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Ancient mariners: Greek navy offers taste of life in galleys

Oct. 21, 2018

ATHENS, Greece — For a NATO-member warship, Greece’s Olympias is pretty unusual. It’s got a zero carbon footprint, no whale-zapping sonar and an antiquated propulsion system.

Kilauea hazard assessments include analyses of salts on volcanic ash

Oct. 21, 2018

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)-rich emissions have long been a feature of Kilauea Volcano’s summit activity. However, vigorous volcanic ash production during the 2018 eruption raised new concerns about potential impacts for downwind communities.

Tropical Gardening: Protea flowers are a rare treat from Down Under

Oct. 21, 2018

The Protea family is primarily found south of the equator in Africa and Australia. It includes Macadamia, Banksias, Grevilleas and Stenocarpus.

Dashain festival

Oct. 19, 2018

Nepalese Hindu devotees offer prayers at a temple on the ninth day of Dashain festival Thursday in Kathmandu, Nepal. The festival commemorates the slaying of a demon king by Hindu goddess Durga, marking the victory of good against evil. Animals are sacrificed at Hindu temples during this festival.

Sure Foundation Puna hosting Halloween alternative

Oct. 19, 2018

Looking for something not so spooky to do for Halloween?

Hawaii Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association convention this weekend

Oct. 19, 2018

The 64th annual convention of the Hawaii Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association is slated for Sunday (Oct. 21) at Puna Hongwanji Mission. The convention is hosted by Puna and Naalehu BWA.

Superman to The Fonz: Vintage lunchbox collection on sale

Oct. 18, 2018

CINCINNATI — Look, up on the shelf! It’s Superman. There’s the king of the wild frontier himself, Davy Crockett. And over in that case is Davy Crockett again, except this time he’s Daniel Boone (we’ll explain later). And aaaaay! It’s The Fonz and the whole “Happy Days” family!

‘Hamilton’ star performing in two Big Island concerts

Oct. 18, 2018

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to announce two spectacular fundraising concerts featuring “Hamilton” star Julius Thomas III. These exclusive events are slated for 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Waikii Ranch Clubhouse and 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at a private estate in Kailua-Kona.

Aerial Arts Hawaii presents ‘Creepshow — A Scare in the Air’

Oct. 18, 2018

Aerial Arts Hawaii will take Halloween to new and eerie heights this year with “Creepshow — A Scare in the Air.”

New Tokyo fish market starts traditionally with tuna auction

Oct. 16, 2018

TOKYO — Tokyo’s famous fish market reopened Thursday at a new location but retained its most famous tradition: the tuna auction.

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