Amylia-Rae Gandolf, 24, was born and raised in Waimea and currently resides in Waikōloa, Hawaiʻi. She is a 2018 graduate of Kamehameha...

Our series of ʻōpio spotlights highlight some of Hawaiʻi Island's strengths and serves to redefine success, proving that the best and...

ʻOAKA launched the Adulting 101 series in 2023, where our youth Ambassadors collaborated to develop and present workshops to students and...

Gianina Kala’i Manuel-Cortez, 22, was born and raised in Hilo with familial groundings in Ka’ū Hawaiʻi and Kāneohe, Oʻahu. Gianina...

Kawehi Mahi-Roberts was born in the district of Hilo, and raised in the moku of Puna. Kawehi pursued the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Ambassadorship...

This summer's Kaukau 4 Keiki program is scheduled to run from Monday, June 17th through Friday, July 26th. Since 2021, through an...

On Tuesday, March 19th, Vibrant Hawaiʻi will host a Summit to launch the Resilience Alliance, a network of Hawai'i Island nonprofit...

In 2023, ʻOAKA released an article addressing the deficit narrative that proclaims, 'The best and brightest of Hawaiʻi are all leaving.'...

As our island navigates a growing need for a skilled workforce to meet industry and community needs, the role of work-based learning...

In 2023, ʻOAKA released an article addressing the deficit narrative that proclaims, 'The best and brightest of Hawaiʻi are all leaving.'...

In a collaboration led by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Council Member Sue Lee Loy, a series of Waiākea Peninsula Design Labs took place on October...

Over 40 residents representing business, government, education, social services and communities from across Hawaiʻi Island joined...

We are recruiting community champions to join our team as Social Service Navigators to promote programs and support community members...

In collaboration with Hilo Medical Center, we are excited to offer another round of First Aid/CPR Instructor certification for Hawaiʻi...

Benjamin Rudo is a 21-year-old student born and raised in Keaʻau. He currently attends UH Hilo and is pursuing a degree in chemistry and...

On December 12th, 2023, the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Ambassadors participated in the Sources of Strength training in Hilo alongside local...

In a collaboration led by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Council Member Sue Lee Loy, the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Ambassadors had the opportunity to co-lead...

In a collaboration led by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Council Member Sue Lee Loy, the inaugural Waiākea Peninsula Design Lab kicked off

Hawai'i Island now has 10 new certified First Aid/CPR & AED Training Instructors available to teach community groups, businesses and teams

We're thrilled to share highlights from the recent Wildfire Prevention & Resilience Fair held on Sept. 9, 2023 in Waimea

The Vibrant Hawaiʻi Amabassador internship program is for youth and gap year graduates who are passionate about Hawaiʻi island.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi launches its Art Fellowship in partnership with the national initiative, One Nation One Project

An expression of admiration for the people of Kula, Maui, who accomplish whatever they set out to do. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #2238

Peace and Calm. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1425