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The Neighbor Island Medical Scholars Program aims to alleviate physician shortages in rural areas by giving high school students hands-on education and real clinical experience.

Reed Mahuna will temporarily replace departing Chief Ben Moszkowicz until the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission conducts a search and selects a new chief.

He Hoʻomaka Hou Ana O Puna empowers women who have survived past trauma through cultural reconnection and supportive group healing.

Hiring events planned July 18-19 at post offices in Hōlualoa, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Hilo and Waimea, with salaries for assistant rural carriers and rural carrier associates starting at $20.38 per hour, plus benefits.

There’s a ton of stuff happening this weekend and heading into the end of the month. We wanted to make sure we brought you some of the best, in our opinion. So take a look and check out what we came up with for this week’s top 10!

This 1-mile swim hosted by Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation at Richardson Ocean Park is designed for strong swimmers with strong swimming skills who can handle the sometimes rough course conditions, including currents and waves.

7 of the new officers assigned to Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center, 1 to Kulani Correctional Facility, both in East Hawai’i, following 8 weeks of vigorous classroom instruction, physical training and field training.

Thirteen of the 24 motorists arrested were taken into custody in the Hilo District.

The Rotary Club of Hilo and the Hilo Orchid Society are extending a floral gesture of gratitude to veterans, service members, and first responders ahead of the annual Orchid Show.

As of July 15, Hawaiʻi residents can streamline their emergency alerts with the Everbridge system, which now combines police and Civil Defense notifications into a single, customizable platform.

In its mission to foster community trust with youth, the Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting a free, youth boxing event at the Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea this Saturday.

Every potential buyer has expressed interest in keeping the Manago Hotel Restaurant open.

The Hilo Palace Theater undergoes a transformative centennial refresh as it prepares for the official 100th anniversary opening on October 26.

Vendor lineup highlights 60 businesses ‘rooted in purpose’ plus community organizations, cultural practitioners and grassroots initiatives that often collaborate with them behind the scenes.

Participants in this year’s derby hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing officers from North and South Kohala as well as Kona enjoyed a day of fishing, family and fun that included making gyotaku fish prints, a lucky number drawing and the chance to win a 2-night stay at the Hilton Waikōloa Village.

Event — hosted in collaboration between Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Hawai‘i County Council District 4 and Hawai‘i County Disaster Recovery Division — will focus on disaster preparedness and include recovery updates.

PMG will roll out an outreach and awareness-building campaign featuring a different nonprofit each month for a year, with a different focus highlighted.

The event will take place on July 19 at the Kona Country Club in Kailua-Kona. The registration deadline is Friday.

Often included in the top 10 are big ticket events, festivals and activites; this week’s does, too, but we wanted to make sure you, our awesome readers, knew about a somewhat smaller event that is just as big based on its purpose. Check out the top 10 now!

If the Hawai’i County bill is passed, someone caught feeding feral animals, including cats, pigs, chickens and goats, could face a fine of $50 for the first violation and $500 for any additional violations.