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Help our Hawaii Island Charities Help our Community This Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a national event that happens annually on the first Tuesday following Black Friday. This year, non-profits have expended more effort, supplies, and


Celebrating Makahiki: Season of Lono
Makahiki is a time of celebration and renewal in Hawaii. The season’s ancient roots lie with celebrating Lono, the patron God of harvest, peace, and


Adopt A Pet! Meet Cheez-It—The Curious One
Meet Cheez-It! Cheez-It was a stray wandering on the Baptist church property near Kapa’au. He was very wary of people at first and was not


Gospel Singer Shallon Toré Teams Up With Grammy Award-Winning Producer for New Album, “Far Above”
Hilo resident Shallon Toré, a well-respected pediatrician and breathtaking gospel singer-songwriter, is coming out with her first album, Far Above, on December 5. This record


Adopt A Pet! Meet Kamana—The Playful One
This week for our adopt a pet feature, in partnership with Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service (KARES), we are highlighting Kamana! We’re changing it


From Alpacas to Zebras to Ostriches that Lay Golden Eggs, You Don’t Want to Miss Three Ring Ranch’s Eggcellent Fundraiser
If you’re looking for a truly exotic gift to give this year, Kona’s Three Ring Ranch is currently hosting a fundraiser that lets you adopt


Holiday Shopping Alert: Made in Hawai’i Online Marketplace for Kids by Kids Open Until November 30!
Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in society and we think it’s important to encourage creative minds from a young age. This National Entrepreneur’s Day, consider


Adopt A Pet! Meet Brody—The Patient One
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month, a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving fur-ever homes, and KARES has many senior dogs


Here Are 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Veterans Day!
On Veterans Day, we acknowledge the men and women who have served our country with courage and integrity. When World War I formally ended in


Adopt A Pet! Meet Lucky—The Vibrant One
This week for our adopt a pet feature, in partnership with Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service (KARES), we are highlighting Lucky! This sweet 1-year-old