Tropical Gardening: What would Hawaii be without coconut palms?
When the first Polynesians arrived in these Islands, there were very few plants available as a food supply. Fortunately, they brought a great variety with them that we refer to as canoe plants. These included, banana, sugar cane, breadfruit, mountain apple taro, coconut and scores of others. They also brought pigs, jungle fowl and rats that changed our forests forever. At first, Hawaiians had to survive on food from the sea, seabirds, flightless birds like the Nene and others that soon became extinct. Once they established their gardens, life likely became much easier.
Food allergies complicate hungry Americans’ search for meals
SACRAMENTO, California — When Emily Brown, a Kansas City mother, couldn’t find foods that her 2-year-old with multiple food allergies could eat at a local food pantry, she mustered up the courage to ask about gluten-free foods or dairy alternatives.
Rotary Club of Hilo presents “Brewfest-in-a-Box” – a virtual event
COVID-19 shut down the Rotary Club of Hilo’s annual in-person, 1,200+ person event last year. This year, not even a world-wide pandemic will stop the Hilo Brewfest.
Let’s Talk Food: Japanese fried chicken or karaage
“Karaage” is Japanese fried chicken, created by a Toyoken restaurant in Beppu, Japan. You can find chicken karaage in convenient stores around Japan, such as 7-11, FamilyMart and Lawson.
Volcano Watch: What defines an eruption pause?
Kilauea’s recent volcano alert-level change, from Watch to Advisory, has attracted some attention.
Tropical Gardening: Dangerous diseases and pests pose potential hazards to travelers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, folks worldwide, and Hawaii as well, have fantasized about travel to all kinds of exotic places. It is forecast that the travel industry will soon be booming. However, some caution should be considered. Hawaii is a great choice for most mainlanders, but what about residents of Hawaii that have dreams of Machu Pichu, Tahiti or Southeast Asia?
Son’s grief, guilt become tribute honoring COVID-19 victims
NEW YORK — Though Brian Walter knows he tried to protect his parents from the coronavirus, doubts torment him.
Let’s Talk Food: Chicken lettuce wraps
Spice cabinet shortcut speeds up this Kurdish braise
Volcano Watch: Pau or Paused? What’s the difference?
The Halema‘uma‘u lava lake celebrated its 5-month anniversary by doing what we all like to do on our special day, taking a break. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park suggested that Kilauea’s summit eruption was getting ready for a “luana iki” or little rest, a more poetic way of describing a pause in eruptive activity.
GM’s newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Forecast: 40% chance Earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon
AARP presents free Jake Shimabukuro concert
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free livestream concert with Hawaii’s own Jake Shimabukuro at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27.
Rotary Club of Hilo awards $25K to three nonprofits
Cosmic 2-for-1: Total lunar eclipse combines with supermoon
Let’s Talk Food: The science of a good pie crust
Hokule‘a stops in Kona to receive master navigator’s ashes
Volcano Watch: New research sheds light on recent Pahala earthquake swarms
Many people in Ka‘u have noticed the swarm of earthquakes taking place during the past few years. These earthquakes are happening in a zone that is 29-40 km (18-25 miles) beneath Pahala and extends south about 10 km (6 miles) offshore. Some of the largest earthquakes from this region have been felt throughout the Island of Hawaii.
