Public invited to participate in CERT training
Free to the general public, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency has scheduled a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, at the Discovery Harbour Community Center, 94-1604 Makalii St, Naalehu.
Waiakea High DECA students attend conference
Waiakea High School DECA students attended the 2024 Hawaii State DECA Career Development Conference that took place on Jan. 29-31 at the Hawaii Convention Center on Oahu.
Cultural pride on display at International Night
After months of preparation, international students are ready to showcase performances reflecting cultures from seven different countries represented at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Aloha Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical”
Based on the quintessential 1980 movie of the same name, “9 to 5: The Musical” — with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton — tells the story of three female coworkers, pushed to the edge by their sexist and cruel boss, who take control of the office and make the changes they have always dreamed of.
Woman’s Club hosts tasting
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting an Evening of Wine &Cheese Tasting next month.
Sen. Inouye to be honored at Zonta Club dinner
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye will receive the Rose Award of Excellence from the Zonta Club of Hilo at a dinner in her honor on Monday, March 11.
Steely Dead hits the Big Island
The cover band Steely Dead — “a sonic fusion” of Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead — will be performing at four venues around the island beginning this week.
Let’s Talk Food: Monjayaki in Tokyo
We took several trains to get to the Tsukishima District in Tokyo to meet our friend Keiko to eat monjayaki, or Tokyo-style pancakes. Monjayaki means “grilled letters” because school children would come to the snack shop and practice writing letters in the gooey monjayaki sauce. This dish dates back to the Meiji era, at a snack shop called Dagashiya in Tsukishima.
Volcano Watch: Dear valentine, will you be my lab partner?
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory “lavas” working with our partners at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (UHH), and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to highlight some of the things we appreciate about this relationship.
Public encouraged to attend wastewater meetings
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management has announced the development of an Integrated Wastewater Management Plan aimed at providing a comprehensive strategy for cesspool conversions and sewer infrastructure projects across the region.
Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification
The state Department of Education is celebrating 21 teachers statewide who have earned their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification — a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching.
HVNP shares Buffalo Soldiers video for Black History Month
Most visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park never set foot on Mauna Loa Trail.
Volcano Watch: Another intrusion southwest of Kilauea’s summit
Last week, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists were closely monitoring earthquakes and ground deformation in the region southwest of Kilauea’s summit. The increased unrest prompted HVO to raise the Alert Level/Aviation Color Code for Kilauea to WATCH/ORANGE on Jan. 31 as another intrusive event began beneath the surface.
One-man play explores father-son relationship, family and gender issues
One man will take the stage Thursday to tell a story about gender and family dynamics.
Artist challenges viewers to confront the fragility of social fabric
A new exhibition at the East Hawaii Cultural Center takes an unsparing look at white privilege, the mythology of American identity, and the need to move past simplistic symbols in order to understand the complexities of our fractured American landscape.
Hilo presentation will help celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month — a time to honor and celebrate the rich heritage, achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history.
Two Hawaii Island students given AlohaCare scholarships
Two students from Hawaii Island have received $5,000 scholarships from AlohaCare to support their educational goals.
Let’s Talk Food: Mardi Gras is next Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is next Tuesday, the last hooray for indulging in rich food before the penitential season of Lent. We immediately think of the parades, bead throwing and great food happening at that time in New Orleans, but its earliest origins occurred in Rome, with the holiday called Saturnalia, dedicated to Saturn, the Roman god of the harvest.
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa 2022: a retrospective on the early hours of the eruption
In the late hours of Nov. 27, 2022, Mauna Loa began erupting. Lava was visible on the west side of the Island of Hawaii, from Kailua-Kona to Waikoloa. Social media was ablaze with pictures and commentary of lava flows descending the west flank toward communities.
Cherry blossom fest returns to Waimea
‘Tis the season when thousands of locals and visitors descend upon Waimea to celebrate heritage, culture and cherry blossoms.
