Island Life: Like a king
A goat overlooks Waikoloa Road. (Linda Burns/Community Contributor)
Island Life: All the colors
Another brilliant Kona sunset on Friday. (Jean Trueman/Community contributor)
Slowing down and enjoying life: B and H Farm’s Michael Hayley and Precille Boisvert
I visited B and H Farm on an overcast spring morning. There was a noticeable chill in the air that could be expected at their 2,300-foot elevation in South Kona. About 20 minutes above the highway, a one-lane, partially paved road took me to a lovely farm that Michael Hayley and Precille Boisvert have enjoyed for nearly 25 years. Though high temperatures will hit Kailua as summer approaches, they report that temperatures over 80 degrees are rare at their farm even late in the season.
The origin of Father’s Day
Father’s Day has been celebrated for over 100 years in the United States. It was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington, at the local YMCA in 1910. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran who raised his six children as a single parent. In Catholic countries of Europe it has been celebrated as St. Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
Island Life: Far off in space
The moon and Venus seen between palms on the Kohala coast. (Tammy Barr/Community contributor)
Island Life: Purple smiles
Purple plumbago in a hedge in Captain Cook. (Nina Eejima/Community contributor)
Announcements: June 18, 2021
Grocery bundles to be distributed Monday
Island Life: Tiny, shiny scales
A vibrant gold-dust day gecko shows off its spots on June 8 on the upper section of Walua Road. (Kevin Roth/Community contributor)
Announcements: June 17, 2021
Food Basket announces upcoming Ohana Food Drop events
Hometown Heroes: PTA Fire and Emergency Service team get upgraded digs
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcements: June 16, 2021
Segobia named Narcotic Officer of the Year
Island Life: Island glow
A sunset with a slice of moon above Kawaihae and Pu’ukoholā Heiau on June 12. (Billy Kilmer/Community contributor)
Island Life: Shine bright
A rainbow is seen in Waikoloa. (JoAnn Smiley/Community Contributor)
Announcements: June 15, 2021
Workshops to cover Opportunity Zone project
Lamb curry in a hurry
For this quick meal, I used curry powder from the supermarket spice section. Strictly speaking, prepared curry powder doesn’t really exist in India. Good cooks prefer to make their own blend of spices using the freshest ingredients. The curry powder found in the markets should be used within three to four months. After that it loses some of its flavor.
Pop culture: Wake up popcorn with these 9 varieties you can make at home
Any tortoise will tell you: Slow and steady wins the race.
Announcements: June 14, 2021
New hunting season beginning July 1
Island Life: Being green
A Jackson’s chameleon is seen in an avocado tree in Holualoa. (Mary Lovein/Community Contributor)
Announcements: June 13, 2021
AAUW awards scholarships
Island Life: When the stars align
Friday night’s sun-moon-Venus set, seen in Kailua-Kona. (Tom Daniel/Community contributor)
