Cascading events led to 2018 Kilauea volcanic eruption, providing forecast clues
Kilauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption was triggered by a relatively small and rapid change at the volcano after a decade-long build-up of pressure in the upper parts of the volcano, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications by earth scientists from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and U.S. Geological Survey.
Tropical Gardening: Buy a tropical pine for Christmas and support local farmers
Thanksgiving to go: Meet and Eat serves up hundreds of turkey dinners
Hundreds of Thanksgiving meals were served up Tuesday evening during the 28th annual Meet and Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at Kealakehe Elementary School.
Community celebrates native species with Hawaiʻi Nei Art Exhibition
The 12th annual Hawai‘i Nei Art Exhibition commenced with an open house celebration Nov. 6 at the Wailoa Center. Local artists of all ages entered pieces of art celebrating the native flora and fauna of Hawaii Island.
Creative adaptations; Volcano Village Artists Hui makes changes for 34th annual sale and tour because of pandemic
The Volcano Village Artists Hui 34th annual Art Studio Tour & Sale is being adapted to fit these challenging times.
UH-Hilo to present virtual Great Leaps dance concert
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 safety precautions, the fall Great Leaps dance concert will be presented virtually Dec. 4-5.
Learn about the acoustics of Hawaiian forest birds
Acoustic communication is incredibly important to forest birds. It plays a major role in how they choose mates, maintain territories, find food (and each other) … and avoid being eaten!
Orchids to celebrate Veterans Day
Rotary Club of Hilo Bay recently donated 44 potted orchid plants, one for each resident, along with crossword puzzle books and eight iPads for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. The club expresses its thanks to all veterans who served the nation and wants them all to stay safe and healthy.
Your Views for November 27
Stay home
11 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thanksgiving Day
There were 11 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total count to 1,569.
Your Views for November 26
Be thankful
2 Kamehameha Schools Hawaii students distribute care packages
Mobile COVID testing unit to be deployed in December
Mayor Harry Kim and other county workers were screened for COVID-19 on Wednesday as a test of the county’s mobile testing unit.
More than 6,600 arrived in Kona between Friday and Tuesday
Despite the pandemic and advice from health and government officials, thousands traveled aboard planes to Hawaii ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
One new COVID case reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island
One new case of COVID-19 was reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,558.
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union raises nearly $49,000 for Hawaii’s most vulnerable
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proving there is nothing stronger than the power of community after raising $48,924 in donations during its annual Market Day events in October.
Your Views for November 25
Biden’s first task
Police continue search for missing Honaunau man
Police are still looking for a Honaunau man who has been missing since last Wednesday.
Your Views for November 24
Safe Travels frustrating
Hawaii Island group distributes $7.5M in virus housing aid
HONOLULU (AP) — A group of Hawaii Island organizations has distributed $7.5 million in federal funds to help pay rent and mortgages for 1,322 households during the COVID-19 economic and health crisis, officials said.
