News for Education

Monday, January 12, 2026
The new degree and courses reflect the College of Business and Economics’ response to workforce demand for AI and analytics skills, and UH Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible AI development.  Beginning in the 2026 fall semester, the College of Business and Economics is launching a new AI concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration program that ...read more
Categories: Education
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Kamehameha Schools board of trustees announced that, pending Probate Court approval, Kamehameha preschools and K-12 campuses on Hawai'i Island, Oahu, and Maui will no longer require tuition beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s endowment will cover the full cost of education. The Board of Trustees stated, “It has become clear that tuition no longer reflects either the ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Monday, August 18, 2025
Kailua-Kona, HI - Looking for a fresh career start or wanting to get some new trade skills under your belt? Apply now to participate in a workforce training program being offered by La`i`ōpua 2020 which is intended to help individuals qualify for jobs in the light industrial and construction sectors of West Hawai`i’s workforce.“Ao – Passport to a Brighter Future” will offer trade skills training ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Cyrus Johnasen joins Pacific Media Group as the general manager for the Big Island Radio Operations. Hilo born and raised, Johnasen will manage stations KBIG, KAPA and The Beat, working with the radio team to develop strategic partnerships, and strengthen PMG’s position in the Hawaiʻi Island market. He will also play a key role with PMG’s digital division with the Big Island Now team. In his new ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Monday, August 04, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member, MPI Security Hawaii. At MPI Security, they’re proud to protect Hawai‘i’s homes and businesses with reliable, state-of-the-art security solutions. As a locally owned company, they bring island expertise and a commitment to excellence, offering services like security cameras, video monitoring, fire alarms, and more. With MPI Security, your safety is our priority, and ...read more
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Monday, August 04, 2025
About The Hawaii Team Statistics that Speak for Themselves   The Hawaii Team, led by Dan Polimino, is a boutique real estate team dedicated to luxury and world-class properties. We set ourselves apart through the discriminating handling of each property and our singular marketing expertise, concierge-level service and global network. In just 18 years, Dan Polimino has completed almost 1,300 ...read more
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Hospital Foundation. The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital for the entire community. We fund medical technology, expanded services and enhanced facilities that would otherwise be unavailable. The Kona Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, was created in 1984 to accept gifts and solicit donations for new medical ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, July 28, 2025
Welcome to Customized Curriculum by Kristen - New Chamber Member REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION We are a private company that tutors kids and designs curriculum that you need. We started in 2018 and have grown to teach over 100 children on the Big Island of Hawaii and on the mainland through online tutoring. We are not a tutor that helps with a one time homework question, or to help you study for ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
QUEEN’S NORTH HAWAI’I COMMUNITY HOSPITAL GOES GREEN KAMUELA, HI - After several years of planning, the Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) solar power project has kicked off. A solar field is being installed on QNHCH property at the south end of the hospital campus. This one-acre solar field is expected to produce over 1 million kwh per year, saving an estimated $170,000 annually, ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Welcome to New Member Kumukahi Health + WellnessMission  KH+W connects our Hawai‘i Island at risk community with health equity and wellness through collaboration, advocacy and education empowering people to live longer, happier and healthier lives.Vision Kumukahi Health + Wellness aspires to empower individuals with comprehensive support and guidance for HIV care, sexual health, substance use, ...read more
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Friday, June 13, 2025
Introducing the Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ from Simpson Strong-Tie, the brand most trusted by the pros. Designed with homeowners in mind, the Sage System delivers strength, beauty, and simplicity, making it easier than ever to create a stunning outdoor pergola. The system features rigorously tested connectors with ZMAX® galvanized steel and a sleek black powder coat finish, offering durability ...read more
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Friday, June 13, 2025
KAMUELA, HI - A specially trained cat has joined the team at Queen’s North Hawai’i Communty Hospital (QNHCH) Whiskey, a three-year-old orange tabby cat, reported for his first shift of animal therapy today at QNHCH. Whiskey spent his first shift meeting staff and sleeping on patient beds.Expanding the animal therapy team to include a cat gives allows the hospital to better meet the varied ...read more
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Monday, June 09, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Glee Club Kona's completely new, innovative Glee Club! Combines singing Pop and R&B music in harmony with choreographed dance moves to produce an unforgettable experience for participants and audience. Rehearsals begin August 6th, 2025.   "The Kona Glee Club is a Nonprofit 501c3 (EIN 33-3268351) founded by Ilene Cohen Harrington in 2025.  After she launched ...read more
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Monday, June 02, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber member Stream2Sea. Stream2Sea has the only mineral-based sunscreen on the planet that’s been tested and proven safe for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and coral larvae, and has passed the stringent HEL Labs Protect Land + Sea certification. Stream2Sea is a woman-owned, veteran-operated company that manufactures all our products in our FDA-registered facility in rural ...read more
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Monday, June 02, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Kahilu TheaterABOUT Mission Making a place where community, creativity and inspiration thrive.Vision Kahilu is a flourishing multidisciplinary arts center on Hawaii Island: a place where our community comes together and the arts come alive! What's On - Live performances and events at Kahilu are a captivating blend of artistry, creativity, and cultural ...read more
