Kona pool to close for repairs starting Aug. 10
The Kona Community Aquatic Center will be closed starting at 3 p.m. on Aug. 10 for repairs and maintenance, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Temple to hold ‘Garage Sale’ at Sangha Hall
Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin on Saturday will present “the largest Garage Sale in Hilo” after a six-year break.
Applicants sought for DLNR advisory councils
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, is accepting applications for vacant seats on the Laupahoehoe and Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a advisory councils on Hawaii Island.
Community invited to BISAC’s Summer Jam
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council, or BISAC, will hold its 10th annual Summer Jam Event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Hilo Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Volcano Watch: Measuring volcanic gases: The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Measurement of volcanic gases is critical for both public safety and understanding volcanic activity — and everything we measure relies on the wind.
Christmas in July craft fair Saturday in Kona
The 31st annual Joann “Goose” Williams Christmas in July Art, Gift, Jewelry, & Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Legal Aid Society to offer free legal information in Kona
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is pleased to announce a free legal information presentation from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Mayor’s Conference Room B-2.
32nd Annual Relay For Life this Saturday
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Big Island is celebrating its 32nd year of raising awareness and funds through its annual community event this Saturday.
Tropical Gardening: The macadamia tree comes from the land down under
Like many other trees from Australia, the macadamia thrives in Hawaii. Others suited to the Islands are many grevillea, melaleuca, callistemon and eucalyptus species. When it comes to our favorite nut, many folks on the mainland think of macadamia nut trees are native to Hawaii, but here we know it is an Australian tree that we adopted as our own.
Shaking up Shakespeare: Hilo Community Players’ performances kick off tonight
The Hilo Community Players are romping through all of William Shakespeares’ plays in a fast-paced, hilarious fashion over the next four weeks.
Autism group teams with Regal Cinemas: ‘Sensory-friendly’ movie events help foster inclusion
The lights will be turned up and the sound will be turned down Saturday for a “sensory-friendly” movie experience at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
Let’s Talk Food: Mustard cabbage
My sister harvested her mustard cabbage and gave me some. My favorite way to eat it is by brining it into sin choi. I also like to use it instead of nori to make makizushi-stuffed with seasoned tuna. My friend Tracy will make kim chee out of it.
Volcano Watch: Cruising Chain of Craters Road: Recent earthquakes and past volcanism
The upper East Rift Zone (UERZ) of Kilauea was a shaky place this past weekend. This region extends southeast from Kaluapele (Kilauea’s summit caldera) to Maunaulu, and earthquakes here can reflect pressurization of Kilauea’s summit magma storage system.
Signal repairs slated for Kahaopea Street this week
Traffic signal repairs will be conducted starting Monday on Kahaopea Street.
Event to celebrate renaming of Kahaki Park
The public is invited to a ceremony today to celebrate the renaming of Kahaki Park in Puna to its original place name.
Rubber Duckie Race set for Independence Day
WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT — The Fourth of July is a great day for ducks at Kings’ Shops, where 10,000 of the little yellow bathtub toys vie for prizes in the Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race.
EHCC’s Kipuka camp teaches art forms to kids
Keiki ages 6 to 10 last month learned different forms of art during the East Hawaii Cultural Center Kipuka camp.
Golf tourney to benefit Hawaii Island Humane Society
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is hosting a charity golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday for its facility and programs.
Volcano Watch: In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana
On May 15, 2024, our friend and colleague Ed Brown, associate director for infrastructure and facilities for the USGS Volcano Science Center (VSC), passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes while on a site visit to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Tropical Gardening: Warm summer days bring rampant growing shrubs and turf
Whether you have a home with a large yard or an apartment with a small lanai, plants create a more luxurious mood. Attractive trees, shrubs and lawns actually increase the value of a home.
