Tropical Gardening: Azaleas and Vireya Rhododendron available at some nurseries now
Spring will soon be here as days get longer and some azaleas are showing up at a few nurseries. These are the varieties that are grown in mainland gardens where temperatures are mild, especially in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest.
History of Ka‘u coffee detailed in new documentary
Find out how former sugar workers reinvented themselves to grow award-winning Ka‘u coffee in a new 20-minute film available via YouTube.
Subaru Telescope makes hands-on learning possible for elementary students
Subaru Telescope recently made it possible for nearly 100 third- and fourth-graders from Na‘alehu Elementary School to visit its Hilo base facility recently as part of the Subaru Stars program, which continues to bring astronomy and STEM education to students across Hawaii Island.
Zonta Club honors Brandee Menino with Rose Award at fundraising event
The Zonta Club of Hilo presents its Rose Award of Excellence to Brandee Menino at a fundraising dinner in her honor on Monday, March 13.
Hilo Boy Scouts recognizes 3 with highest Eagle rank
Nate Sakai, 18, Harrison Marote, 19, and Dylan Rosehill, 19, were presented Scouts BSA’s highest rank of Eagle Scout by Scoutmaster Byron Fujimoto at a COVID-19 related delayed Court of Honor held on January 7 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin’s Sangha Hall.
Monterey Bay Aquarium leader to give lecture Monday
A leading voice for science-based policy reform in support of a healthy global ocean continues the University of Hawaii at Hilo Rose and Raymond Tseng Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday in the Performing Arts Center.
UH-Hilo International Night returns Friday
The 48th annual International Night will be held Friday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Grand opening set for new Goodwill store in Waikoloa
Goodwill Hawaii will mark the opening of its fourth store and donation center on Hawaii Island, located at the all-new Waikoloa Plaza, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, March 4.
Secretary of the Army visits Pohakuloa Training Area
POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA — Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth visited PTA last month as part of her visit to Hawaii to see first-hand the key Big Island training area and what it means to military training and readiness in the region.
AARP hosts ‘Paletas in the Park’
AARP members and military veterans can refresh their paletes with paletas — a South American frozen fruit treat — and get information about AARP activities in East Hawaii at a free “Paletas in the Park” member and veterans appreciation event in Hilo from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Let’s Talk Food: Today is Mardi Gras
Today is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. It began as a religious holiday observed before Lent, celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, before Ash Wednesday, following the Christian liturgical calendar. Historically, it was meant to use all the fats in the home before the Lent preparation for abstinence.
Volcano Watch: Comparing crises: Mauna Loa 1984 vs Mauna Loa 2022
Mauna Loa’s recent eruption is still fresh in the minds of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and Island of Hawai‘i residents. Now is a good time to reflect on this event, especially in comparison to the one 38 years before it.
Tropical Gardening: Mango and papaya thrive in the heat
We usually think of lush tropical gardens when Hawaii comes to mind, but much of our land, especially on the leeward side, is desert. There are many delectable fruits that actually do best where conditions are hot and dry. Figs, pomegranates, papaya and dates are just a few that come to mind, but mangoes are by far the most popular.
Officer honored for work in solving burglary
For his efforts to solve a burglary in Pahoa, Officer Taylor Cruz was honored as Officer of the Month for October 2022 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii during a ceremony last month in Hilo.
Portuguese Day in the Park returns this Sunday
Portuguese Day in the Park will be held this Sunday and is returning to its prepandemic format.
Manhattan Transfer concerts next week at Kahilu
The Manhattan Transfer will perform twice next week at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
Local P.E.O. chapter to hold meet-and-greet
P.E.O. — or the Philanthropic Educational Organization — was founded in 1869 and is an international nonprofit organization with the motto “Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars.”
‘Imiloa celebrating birthday with free admission on Feb. 26
In celebration of its 17th birthday, and thanks to the generous support of KTA Super Stores, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo will offer free admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, coupled with a fun-filled day of activities focused on Hawaii’s coral reefs.
Annual Feed-A-Thon benefiting The Food Basket underway
Tommy “Kahikina” Ching is on the road again for his Feed-A Thon benefiting The Food Basket.
Acclaimed British cellist, Canadian pianist to perform tonight
Award-winning British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. His commitment to and obvious pleasure in music making are inspirations to both audiences and fellow-musicians.
