News for Education
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Community members of all ages are invited to join the Kohala Center’s 2026 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day, taking place along the coastline at Niuliʻi in North Kohala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 AM - 1 PM.
The 2026 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences are designed to deepen our pilina with Hawaiʻi Island’s natural and cultural landscapes, create space for meaningful exchanges between ʻāina and ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Monday, March 30, 2026
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Jack's Diving Locker, 75-5813 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kailua-Kona’s ocean lovers have a full day of fun ahead as Jack’s Diving Locker hosts its 22nd Annual Ocean Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at their Alii Drive location. The beloved community event celebrates marine conservation, ocean ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Monday, March 23, 2026
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has extended the entry deadline for its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest and will continue accepting posters until Thursday, April 30.
The extension provides Hawai‘i Island kindergarteners through sixth graders more time to submit their original artworks illustrating this year’s theme “Make Every Drop Count” by showing how ...read more
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Monday, March 16, 2026
The Mālama Kai Foundation is inviting ocean lovers, conservation professionals, and community members to raise a glass in support of Hawaiʻi’s marine environment at its upcoming Pau Hana on Thursday, March 19, from 6-8 PM.
Dive deeper into the topics you care about and connect with others who share a passion for protecting Hawai'i's ocean resources. Come talk story, meet new people, and celebrate ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Monday, March 09, 2026
Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center is hosting its 2nd Annual Healthcare Career Expo on Wednesday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kealakehe High School Gym. The event is free and open to the public.
More than 40 local healthcare employers will be on site, representing a wide range of organizations actively hiring for positions across the island. Attendees will be able to meet directly ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Friday, February 27, 2026
Join Hawaii Island's tech and business community for a full day of hands-on learning, inspiring conversations, and meaningful connection at the Hawaii Island AI Summit, happening March 12, 2026, at the Arc of Hilo.
Whether you're building AI solutions or leading AI adoption in your organization, this summit is designed to help you walk away with practical AI skills you can use right away.What to ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Experience ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through hula, mele, oli and interactive activities for all ages on March 7.KEAUHOU, HAWAIʻI (February 25, 2026) – Celebrate and experience ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keauhou Shopping Center. This finale of the 2026 Ola Ka ʻĪ statewide Hawaiian language fair series is hosted by Kanaeokana members, Ke Kula ʻo ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Hawaiʻi Island Small Business Development Center is hosting a workshop on Saturday, March 7, for small businesses preparing for financing, startup or expansion, or strengthening their financial management skills to apply for loans, grants, and other funding.
Chamber members are eligible for a discounted rate of $5 to attend, versus $15, using the code RESOURCE.
Kona Capital ...read more
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Friday, February 13, 2026
On Thursday, February 19, at 6 PM, the Mamala Kai Foundation will present their monthly Reef Talk at The Thirsty Geko, hosted by Kona Brewing Co. February’s program, "Humpbacks in Hawai‘i: Behaviors & Ethical Interaction," will dive into the fascinating world of whale behavior and offer guidance on how to interact with these giants ethically and respectfully.
This month’s featured speaker is ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Kailua-Kona, HI – January 2026 As the real estate market across Hawai‘i Island continues to shift, traditional buying and selling strategies are no longer enough. The Hawaii Team is helping clients succeed by embracing creative purchasing scenarios that meet today’s unique market conditions head-on.
With interest rates fluctuating, inventory varying by region, and buyers and sellers seeking ...read more
Categories: Education
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Join Salty Swim School on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8:08 AM for a free Ocean Swim Clinic at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay! This experience is open to first-time ocean swimmers, new to the Lavaman Triathlon, who are seeking ocean confidence for race day.
Limited to 50 participants! Reserve your spot now by scanning the QR code below or calling Salty Swim School at 808-319-8837.
Categories: Community, Education
Monday, January 19, 2026
CU Hawai‘i is proud to celebrate our island’s 2026 high school seniors and current college students by creating MORE POSSIBILITIES for their academic future with $25,000 in scholarships!
They are awarding:
Six (6) scholarships for Hawai‘i Island Class of 2026 public or private high school graduates
Four (4) scholarships for undergraduates who graduated from a Hawai‘i Island high school or ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Friday, January 16, 2026
WAIMEA, HAWAII - As Hawaii Island employers continue to face labor shortages and increasing competition for talent, the Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) will host a professional workshop in Waimea focused on practical, skills-based workforce strategies. The workshop, “Building a Skills-Based Workforce: Strategic Hiring & Development,” will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The workshop will ...read more
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Stadia Financial is hosting “Smart Planning for Financial Success” educational workshops for adults ages 40-70 on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 29. Get Inspired and Prepared To:
• Realize your ideal financial plan
• Plan for investment success beyond the numbers
• Find the best working relationship with your financial advisor
The Workshop costs $29 and includes a ...read more
Categories: Education
Coming Fall 2026: UH Hilo’s business program to launch new degree pathway and courses focusing on AI
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
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY ADVISORY BOARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2025
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the appointment of 12 individuals to the reorganized Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Advisory Board. The appointments follow the resignation of the previous board earlier this summer, after the Governor called ...read more
Categories: Economy, 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
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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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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, 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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