Chocolate festival a delight
The Big Island Chocolate Festival returned post-COVID on May 13-14 with a “reimagined” edition at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
In 2 states, 1 in 20 residents missed during US head count
Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from a survey the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday.
CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
Kids ages 5 to 11 should get a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, advisers to the U.S. government said Thursday.
Waimea chef releases new cookbook with simple, local-style dishes
It’s been a decade since Chef Philip “Ippy” Aiona was, at 23, the youngest competitor on “Food Network Star,” winning fans with his flowing locks, since shorn, and easy smile, which he still possesses. He went deep into the competition, a mere episode from the finals.
Bad Papa releases new album
Music duo Bad Papa recently released its newest album, “Slacknova.”
Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival set for June 4
One of Hawaii’s premier music festivals returns after being postponed three times due to COVID-19 . The ninth annual Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival takes place 5 to 9 p.m. June 4.
