Hilo Legislative Update
Hawai‘i lawmakers passed the State’s two-year biennium budget on Tuesday along with numerous House and Senate bills that now move to Governor David Ige for his signature. The budget includes more than...
View ArticleTwo Hawaii Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in...
Hawaii’s top two youth volunteers of 2017, Cierra Nakamura, 18, of Honolulu and Emma Tandara, 14, of Ewa Beach, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service...
View ArticleHu Honua Reaches Agreement with HELCO on Biomass Plant
Hu Honua announced today that it has reached an agreement with Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) on an amended power purchase agreement (PPA). HELCO agreed to revised terms for electricity to be...
View ArticleSenator Kahele Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Legislative Updates
On Monday, May 15, 2017, the community is invited to attend a town hall style meeting hosted by Hawai‘i State Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele who will present an update on the recent legislative session. “The...
View ArticleNā Leo TV Debuting New Show – Mayor Kim to Appear on First Episode
Nā Leo TV will be debuting a new show called “Hawaiʻi Island Conversations,” a show about relevant topics and people impacting Hawaiʻi Island. The first show will feature Mayor Harry Kim along with...
View Article37th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival & BioBlitz
Save the date for the free 37th annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Kilauea Military Camp. The festival’s theme,...
View ArticleBISAC Homeless Drive Gives Out Kits to Hilo’s Homeless
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council’s (BISAC’s) East Hawaii Intensive Outpatient Program participated in a one month drive to collect toiletry items for an outreach homeless project. Both clients...
View ArticleK’au Coffee Festival Names Presenter Lineup for Annual Coffee College
Leaders in the specialty coffee industry present a host of educational opportunities for island coffee farmers at the annual Ka‘u Coffee College 9 a.m.-pau Sunday, May 28 at the Pahala Community...
View ArticleKa’u Coffee Festival Underway – Jami Beck Crowned Miss K’au Coffee
The ninth annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is in full swing with newly crowned Miss K‘au Coffee Jami Beck of Wai‘ohinu presiding at a host of upcoming events. The UH-Hilo student swept all pageant...
View ArticleHawaii Island Humane Society Awarded Grant by Windermere Foundation
The Windermere Foundation has awarded Hawaii Island Humane Society a $2,000 grant to be used toward its New Leash on Life program. Each time a home is purchased or sold using a Windermere agent, a...
View Article“Obon in the Gardens” at Lili`uokalani Gardens
Keith Haugen will speak on the background and history of obon traditions during Sunday’s 5/28 “Obon in the Gardens.” The event is sponsored by Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. in the...
View ArticlePuna Community Meeting on Transportation Options
The public is invited to learn about new rideshare technologies using a smartphone that can provide Puna with much needed jobs and rides. Council member Jen Ruggles will be hosting a community meeting...
View ArticleKahilu Theatre Offering Summer Performing Arts Camps
Kahilu Theatre will offer three performing arts summer camps for Hawai‘i Island youth this summer. The camps are Let’s Dance (June 19 – June 30), Adventures in Polynesia (July 3 – July 15), and KPAW...
View Article“Malama” for The Food Basket on Hawaii Island
Locally-owned and operated Big Island shops – Aloha Grown, Creative Arts Hawaii and Parker Ranch Store – have come together to design, print and sell limited edition Aloha Grown “Malama” Tees, in an...
View ArticleShoulder Widening and Drainage Improvements in Keaukaha Area
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highways Division will be working on shoulder widening and drainage improvements for Desha Ave., Pua Ave., Baker Ave., and Todd Ave. beginning on...
View ArticleKona Coffee Exhibit Open First Saturday of June
The award-winning exhibit, “The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawaii Belt Road,” which was featured at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, as well as in museums world-wide, will be on...
View ArticleKahilu Theatre Presents the Broadway Musical – 13 the Musical
Saturday, June 17, at 7 pm, and Sunday, June 18, at 4 pm, Kahilu Theatre presents 13 the Musical with the Kahilu Youth Troupe. Using the Kahilu Youth Troupe’s youngest rising stars, Director Beth...
View ArticleNotice of Construction on Banyan Drive May 31 to June 16
Hawaii Electric Light announces construction work in the area of Banyan Drive near the intersection of Banyan Drive and Lihiwai Street in Hilo. As part of the company’s efforts to upgrade underground...
View ArticleCommentary: Councilwoman Ruggles “Call to Action” on Gas Tax Increases
Help to protect Puna and low-middle income families from having to pay more at the pump. Mayor Kim is proposing a 261% increase to the fuel tax over the next 2 years. Fuel taxes are an especially...
View ArticleBikeshare Hawaii Island Now Available in Kona
Kailua-Kona now has a new, viable transportation option that provides economic, health and ultimate convenience benefits. Bikeshare Hawaii Island is now available for residents and visitors alike along...
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