‘Mystical Chocolate Masquerade’ set for next month
It’s glitz, glam and glorious fun for the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” at the 11h Big Island Chocolate Festival, April 26-27, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &Spa.
Tribute celebrates life, legacy of Kamehameha III
Kamehameha Schools Kaiaulu invites the community to celebrate the life and legacy of Kamehameha III at the 23rd annual Kauikeaouli Festival this Friday through Sunday at Keauhou Bay in West Hawaii.
HPD gets liftgates from Vibrant Hawaii
Hawaii Police Department’s Community Policing Section extends a heartfelt mahalo to the nonprofit organization Vibrant Hawaii, for its recent donation of two Tommy liftgates, one in Hilo and one in Kona.
Public input sought to shape governance of tourism
A team engaged by the Hawaii Tourism Authority is conducting research on how Hawaii can shape the governance of the state’s tourism industry for long-term success. As a part of this process, Better Destinations is seeking input from the community, stakeholders and visitor industry representatives throughout the state.
Public meeting will be held regarding Lanikaula roadwork
The Hawaii County Department of Public Works will hold an informational community meeting on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Aupuni Conference Center, 101 Pauahi Street in Hilo, to discuss the Lanikaula Street Rehabilitation Project.
Glenwood Transfer Station to be closed for about 7 weeks
Glenwood Transfer Station will be closed for about seven weeks starting Monday, March 25, for construction activities.
Have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Waimea this Friday
Hawaii Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites the public to join officers for “Coffee with a Cop” from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday at McDonald’s in Waimea, located in the Waimea Center at 67-1154 Mamalahoa Highway.
County dispatcher honored for life-saving actions
Mayor Mitch Roth honored Allison Ford on Monday for her swift action in early January that led to the resuscitation and recovery of Winnie Mochida of Honoka‘a.
New fellowship helps UH-Hilo student achieve his goals
A new fellowship is giving more opportunities for graduate students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke‘elikolani, College of Hawaiian Language, as they pursue education in ‘olelo Hawaii.
Volcano Watch: Hawaii represented at the Cities on Volcanoes conference in Antigua, Guatemala
In February, the volcanological community gathered for the 12th edition of Cities on Volcanoes (COV12), a conference of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior.
KTA’s annual Easter Bunny Hunt underway
KTA Super Stores has announced its annual Easter Bunny Hunt is now taking place at all KTA locations on Hawaii Island.
Deadline nears for Press Club scholarships
The Big Island Press Club Scholarship Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
Lyman Museum to host two-part talk on Polynesian wayfaring next week
Over a thousand years ago, Pacific Islanders used their sophisticated navigation skills to find their way to the Hawaiian Islands across the ocean without maps, instruments or written texts.
Kahilu to host premiere of Kauhane documentary
Kahilu Theatre in Waimea will present the premiere of “Hawaii Songwriter, The Film” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.
Kona coffee festival seeks ‘signature’ artwork
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has announced its “call for signature art” for the 53rd festival, which will be held Nov. 1-10.
Public comment period extended for county’s General Plan update
Hawaii County has extended the public comment period to April 1 for the General Plan Comprehensive Review and Update.
‘This is a community asset’: Salvation Army acquires new kitchen trailer
When emergencies occur or disaster strikes, a new bright red trailer will be bringing hot meals to people in need.
Let’s Talk Food: This and that
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Volcano Watch: Kilauea intrusion was a textbook example of dike propagation
From Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, a magma intrusion into Kilauea’s flank, southwest of the summit caldera, was the focus of attention at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Let’s Talk Food: Leap Year is this Thursday
This Thursday is February 29, which occurs only once in four years. This is because the Earth actually goes completely around the sun 365 days, 5 hours, 38 minutes and 46 seconds, which means every four years — if you are a mathematician — would mean an extra day.
