Hawaii CC launches drone certification program
Spring registration is now open at Hawaii Community College for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system.
Public invited to Holidays in Kahuku
Please join the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for their 5th Annual Holidays in Kahuku.
Big Island Singers will perform three free concerts this weekend
The Big Island Singers, a 37-person choir led by director Douglas Albertson, will culminate its fifth season with a series of one-hour concerts titled, “EarthSeaSky!” All concerts are free, and donations are welcomed.
Applicants sought for Young Women in Leadership Award
Applications for the 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Hilo online at www.zontahilo.org/scholarships-grants/.
HFS FCU raises $37,300 for Aloha ‘Ilio Rescue
The need to rescue and rehome dogs across Hawaii Island continues to increase, as well as the financial challenges that come with caring for the island’s loyal companions.
Operation Christmas Child seeks shoebox gifts
KAILUA-KONA — More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project.
The Food Basket to get $8.4 million in federal funding
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Monday announced $8.4 million in funding for The Food Basket, the food bank on Hawaii Island working to end hunger and distribute safe, high-quality food in the community.
Na Leo launches 2nd Youth Media Challenge
Na Leo TV, an incubator for nurturing talent in Hawaii Island’s creative and media industries, announces the 2nd annual Youth Media Challenge.
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest winners
Winners of the 2024 KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest were announced in professional, amateur, culinary students and keiki division. Kona coffee was the inspiration to create unforgettable dishes and desserts, showcasing the versatility and unique flavor of Hawaii’s most iconic coffee.
HICHC hosts Health Care Career Expo
Hawaii Island’s health care sector is facing a critical staffing shortage, and local job-seekers are being presented with an exciting opportunity to address this challenge head-on.
Public invited to meetings about county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hawaii County is inviting residents to participate in two upcoming public meetings to review the initial findings of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
DOE: Benioffs have given $2.5M to projects by Hawaii teachers
HONOLULU – The state Department of Education announced Wednesday that, with the support of philanthropists and longtime Big Island residents Lynne and Marc Benioff, chair and CEO of Salesforce, it has distributed $2.5 million to qualifying DonorsChoose projects by Hawaii’s public school teachers.
Kona Coffee Cupping champions crowned
The 2024 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrated the best of Kona’s world-renowned coffee this past week, culminating in the highly anticipated Kona Coffee Cupping Competition.
‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival this weekend
WAIMEA — Kahilu Theatre will present its 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele &Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday.
More than 100 vendors will be at Puna Hongwanji craft fair: Free event is this Saturday in Keaau
The Puna Hongwanji Mission is having its fifth Winter Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday on the temple grounds at 14-692 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. Entry is free.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
The Hawaii Police Department invites the public to join officers for two “Coffee With a Cop” events in North and South Kohala this month.
Hilo Woman’s Club holds Rummage Sale
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting a Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday at their clubhouse in Hilo.
Sign up now for Kona’s Christmas Parade
The annual Kailua Kona Community Christmas Parade is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment in 1879. Congress created the USGS to “classify the public lands and examine the geological structure, mineral resources, and products within and outside the national domain.”
Learn how to recognize your triggers at Ku‘ikahi talk
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center of Hilo will host a free talk on Nov. 21 as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
