Let’s Talk Food: Big Island Chocolate Festival
Make plans to attend the 11th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival held from April 25 to 27 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &Spa.
Volcano Watch: HVO and collaborators continue seismic surveys across the active volcanoes of Hawaii
The Island of Hawai‘i is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. In the last five years, an average of 600-1200 earthquakes per week have been detected by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This regular rumble of activity across the island can be used to our advantage to assess the hazards that Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes represent.
‘Ukulele whiz Kris Fuchigami to perform in Volcano
Na Hoku Hanahano Award winner Kris Fuchigami will perform Saturday at the Volcano Art Center.
Public invited to Hawaii Community College Day
Hawaii Community College invites the community to “an exhilarating day of discovery and connection” at the Hawaii Community College Day, which is to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Manono Campus in Hilo.
Hilo Woman’s Club to hold spring rummage sale
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to noon p.m. at its clubhouse at 7 Lele St. in Hilo on Saturday, April 27.
Books, trees metamorphose into sculpture at EHCC exhibit
Is the meaning of a book — a physical object consisting of ink, pages and binding — static? Or does the narrative change with the passage of time, where the book is placed, and the impact of natural elements like weather and insect damage?
Hula kahiko performance Saturday in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday with a performance by Halau Mauanlei under the direction of Kumu Hula Lelehua Maunahina Bray.
Dolan joins HCFCU board
Hilo physician Lynda Dolan has been appointed to the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors.
Kona-Kohala Earth and Ocean Day set for Sunday
The annual Kona-Kohala Earth and Ocean Day returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Maka‘eo Pavilion in Old Kona Airport Park.
Remarkable People luncheon to honor two women
YWCA of Hawaii Island will celebrate two pillars of the community, Carol Ignacio and Irene Nagao, at the 13th annual Remarkable People luncheon next week.
UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center presents ‘Happily Eva Afta’
Fairy tales will take on a local twist during the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center’s annual spring musical, “Happily Eva Afta.”
Let’s Talk Food: Let’s eat healthy
According to Conde Nast Traveler, the ten healthiest countries in the world are as follows:
Volcano Watch: STEM and suction solutions at HVO
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In the educational system, encouraging STEM curriculum prepares students for future careers in STEM fields. In this “Volcano Watch” article, we’ll describe how aspects of STEM are applied at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, using a specific example of field engineering work.
Nonprofit to perform large underwater cleanup at Honokohau Harbor
To celebrate Earth Day in April, a passionate group of local scuba divers and dock volunteers with Ocean Defenders Alliance are spearheading an underwater cleanup from 9.a.m. to noon Saturday at Honokohau Harbor.
Bringing Hawaii’s birds into classrooms: Virtual field trip is a collection of 360-degree images, videos, interviews
VOLCANO – Students across Hawaii are being offered rare access to learn about endangered Hawaiian forest birds.
Foodland launches Project Keiki
Foodland Super Market on Monday launched Project Keiki, a new monthlong statewide community giving program that will help provide lunches and meals to Hawaii’s children on days they don’t have access to school lunches.
Mayor’s Office hosts sculpture of Prince Kuhio
The Mayor’s Office in East Hawaii is currently hosting a bronze sculpture of Prince Jonah Kalaniana‘ole in tribute to his leadership and his profound impact on the Hawaiian people.
Let’s Talk Food: My favorite knives
Yes, I have a weakness for knives. When I see a knife that looks interesting, odds are that I will purchase it. I have been to many knife and sword shops in Japan, just intrigued at the craftsmanship in knife making. My son is the same way, so we have a collection of knives for every possible use: a sashimi, citrus, bread, several chef’s, several paring, a couple of bird beak, utility, boning, santoku and nakiri knives.
Volcano Watch: Using acoustic signals to identify the start of 2022 Mauna Loa eruption
The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred late in the evening of November 27. The eruption was preceded by intense earthquake activity about half an hour prior to glowing lava seen on USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) webcams. How does HVO narrow down the precise time that the eruption started?
Skywatch: Astronomy news and happenings
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