Let’s Talk Food: Japanese Curry revisited
Ihave written about Japanese curry before and had a recipe for homemade curry sauce in a past column. Cook’s Illustrated created a blend of spices with miso as an ingredient in their curry bricks. Miso adds the umami flavor the the curry brick. These refrigerated bricks can be frozen for up to three months.
Volcano Watch: The Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
Last month, the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory adopted the Island of Hawai‘i Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions (hereafter referred to as the Interagency Volcano Plan).
Tropical Gardening: Palms grace Italy and even Switzerland
Today’s column comes to you as we head for Italy. We are already missing the tropical ambiance of Hawaii Island and won’t be back until two days before the Nov. 5 election. We especially want to be home for that event.
Saddle up! Labor Day weekend rodeo returns to Waimea
The Parker Ranch Round Up Club is hosting the 48th annual Labor Day Scholarship Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday in Waimea to raise money for Parker Ranch children and their education.
Big Island Press Club hosting mayoral candidate forum
The Big Island Press Club is hosting a forum with Hawaii County mayoral candidates Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda.
The Arc of Hilo receives $5K donation
The Arc of Hilo was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good.” Community Giving Program.
Scholarship recipients announced
Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund has announced the recipients of the organization’s 2024 scholarships.
UH-Hilo PAC ready for new season
A variety of live performances featuring talented artists from Hawaii and around the world will take the stage at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center this season.
Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
The island of Hawaii is one of the most seismically active areas in the world, producing thousands of earthquakes every year. It also commonly produces a signal called tremor that can originate from the volcanic system.
Tropical Gardening: Manures and other nutrient sources to enrich our young volcanic soils
Our young volcanic soils are often in need of organic matter and nutrients. Where animal manures are available they are probably the best source of fertilizer. Compost and mulch can also help to add and hold nutrients.
2024 Ireito Memorial Service is set for Sunday
The Japanese Community Association of Hawaii will be observing its Annual Ireito Memorial Service at ‘Alae Cemetery starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.
Friends of Drug Court, others dedicate Makaeo Walk Path bench
Nestled between lush community gardens and the sandy coastline of the Old Airport Beach Park, the Makaeo Walk Path offers a scenic trail for community members to enjoy year-round.
DLNR launches Explore Outdoor Hawaii
A new website launched recently helps Hawaii residents and visitors easily find recreational services available across the state.
HPD honors two dispatchers
Hawaii Police Department is pleased to announce that Police Communications Officer Nashly Leslie was named Dispatcher of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2024, (January, February, March), and Police Communications Officer Kainapau “Ka‘ina” Mossman was named Dispatcher of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024, (April, May, June).
Veterans encourage others to apply to Honor Flight program
Hawaii military veterans can apply for a free tour to Washington, D.C., in recognition of their service.
County to hold lottery for horse stall rentals
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, will conduct the annual lottery drawing for assignment of horse stalls at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center in Hilo.
Let’s Talk Food: Pasta salads
Pasta salads are a great side dish for a picnic or gathering as it tastes best at room temperature. It can be made to fit a theme, whether it is Mediterranean, Greek, Southwestern, Italian or Asian, just by changing the ingredients.
Volcano Watch: Aʻo pu makou: We learn together with PIPES
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary of growing the next generation of aloha ‘aina leaders in Hawaii and the Pacific through transformative place-based internships, mentorship, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
Tropical Gardening: Color to brighten fall gardening with flowering plants and trees
Temperatures remain warm but things are about to change. Fall will officially arrive Sept. 22 in the northern hemisphere since the sun will move south of the equator. The autumnal equinox for us is spring for those south of the equator. As the earth tips to the north the sun appears to move further from us, days are shorter and plants tend to slow their growth.
Mural brightens up Banyan Drive
Art aims to beautify the area around the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Banyan Drive as the building nears demolition by the end of the year.