Grants offered for Arbor Day 2024
Arbor Day is one day formally designated across the United States to honor, plant and enjoy trees.
Kaumana Caves to reopen on Tuesday
Kaumana Caves in Hilo will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 16, following a temporary closure due to a partial collapse.
North Kohala center names new director
The North Kohala Community Resource Center has named Leelen Park as its new executive director effective Jan. 16.
Salvation Army to provide 1,900 Thanksgiving meals
Salvation Army to provide 1,900 Thanksgiving meals
‘Mermaids’ Lament’ sets sail for Hawaii debut in Hilo and Kona
“Mermaids’ Lament,” a film directed by GB Hajim and set against the backdrop of Hawaii Island, is ready to make its Big Island premier at 7 p.m. Friday at the Palace Theater in Hilo and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Aloha Theatre in Kona.
Waimea Community Chorus will ‘Sing in the Season’ at Kahilu on Nov. 26
The Kahilu Theater presents the Waimea Community Chorus’ “Sing in the Season” concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Donations sought to help preserve Hakalau wildlife refuge
The Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge has set a goal of $300,000 for its 2023 fall endowment campaign.
Announcements for Thursday, November 16, 2023
Winter Intersession Programs open for registration
Legal Aid to offer free legal information in Pahala
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii will be offering free legal information presentations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Ka‘u District Gym Multipurpose Room.
Subaru Telescope mentors four students in Akamai program
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Akamai Workforce Initiative — an eight-week summer internship program that helps college students from Hawaii complete real-life science or technology projects in a professional setting — Subaru Telescope staff mentored four students this summer, putting them to work on important projects that will help the telescope prepare for the future.
Waimea Fire Prevention and Resilience Fair set for Saturday
Months before the recent fires in Maui, the question of Hawaii Island preparedness became the focus of the Waimea Resilience Hub, a hui of 18 volunteers, and it formed the theme of their upcoming community event.
Firefighters conduct specialized training at PTA
More than 50 firefighters, including members of the Pohakuloa Training Area Fire Department, gathered July 1-2 to take the “Nozzle Forward” course.
