Donations sought to help preserve Hakalau wildlife refuge
The Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge has set a goal of $300,000 for its 2023 fall endowment campaign.
Winter Intersession Programs open for registration
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the opening of registration for its 2023 Winter Intersession Programs.
Salvation Army to provide 1,900 Thanksgiving meals
The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division has announced its Hawaii County Thanksgiving outreach services.
Most Admired Leaders awards to be given today
Mayor Mitch Roth congratulated three Hawaii Island residents who have been recognized by Pacific Business News as members of the 2023 cohort of Hawaii’s Most Admired Leaders.
Let’s Talk Food: Christmas with the Chefs
The American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association and Sysco are holding their 32nd premier holiday extravaganza, Christmas with the Chefs, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Volcano Watch: What’s shaking beneath Mauna Loa?
It’s hard to believe that nearly one year has passed since Mauna Loa erupted. Mauna Loa has been mostly quiet since the end of the 2022 eruption, but a small increase in seismic activity in late October 2023 reminds us that the volcano remains active.
Tropical Gardening: Kona’s 52nd annual Coffee Cultural Festival a big success
As the 52st annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival comes to an end, the hard work and aloha of the coffee community concludes with today’s “A Taste of Kona.”
Aerial burlesque show hits the stage Friday
Aerial Arts Hawaii will present “Aquatica” at 7 p.m. this Friday at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.
Honokaa Renaissance Faire returns this weekend
The Honokaa Business Association presents the 2nd annual Honokaa Renaissance Faire from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
A Lei of songs: Kristian Lei brings ‘Dreams of the Heart’ to Palace on Veterans Day
There are voices that command you to listen with your heart as well as your ears.
Hilo Woman’s Club hosts their fall rummage sale
The Hilo Woman’s Club will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 18, at their clubhouse on 7 Lele St. in Hilo.
Coral reef restoration project launched in West Hawaii
The Nature Conservancy and the Ka‘upulehu Marine Life Advisory Committee on Oct. 30 launched Kanu Ko‘a (planting corals), the first community-led coral reef restoration project on Hawaii Island.
Check-Out Hunger to help Big Island residents
Shoppers can help put food on the table for Hawaii residents facing hunger this holiday season with the annual statewide Check-Out Hunger campaign from the Hawaii Foodbank.
Waimea event will honor first responders
North Hawaii’s dedicated first responders — whose exceptional performance prevented the loss of life, homes and other structures during the August wildfires, and who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the community literally around the clock 365 days a year — will be honored at a community in-person dinner gathering from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Mana Christian ‘Ohana’s Kahilu Town Hall.
Let’s Talk Food: Happenings around town
Lehua Cafe
Volcano Watch: Not just polka dots: the hidden dance of processing GPS data
For over 30 years, high-precision GPS (Global Positioning System) measurements have been a key tool used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Scientists have come to depend on daily GPS positions to monitor changes in the shape of volcanoes and understand magma storage and movement underground.
Big Island Press Club hosts weather-themed luncheon
“Drought Forecast and Implications to Water, Agriculture and Fire” is the subject of a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by the Big Island Press Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Waikoloa Village Association Clubhouse Banquet Room.
Rapa Nui pianist set to perform in Hilo
Pianist Mahani Teave will perform at the Hawaii Concert Society’s second presentation of the season at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 8, at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy welcomes new class
First-year students took the “oath of a pharmacist” as part of the annual University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 22, in Hale Kiho‘iho‘i.
‘Ikuwa Festival celebrates connections to land, sea and sky
The ‘Ikuwa Festival returns to the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
