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.
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.
Kona Coffee Cupping champs 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.
‘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.
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.
Hawaii Community College launches new butchery course
Hawaii Community College’s Ko Education Center in Honoka‘a announces the launch of its new six-week, noncredit butchery course starting in spring 2025.
General Election Candidate Forum set for Oct. 17
The Waimea Community Association will host a General Election Candidate Forum spotlighting three key races: Hawaii County mayor, state House District 8 and County Council District 9.
Waimea Fall Festival is this Saturday
WAIMEA — The public is invited to welcome the fall season with a full day of family fun and something for everyone at the fifth annual Waimea Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Spencer K. Schutte Waimea District Park (67-1315 Ala ‘Ohia Road).
Learn how to prepare an advance health care directive
Community First Hawaii will hold three free advance health care directive (AHCD) workshops, two in Kona and one in Waimea.
Three ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
Public invited to ALS charity walk
The ALS Network announces the 2nd annual Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS (formerly the Big Island Walk to Defeat ALS) on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Old Kona Airport in Kailua-Kona.
An evening of Broadway favorites at Aloha Theatre
The Aloha Performing Arts Company is pleased to announce an evening of Broadway favorites at the historic Aloha Theatre at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Registration open for community art class
WAIMEA — Registration is open for the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library’s First Saturday Community Art Class, Wabi-Sabi, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1.
The moon in the spotlight at ‘Imiloa: Special exhibit on display through June 9
Learners of all ages are invited to explore the special traveling exhibit “Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!” at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center until June 9.
Tavana and Brother Noland to perform March 30 in Waimea
Tavana — a multi-instrumental one-man band that showcases his diverse, island-inspired blues — will perform March 30 in Waimea.
‘The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt’ set for March 29
“The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt” will take place Friday, March 29, at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.
Kamuela Philharmonic to perform on Sunday
The Kamuela Philharmonic will perform a MasterWorks concert, “Greatness from Start to Finish,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
Election officials to speak at LWV meeting
The public is invited attend the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Hawaii County to be held in person and via Zoom starting at starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua-Kona.
Public comment period extended for county’s General Plan update
Hawaii County has extended the public comment period to April 1 for the General Plan Comprehensive Review and Update.
