Hawaii Wood Guild show underway in Waimea
The Hawaii Wood Guild’s 38th Invitational Masters Show is being held now through Thursday, Feb. 29.
Puna Strong grant recipients announced
Hawaii County and the Hawaii Community Foundation have announced a third round of Puna Strong grant recipients.
Wiliwili Festival set for Feb. 10
The 13th Annual Wiliwili Festival is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve.
Two Ka‘u District police officers honored
Two Ka‘u District police officers recently were recognized as the 2023 Ka‘u Officer of the Year and Ka‘u Top Enforcer.
LWV of Hawaii County hosts panel discussion about civics education
Members of the public are invited to join the League of Women Voters of Hawaii County, with co-sponsorship by the UH-Hilo Political Science Department, for a panel discussion about approaches to civics education that encourage students to be active, informed citizens.
Ambassadors sought for Vibrant Hawaii program
Vibrant Hawaii is recruiting its next cohort of youth Ambassadors aged 18-24.
Master gardeners to share information on their trade with Sunday event in Hilo
The East Hawaii Master Gardeners will gather hundreds of plants grown in Hilo for a plant sale next week.
Let’s Talk Food: Muffins for breakfast
Muffins for breakfast are always a nice treat for the family. The aroma from the kitchen from warm muffins is a great way to start the day.
Volcano Watch: Upgrades below the surface
Technicians at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are constantly engineering, building, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, or upgrading equipment and instruments that we use to monitor Hawaii’s active volcanoes. This week’s “Volcano Watch” article focuses on the installation process of newly upgraded seismometers that are used to detect and locate earthquakes.
Magic of the Season events deemed a success
The Magic of the Season Food Drive at the Hawaii County Building resulted in the generous donation of 1,142 pounds of food and $114 in cash to The Food Basket.
Autism support conference Friday in Hilo
With 25 speakers on the docket, the Autism Support and Disabilities Center is preparing for its second annual community conference today.
Global Souper Bowl in support of Clean Water Initiatives
The Puna Covenant Church will be hosting the “Global Souper Bowl” starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday in support of the Covenant World Relief’s Project Blue, a clean water initiative.
Riding the Tides of Music: The Kamuela Philharmonic showcases talent from around Hawaii
“A journey of orchestral beauty” will take place with the Kamuela Philharmonic at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea when the orchestra presents its winter concert, “Riding the Tides of Music.”
Nutrition Program gets specialized vehicles
Hawaii County has acquired two state-of-the-art F-150 Ford Hot Shot vehicles to support it Nutrition Program.
Water department accepting entries for keiki poster contest
The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply is now accepting entries for its sixth annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest open to Hawaii Island students attending kindergarten through the sixth-grade.
Violinist Midori performs in concert Jan. 22 in Hilo
The Hawaii Concert Society presents the violinist known worldwide by her first name, Midori, appearing in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the University of Hawaii’s Performing Arts Center in Hilo.
Let’s Talk Food: Mexican casseroles
Ihave a yearning every once in a while for Mexican food and when that happens, an easy casserole usually fits the bill. It is so much easier than the authentic dishes of Mexico.
Volcano Watch: Where is magma stored in Kilauea?
Over the past several months, periods of increased earthquake activity and ground deformation in the summit region of Kilauea volcano indicate that magma is accumulating beneath the surface. Where does magma reside, and how do we know?
HEART stages ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at EHCC
The first East Hawaii theater production of 2024 opens this weekend with performances of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” beginning Friday.
Grants offered for Arbor Day 2024
Arbor Day is one day formally designated across the United States to honor, plant and enjoy trees.