New College of Pharmacy building nears completion
University of Hawaii at Hilo pharmacy students will have a new home in the fall. Construction of the new building...
Education
(Photo) Kohala Elementary School ALOHA Assembly (Photo)
5/31/2019 Kohala Elementary School held an Aloha Assembly today to honor and say Aloha to retiring teachers, administrators, and Aloha...
Video games as a sport? 10 schools complete inaugural esports season
The state’s first esports season came to an end this month, with hopes high for an even more successful season...
Former governor reminds grads to be thankful
It was a night of thanks Thursday at the Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple as high school graduates past and present...
State seeks public input to develop 10-year DOE strategic plan
The state Department of Education is seeking community feedback as it develops a new 10-year strategic plan. Feedback for the...
First Responders put on a demonstration for 600 students at a D.A.R.E Day event in Pahoa
Approximately 600 students attended the 2019 D.A.R.E. Day event held at the Pāhoa Community Center and Recreation Facility, today, (May...
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieve ‘model’ status
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieved “model” status from the National Career Academy Coalition, which certifies the learning communities...
Honokaa High and Intermediate School prepare for anniversary
Dragons pride will be on full display — and on parade — the third weekend of July in Honokaa. The...
Big Island Press Club awards scholarships to five students
The Big Island Press Club awarded scholarships totaling $4,600 to five students May 9 during its annual scholarship dinner at...
Students use science for the benefit of their communities
Students use science for the benefit of their communities Students from the Teaching Through Technology (T3) Alliance, University of Hawai‘i...
Student Tackles Ocean Pollution
Student Tackles Ocean Pollution By Dyson Chee Aloha! My name is Dyson Chee and I am a 17-year-old high-schooler living...
UH board to consider new tuition schedule
A proposed tuition schedule set to be considered by the University of Hawaii Board of Regents this week would hold...
Waikoloa teacher receives worldwide honor
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — Waikoloa School’s middle school awards assembly gives teachers like Sarah Michaelis the opportunity to recognize students and...
University of Hawaii holding commencement ceremonies By Nina Wu
It’s graduation time for more than 4,800 students at University of Hawaii campuses, and commencement ceremonies are in full swing....
Waikoloa students use multimedia platform to educate on harmful sunscreens
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — With the state ban on selling certain sunscreens taking effect in 2021, a class of South Kohala...
PACT’s Head Start program helping kids get jump start in school By Elizabeth Pitts West Hawaii Today epitts@westhawaiitoday.com
HOLUALOA — Elden Gomes is one step away from the great, big kid world of kindergarten. As he prepares to...
Input sought on DOE’s next 10 years
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking feedback on the first draft of a 2030 Promise Plan, which...
State Legislature provides funds for improvements, new academic program, other needs at UH-Hilo
The 2019 legislative session ended last week and there were some triumphs and disappointments for the University of Hawaii. “There...
Baby “teachers” build empathy in Hawaii schoolchildren By Susan Essoyan
Ten-year-old Cruz Akamine’s first reaction when he heard a baby would be coming to his fourth-grade classroom at Kainalu Elementary...
Honokaa students issue challenge calling on kids to help others
It’s cool to be kind and the student body council at Honokaa Elementary School is challenging classmates — and the...
