Volcano Watch: Explosive eruptions from Halemaʻumaʻu in 1924
May 2023 marks the 99th anniversary of a sequence of explosive eruptions from Kilauea’s summit that occurred over 16 days from May 11–27, 1924. During this eruption, about 60 explosions occurred from Halema‘uma‘u with fragments ranging from volcanic ash to large blocks the size of cars falling around the summit caldera.
Tropical Gardening: Living plants and flowers make great Mother’s Day gifts
Every day is Mother’s Day but officially this year, May 14th is Mother’s Day If you forgot any of those favorite women in your life, you are in real trouble! Trying to wrack your brains for just the right last minute gift can be frustrating. Now let us consider some last minute gift ideas. This weekend is a great time to visit garden shops and nurseries to take care of those last minute gifts. Plants make the perfect gifts for those special friends and relatives.
Celebration of Life set for May 28; Lanterns can be purchased from Hawaii Care Choices
Hawaii Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo, is celebrating 40 years of compassionate care across East Hawaii and will be hosting the 19th Annual Celebration of Life at Reeds Bay Beach Park from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.
Public invited to Police Week events
Hawaii Island residents and visitors are invited to attend Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national event next week.
Hilo High Foundation Awards Dinner slated for June 2
The Hilo High Foundation recently announced that it will be holding it’s first in-person Awards Dinner since 2020.
12 Hawaii Police Department officers promoted
Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz has promoted 12 officers within Hawaii Police Department: six to the rank of lieutenant, three to sergeant, and three to detective, effective May 1.
Taishoji Soto Mission hosts garage sale Saturday
Taishoji Soto Mission, Hilo’s Zen temple, will host a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Kona Orchid Society sets spring show and sale
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Kona Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale is 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
UH-Hilo students study antibacterial activity of poha berry extract
Three student pharmacists at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy are conducting research with an extract from a locally grown plant as a tool to combat antimicrobial resistance, which in recent years has become a global threat to public health.
Let’s Talk Food: Napa, or Chinese Cabbage
Napa, or Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa var. Pekinensis, is also called Chinese white cabbage, celery cabbage, or Peking cabbage. “Napa” comes from the Japanese word for “leaves,” but in Japan it is called “hakusai.”
Tropical Gardening: Kona Orchid Show and Sale more than just orchids
Mother’s Day is next Sunday so the Kona Orchid Show and Sale is a great opportunity to find the right gift for that special lady. The annual sale will be held at the Old Kona Airport Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 13.
‘Bloom’ hits the stage this weekend in Waimea
The Prince Dance Company is presenting “Bloom,” a theatrical dance and aerial performance, this weekend at the Kahilu Theatre.
Featherwork exhibit on display at Lyman Museum
In celebration of Lei Day, the Lyman Museum is hosting a special exhibition and demonstrations of featherwork by Lei Hulu o Hilo until Friday, May 12.
Merrie Monarch Festival gets $50K donation
Hawaii Community Foundation last month announced a $50,000 donation from The Princess Abigail and Veronica Gail Kawananakoa Charitable Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation to the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Hundreds attend Big Isle Chocolate Festival
WAIKOLOA — A sold-out crowd of 400 attendees sprawled both inside and out of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &Spa on Saturday for the 10th Big Island Chocolate Festival.
Ka‘u Hospital resident celebrates 102nd birthday
Mildred Andrade celebrated her 102nd birthday on May 3 at Ka‘u Hospital.
Congresswoman visits Kona hospital
U.S. Rep Jill Tokuda visited Kona Community Hospital on Monday afternoon.
New police dog joins HPD
A new canine has joined the Hawaii Police Department.
ClimbHI hosts 50 students for two-day LEI event
Hawaii workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI partnered with a dozen businesses and organizations to host its Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) program April 18-19 on Hawaii Island
‘Star Wars’ to kick off new film series at the Palace
The Palace Theater in downtown Hilo is launching a new film series beginning Thursday.
