Volcano Watch: Earthquakes: Beyond the counts
Seismology is one of several critical elements used at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to assess volcanic unrest and hazards. Often, the earliest signs of volcanic unrest, before lava is seen, are provided by earthquake activity occurring deeper within the Earth than where other volcano monitoring capabilities can reach.
Tropical Gardening: Celebrate merry Christmas and a healthy New Year
This is the perfect weekend with Christmas Eve, Christmas and Monday Boxing Day.
‘An incredible occasion’: Adoptions finalized for 16 Hawaii Island keiki
National Adoption Day recently took on a local flavor as 16 Hawaii Island keiki joined their “forever families” after their adoptions and guardianships were finalized in November by the Third Circuit Family Court.
Christmas light displays, activities planned for Liliu‘okalani Gardens
The public is invited to the sixth annual “Christmas in the Park — Garden Enchantment” this Friday and Saturday night in Liliu‘okalani Gardens and Park.
Last Ohana Food Drop today in Hilo
The Hawaii Island Food Basket held an Ohana Food Drop last Friday in Pahoa. It was the third of four food giveaways scheduled recently by The Food Basket to coincide with the holiday season.
Let’s Talk Food: Okonomiyaki, Japanese pizza
On our recent trip to Hiroshima, we went to a restaurant that specializes in making okonomiyaki in many different styles. We chose the seafood and the chicken okonomiyaki.
Volcano Watch: Did Big Island’s volcanoes get your attention recently? Keep up your volcano awareness next month
This January, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will partner with the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service, and the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency to deliver a range of talks and walks to help you maintain your volcano awareness.
Tropical Gardening: Snow on the Mountain for Christmas cheer
Poinsettias are like Christmas budgets this time of year. Both are in the red. But what is that white flowering bush blooming freely now? Read on if you want to know. In the meantime, if you want to give inexpensive gifts with a personal flare, living plants that fit the personality of the recipient are ideal. However, be careful with your choices. There is a big difference between a succulent plant that might have romantic inferences and a spiny cactus that says something else! Poinsettias are blooming in some areas and not doing well in others.
Scores of keiki attend Christmas Carnival
Nearly 100 keiki ranging from ages 3 to 15 celebrated the Christmas spirit during the Hamakua Christmas Carnival earlier this month.
‘Winning Edge Leadership for Women’ workshop on Jan. 13
Sylvia Dolena will present “Winning Edge Leadership for Women” on Friday, Jan. 13.
Officer recognized for life-saving actions
For his quick life-saving actions in two different situations, police Officer Robert McKay Jr. was recognized on Nov. 18 by the Hawaii Island Security and Safety Professionals Association as the HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q3 2022.
Applications being accepted for Summer Study Tour to S. Korea
The Pacific &Asian Affairs Council, a Hawaii-based nonprofit that is preparing the next generation of leaders for an increasingly interconnected world, has opened registration for its June 2023 Freeman Summer Study Tour to South Korea.
Artists invited to take part in ‘sculpture garden’ at Wailoa Center
Wailoa Center in Hilo and the Hawaii Island Art Alliance are taking applications from local Hawaii Island sculptors with their proposals for the new “sculpture garden” outside Wailoa Center’s lower lanai area doors.
‘The Nutcracker’ features large cast of dancers
West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting “The Nutcracker.”
HICC recognizes three outstanding young professionals
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals recognized three East Hawaii young business and community leaders during its second annual Young Professional Recognition Gala held Oct. 8 at the ARC of Hilo.
Let’s Talk Food: Candy canes for the holidays
In December candy canes appear in most of the retail stores, as 90 percent of the distinctive red and white confections are sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the biggest single week being the second week in December.
‘Christmas Café’ concert on Sunday
Orchid Isle Orchestra presents a “Christmas Café” concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo.
Volcano Watch: Response to Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption
The first few hours of Mauna Loa’s eruption were dynamic, and volcanologists intently watched monitoring data to track changing conditions and understand how the eruption was developing. This monitoring is crucial to issuing hazards notifications to communities that may be at risk and is why we continue to closely monitor this new eruption.
Tropical Gardening: Gifts for Christmas can go on giving
When we are keiki, Christmas is often about what we will get. As we become adults, it is more about giving rather than getting. Some gifts we enjoy are ones that are satisfying for a short time. Others are with us for the long haul. But when you think about it, gifts are overrated, since Christmas really isn’t only about gift giving or getting.
Chamber gift baskets support Going Home Hawaii families
Member businesses, supporters and friends of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce recently provided “Chamber Holiday Angels” family gift baskets for all 26 families currently serviced by Going Home Hawaii.
