Events

Upcoming Events of interest to the Kohala Community

Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks

January 29, 2026 0

Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND—How sweet...

Hawaiʻi Island Homeless Point in Time Count Begins The count will continue throughout the week

January 27, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Island Homeless Point in Time Count Begins The count will continue throughout the week Hawai‘i Island–Volunteers and outreach staff...

9th Annual NKCRC Charity Golf Tournament

January 24, 2026 0

Who: N. Kohala Community Resource Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit What: 9th Annual NKCRC Charity Golf Tournament Where: Hapuna Golf Course...

‘CHOCOLATE IN PARADISEʻ AT 13th BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

January 24, 2026 0

‘CHOCOLATE IN PARADISEʻ AT 13th BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Itʻs a tropical celebration where the beauty of Hawai‘i...

FREE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL LISTS 2026 VENUES, ANNOUNCES ANNUAL POSTER ARTWORK WINNER

January 22, 2026 0

FREE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL LISTS 2026 VENUES, ANNOUNCES ANNUAL POSTER ARTWORK WINNER WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND— A whimsical photo, “The...

Disaster Preparedness Fair to be Held in Ocean View on Saturday

January 21, 2026 0

Disaster Preparedness Fair to be Held in Ocean View on Saturday The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency is presenting a...

Kona to host Martin Luther King celebration on Jan. 18

January 9, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/09/community/kona-to-host-martin-luther-king-celebration-on-jan-18/

Hawaiʻi County Hosts ‘Magic of the Season’ Dec. 8-12

December 2, 2025 0

Hawaiʻi County Hosts ‘Magic of the Season’ Dec. 8-12 The County of Hawai‘i will host the annual “Magic of...

Festival Inspired By ‘Burning Man’ Ignites Big Island Debate The events on private property outside of Hilo were held without permits, and critics say they should not be allowed to continue, especially on agricultural land.

December 1, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/festival-inspired-by-burning-man-ignites-big-island-debate/

Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair returns

November 21, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/21/community/hilo-christmas-extravaganza-craft-fair-returns/

Waimea Celebrates Cherry Trees with 33rd Annual Festival February 7 2026 Event Honors Fred and Nancy Nonaka

November 19, 2025 0

Waimea Celebrates Cherry Trees with 33rd Annual Festival February 7 2026 Event Honors Fred and Nancy Nonaka WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—The free 33rd Waimea...

Lāʻau Love Fest to be Held Nov. 22

November 12, 2025 0

Lāʻau Love Fest to be Held Nov. 22 The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity & Resilience...

Public invited to veterans parade this Saturday

November 5, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/05/features/community-connection/public-invited-to-veterans-parade-this-saturday/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Public Astronomy Talk with 5-time Astronaut & Astronomer John Grunsfeld

October 31, 2025 0

Public Astronomy Talk with 5-time Astronaut & Astronomer John Grunsfeld Join us for a free, ʻohana-friendly public astronomy talk with...

HTFG ISSUES ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS AT CONFERENCE Eight recognized for advancement of Hawai’iʻs fruit industry

October 28, 2025 0

HTFG ISSUES ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS AT CONFERENCE Eight recognized for advancement of Hawai’iʻs fruit industry HILO, HAWAII—The statewide Hawaii...

Annual ‘A Taste of Hilo’ returns

October 16, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/10/15/features/community-connection/annual-a-taste-of-hilo-returns/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

ʻEwalu Industries Hosts Student Screenings of Keeper of the Bay to Inspire Hawaiʻi’s Next Generation of Ocean Stewards

October 13, 2025 0

ʻEwalu Industries, a nonprofit dedicated to serving Hawaiʻi's youth, will host a series of student-only screenings of the award-winning documentary Keeper of...

Events

Events

Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks

Hawaiʻi Island Homeless Point in Time Count Begins The count will continue throughout the week

9th Annual NKCRC Charity Golf Tournament

‘CHOCOLATE IN PARADISEʻ AT 13th BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

FREE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL LISTS 2026 VENUES, ANNOUNCES ANNUAL POSTER ARTWORK WINNER

Disaster Preparedness Fair to be Held in Ocean View on Saturday

Kona to host Martin Luther King celebration on Jan. 18

Hawaiʻi County Hosts ‘Magic of the Season’ Dec. 8-12

Festival Inspired By ‘Burning Man’ Ignites Big Island Debate The events on private property outside of Hilo were held without permits, and critics say they should not be allowed to continue, especially on agricultural land.

Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair returns

Waimea Celebrates Cherry Trees with 33rd Annual Festival February 7 2026 Event Honors Fred and Nancy Nonaka

Lāʻau Love Fest to be Held Nov. 22

Public invited to veterans parade this Saturday

Public Astronomy Talk with 5-time Astronaut & Astronomer John Grunsfeld

HTFG ISSUES ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS AT CONFERENCE Eight recognized for advancement of Hawai’iʻs fruit industry

Annual ‘A Taste of Hilo’ returns

ʻEwalu Industries Hosts Student Screenings of Keeper of the Bay to Inspire Hawaiʻi’s Next Generation of Ocean Stewards

Help Mālama Maunakea! Please Join Us for the October Weed Pull Happening on Saturday, 10/18

Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Oct. 25

‘Boo at the Zoo’ Set for Oct. 25-26

Volcano Watch — When it rained rocks: tephra fall during Kīlauea’s episode 41

Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks

DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT GERBER® ARROWROOT BISCUITS RECALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS

OHCA ISSUES NOVOS TO TWO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS

Kona Palisades Water Main Break AFFECTED AREA: ALL OF THE KONA PALISADES SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH KONA

Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime

Honolulu Bus, Rail Fares Set To Go Up This Summer Council members voted Wednesday to boost the cost of an adult bus pass by $10 a month, along with other price hikes.

Fewer Hawaiʻi Homes Are Vacant As Number Of Households Grow Hawai‘i residents are getting older and more of us are living with disabilities, according to the latest census data.

Crucial Hawaiʻi County Commissions Stymied By Members’ No-Shows Planning commissioners are debating new rules to tighten up attendance requirements despite some pushback.

Hawaiʻi Could See Nation’s Highest Drop In High School Graduates The declining number of graduates from Hawaiʻi schools reflects larger concerns in the DOE about shrinking enrollment and the potential for school closures.

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