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Blood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to Waimea with many donating to support young leukemia patient
The first blood drive in Waimea since 2019 is happening one week after 12-year-old leukemia patient Abel Walker returned home after spending 100 days successfully recovering from his second bone marrow transplant in California.June 17, 2025 · 8:28 AM HST
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June 17, 2025 · 8:28 AM
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to Waimea with many donating to support young leukemia patient
The first blood drive in Waimea since 2019 is happening one week after 12-year-old leukemia patient Abel Walker returned home after spending 100 days successfully recovering from his second bone marrow transplant in California.
June 17, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i drivers to pay more for annual vehicle safety inspections beginning July 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said the 75-cent increase is needed to cover the vendor costs to administer and manage the safety check program.
June 16, 2025 · 5:34 PM
Board of Regents approves Matt Elliott as next athletics director at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
UH President Wendy Hensel said about the selection of Matt Elliott at the next athletics director at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa: “From beginning to end, Matt was the guy.”
June 16, 2025 · 11:28 AM
Robbery suspect taken into custody after swimming into Hilo Bay to evade arrest
According to Hawai‘i Island police, officers responded to the Bayfront shoreline on Sunday at 10:46 a.m., just east of the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal on Highway 19, to investigate a robbery complaint, where the suspect entered the bay.
June 16, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Locally made ‘ulu pancake mix hits grocery stores statewide
The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.
June 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Public invited to Community Resilience Fair on June 26 in Waikōloa
Representatives from Hawaiʻi County agencies, businesses and organizations will share information and resources to help residents prepare for emergencies and keep their homes and communities safe.
June 16, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Humanity Hale receives $500,000 grant to support vulnerable Native Hawaiian youth on Big Island
The three-year grant will support vulnerable Native Hawaiian youth on the Big Island through trauma-informed and culturally grounded programming.
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New parking lot with 22 spaces completed at William Charles Lunalilo Playground in Kona
The parking lot was the collaborative vision developed by West Side Hawaiʻi Little League and the Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Goal of new partnership of hospitals: More specialty doctors for Big Island, fewer medical trips to Oʻahu
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New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
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Maui Now
Brent Lausterer named as Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau sales director
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau has appointed Brent Lausterer as director of sales for the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau. His appointment was effective June 4. Lausterer will lead group and leisure sales efforts across Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry, Lausterer has a […]
Los Angeles Rams and Hollman Lockers team up to refurbish locker rooms at Lahainaluna
The Los Angeles Rams today in collaboration with Hollman Lockers and design firm Forty Nine Degrees announced an initiative to support the Maui community by building new locker rooms for Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina, Maui.
Traffic advisory: 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, due to War Memorial event
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Board of Regents approves Matt Elliott as next athletics director at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
UH President Wendy Hensel said about the selection of Matt Elliott at the next athletics director at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa: “From beginning to end, Matt was the guy.”
Fees increase for annual vehicle safety inspections in Hawaiʻi, beginning July 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said the 75-cent increase is needed to cover the vendor costs to administer and manage the safety check program.
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The two-day festival at Kōloa Landing Resort blended celebrity chef flair, fresh island flavors and fierce poke competition to honor Hawai‘i’s favorite dish.
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Kauai Surf Forecast for June 17, 2025
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