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Hilo, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce the promotion of Tysha McDonald to Hilo Branch Manager. Tysha, a valued member of the Hilo team since 2018, steps into the role previously held by Tyson Klask, who was recently appointed Vice President of Operations. With more than 15 years of lending experience, Tysha brings a passion for helping members reach their ...read more
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member. Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter Currently, nearly 100,000 kūpuna and other individuals in Hawaii are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia. Serving Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is here to help. The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is a ...read more
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Malama Kai Foundation Announces the George A. Wilkins Scholarship Program to Support Hawaiʻi Students in Marine and Ocean STEM Fields The Malama Kai Foundation (MKF) is proud to announce the launch of the George A. Wilkins Scholarship Program, providing critical financial support to high school graduates from Hawaiʻi who are pursuing degrees in marine conservation and ocean-related STEM (Science, ...read more
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Monday, May 05, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Sea Dragon Energy, Inc. https://www.seadragon.energy/seawater-to-jet-fuel Sea Dragon Energy, Inc. was created to meet the energy demands of the future with innovations today. Our solutions aim at resolving bottlenecks in the energy system to create truly mobile and on-demand production, storage and consumption of energy. This will allow for a sustainable growth of ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, May 05, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber MemberNimbleBrain, Inc. AI Simplified Smarter AI. Faster Decisions. Affordable for Every Business. NimbleBrain’s DeepAgentTM technology simplifies AI so you can launch in minutes — no coding, no overhead.From Idea to Use In Minutes NimbleBrain turns your ideas into AI-driven solutions in a matter of minutes. Our platform understands your intent through natural ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economy
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
 Housing center for youth opens in downtown Hilo22 units will be available for teens and younger adults By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald   A triad of nonprofits came together Friday to celebrate the opening of a new shelter and outreach center for young people experiencing homelessness. The Youth Outreach and Supportive Housing Center in Hilo will offer 22 units of housing for ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Friday, February 14, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Trunk Trainers Trunk Trainers is a Personal Training Company on a mission to inspire world fitness, one family at a time. What started as a mobile training service from the trunk of Founder Kelsie Wehren's car has evolved into a worldwide resource for fitness education and accountability. Through personalized fitness programming, we strive to provide fun and ...read more
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Hawaii Employers Council. Tracie Foglia (808) 440-8850 tfoglia@hecouncil.org   Building Better Workplaces Together Why Partner with HEC HEC is your reliable source of knowledge and expertise. We offer innovative solutions to help better manage your most important asset - human capital. Human resources play a vital role in driving and executing all business ...read more
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Welcome to Edward Jones - Brett Carey Brett Carey, Financial Advisor (808) 331-1344 brett.carey@edwardjones.com Kaloko Industrial, 73-5618 Maiau Street Ste A205, Kailua Kona, HI 96740  As an Edward Jones financial advisor, it is a priority of mine to truly get to know each client's story. And it is, of course, important for you to learn about me as well: As a doctor, former small business ...read more
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Thursday, January 09, 2025
Read the Article: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/in-the-business-of-eliminating-barriersArticle by Matias ArredondoPhotography by Fletch Photography Originally published in Kona Coast City Lifestyle “We're trying to show to this community that there's a better way to do primary care. We want our patients to have peace of mind that they have a medical home here,” says Dr. McMurry. Learn more ...read more
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Monday, January 06, 2025
Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound. Civil Beat ArticleBy Paula Dobbyn/ December 31, 2024 A daughter of the Big Island’s Kailua-Kona region, Cindi Punihaole remembers when the ocean was teeming with life.  “My father taught me how to throw a net,” recalled Punihaole, now 74. “The sea ...read more
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Monday, November 25, 2024
Ten $1000.00 scholarships to the first 10 students that apply and register for our Palamanui Culinary Arts 2025 fall program.APPLICATION LINK
Categories: Education, Community
Monday, August 22, 2022
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI PONO PLEDGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TELLY AWARD Island of Hawaiʻi (August 22, 2022) – The Island of Hawaiʻi Pono Pledge, which advocates for mindful, safe, and pono interactions by travelers while on Hawai‘i Island, was awarded a 2022 Silver Telly Award earlier this year. The award in the Online General, Public Interest/Awareness category recognizes a video that was created to share ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Journey with us to the heart of Kailua-Kona as we explore the beauty and sacredness of Kahaluʻu Bay! In this episode, Cindi Punihaole, director of The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, shares her personal relationship with Kahaluʻu, the value of aloha ʻāina (caring for the land) instilled by her family, and challenges that Kahalu‘u’s coral reefs face today. Join us as we learn simple ...read more
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Monday, June 27, 2022
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/24/uh-hilo-honored-for-maunakea-stewardship/ Gov. David Ige with Center for Maunakea Stewardship staff, from left, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Greg Chun and Nahua Guilloz The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu Award for Community Education on Friday, June 24. The award ...read more
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