Volcano Watch: Ahuʻailaʻau gets a geophysical ‘X-ray’ using ground penetrating radar
In the last few months, Volcano Watch articles have introduced several research projects funded by the Additional Supplemental Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2157). Each of these projects will help scientists better understand how Kilauea volcano works and how the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and collapse of Kilauea summit happened.
Tropical Gardening: Composting and mulching to build healthy soils from scratch
With millions of acres of forest burned all over Europe and America, it is hard to imagine they will ever support vegetation again at least in our lifetime. But we have learned that on our island, lava covered lands do recover. In heavy rainfall regions like Kapoho it only takes a few decades once the lava stops flowing. The process of healing can be more rapid with a little help from humans. Where rainfall is scant, it takes more effort.
UH-Hilo ranked No. 1 in nation for diversity
The University of Hawaii at Hilo remains the nation’s most ethnically diverse campus, according to the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings.
VAC exhibit ‘From Pele To Poli‘ahu’ opens Sept. 24
The Volcano Art Center is proud to announce a new exhibition titled “From Pele To Poli‘ahu: The Kuleana of Change,” that will run from Sept. 24-Nov. 6 at the VAC gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The exhibit presents approximately 30 new original artworks by Waimea-based artist Dominic Tidmarsh.
Fall book sale returns to Hilo Public Library
The Hilo Public Library Fall Book Sale returns for the first time since 2019, running from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
UH-Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences’ Dean’s List, Spring 2022
The University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences announces its Dean’s List recipients for Spring 2022:
‘Aloha ʻAina, Love of the Land’ art show at Firehouse Gallery in Waimea
The Waimea Arts Council presents ‘Aloha ‘Aina, Love of the Land’ art show at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. The show is running through Sept. 25 in conjunction with the 2022 island-wide Aloha Festival.
Community celebrates space telescope’s first images at library event
Dozens of kids of all ages with family in tow converged on the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea Saturday to celebrate NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s first images providing the deepest infrared view of the universe yet.
Volunteers help with Hamakua Eagle Scout beautification project
Boy Scout Logan Kidani, with assistance from Hamakua Community Police Officer Joseph Rocha, conducted an Eagle Scout beautification project on Aug. 13 at the Laupahoehoe Point Gym and Ookala bus stop.
Photos: Celebrating Queen Lili‘uokalani’s birthday
Thousands of people attended He Hali‘a Aloha No Lili‘uokalani to celebrate the last reigning monarch of Hawaii for her birthday.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s new physical volcanology lab instruments are ready for action
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has recently completed the purchase, installation, and calibration of a new physical volcanology laboratory funded by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2157).
Tropical Gardening: Fires and record-high temperatures in Europe taking a toll
We are traveling in Europe and seeing the effects of climate change. Record heat, fires and the other extreme of floods make us mindful of our little bit of Paradise, Hawaii.
Reservations still available for AARP shredding event
AARP Hawaii, in partnership with Access Corporation, is holding its first free document shredding and food drive event in Hilo from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Appointments are still available to drop off documents for shredding. Those without an appointment will be turned away.
HIAC to hold free caregiver workshop
Are you a caregiver for a parent, grandparent, spouse, friend, or someone with special needs? Join us for a free workshop to discuss common struggles, discover resources in the community, and learn how positive communication can improve your and your loved one’s well-being.
UH-Hilo students awarded study abroad scholarships
Three University of Hawaii at Hilo students are recipients of various scholarships to study abroad for the 2022-23 academic year.
Boy Scouts plant kukui trees
Fifteen Boy Scouts of Troop 23 planted six native kukui trees at Bayfront soccer fields to replace an old Chinese banyan tree. The Eagle Scout project was initiated by both the East Hawaii Outdoor Circle and Hawaii County’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
‘Mosaic Art in Hawai‘i’ opens at Wailoa Center
Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance and Wailoa Center are proud to announce the exhibit, “Mosaic Art in Hawai‘i” now open through Sept. 29 at Wailoa Center. This exhibit features the work of 20 mosaic artists from the Islands of Hawaii and Maui along with orchid displays by the Hilo Orchid Society.
Let’s Talk Food: Xanthan gum in your pantry
Most chefs use xanthan gum for many of their dressings, sauces and soups, but it may sound foreign to many home chefs. It is a great gluten substitute and is available at most local supermarkets.
Volcano Watch: Recent eruptions in Iceland have sparked interest far and wide
Footage of Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021 showed glowing lava flows and bubbling cones that were evocative of Hawaiian eruptions. Visitors and reporters flocked to the Iceland eruption site, while scientists and local authorities monitored the eruption closely to keep everyone safe.
Tropical Gardening: Growing roses in Hawaii
Finally after almost three years restricted by the COVID pandemic we are traveling and now in France. With all the crazy weather extremes France still has grapes and roses. In Hawaii, growing roses is always a rewarding challenge for the gardener. Roses are cool climate plants that do best at elevations of 1,000 feet or more. At lower elevations, insect and disease problems are aggravated. At best, roses require specific care or they will not do well.
