Applicants needed for paid STEM-based internship
Applicants are being sought for the Akamai Internship Program.
Kona charter school launches freediving safety course
KAILUA-KONA — It’s never too early to mitigate risks, and perhaps no one knows that better than West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
Jingle Bell 5K Beer run this Sat.
Everyone is invited to participate in the first annual Jingle Bell 5K Beer Run, happening at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Shops at Mauna Lani.
Palace to host 3 holiday-themed dance events featuring more than 150 performers
After months of rehearsals, three local dance studios will be showcasing their dancers with performances at the Hilo Palace Theater throughout this month.
Paradise Studio Tour this weekend in HPP
Hawaii Island is rich in history, fine craftsmanship and art. The land is imbued with a power that gives birth to, inspires and lures artists from remote regions to these beautiful shores.
World of Magic returns to Hilo
Oahu-based magician Kaulana will be showcased next week during the 21st annual World of Magic performance at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.
Woman’s club hosts charity concert
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting its Holiday Magic Concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the clubhouse on 7 Lele Street, Hilo,
Kona Choral Society presents two concerts next month
This December, the mutuality of the aloha and holiday spirit will be celebrated in the Kona Choral Society’s Annual Holiday Concert Series.
Hilo Medical Center gets $1M grant
Hilo Medical Center will receive $1 million to alleviate a shortage of health care workers in East Hawaii.
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipes Contest winners 2023
The winners of the KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest were as follows:
Volcano Watch: Volcano monitoring can be a risky business: how scientists work safely
Active volcanoes are inherently hazardous places to work. Even when a volcano is quiet, volcanic gases, ground cracks, earthquakes and uneven surfaces can be unsafe. Advanced planning and preparation for fieldwork in these environments is critical to reducing the personal risk of volcanic hazards to field crews.
Tropical Gardening: Buy a ‘tropical pine’ for Christmas to support local famers
Our Thanksgiving turkey is at the soup stage and Christmas is almost here. Poinsettias are in full bloom as well as the related shrub, snows of Kilimanjaro, or Euphorbia leucocephala. Folks are sending cards, buying and mailing gifts, but it seems like most of us are a bit slow in getting our mainland Christmas trees up this year.
Two to be honored at Press Club luncheon
The Big Island Press Club is holding a special Torch of Light holiday luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 2, that not only honors two outstanding professionals, but also features a silent auction showcasing more than $11,000 in items including staycations at some of West Hawaii’s top resorts, dinners, excursions and more — all to benefit the club’s scholarship fund.
County to host conference about early childhood education
Hawaii County is hosting a Hawaii Island Early Childhood Conference dedicated to early childhood education practitioners.
Puna Hongwanji to hold holiday craft fair
The holiday season is here, and ’tis the season for craft fairs.
UH-Hilo student wins STEM scholarships
Sofia Ferreira Colman of Paraguay attends the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where she studies marine science. Colman was selected to receive the 2023 Zonta Club of Hilo Women in STEM Scholarship of $1,000.
Let’s Talk Food: Cranberries in season
When I see a bag of fresh cranberries, I get excited as it means it is getting close to my favorite day, Thanksgiving!
Volcano Watch: Fostering prepared youths on the natural hazards of backyard volcanoes
During volcanic crises, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) plays a pivotal role, sharing information on activity and associated hazards with close partners on the Island of Hawaii, including the Mayor’s Office, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. However, during non-crisis periods, HVO maintains a range of lesser-known partnerships with state and county agencies.
Waimea Community Chorus will ‘Sing in the Season’ at Kahilu on Nov. 26
The Kahilu Theater presents the Waimea Community Chorus’ “Sing in the Season” concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Free agroforestry class offered in Panaewa
The public is invited to attend “Revitalizing Hawaii with Food Forestry,” a free class, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Panaewa Farmers Market Educational Hub located at 363 Railroad Ave. in Panaewa (across from Home Depot).
