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Tuesday, September 19, 2023October 14th 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hanohano ‘O Kona Featured lecture: Pono Lawai’a, Community Based Fishing in Miloli’i featuring a presentation by Ka’imi Kaupiko and Leillynne Kaupu of Miloli’I, fishnet making demonstrations with Uncle Chuck Leslie of Napo’opo’o, live music, hula, and a Miloli’i Photo Exhibit. 81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750https://konahistorical.org/hanohanokonaCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, September 18, 2023MALAMA KAI FOUNDATION PRESENTSReef Talks A monthly lecture series on ocean conservation September 28th • 5 - 7 PM West Hawaii Civic Center Building G Contact Kater Hiney at kateralisha@gmail.com for more info www.malamakaifoundation.orgCategories: Community, EducationMonday, September 18, 2023Join Hawaii Sanctuary by Saima for 6AM ClassesStarting Sept. 18th Aloha!After we did a poll recently asking what time in the morning would be best to be able to join a group fitness class. Almost 50% answered with 6:00AM as the best time for them to be able to make it on time to work. We are now offering every Weekday, Monday - Friday a Class at 6:00 AM MONDAY - YOGA AWAKEN 6:00 AMTUESDAY - MAT ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, September 07, 2023Christmas with the Chefs Kona Kohala Chefs Association and Sysco proudly present the 32nd year of the Big Island’s premier holiday extravaganza. Enjoy culinary delights and festive libations while dancing under the stars at the historic lu'au grounds of Kamakahonu Bay. Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Tickets Now ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, September 07, 2023The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) invites the public to attend its 2023 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, which will be held on Monday, October 2, and Tuesday, October 3, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The conference will focus on the ongoing efforts to shape Hawaiʻi's regenerative tourism future, stimulating travel demand to the Hawaiian Islands while prioritizing the well-being of our people, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationWednesday, September 06, 2023Championing Women’s Health at Work | October 18, 2023, 11 a.m. to noon PSTWomen make up about 57% of the workforce.1 Their good health leads to improved performance and supports a business’s bottom line. Yet many women face barriers that cause them to delay routine care and wait to address health concerns. Learn how employers can promote women’s health in our next quarterly webinar: REGISTER ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityWednesday, September 06, 2023Latest Happenings at Vibrant Hawaii Thu, Sep 21 | ZoomHawaiʻi Island Housing CoalitionBuilding public-private partnerships to reduce the shelter burden for Hawaiʻi Island residents. RSVP Time & LocationSep 21, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM HST2 more dates Oct. 19, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM HST Nov. 16, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM HSTZoom About the EventHawaiʻi County needs housing that our families and our ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityTuesday, September 05, 2023Learn about the work of CFHT, how data is gathered, and a day in the life of an astronomerHear from Mary Beth Laychek,Director of Communications and community EngagementNetwork with visitors and residents interested in shaping a resilient and sustainable futureEnjoy light pupus as well as beer, wine, and soft drinksCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, September 05, 2023Tickets are now open for this year’s event and we hope that you’ll be able to join us for another beautiful day of friends, laughter, and delicious food. A benefit to support the amazing programs and services of Hospice of Kona. If you would like to purchase your tickets before they sell out, please follow the link to our online ticketing platform and reserve your table or individual seat ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, September 05, 2023Disaster Assistance Now Available to Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Wildfires in Three Additional CountiesFACT SHEET FLYER SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available to small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, Honolulu and Kauai counties as a result of wildfires that began August 8 in Maui County, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationWednesday, August 30, 2023KAMUELA, HI - Dr. Darin Wright, an ear, nose and throat specialist and member of the Queen’s University Medical Group, has joined the team at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital. Dr. Wright received his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at The ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyWednesday, August 30, 2023Disassembly of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory’s (CSO) 34-foot diameter