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News for Education
Friday, August 29, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dean Kawamura Hawai‘i Employers Council (808) 440-8803 dkawamura@hecouncil.orgHawaii Employers Council Offers Essential Workplace Skills Training on Hawaii IslandFour-Part Certificate Series Coming to Hilo and Kona This FallHonolulu, Hawai‘i | August 29, 2025 — The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) is excited to announce two special in-person training series coming ...read moreCategories: EducationMonday, August 18, 2025Kailua-Kona, HI - Looking for a fresh career start or wanting to get some new trade skills under your belt? Apply now to participate in a workforce training program being offered by La`i`ōpua 2020 which is intended to help individuals qualify for jobs in the light industrial and construction sectors of West Hawai`i’s workforce.“Ao – Passport to a Brighter Future” will offer trade skills training ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, August 13, 2025Inspired by National Good Neighbor Day,Vibrant Hawai‘i is inviting individuals and community groups to participate in #VibeHI Day, a grassroots movement to create connected and vibrant communities across Hawaiʻi Island. Vibrant Hawai‘i is offering mini-grants of $50 to $100 to support small, meaningful projects - whether it's hosting a neighborhood gathering, sharing a meal or local produce, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyWednesday, August 13, 2025HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is inviting residents to take part in a series of free online community input sessions. These sessions will provide a space for community members to share their insights, experiences, and ideas on the future of tourism on their island. “These sessions are a chance for residents to share their mana‘o on tourism in a way that reflects the needs, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationWednesday, August 13, 2025Call for Vendors & Lantern Parade EntriesDate: Friday, November 7, 2025Location: Historic Kailua Village (Alii Drive) and Hale Halawai County PavilionTime: Marketplace 2:00–9:00 pm • Lantern Parade marches on at 6:00 pm Kona, let’s light up First Friday! The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival invites artisans, food vendors, community groups, and cultural practitioners to join our bustling First Friday ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationTuesday, August 12, 2025Cyrus Johnasen joins Pacific Media Group as the general manager for the Big Island Radio Operations. Hilo born and raised, Johnasen will manage stations KBIG, KAPA and The Beat, working with the radio team to develop strategic partnerships, and strengthen PMG’s position in the Hawaiʻi Island market. He will also play a key role with PMG’s digital division with the Big Island Now team. In his new ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, August 11, 2025September 05 - 06, 20252025 RUN FOR HOPE HUALALAI Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 72-100 Kaupulehu Dr. Kaupulehu - Kona, HI 96740 The 27th annual RUN FOR HOPE weekend of events to benefit cancer research is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 - 6, 2025. The weekend kicks off with the popular Concert and Taste of Hawaii Island event featuring Hawaii music artists, Kala'e and ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, August 07, 2025Hawai‘i Employers Council to Host Strategic Talent Retention Workshop in Kona KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i | August 7, 2025— The Hawai‘i Employers Council (HEC) will host a hands-on talent retention workshop titled “The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Retaining the Right Talent” on Aug. 14, 2025, at the Thirsty Gecko Event Space at Kona Brewing Company. In today’s challenging job market, it’s ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, August 04, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member, MPI Security Hawaii. At MPI Security, they’re proud to protect Hawai‘i’s homes and businesses with reliable, state-of-the-art security solutions. As a locally owned company, they bring island expertise and a commitment to excellence, offering services like security cameras, video monitoring, fire alarms, and more. With MPI Security, your safety is our priority, and ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, August 04, 2025About The Hawaii Team Statistics that Speak for Themselves The Hawaii Team, led by Dan Polimino, is a boutique real estate team dedicated to luxury and world-class properties. We set ourselves apart through the discriminating handling of each property and our singular marketing expertise, concierge-level service and global network. In just 18 years, Dan Polimino has completed almost 1,300 ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, August 04, 2025Youth Car Show where Aloha meets Chrome. September 6, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Calling all youth car enthusiasts!! Hawaii Police and DARE Hawai’i invite you to enter your ride in the HI-PAL Youth Car Show, “Where Aloha Meets Chrome” on Saturday, September 6th from 10am to 4pm at the Waikoloa Plaza Shopping Center. