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The Big Island Press Club awarded $2,500 in scholarships to two young storytellers pursuing careers in communications and screenwriting. Both recipients are using their awards to fund their education while staying committed to sharing community stories.
A Florida fishing club just wrapped one of their most successful fundraisers ever, bringing the community together for conservation. The March event combined fly fishing films with auctions to support local education and environmental efforts.
Five Konawaena High School seniors just received scholarships totaling $7,000 for their leadership and community service. Hawaii's largest Lions Club is celebrating these students who gave back to their island home.
Bay Collective just became the majority owner of Sunderland Women's Football Club, bringing fresh investment and a plan to grow one of England's most historic women's teams. Led by former Football Association director Kay Cossington, the group aims to build long-term success while honoring the club's proud legacy.
A Pacific island nation that relies on diesel for 98% of its power is building its first major solar farm. The Solomon Islands is betting on sunshine to escape fuel shortages and price swings.
A small-town New Zealand karate club just had its best tournament ever, with beginners beating experienced fighters. Now three students have earned spots on the national squad heading to Australia.
A mentor match that started in mutual grief became a lifelong bond. Now Jaleesa and Jaime are being honored as one of Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2026 Bigs & Littles of the Year.
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.
The Solomon Islands just elected a new prime minister who brings a fresh approach to foreign relations and animal welfare. In his first major move, he's ending the controversial dolphin trade.
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A sculpture honoring a vanished island in the Solomon Islands will transform into a living reef, celebrating a climate activist while warning the world about rising seas. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the piece where Kale Island disappeared a decade ago.
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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
Small island nations facing climate threats just gained powerful new allies in satellite technology and ocean science. UNESCO's new partnerships will give vulnerable island states the data and expertise they desperately need to protect their futures.
The United States and Australia just committed $580 million to support Pacific island communities facing energy crises and security challenges. The funding marks a major investment in helping small island nations build resilience and stability.
South Padre Island is installing 16 universal electric vehicle superchargers at its Island Metro facility, making beach trips easier for EV drivers. The faster charging stations will slash wait times and welcome the growing wave of electric travelers to Texas coastal destinations.
Mauritius just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that helps small island nations attract funding for solar projects, starting with 220 MW of its own renewable energy. The World Bank-backed marketplace could transform how vulnerable island states access clean energy investments.
The Australian government reversed plans to relocate 600 residents from the remote Cocos Islands after passionate community pushback. Now islanders will help shape their own climate future.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's restrictive press policy violates constitutional protections, marking a major win for press freedom. The decision comes after only one of 56 news outlets agreed to the new rules that could label journalists as security risks.
A local service club is bringing practical kindness to grocery shoppers this Saturday. The Kiwanis Club of Stratford will surprise families with $10 gift cards to help tackle food insecurity.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
When researchers spotted an endangered ocelot on Cozumel Island in 2016, they faced an unexpected challenge: the wildcat threatened species found nowhere else on Earth. Scientists are now working to protect the island's unique animals while monitoring this beautiful but risky newcomer.
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