telescope on Maunakea began the week of August 28. The entire decommissioning process is expected to be completed by summer 2024 and cost more than $4 million. CSO is the first observatory to be removed under the Decommissioning Plan of the University of Hawai'i Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan. “Our team has ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, August 28, 2023Yoga, Barre, Mat Pilates and More Hawaii Sanctuary "The Studio" For the last 6 Months we have been tirelessly working on renovating, designing and organizing the new Department of Hawaii Sanctuary Spa. As we are always, slowly and steadily keeping improving and adding to our trusted quality services, we now present you "THE STUDIO" ! It is our mission to provide a high integrity, high standard ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, August 24, 2023Humanity HalePresents Fall Fest Fundraiser 100% OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR FUTURE GROUP FOSTER HOME & COMMUNITY CENTER! Saturday, October 21st 5-9 PM Bolton Farms, Holualoa, HIBest local chef-made tasting stationsSpeciality Cocktails & Nonalcoholic DrinksLive music by Shina Romero & DJArt & Vendors,Face painting & games for the keiki’s!Tickets On Sale Now! Learn More at ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, August 24, 2023Save the Date.Roost Design Hale will be opening its doors shortly to the Kona community! #128578; Roost Design Hale is a new interior design studio, showroom and store opening at Brew Block in Kailua-Kona. They'll be offering everything from furniture, decor, local art, and lighting to full-service professional design services and even events. They're currently planning to soft open next week ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationFriday, August 11, 2023KECK OBSERVATORY CONGRATULATES AKAMAI INTERNS Ka'ala Deitch, Matthew Fujioka, Angelu Ramos, Xavier TablitWaimea (Kamuela), Hawaiʻi – A heartfelt congratulations to the members of our 2023 Akamai Workforce Initiative Cohort - Kaʻala Deitch, Matthew Fujioka, Angelu Ramos, and Xavier Tablit - who have successfully completed their summer internship with us. The Akamai Internship ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationFriday, August 11, 2023By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:05 a.m.https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/11/hawaii-news/two-maunakea-telescopes-to-begin-dismantling-process/ The decommissioning of a pair of Maunakea observatories is imminent. During a Thursday meeting of the Board of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Greg Chun, director of the University of ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationWednesday, August 02, 2023We're always asked about grants for small businesses, and frankly, there aren't many, but here are some we just heard about. If interested act quickly, as application deadlines for some of these are coming up soon. PayPal Holdings, Inc., has brought back the Venmo Small Business grant for a second round. The $10,000 grant can be used for anything, including rent, or to digitize or promote a ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, August 02, 2023THE QUEEN’S HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES LAND PURCHASE IN WEST HAWAII BUSINESS PARK The 31.15-acre parcel will be developed to increase access to health care services on Hawai‘i Island HONOLULU (August 2, 2023) The Queen’s Health System and Lanihau Properties, LLC jointly announced today that Queen’s has acquired a 31.15-acre parcel of land at Honokōhau Nui (West Hawai‘i Business Park) in ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, July 31, 2023Holomua Discover how destination management and stewardship is advancing in our islands. Join our efforts and help move your island’s Destination Management Action Plan forward. HAWAI‘I ISLANDNew Keaukaha Programs Aim to Mitigate Visitor Impacts, Protect Natural and Cultural Resources Jul 11, 2023 The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), County of Hawai‘i, and Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau (IHVB) ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, July 27, 2023Christian Education & Character Building Pre-K through 12th Grade in Kona, HIMakua Lani Christian Academy (MLCA) was established in 1992 for families desiring Biblical principles at the core of their child's education. In doing this, our commitment to our families is to maintain excellence and to maximize every student's potential intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. We invite ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, July 12, 2023Sustainable island Products Announcing the 2023 Cups for a Cause Recipient: Maui Forest Bird Recovery ProjectWhat this means: Beginning in August, our green stripe cold cup will be temporarily replaced with custom artwork designed to raise awareness and attention to this important cause. You will receive these cold cups in the place of our standard variety for a limited time. A portion of the ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, July 12, 2023Introducing Eco-Friendly Laundry & Linen Services At Kona Coast Vacations, we believe in preserving the beauty of Hawaii’s ecosystem while providing exceptional property management services. