Submitted by Jonathan Humphries; Lo’ihi Studios The highly anticipated season finale of Kona Icon concluded with a bang Tuesday night at MyBar, leaving audience members mesmerized by a night of exceptional performances. As the final episode unfolded, tension mounted as contestants Waylon, Ruby, Koa, Dibble, Jharne, and Alex vied for the coveted grand prize. Each ... Read more The post Kona Icon Season Finale Electrifies Audience at MyBar appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Kona Icon 2024 at MyBar in Kona! Hilo Idol: Behind the Scenes The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 1 ..read more

Welcome to our new weekly feature where we share our favorite upcoming Big Island of Hawai’i events. These events showcase the wide variety of activities that can be found all over the island.  Did we miss something? Submit an event to our events calendar IT’S FREE CLICK HERE!  That’s right, we’re helping you bring the ... Read more The post The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 19th to April 26th appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 14th to the 21st Let’s Celebrate — Kukuau Studio in Hilo Turns 9 Hilo’s Hatada Bakery — H ..read more

Welcome to our new, weekly feature where we share our favorite events that are coming up! These events showcase the wide variety of activities that can be found all over the island, and the best part is that if you want to submit an event to our events calendar IT’S FREE CLICK HERE!  That’s right, we’re ... Read more The post The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 21st to April 28th appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 14th to the 21st Let’s Celebrate — Kukuau Studio in Hilo Turns 9 Hilo’s Hatada Bakery — Harmony in Histor ..read more

Press Release submitted by Tanya Yamanaka, Recycle Hawai’i In Partnership with Kaʻū Global Learning Lab, Recycle Hawaiʻi Receives $1.5M EPA Grant to Empower Youth Advocacy in Kaʻū A new partnership between Recycle Hawaiʻi (RH) and the Kaʻū Global Learning Lab (KGLL) has been awarded a $1.5 Million EPA Recycling Education and Outreach grant over three years to ... Read more The post Recycle Hawaiʻi Receives $1.5M EPA Grant to Empower Youth Advocacy in Kaʻū appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Hawaii Technology Academy Inspiring Youth Ranking The Big Five Youth Sports In ..read more

Press Release- Jonathan Humphries of Lo’ihi Studios Kona Icon 2024! The Big Island’s Ultimate Singing Competition! Get ready to unleash your inner star at Kona Icon, the ultimate 8-week singing competition takes Kailua Kona by storm! Hosted by the charismatic Levi Strauss of Levitation Entertainment, this musical extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable experience at ... Read more The post Kona Icon 2024 at MyBar in Kona! appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 14th to the 21st An Emerging Creative Hub — Loihi Studios Hilo’s Hatada Bak ..read more

Welcome to our new, weekly feature where we share our favorite events that are coming up! These events showcase the wide variety of activities that can be found all over the island, and the best part is that if you want to submit an event to our events calendar IT’S FREE CLICK HERE!  That’s right, ... Read more The post The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: April 14th to the 21st appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Kona Icon 2024 at MyBar in Kona! Big Island Veg Fest 2023 Shares Delicious Cuisine And Family Fun with Compassion Hilo’s Hatada Bakery — Harmony in History ..read more

For Immediate Release Hilo, Hawai’i – Sweet Bean Vanillary is excited to announce the grand opening of its store located at 166 Kilauea Ave in downtown Hilo. The grand opening event will take place on April 19th, from 4pm to 7:00pm, and will be an invitation to all in the community featuring music, food, and libations. Sweet Bean ... Read more The post Sweet Bean Vanillary Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Hilo appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: The Sweetest Sweet Shack in Hilo Hilo’s Hatada Bakery — Harmony in History Big Island Restaurants — Featured on TV ..read more

Official Press Release, by Chelsea Walport, HIUW- Hawaiian Telcom and its team made a generous donation of $22,230 to Hawai‘i Island United Way (HIUW) as a part of their annual campaign for 2023-2024. This donation was made possible by employee contributions, special events and corporate gifts, all of which highlight Hawaiian Telcoms commitment to helping ... Read more The post HAWAIIAN TELCOM SUPPORTS HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNITED WAY’S MISSION WITH $22,230 DONATION appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Hawai’i Island United Way: Making a Difference Where It Counts “Fuel Up. Do Good.” C ..read more

It bounced and paddled its way to the islands years ago through investors and friends. Introduced here as “Pukaball,” derived from the plastic wiffleball used as the game ball having multiple holes and became the island name for the game itself. In 1965 three vacationers from Bainbridge Island (Washington), were looking for ways to keep ... Read more The post The Legend of Pukaball and Its Growing Popularity in Hilo appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Sport Fishing Fun Hilo’s Hatada Bakery — Harmony in History Mo’okini Heiau — Hike To The Birthplace of King Kamehameha ..read more

For 15-year-old Kayah Lieto, not a day goes by that she isn’t thinking about her horses Jitterbug, Crumbs, and Stella. As early as she can remember, the Hawai’i highschooler dreamed of riding, bonding, and caring for the four-hoofed animals. She’s followed that dream into the world of competitive horseback riding. A seasoned English equestrian rider, ... Read more The post Hawaii Technology Academy Inspiring Youth appeared first on Big Island Pulse. Related posts: Houseless Resources — Hawaii Islandwide Services For Those In Need Kona Icon 2024 at MyBar in Kona! Go Native: Growing a Native Ha ..read more