Island Life: Protecting the Planet
The Hawaii Peoples Congress took place Nov. 23 and featured more than 150 participants from across the islands gathered for a day of discussions of the climate crisis and next steps to take to prevent widespread calamity by 2030. Pictured here are the Kuleana Academy 2019 graduates, people aspiring to become more civically engaged, run for office themselves, or help other aspiring candidates get elected.
Bench Warrants 12-06-19
As of Friday December 6, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Volcano Watch: Honoring the career and contributions of a dedicated HVO geophysicist
HILO On March 30, 2018, a change occurred within the ranks of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatorys staff when geophysicist Asta Miklius retired.
Laughter Therapy: 12-08-19
Aloha all, and are you ready for your LOLs for da week?
Tropical Gardening Helpline: Use these tips to grow during dry season
Larry asks: It seems like we are entering a dry season. Any suggestions for gardeners when we have less rain?
Bezona column: Myanmar forests have stagehorn ferns, too
Myanmar forests are rich in ferns, but we were surprised to see staghorn ferns as well. Hawaiian gardens have long been famous for their vast array of orchids and other showy flowering plants. Ferns, on the other hand, dont get top billing in most landscapes even though they were probably the first vascular plants to make Hawaii their home.
‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Portrait’ top AP’s 2019 best films list
Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle name their choices for the best films of 2019.
Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump helped light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nations capital.
Island Life: Curly tails
A gecko clambers down a blue glass sculpture. (Janice Tharp/Community contributor)
Shinto festival carries on centuries-old tradition in Japan
CHICHIBU, Japan As fireworks light up the winter night, scores of men, women and teenagers crying washoi, washoi haul the last of six towering, lantern-covered floats up a small hill and into the town center, the culminating moment of a Shinto festival that has evolved from a harvest thanksgiving into a once-a-year meeting between two local gods.
Surprising 1st results from NASA’s sun-skimming spacecraft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASAs sun-skimming spacecraft, the Parker Solar Probe, is surprising scientists with its unprecedented close views of our star.
Island Life: Color that pops
A night-blooming water plant stands out vibrant pink among zodiac water plants. (Carol Zahaki/Community contributor)
Hating vegetables could be in your genes, study shows
Do you hate broccoli? Or, perhaps cant stand the taste of Brussels sprouts?
New federal rules for emotional support animals on planes are coming
Its holiday travel time, so heres a handy checklist before you head to the airport: Got your earphones? A scarf in case it gets cold on the plane? Slip-on shoes for the TSA line? Doctors note for your emotional support snake?
Island Life: 12-04-19
Hualalai and Mahaiula Beach are seen from an airplane Nov. 5. (Reiko Sekine/Community Contributor)
Island Life: 12-03-19
The 18th annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert was held Nov. 26 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Over 200 people attended and 11 different faith groups from Kona participated. Canned food and monetary donations 253 pounds and $307, respectively were collected for the Hawaii Food Bank.
‘Forest bathing’ walks encourage deep connection to nature
Saundra McBrearty felt awkward, with her eyes closed and one hand touching a tree.
To save Everglades, guardians fight time – and climate
FLAMINGO, Florida Grabbing a clump of vegetation to steady herself, Tiffany Troxler gingerly slides her feet along the makeshift boardwalk as she ventures out into the marsh. The boards sag, dipping her up to her knees in the tea-colored water.
Help-yourself breakfast buffet makes it easy on host, guests
Lets say guests are staying with you for some part of the holiday. Youve planned a beautiful, robust holiday dinner. Youve even been prescient enough to make a big batch of soup and buy a graze boards supply of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, etc. for a casual midday meal. Youve made the beds, laid out fresh towels, remembered to bump up your wine reserves.