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new Eco-friendly laundry and linen services. Our commitment to sustainability allows us to care for our managed properties while minimizing our environmental ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, July 10, 2023La`i`ōpua 2020 Program for Families Aims to Perpetuate the Culture KONA, HAWAI`I (July 10, 2023) – La`i`ōpua 2020 is pleased to announce a program for families interested in a cultural experience which offers the opportunity to hand-carve their own papa ku’i ‘ai (board for pounding kalo) and pōhaku ku`i `ai (stone kalo pounder). Kalai Papa & Pōhaku commences August 25 and includes an ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, July 03, 2023Hawai‘i Island HEALTHCARE CONFERENCEBuilding A Healthier Future Together Thursday, October 5, 2023 Westin Hapuna Beach ResortThe conference will bring our community together to identify ways to improve access to care, quality of care and the overall health of our community through partnerships and collaboration. The purpose is to have a shared vision and commitment to the greater good. Featuring ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityFriday, June 30, 2023Waimea Country School is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurel Matsuda as the Interim Head of School for the 2023-2024 school year following the departure of Head of School Amy Salling. Both educators were hired by Waimea Country School 17 years ago and have devotedly instituted, promoted, and solidified the school’s mission and teaching philosophy. Matsuda who has been teaching the ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, June 26, 2023TOP 3 QUESTIONS John has answered over 50 frequently asked questions in articles and videos over the years. Here are the top three viewed questions. We hope they can help you better understand your plan. HOW SHOULD YOU HOLD TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY?Link PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VS. A TRUSTEE? Link WHAT IS A SIGNATORY? Link WHAT IS JUST ASK JOHN? JUST ASK JOHN is a blog of answers to ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, June 26, 2023Humanity Hale was created in 2019 as a safe haven for Hawai’i Island ʻōpio who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, namely foster children and youth. For the first several months, the entire program was self-funded by the CEO of Humanity Hale for whom provided in-kind support to the organization's operations. Driven by their aloha of the children and youth, community mentors who implement ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, June 19, 2023Vasper is a revolutionary health and fitness technology that combines compression, cooling and interval training in a low-impact 21-minute exercise to help the body restore, harmonize and reach peak vitality. THE VASPER SYSTEM COMBINES COMPRESSION, LIQUID COOLING, AND INTERVAL TRAINING. Vasper is based on three scientifically proven principles – compression technology, liquid cooling and ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, June 19, 2023Welcome to new chamber member BottomLine Concepts Let them help you, Get Your ERC Stimulus CheckReceive up to $26,000 per W2 employee. Claim Your Employee Retention Credit.The #1 Rated ERC FirmERC is a free stimulus program from the US Government (CARES Act)Average refund is $200k per application. No limit on funding.Our expert firm specializes in the ERC filing process.Qualify for ERC in just 5 ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, June 12, 2023New Chamber Member Waimea Yoga powered by Vasper At Waimea Yoga our mission is to provide a welcoming space that is committed to the health, wellness, and education of our community through the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of mentors, teachers, and the general public, empowering individuals to live their best life.About Waimea Yoga: Waimea Yoga is a place dedicated to our ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationFriday, May 26, 2023Working to make homelessness on Hawaiʻi Island rare, brief, and nonrecurring. HOPE operates 8 shelters across Hawaiʻi Island. We prioritize shelter on vulnerability and need. West Hawai'i Emergency Housing ProgramReferrals are conducted through outreach services and placed on a waitlist. We prioritize placement for shelter based on vulnerability and need. We accept service/therapeutic animals ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, May 22, 2023Transform your life with Life Enhancement Hawaii LLC. and Callie Kares Consulting and retreats empower you to tap into your own compass and aligned goals to create an authentically successful business and life. Meet Callie, Executive Business Consultant - Over the past two decades Calle Kares has made in a difference around the world and impacted thousands