‘Shakespeare in Paradise’

The Kamuela Philharmonic invites the public to experience an enchanting afternoon of orchestral beauty and Shakespeare-inspired classics at at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

Five Scouts reach highest rank

John Farias, 18, Justin Imamura, 18, Dylan Matsui, 17, Eli Yamaki, 17, and Yuma Kamuro, 16, were presented Scouts BSA’s highest rank of Eagle Scout by Scoutmaster Byron Fujimoto at a Court of Honor held in July at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin’s Sangha Hall, sponsor of Scouts BSA Troop 23.

KTA opens new pharmacy in Hilo

KTA Super Stores has announced the opening of KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, the first stand-alone pharmacy location under the KTA Super Stores brand.

Hamakua officer honored for outstanding work

For his investigative skills resulting in the recovery of stolen property in multiple cases during his first two months on solo patrol, Hamakua Patrol Officer Kaleb Caves was honored last month with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawaii County Council chambers in Hilo.

Lawmakers to speak at Waimea town meeting

Public policy leadership changes within the state Legislature and Hawaii County Council will be in the spotlight at Waimea Community Association’s Town Meeting this Thursday in the Jerry Nelson Conference Room of the W.M. Keck Observatory Waimea headquarters at 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway.

Kilauea puts on ‘outstanding’ show in HVNP

It’s a “Pele Kalikimaka” in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, according to Jessica Ferracane, the park’s spokeswoman, referring to the eruption that started early Monday morning within Kilauea volcano’s Halema‘uma‘u crater.

Honokaa residents win AARP volunteer award

Honokaa residents Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi have been selected by AARP — the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older — to receive the 2024 AARP Hawaii Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.