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Ages 17 and under may enter. This free event is open ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, August 04, 20252025 HRWA Training and Technical Conference November 18 - 20, 2025, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel A three-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops Registration Open!REGISTERTraining & Technical Conference NOVEMBER 18-20, 2025 Golf Tournament NOVEMBER 21, 2025We are thrilled to announce our upcoming HRWA Training and Technical Conference, alongside a golf tournament scheduled for ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, August 04, 2025Advance Health Care Directive Helping Hawaiʻi Island Residents Talk About End-Of-Life Care Having conversations about our end-of-life care choices can feel tough, but these conversations are vital to help ensure our healthcare choices will be respected and honored in all situations. Our Advance Health Care Directive initiative helps Hawaiʻi Island residents talk about their healthcare choices ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, July 28, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Hospital Foundation. The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital for the entire community. We fund medical technology, expanded services and enhanced facilities that would otherwise be unavailable. The Kona Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, was created in 1984 to accept gifts and solicit donations for new medical ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, July 28, 2025Welcome to Customized Curriculum by Kristen - New Chamber Member REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION We are a private company that tutors kids and designs curriculum that you need. We started in 2018 and have grown to teach over 100 children on the Big Island of Hawaii and on the mainland through online tutoring. We are not a tutor that helps with a one time homework question, or to help you study for ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, July 16, 2025QUEEN’S NORTH HAWAI’I COMMUNITY HOSPITAL GOES GREEN KAMUELA, HI - After several years of planning, the Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) solar power project has kicked off. A solar field is being installed on QNHCH property at the south end of the hospital campus. This one-acre solar field is expected to produce over 1 million kwh per year, saving an estimated $170,000 annually, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationWednesday, July 16, 2025By Virginia Noone – Reporter, Pacific Business News Jul 9, 2025 Matson Inc. is deepening its commitment to marine conservation, expanding programs aimed at reducing ship strikes on whales and minimizing its impact on ocean biodiversity, according to the Hawaii-based shipping company’s 2024 Sustainability Report. “Our oceans are a vital natural and economic resource that support the livelihoods ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyTuesday, July 08, 2025Welcome to New Member Kumukahi Health + WellnessMission KH+W connects our Hawai‘i Island at risk community with health equity and wellness through collaboration, advocacy and education empowering people to live longer, happier and healthier lives.Vision Kumukahi Health + Wellness aspires to empower individuals with comprehensive support and guidance for HIV care, sexual health, substance use, ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityFriday, June 13, 2025Introducing the Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ from Simpson Strong-Tie, the brand most trusted by the pros. Designed with homeowners in mind, the Sage System delivers strength, beauty, and simplicity, making it easier than ever to create a stunning outdoor pergola. The system features rigorously tested connectors with ZMAX® galvanized steel and a sleek black powder coat finish, offering durability ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationFriday, June 13, 2025KAMUELA, HI - A specially trained cat has joined the team at Queen’s North Hawai’i Communty Hospital (QNHCH) Whiskey, a three-year-old orange tabby cat, reported for his first shift of animal therapy today at QNHCH. Whiskey spent his first shift meeting staff and sleeping on patient beds.Expanding the animal therapy team to include a cat gives allows the hospital to better meet the varied ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, June 09, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Glee Club Kona's completely new, innovative Glee Club! Combines singing Pop and R&B music in harmony with choreographed dance moves to produce an unforgettable experience for participants and audience. Rehearsals begin August 6th, 2025. "The Kona Glee Club is a Nonprofit 501c3 (EIN 33-3268351) founded by Ilene Cohen Harrington in 2025. After she launched ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityWednesday, June 04, 2025WEST HAWAII REGION, THE QUEEN’S HEALTH SYSTEMS, AND ALI‘I HEALTH CENTER ANNOUNCE LANDMARK AGREEMENT TO INCREASE PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE IN WEST HAWAI‘I June 4, 2025 KONA, HAWAI‘I – In a milestone collaboration aimed at transforming health care delivery in West Hawai‘i, the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation West Hawaii Region (WHR), The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s), and Ali‘i Health Center have ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, June 02, 2025Welcome to New Chamber member Stream2Sea. Stream2Sea has the only mineral-based sunscreen on the planet that’s been tested and proven safe for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and coral larvae, and has passed the stringent HEL Labs Protect Land + Sea certification. Stream2Sea is a woman-owned, veteran-operated company that manufactures all our products in our FDA-registered facility in rural ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, June 02, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Kahilu TheaterABOUT Mission Making a place where community, creativity and