of lives as an intuitive business ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, May 22, 2023Welcome New Chamber Member - Waiola Direct Care | Dr. T. Scott McMurry.DOCTOR TO PATIENT, NOTHING IN BETWEEN We have a new approach to family medicine, and it's called Direct Primary Care. Direct Primary Care allows you to have a direct relationship with your doctor. For around the cost of a monthly cell phone bill, you can receive direct, primary healthcare services that are tailored to your ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, May 15, 2023Celebrating Our Leadership Announcing the Appointment of Executive Director and Introducing New Board MembersAnnouncing the Appointment of Executive Director The Donkey Mill Art Center is proud to announce changes to its executive leadership both on staff and the Board of Directors. On March 28, 2023, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ashley Raymond as Executive Director. As an artist and ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, May 08, 2023Hawaii Forest & Trail is celebrating its 30 year anniversary! Rob and Cindy Pacheco started HFT with the mission to share the splendor of Hawaii Nei and inspire a deep connection with our natural world. They continue to follow this mission today by inspiring the guests to be responsible stewards of our island home. Through its I’iwi fund, Hawaii Forest & Trail supports many of Hawaii Island’s ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, April 20, 2023Director Hilton Lewis to Step DownRich Matsuda to Serve as Interim Director UC’s Bruce Macintosh and Caltech’s Lynne Hillenbrand to Co-chair Search Committee for New Director Kamuela, Hawaiʻi, April 20, 2023 – The Board of Directors for the California Association for Research in Astronomy (CARA) today announced W. M. Keck Observatory Director Hilton Lewis will step down effective May 30, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationMonday, April 17, 2023Welcome to Seahorse Hawaii Farm of Ocean Rider, incA family run business incorporated in 1998, Ocean Rider, Inc. is known as the “The Seahorse Farm in Kona”. URL: https://seahorse.com/ | Farm Tours https://seahorse.com/ocean-rider-seahorse-farm-tours/We used our life savings to start and operate this one-of-a-kind aqua-farm. In July of 1999 our cutting edge technology and hard work paid off ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, April 03, 2023Big Islands Premier Community Magazines.Kona Neighbors | Waikoloa Neighbors | Waimea Neighbors Our Kama'aina community publications combine the best elements of social media and print by sharing news and stories that matter to our readers. We introduce local businesses to neighbors by featuring Ohana and community leaders in our monthly magazines. We’re committed to helping our sponsors grow ...read moreCategories: EducationMonday, March 27, 2023Protecting What's Vital.Ecolab works with customers in more than 40 industries to help ensure operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, product quality and guest satisfaction.Protecting People and the Resources Vital to Life At Ecolab, this is what we do best. Building on a century of innovation, our 47,000 associates deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, March 20, 2023Posted March 14, 2023 Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astrophysicists using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea in Hawaiʻi have discovered a galaxy protocluster in the early universe surrounded by gas that is surprisingly hot.A SUPERCOMPUTER SIMULATION OF A GALAXY PROTOCLUSTER SIMILAR TO COSTCO-I THAT IS SURROUNDED BY HOT GAS (YELLOW) BOILING AMID AN INTERGALACTIC MEDIUM FILLED WITH MUCH COOLER GAS ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityFriday, March 17, 2023HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAWAII ISLAND RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES IN ACTION Hilo, Hawaii, March 17, 2023 – Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island received a $11,960 check from Interfaith Communities in Action (ICIA). It was presented to Habitat's Family Service Manager Adrienne Eisele at ICIA's Spring 2023 Virtual Pilgrimage kick-off at Church of the Holy Apostles in ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationMonday, February 27, 2023SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH OVATION TV TO SUPPORT DONKEY MILL ART CENTER WITH $10,000 STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARD Donkey Mill Art Center will use award for youth education programs throughout the community HOLUALOA, HI – Feb. 27, 2023 – Spectrum announced Donkey Mill Art Center received $10,000 through the 2022-2023 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, February 27, 2023Welcome to New Chamber Member Atlantis Adventures Kona. Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Kona's marine mysteries. Allow Atlantis Submarines to show you the other 96% of Kona you can't see any other way. Treat yourself to Kona's most beautiful and captivating scenery, habitats, and isolated treasures. An unforgettable 45-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine, as ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, February 14, 2023Last month, astronomers from around the country gathered in Seattle for the Winter Meeting of the American Astronomical Society. One of the highlights of the five-day conference was a panel discussion with members of the new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA). Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, moderated the discussion with three of the 11 members of the ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, February 13, 2023Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary!What is the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary? The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is our multi-generation ohana passion project where we have been providing botanical tours, workshops, experiential learning opportunities, and special events since 1982. The Sanctuary is located on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, on the slopes of Mt. ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, December 20, 2022The University of Hawaiʻi is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collect critical atmospheric measurements on Maunakea that are vital to understanding how Earth’s climate is changing. NOAA scientists recently installed an intake tube less than an inch in diameter and 25 feet long on the UH 88 inch observatory to sample the summit air after data ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, December 19, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D. submits the Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium to the Legislature and announces the release of nearly $50 million in grants to non-profit communities. The grants-in-aid were previously delayed, and Gov. Green worked with the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Budget and Finance to prioritize ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, November 28, 2022Welcome Eric and July Ziemelis Offering real estate services, connection, community and education about life in West Hawaii! They work with community minded people with Aloha to make Hawaii home. Eric and Julie Ziemelis have counseled hundreds of would be homeowners through the work they do on creating books and resource guides, and education on social media channels and in person. They created ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyMonday, November 28, 2022Welcome to the Director of Golf Rhett Colbrese who joined Makani Golf Club in October 2022 Rhett learned to play golf in San Diego, California. Competing with the best juniors in the country, he quickly sought out premier golf instruction. Mentored under the great Carl Welty (Jim Mclean’s coach and mentor) Rhett began to study what the best players in the world do the same. With the ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, October 31, 2022The state is proposing the first-ever rules for viewing the creatures at two popular spots off the Kona Coast By Christie Wilsoncwilson@staradvertiser.com Tours offering close encounters with manta rays have become a must-do activity for many Hawaii visitors, especially at two sites off the Kona Coast where vessels deposit hundreds of snorkelers and scuba divers nightly to observe the graceful ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyWednesday, October 26, 2022Four-year project will manage non-native feral pigs, promote native forest regeneration, protect essential source of fresh water WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i (October 26, 2022)—The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), in partnership with The Kohala Center (TKC), recently received $234,000 in funding from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) to protect and improve the ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, October 24, 2022MĀLAMA HAWAI‘I Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail (island of Hawaiʻi) recently announced the launch its Maunakea Summit and Stars Giveback Experience. Guests participating in the company’s newest voluntourism opportunity learn about the west side of the island’s critical Waikoloa Dry Forest habitat on an interpretive walk and giveback experience, collecting native seeds to be used for future plantings ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, October 12, 2022UH News Release link: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=12217 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows debris blasted from the surface of the asteroid. Credit: NASA Satellite image captures a plume coming off of the asteroid following NASA’s test. Credit: NASA ATLAS 2 Telescope on Mauna Loa. Credit: Henry Weiland Pan-STARRS1 and Pan-STARRS2 telescopes on Haleakalā. Credit: Jason ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, October 06, 2022COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAIIBILL NO. 167 (DRAFT 2) ORDINANCE NO. 22 81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF NON- MINERAL