‘Hula Arts at Kilauea’ returns to HVNP
Volcano Art Center’s “Hula Arts at Kilauea” performance series resumes this Saturday with a presentation by Unuokeahi under the direction of kumu hula Stacey Kapuaikapoliopele Ka‘au‘a.
Waimea event celebrates first responders
U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area first responders, along with many Hawaii County and volunteer agencies, were recognized at the Waimea Community Association annual “Mahalo to First Responders” event Nov. 16 at the Kahilu Town Hall.
Let’s Talk Food: Gifts from the kitchen
Now that we have consumed all our leftover Thanksgiving goodies, it is time to think about Christmas giving. DIY gifts are something the whole family can get involved with and become part of gift giving. Here are some ideas for gifts from the kitchen, for family and friends who do not need any material gifts:
Volcano Watch: What are the Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code?
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code for volcanoes in Hawaii and American Samoa. Currently, Kilauea is erupting and is at WATCH/ORANGE, Mauna Loa is in elevated unrest and is at ADVISORY/YELLOW, and the remaining six monitored volcanoes are at NORMAL/GREEN.
Tropical Gardening: Poinsettias are showing color for the holidays
November is almost over but the Christmas holidays don’t seem real until we get our Thanksgiving meal digested. Poinsettias don’t seem to care since they are beginning to show color now. Folks on the mainland think of the poinsettia as a Christmas flower but for us it blooms now through March.
Volcano art studio tour and sale returns this weekend
The Volcano Village Artists Hui Annual Studio Tour &Sale returns this year with a full slate of artists.
Palace to show ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
For one day only, the Palace Theater in Hilo will be showing the classic Tim Burton animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Let’s Talk Food: Thanksgiving is this Thursday
This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and a day to give thanks, which is sometimes difficult with the cost of groceries!
Hawaii Care Choices gets $25K grant
Hawaii Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo, was recently awarded a $25,000 grant by Richard Robbins and his wife, representing the Max and Yetta Karasik Foundation, to support the increased costs associated with patient care supplies and equipment for individuals receiving hospice care in East Hawaii.
Surfing camp offered for keiki with disabilities
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that the Surfers Healing Camp for children with disabilities will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Correia named East Hawaii Officer of the Month for September
For his proactive police work in two cases, Hawaii Police Department Officer Cody Correia was honored Oct. 27 as Officer of the Month for September 2022 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii during a ceremony in Hilo.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the impacts of Kilauea’s 2018 LERZ lava flows
Lava flows erupted from the lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea in 2018 and devastated lower Puna. In 2019, a team of scientists from the USGS, the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and GNS Science in New Zealand set out to document and assess the impacts to buildings and infrastructure to advance understanding of how lava flows impact the built environment.
Tropical Gardening: Let us be thankful every day of the year
Thursday is Thanksgiving but giving thanks for the many blessings we have in Hawaii should be a daily event. For the last several months, it seems many folks have been focusing on the negative, so let’s try something healthier.
Amon-Wilkins receives award for police work
Hawaii Police Department Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins was honored with the Haweo award during a ceremony Nov. 1 at Hawaii County Council chambers in Hilo.
Puppy adoption event held
Twenty-two puppies were up for adoption during a “puppy pop-up” in Hilo last Friday.
Resort donates 1,000 linens, towels to animal sanctuary
Hilton Waikoloa Village has donated 1,000 used linens and towels to Three Ring Ranch, an exotic animal sanctuary located on five acres north of Kona.
Registration now open for Winter Intersession Programs
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration is now open for the 2022 Winter Intersession Program.
Winter Craft Fair this weekend in Keaau
The Puna Hongwanji will be hosting a Winter Craft Fair this Saturday on the temple grounds.
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Kona Coffee Festival 2022
After three years, the KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest returned as part of the Kona Coffee Festival, the oldest food festival in the U.S.
Volcano Watch: Volcanoes of American Samoa
Ta‘u volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manu‘a Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘u Islands) from late July through early September 2022.
