To combat coral bleaching, Kenya turns to reef nurseries
WASINI, Kenya — Minutes away from the Kenyan mainland, the densely forested island of Wasini is one of several starting lines for coral reef restoration efforts in the western Indian Ocean. On a rare calm day during the normally turbulent monsoon season, four divers, carrying measuring equipment, shoes and toothbrushes descended in turns to the sea-bed reef restoration site on the Shimoni channel.
Quick Fix: Mushroom Bolognese features rich flavors
Here’s a light version of the Italian classic Bolognese sauce that’s quick, easy and won’t break the calorie bank. A mixture of different sliced mushrooms creates the base for this vegetarian dinner. I use portobello and shitake mushrooms. If your market sells other wild mushrooms such as oyster, morels or chanterelle, you can use them to add other texture and flavor. One secret to the rich flavor is to thinly slice the onions and cook them until they are sweet. Another hint is to add orange zest to the sauce. This adds a little sweetness and an intriguing flavor.
Island Life: Ornate orchids
Orchids bloom in a tree in Kona.
Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise awards scholarships
The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise recently awarded one Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation/Weinberg Scholarship and four scholarships from the Kona Sunrise Club (Francis Kualani and Dr. Cliff Kopp Memorial Scholarships) totaling $9,000 to four outstanding local area high school students.
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival returns
The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is returning for its first full season since 2019.
Obituaries: June 27, 2022
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LIV Golf heads to Oregon, where local officials aren’t happy
Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is getting a chilly reception in Oregon, its first stop in the United States.
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.
Judge’s 28th homer gives Yankees 4-game split with Astros
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against the Astros in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game to beat Houston 6-3 on Sunday for a four-game split between the AL’s top teams.
Peaman Biathlon returns with first race since 2020
The first Peaman event since March 2020 was held Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Pride parade, festival return to Hilo
Hundreds of people across the island came together Saturday in Hilo to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Nurturing nene: Army program sees increase in Hawaiian goose population in Saddle region
Officials at the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Friday reported another successful nene breeding season on the slopes of Maunakea.
Paramedics wanted: County seeing uptick in calls for emergency medical services
The Hawaii Fire Department is searching for paramedics to fill the spots of those who have been promoted, retired or transferred to other positions within the department.
Explorers find WWII Navy destroyer, deepest wreck discovered
MANILA, Philippines — A U.S. Navy destroyer that engaged a superior Japanese fleet in the largest sea battle of World War II in the Philippines has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers.
Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital with long-range missiles fired toward Kyiv early Sunday, an apparent Kremlin show-of-force as Western leaders meet in Europe to strengthen their military and economic support of Ukraine.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across US
NEW YORK — Pride parades kicked off in New York City and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
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Schools are spending billions on high-tech defense for mass shootings
‘Biblical’ insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests
ARLINGTON, Ore. — Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan Maley and April Aamodt are on the look out for Mormon crickets, giant insects that can ravage crops.
Past, present and proud: Hawaii’s transgender community
On my first visit to Hilo some time ago, I couldn’t help but notice something wholly unexpected on this “old Hawaii” side of the Big Island, the large number of queer, transgender and transvestite people who make their homes here.
Lyles edges Knighton for the national title in the 200
EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles pulled in front of teenage sensation Erriyon Knighton at the finish to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships Sunday.