SUNSCREEN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose. Healthy coral reefs protect our island coastal infrastructure, ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, September 29, 2022Short videos orient visitors how to respectfully engage with coral reef ecosystems before they visit KAHALU‘U BAY, HAWAI‘I ISLAND, HAWAI‘I (September 28, 2022)—In an effort to educate residents and visitors how to respectfully engage with coral reef ecosystems in Hawai‘i Island’s Kahalu‘u Bay, The Kohala Center has released Aloha ‘Āina Kahalu‘u (https://koha.la/aloha-aina-kahaluu), a series ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationGovernor forwards names for Mauna Kea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority to State SenateTuesday, September 13, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 12, 2022 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today submitted the names of eight nominees for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority was established by statute via Act 255 (HB2024). The authority is tasked with managing Mauna Kea Lands. “I want to thank these individuals ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityWednesday, August 31, 2022Aloha ‘Āina Kahalu‘u is a 10-part video series to introduce visitors and residents alike to Kahalu‘u Bay and how to respectfully engage with this sacred and cherished place when they visit.WAHI PANAKAHALU‘U’S GIFTSCORALREEFTEACHSUN PROTECTIONENTERING THE BAYEXPLORING THE BAYPAPA HONUKAHALUʻU BAY’S RESIDENTSCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, August 29, 2022Dr. Rick Bennett was the guest speaker at the August 9, 2022 Sustainability Committee meeting hosted by Teri Leicher at Jack's Diving Locker. Dr. Bennett has shared a link to a video where he presents information about the water topic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J923IFmfARc&ab_channel=RichardBennettAbout KKCC Sustainability CommitteeGoal: Promotes sustainable and environmentally ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, August 22, 2022ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI PONO PLEDGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TELLY AWARD Island of Hawaiʻi (August 22, 2022) – The Island of Hawaiʻi Pono Pledge, which advocates for mindful, safe, and pono interactions by travelers while on Hawai‘i Island, was awarded a 2022 Silver Telly Award earlier this year. The award in the Online General, Public Interest/Awareness category recognizes a video that was created to share ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityTuesday, August 09, 2022Link to video (details below): http://go.hawaii.edu/2JS The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) is partnering with the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to aid recovery of the highly endangered Maunakea silversword atop Hawaiʻi’s highest mountain. Silversword seeds were sown at the CMS greenhouse at the ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, August 04, 2022The deconstruction phase of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) on University of Hawaiʻi-managed lands on the summit of Maunakea is on track to begin before summer ends and be completed by the end of the year. Caltech announced on August 2, 2022, that it received the final required permits from the State of Hawaiʻi and the County of Hawaiʻi to begin the ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, July 28, 2022Journey with us to the heart of Kailua-Kona as we explore the beauty and sacredness of Kahaluʻu Bay! In this episode, Cindi Punihaole, director of The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, shares her personal relationship with Kahaluʻu, the value of aloha ʻāina (caring for the land) instilled by her family, and challenges that Kahalu‘u’s coral reefs face today. Join us as we learn simple ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, July 28, 2022INSIDE THIS ISSUEDi Napoli ArtKahalu’u Hope SpotNew HOST Park clientsH2 BusRestorative AquacultureHI Aquaculture CollaborativeFrom the DeepPhotographyGovernor Ige VisitStaff UpdatesInternshipsBlue Ocean BarnsDesal ProjectCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, July 05, 2022On Friday, June 17, Pacific Business News hosted its Hawaii Island Means Business panel event to touch on some of the successes and setbacks affecting the Big Isle business community. Hosted in-person — for the first time since 2019 — at the Fairmont Orchid in Waimea, the discussion was moderated by A. Kam Napier, Pacific Business News’ editor-in-chief, and featured five panelists including Ross ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationMonday, June 27, 2022https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/24/uh-hilo-honored-for-maunakea-stewardship/ Gov. David Ige with Center for Maunakea Stewardship staff, from left, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Greg Chun and Nahua Guilloz The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu Award for Community Education on Friday, June 24. The award ...read moreCategories: Community, Education