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UH-Hilo professors honored for excellence in teaching
Two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo professors were among several faculty members recognized statewide for their excellence in teaching and research. Overall, 14 UH faculty members were awarded the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching, and three received the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research. In addition,...
Canoe race canceled after Kawaihae Harbor, surrounding roads flooded following weekend rain
Instead of hosting its first paddling race of the year, Kawaihae Canoe Club led a cleanup over the weekend at Kawaihae Harbor after heavy rain flooded areas and caused rockslides blocking roadways. Ninety-two crews were slated to participate in the 26th annual Long Distance race up the Kohala Coast on...
VOLCANO WATCH: The Blast Of The Century At Kīlauea
(BIVN) – Kīlauea volcano is not erupting and the USGS Alert Level remains at ADVISORY. Unrest continues beneath the upper East Rift Zone and the summit caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu, although earthquake counts decreased Friday over the preceding day. In this week’s Volcano Watch article, scientists...
Military shipping vehicles to Big Island for annual training exercises in June
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard will be preparing for its annual training exercises by shipping its vehicles and equipment from Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi Island this month. Convoy operations began Sunday and will continue till May 31. Vehicles came in from Kawaihae Harbor in Kohala and will be...
Register now for 2024 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
Registration is open for an annual basketball camp named after a pioneer of basketball in Hawai‘i and former University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s basketball coach. The 2024 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp is set for July 22-25 at the Pana‘ewa Park Gym in Hilo.
Hilo businesses begin cleanup process after rain pummels Hawaii Island
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Businesses in Hilo are now beginning the cleanup process after Friday’s rain battered Hawaii Island. It was 90 minutes of downpour in Hilo Friday afternoon. The store Simply Sisters, located on Kamehameha Avenue, watched as water seeped into the store. “It started flooding throughout all of...
Business Monday: Accounting UH-Hilo grad enters the Big Island workforce
Among the 500 young adults who donned caps and gowns this weekend for the University Hawai‘i at Hilo graduation was 18-year-old Nikki Jicha. Double majored in business management and a certificate in business analytics, Jicha is already integrated into the Big Island workforce as she’s been working as an intern for Hilo-based accounting firm Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates.
New FDA podcast features UH-Hilo faculty member discussing health disparities for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
A new podcast from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, featuring a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo faculty members, shines light on health disparities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. And it’s just in time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed in...
‘Make the future yours’: UH-Hilo grads encouraged to be brave, do something great
Graduates boldly took the first step into their futures upon receiving their degrees, certificates and post-graduate credentials Saturday during the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo spring 2024 commencement ceremony at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. UH-Hilo finance professor and keynote speaker Terrance Jalbert could relate to...
"Red Dress Day" calls attention to missing & murdered Indigenous women
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Advocates and survivors lined Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo to break the silence. “Red Dress Day” was promoted across the islands in May to call attention to missing and murdered indigenous women.
Chef Louis Pauole and Miyo’s in Hilo celebrate Mom with special omakase event
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience coupled with Mom taking the day off from planning dinner, a Hilo chef has the perfect solution. Chef Louis Pauole, executive chef of Miyo’s Restaurant and Izakaya Bar in Hilo, is hosting a special, one-night only Mother’s Day Omakase with services at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the restaurant.
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