Boys from different generations and cultures come together in curiosity, strength, vulnerability, and grace...
View ArticleBuilding and Design Expo Feb. 12-14 – Live Cooking Demo and Book Signing with...
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents the 11th annual Building & Design Expo February 12 – 14 at the Sheraton Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay‘s Kaleiopapa Convention Center. Celebrity Chef Sam...
View ArticleUpdated Map Shows New Risk Areas for Potential Dengue Infection – Spraying at...
An updated map of potential areas of infection by mosquito for confirmed dengue fever cases has been released: Click to enlarge This map should not be used to exclude any areas of the island from...
View ArticleHonolulu Selected for “Local Foods, Local Places” Federal Initiative
On behalf of the White House Rural Council, six federal agencies joined to announce 27 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities...
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