inspiration thrive.Vision Kahilu is a flourishing multidisciplinary arts center on Hawaii Island: a place where our community comes together and the arts come alive! What's On - Live performances and events at Kahilu are a captivating blend of artistry, creativity, and cultural ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, May 29, 2025Hilo, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce the promotion of Tysha McDonald to Hilo Branch Manager. Tysha, a valued member of the Hilo team since 2018, steps into the role previously held by Tyson Klask, who was recently appointed Vice President of Operations. With more than 15 years of lending experience, Tysha brings a passion for helping members reach their ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, May 29, 2025Register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's on your island, see below for locations, dates, and how to register.Hawaii Island - Saturday, Sept. 20 - Hilo - alz.org/hawaiiiwalk Kauai - Saturday, Oct. 18 - Lihue - alz.org/kauaiwalkOahu - Saturday, Nov. 8 - Honolulu - alz.org/kauaiwalkMaui - Saturday, Nov. 22 - Kahului - alz.org/mauiwalkCategories: Education, CommunityWednesday, May 28, 202521st Annual International Street Medicine Symposium 2025: Host City "We are excited to announce that HOPE Services Hawai‘i will be co-hosting the 21st annual International Street Medicine Symposium (ISMS) in 2025! This prestigious global event will take place from September 9-12, 2025, in beautiful Hilo, Hawai‘i. The Street Medicine Institute brings together healthcare professionals, community ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationTuesday, May 27, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member. Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter Currently, nearly 100,000 kūpuna and other individuals in Hawaii are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia. Serving Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is here to help. The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is a ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, May 21, 2025HONOLULU, HAWAII | May 21, 2025—The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Hawaii Leadership Academy. This premier leadership development program is designed exclusively for director-level professionals and above from diverse industries throughout Hawaii. The Hawaii Leadership Academy, set to begin Sept. 12, 2025, is a five-week, in-person program ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, May 19, 2025– U.S. Army Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area was named as a recipient of the 2024 Army Community Partnership Award, highlighting the exceptional collaboration between the Army and Hawai’i Fire Department to improve readiness, adaptability, and quality of life for military and community members. The award, presented at the Pentagon on May 15, 2025, was accepted by PTA Commander Lt. Col. Timothy ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, May 19, 2025WaikoloaBeachMarriott_GreenKey-PressRelease_05.16.25Categories: Community, EducationTuesday, May 06, 2025Malama Kai Foundation Announces the George A. Wilkins Scholarship Program to Support Hawaiʻi Students in Marine and Ocean STEM Fields The Malama Kai Foundation (MKF) is proud to announce the launch of the George A. Wilkins Scholarship Program, providing critical financial support to high school graduates from Hawaiʻi who are pursuing degrees in marine conservation and ocean-related STEM (Science, ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, May 05, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Sea Dragon Energy, Inc. https://www.seadragon.energy/seawater-to-jet-fuel Sea Dragon Energy, Inc. was created to meet the energy demands of the future with innovations today. Our solutions aim at resolving bottlenecks in the energy system to create truly mobile and on-demand production, storage and consumption of energy. This will allow for a sustainable growth of ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationMonday, May 05, 2025Welcome to New Chamber MemberNimbleBrain, Inc. AI Simplified Smarter AI. Faster Decisions. Affordable for Every Business. NimbleBrain’s DeepAgentTM technology simplifies AI so you can launch in minutes — no coding, no overhead.From Idea to Use In Minutes NimbleBrain turns your ideas into AI-driven solutions in a matter of minutes. Our platform understands your intent through natural ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyMonday, April 21, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Hala Tree Coffee Offering: Category100% Kona Coffee(Classic) 100% Kona Coffee(Specialty) 100% Kona Coffee (Micro Batch)Cold BrewGiftsGreenHawaiian Teas FREE Kona Coffee Farm Tour & Farm Workshops Coffee Roasting Tour in KonaKona Coffee Farm TourCoffee Brewing Workshop Embarking on a tour of a Hala Tree Coffee farm promises an immersive and aromatic experience, ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, April 07, 2025By KYVELI DIENER Hawaii Tribune-HeraldThe consolidation of Goodwill Hawaii’s Hilo stores and social service programs to the 67,000 square-foot campus at 17 Makaala St. acquired in late 2023 should be completed by the end of 2026. Goodwill Hawaii Chief Executive Officer Katy Chen estimated that the development of the new Hilo campus is approximately a third of the way done, with all four of ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityWednesday, March 05, 2025Housing center for youth opens in downtown Hilo22 units will be available for teens and younger adults By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald A triad of nonprofits came