4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (180+ words) Hawai'i Community College on the Big Island and University of Hawai'i Maui College are preparing the workforce needed as demand increases to help Hawai'i eliminate more than 83, 000 cesspools by 2050, launching the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate. It's a 1-year…...

15+ hour, 33+ min ago  (218+ words) The Observation Tower at Kings" Shops in Waik'loa has new art on display, depicting the flower that represents each island for May Day, created by local sixth-grade students. Kings" Shops donated $500 to Parker School"s art program to support the…...

20+ hour, 3+ min ago  (338+ words) Beginning this fall, Hawai'i Community College's K" Education Center in Honoka'a will offer a new pathway for North Hawai'i students to begin college close to home through the "First Year Here at K" program. Participating students will also have access…...

23+ hour, 44+ min ago  (350+ words) Political considerations are shaping research and academic evaluation in humanities and social sciences in some instances, according to a national report co-authored by a University of Hawai'i at M'noa sociologist. A committee of scholars from across the country, including Associate…...

1+ day, 13+ min ago  (556+ words) Dr. Steve Colbert, a marine scientist at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, works with students to identify trash from Japan that floated to Hawai'i. (Courtesy of Hawai'i International Science Experience) Hawai'i Island high school students are preparing to host…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (742+ words) Susan Kazama concludes an epic 40-year career with University of Hawai'i this summer when she steps down from her post as Hawai'i Community College chancellor to retire. She will leave behind a legacy that will be a hard act to…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (232+ words) University of Hawai'i is expanding statewide a highly successful initiative originally launched in 2023 at University of Hawai'i-Maui College aimed at addressing the state's critical teacher shortage by providing a clear and supported pathway for state residents to earn their elementary…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (103+ words) Lions Club of Kona Community Foundation announces its 2026 Konawaena High School scholarship winners. Five graduating seniors were honored for their academic achievement, leadership and community service. The scholarships were awarded by Hawai'i's largest Lions Club on May 18 during the Konawaena…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (135+ words) The fourth annual Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program is now accepting applications for 2026. High school students are encouraged to apply for the in-person program scheduled for July 20-24 at University of Hawai'i at M'noa on O'ahu. Students are introduced to science,…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (310+ words) From left to right: Fire Commissioner Les Hanano and Fire Commission Chair Gerald Kosaki during a meeting in Kona on Feb. 26, 2026. (Tiffany De Masters/Big Island Now) From an original pool of 33 applicants for the vacant position of Hawai'i County…...