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Exciting News: Mālama Da Farmer Grant Recipients Announced by The Food Basket – Discover the Winners!

Exciting News: Mālama Da Farmer Grant Recipients Announced by The Food Basket – Discover the Winners!

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s food bank, recently awarded grants through the 2025 Mālama Da Farmer Grant Program. This initiative ... Read more

Join the Fun: Free Basketball Clinics Across the 808 State with UH Hilo Vulcans!

Join the Fun: Free Basketball Clinics Across the 808 State with UH Hilo Vulcans!

Boys and girls in grades 5 to 8 from across Hawaii are invited to join the University of Hawai‘i at ... Read more

Community Rallies Together: Over 0K Raised for University of Hawaiʻi on Giving Day – A Testament to Unwavering Support | Big Island Now

Community Rallies Together: Over $800K Raised for University of Hawaiʻi on Giving Day – A Testament to Unwavering Support | Big Island Now

The University of Hawai‘i just had a fantastic Giving Day, showing just how much people care. On April 9, over ... Read more

State Closes Hilo Restaurant Due to Repeated Food Safety Violations – What You Need to Know

State Closes Hilo Restaurant Due to Repeated Food Safety Violations – What You Need to Know

A restaurant in Hilo has been shut down due to serious health safety issues. Hiro’s Place received a red "closed" ... Read more

Stay Protected: Kauai Residents Urged to Update Vaccinations During Mainland Measles Outbreak

Stay Protected: Kauai Residents Urged to Update Vaccinations During Mainland Measles Outbreak

Hawai‘i health officials are sounding the alarm about measles as outbreaks grow in Texas and New Mexico. On March 11, ... Read more