together Friday to celebrate the opening of a new shelter and outreach center for young people experiencing homelessness. The Youth Outreach and Supportive Housing Center in Hilo will offer 22 units of housing for ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityFriday, February 14, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Trunk Trainers Trunk Trainers is a Personal Training Company on a mission to inspire world fitness, one family at a time. What started as a mobile training service from the trunk of Founder Kelsie Wehren's car has evolved into a worldwide resource for fitness education and accountability. Through personalized fitness programming, we strive to provide fun and ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, February 13, 2025Wake up and slay your Saturday with lululemon Waikōloa. We'll be hosting a free, community class every Saturday at 9:00am starting on February 22 2025. This class is accessible to all levels and attendance is complimentary. Come to sweat, stay to shop. Attendees are invited to shop the store pre-open after class. Bring your own mat, towel and water. Limited rental mats are available as ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, February 10, 2025Welcome to New Member Terraformation Hawaii. Biodiverse Forests. Carbon Removal. Community Benefits. Planting the Seeds of Biodiverse Native Ecosystems. Terraformation was founded on Hawaii Island home to two-thirds of terrestrial and marine biomes found on Earth. We have a kuleana (responsibility) to this archipelago that most immediately is impacted by the effects of climate change. Rising ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, February 10, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Hawaii Employers Council. Tracie Foglia (808) 440-8850 tfoglia@hecouncil.org Building Better Workplaces Together Why Partner with HEC HEC is your reliable source of knowledge and expertise. We offer innovative solutions to help better manage your most important asset - human capital. Human resources play a vital role in driving and executing all business ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, February 10, 2025Welcome to Edward Jones - Brett Carey Brett Carey, Financial Advisor (808) 331-1344 brett.carey@edwardjones.com Kaloko Industrial, 73-5618 Maiau Street Ste A205, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 As an Edward Jones financial advisor, it is a priority of mine to truly get to know each client's story. And it is, of course, important for you to learn about me as well: As a doctor, former small business ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationFriday, January 31, 2025$200-Million Revitalization of Mauna Kea Beach HotelBy Elizabeth ‘Ufi – Reporter, Pacific Business NewsJan 31, 2025 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection on Hawaii Island will close its Beach Wing in February as part of the last phase of a $200 million renovation at the hotel that started last year.The hotel announced that overall renovations, which began on April 15, will be completed in ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationThursday, January 30, 2025An Innovative Work Based Learning Program for Hawaiʻi Students Hawaiʻi Island, [Date] — Vibrant Hawaiʻi, a local organization committed to cultivating resilience and innovation across Hawaiʻi Island communities, proudly announces the launch of Kuhikuhi, a new work-based learning (WBL) program designed to prepare students for successful careers in key industries. With expertise and ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, January 09, 2025Read the Article: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/in-the-business-of-eliminating-barriersArticle by Matias ArredondoPhotography by Fletch Photography Originally published in Kona Coast City Lifestyle “We're trying to show to this community that there's a better way to do primary care. We want our patients to have peace of mind that they have a medical home here,” says Dr. McMurry. Learn more ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationMonday, January 06, 2025Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound. Civil Beat ArticleBy Paula Dobbyn/ December 31, 2024 A daughter of the Big Island’s Kailua-Kona region, Cindi Punihaole remembers when the ocean was teeming with life. “My father taught me how to throw a net,” recalled Punihaole, now 74. “The sea ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, December 30, 2024Welcome to New Chamber MemberMyles DeCoito AirMedCare Network | Hawaii Life Flight Membership Sales Manager Phone: 808-209-0769 Email: myles.decoito@gmr.net MSM Track Code: 15280Aloha, I’m Myles DeCoito, Membership Sales Manager. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Living in Hawaii means many of us live, work, and play in areas that are remote and isolated. You ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, December 30, 2024Welcome to new member Kama'aina Hale Apartments Kama'aina Hale is located in the Kailua Kona village district less than a quarter mile from the Pacific Ocean. For over 40 years, this 128 unit complex has provided safe and peaceful affordable housing for local families. Its convenient location in along with its diverse community makes for an ideal place to call home and experience our unique ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationThursday, December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 KAMUELA, HI - Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital pet therapy teams gathered for a special holiday visit for patients and staff alike. Busy staff members got to take a quick break with the QNHCH pet