Community celebrates space telescope’s first images at library event
Dozens of kids of all ages with family in tow converged on the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea Saturday to celebrate NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s first images providing the deepest infrared view of the universe yet.
Volunteers help with Hamakua Eagle Scout beautification project
Boy Scout Logan Kidani, with assistance from Hamakua Community Police Officer Joseph Rocha, conducted an Eagle Scout beautification project on Aug. 13 at the Laupahoehoe Point Gym and Ookala bus stop.
Photos: Celebrating Queen Lili‘uokalani’s birthday
Thousands of people attended He Hali‘a Aloha No Lili‘uokalani to celebrate the last reigning monarch of Hawaii for her birthday.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s new physical volcanology lab instruments are ready for action
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has recently completed the purchase, installation, and calibration of a new physical volcanology laboratory funded by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2157).
Tropical Gardening: Fires and record-high temperatures in Europe taking a toll
We are traveling in Europe and seeing the effects of climate change. Record heat, fires and the other extreme of floods make us mindful of our little bit of Paradise, Hawaii.
Reservations still available for AARP shredding event
AARP Hawaii, in partnership with Access Corporation, is holding its first free document shredding and food drive event in Hilo from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Appointments are still available to drop off documents for shredding. Those without an appointment will be turned away.
HIAC to hold free caregiver workshop
Are you a caregiver for a parent, grandparent, spouse, friend, or someone with special needs? Join us for a free workshop to discuss common struggles, discover resources in the community, and learn how positive communication can improve your and your loved one’s well-being.
UH-Hilo students awarded study abroad scholarships
Three University of Hawaii at Hilo students are recipients of various scholarships to study abroad for the 2022-23 academic year.
Boy Scouts plant kukui trees
Fifteen Boy Scouts of Troop 23 planted six native kukui trees at Bayfront soccer fields to replace an old Chinese banyan tree. The Eagle Scout project was initiated by both the East Hawaii Outdoor Circle and Hawaii County’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
‘Mosaic Art in Hawai‘i’ opens at Wailoa Center
Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance and Wailoa Center are proud to announce the exhibit, “Mosaic Art in Hawai‘i” now open through Sept. 29 at Wailoa Center. This exhibit features the work of 20 mosaic artists from the Islands of Hawaii and Maui along with orchid displays by the Hilo Orchid Society.
Let’s Talk Food: Xanthan gum in your pantry
Most chefs use xanthan gum for many of their dressings, sauces and soups, but it may sound foreign to many home chefs. It is a great gluten substitute and is available at most local supermarkets.
Volcano Watch: Recent eruptions in Iceland have sparked interest far and wide
Footage of Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021 showed glowing lava flows and bubbling cones that were evocative of Hawaiian eruptions. Visitors and reporters flocked to the Iceland eruption site, while scientists and local authorities monitored the eruption closely to keep everyone safe.
Tropical Gardening: Growing roses in Hawaii
Finally after almost three years restricted by the COVID pandemic we are traveling and now in France. With all the crazy weather extremes France still has grapes and roses. In Hawaii, growing roses is always a rewarding challenge for the gardener. Roses are cool climate plants that do best at elevations of 1,000 feet or more. At lower elevations, insect and disease problems are aggravated. At best, roses require specific care or they will not do well.
Museum volunteer honored for 18 years of service
The Pacific Tsunami Museum in downtown Hilo recently honored docent Dian Mahoney for 18 years of service at the museum. A retired teacher and administrator, she has devoted hundreds of hours volunteering her time to educate the public with fascinating stories on tsunamis.
Hanai Ministries give backpacks of school supplies to 100 children
Hanai Ministries has assembled and distributed 100 backpacks full of school supplies for low-income children in the Laupahoehoe and Ka‘u schools.
Images from NASA’s Webb telescope to be celebrated at public library
WAIMEA — Thelma Parker Memorial Public &School Library of the Hawaii State Public Library System is joining hundreds of sites across the country to celebrate the release of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s next great space science observatory.
17 island youth awarded with scholarships
For the sixth year, Keaukaha General Store and Hawaii Rise Foundation have provided scholarships to Big Island youth. This year they were able to give 17 scholarships for higher education or training.
HPA student, nonprofit work to reduce single-use plastic bottles
WAIMEA — On Friday, Keahole Center for Sustainability is installing two new water refill stations at Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School and one at Waimea Elementary School through a grassroots effort spearheaded by a local high school student.
Let’s Talk Food: Labor Day weekend fried chicken
Going on a picnic? Find a nice, level and shady area to lay your beach blanket down. Make sure you are not too far from the public bathrooms, especially if you have children, and look for the garbage cans. However, you don’t want to be too close to either of them, due to the smell and flies.
HVNP volunteers earn service awards
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce that a volunteer youth group from Puna has earned a top National Park Service award for its outstanding volunteer service in the park.
