Volcano Watch: Geology of the past — how long will the eruption last?
The 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kilauea brought an end to the 35-plus-year eruption at Pu‘u ‘O‘o. With the draining of the summit and the collapse of Pu‘u ‘O‘o, Puna residents were concerned that the eruption in the LERZ could be long-lived.
Tropical Gardening: Garden shops feature bulbs to brighten spring
Garden magazines and garden supply stores are now featuring bulb advertisements and displays.
Resort keeps alive tradition of harvesting ice from lake
HOLDERNESS, N.H. — Modern refrigerators have little appeal for summer guests at a rustic New Hampshire resort.
100 trees planted during festival to honor Jewish tradition, help feed the hungry
ENCINITAS, Calif. — Fifth-grader Eden Cohen and her friend, Stella, sunk their shovels into a hole they were digging recently to plant a pomegranate tree at Coastal Roots Farm.
Let’s Talk Food: Winter greens
There are certain greens that thrive in the cooler weather, called winter greens. However, I don’t think they would survive in the Arctic blast hitting the mainland. Look for locally grown winter greens at your favorite market.
Tropical Gardening: Windy and dry weather tough on landscapes
February and March are notorious for blustery weather, but this year it combines with extra-dry weather, especially in Kona.
Volcano Watch: 7 months of no lava at Pu‘u ‘O‘o heralds end of an era
One of the most frequent questions asked of U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists during the past several months has been, “Is the lower East Rift eruption over?”
Murals near stadium highlight Atlanta’s civil rights legacy
ATLANTA — Atlanta hosts the Super Bowl today, and artists there brought their own game, painting murals that highlight the city’s civil rights and social justice legacy.
Pakistan upholds acquittal of woman in blasphemy case
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s top court on Tuesday upheld its acquittal of a Christian woman who spent eight years on death row after being convicted of blasphemy, dealing a blow to radical Islamists who staged violent mass protests last year calling for her execution.
‘The Best of Aloha Shorts — Live!’ coming to Hilo
Hawaii Public Radio will bring literature to life — and the Big Island — next week.