therapy animals, and take selfies with their favorite teams. In addition, hospitalized patients who were missing their pets, especially during the holiday season, especially ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, December 18, 2024Hilo, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Eclipse-Ujano to its Board of Directors. Luke fills the seat vacated by David De Luz, Jr., who will continue serving HCFCU as a member of the Supervisory Committee. A proud graduate of Hilo High School and Hawaiʻi Community College, Luke brings a blend of technical expertise, educational ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationWednesday, December 18, 2024Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to announce Steven Kaneko as the new Branch Manager of its Kealakekua Branch. Born and raised in Kona, Steven brings over 30 years of banking experience, deep community ties, and a strong commitment to serving Hawaiʻi Island residents. Steven joins HCFCU after a successful 23-year career with Bank of Hawaii, where he ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationFriday, December 13, 2024The Kohala Center receives funding from NIFA to support Native Hawaiian farmers Grant funds will support new and beginning farmers and ranchers to generate food abundance WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi Island, Hawaiʻi (December 13, 2024)—The Kohala Center today announced that it received a grant award totaling $749,298 that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the United States ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationMonday, December 02, 2024Welcome to New Chamber Member Mauna Lani Medical Aesthetics & Ultimate Wellness, LLC Providing personalized treatments that utilize your body's natural healing factors to achieve optimal health and rejuvenation. Located north of Kona in The Shops at Mauna Lani Our Aesthetic ServicesPlatelet Rich Fibrin Matrix(PRFM)Vampire Facial/Facelift®NonSurgical Nose ContouringCollagen Lifting ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, November 25, 2024Kailua Kona — Club Rehab, Inc. is excited to announce the relocation of our main office and physical therapy clinic to a new, convenient location at 73-5590 Kauhola Street, Suite A, Kailua Kona. This move marks a significant step forward in enhancing the services we provide to our valued clients and community. Our new location (across from Home Depot) offers easier accessibility, improved ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityMonday, November 25, 2024Ten $1000.00 scholarships to the first 10 students that apply and register for our Palamanui Culinary Arts 2025 fall program.APPLICATION LINKCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, November 21, 2024The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation has named Damon Matteo as its new executive director and CEO, the organization announced this week. Founded in 1983, HTDC is a state agency attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. It is focused on promoting and developing the state’s technology industry, and its programs include support for technology startups, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationWednesday, November 13, 2024Kona, Hawaii – 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. After a rigorous evaluation of the finest coffee, four Kona coffee farms emerged victorious, including a tie, earning the award of title of Kona Coffee Cupping Champion. This year’s competition brought ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationTuesday, November 12, 2024Welcome to new member Lifespan Hawaii www.lifespancarehawaii.com Newly licensed by the State of Hawaii. Accepting new clients and always hiring! Everyone deserves to live their best life, every day of their life.Personalized home care up to 24 hours a day by experienced home care aides in addition to social engagement and supported activities.MissionLifespan reimagines what it means to age. ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityTuesday, November 12, 2024(Honolulu, Hawaii) November 7, 2024 – The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) has recently been honored with the Outstanding Organization award by the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii, a recognition bestowed during the 2024 TOP COP Hawaii award ceremony. On October 18, 2024, VASH President & CEO Jessica Lani Rich accepted this prestigious award from Event Chair Ed Howard of Pax ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationWednesday, September 04, 2024New Member - The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 53rd Kona Coffee Cultural FestivalNov. 1-10, 2024 Hawaiʻi’s Oldest Food FestivalSince its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival organization has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique nearly 200-year coffee heritage. The Festival and the local community embrace visitors and residents by sharing the unique history and ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, August 19, 2024Hawaiʻi telescopes investigate newly-discovered hypervelocity star spotted by citizen scientists August 9, 2024 Maunakea and Haleakalā, Hawaiʻi – It may seem like the Sun is stationary while the planets in its orbit are moving, but the Sun is actually orbiting around the Milky Way galaxy at an impressive rate of about 220 kilometers per second — almost half a million miles per hour. As swift as ...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, CommunityThursday, 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: Education, CommunityMonday, 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