Volcano Watch: Now is an exciting time at Kilauea
This is, without a doubt, the most intellectually exciting time to be a volcanologist at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The current inactivity at Kīlauea has so many possible outcomes that it is a real challenge to figure out what might happen next. And intellectual challenges are stimulating and exciting.
Tropical Gardening: Give living gifts for Christmas
It is just three weeks until Christmas and the days will actually be getting longer by the time we open presents. As the days lengthen, our garden plants begin to swell with the anticipation of spring. Even in Hawaii where winters are mild, we feel the pulse of new life.
Holiday in Berlin, Zappa style!
When the University of Hawaii at Hilo Jazz Orchestra Zappa 6: Holiday in Berlin show hits the stage Dec. 5 and 6, there is a goal beyond just the performance itself — getting the band to Germany in July.
Cocoa Tea to rock Hilo Town Tavern
Legendary Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter/dancehall DJ Cocoa Tea will rock the Hilo Town Tavern Friday night.
19th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival kicks off tonight
The Palace Theater presents its 19th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival tonight through Sunday. The festival offers 10 feature-length films, plus a collection of locally produced “shorts.”
Star Trek’s interracial kiss 50 years ago heralded change
WASHINGTON — It was the kiss heard around the galaxy.
Volcano Watch: We’re giving thanks for clean air, but what’s that new smell?
In this season of giving thanks, Island of Hawaii residents and visitors can be thankful for the return of good air quality, generally free of volcanic air pollution.
How about a ‘tropical pine’ for Christmas?
Now that our Thanksgiving turkey is digested and there has been a bit of snow on Maunakea, it is time to look forward to Christmas.
Even superheroes need courage on the ‘battlefield’
Americans love the idea of a superhero, someone possessed of supernatural powers used for the common good.
400 years later, natives who helped Pilgrims gain a voice
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — The seaside town where the Pilgrims came ashore in 1620 is gearing up for a 400th birthday bash, and everyone’s invited — especially the native people whose ancestors wound up losing their land and lives.