Volcano Watch: Sub-Antarctic lava lake spied from space
HILO Last month, the entire world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11s triumphant flight to the moon and the first human footsteps on the surface of another planetary body on July 20, 1969.
Laughter Therapy: 08-25-19
Aloha folks, hope all is well and you are ready to laugh! Soooo, lets start with a really good one.
Uncle Robert’s Night Market shuts down
HILO Uncle Roberts Awa Bar and Farmers Market held its last Night Market for the foreseeable future on Wednesday as the popular event has been shut down indefinitely.
Bezona column: Avocado the all American fruit
Avocados have become the all American fruit now enjoyed throughout the mainland. It is likely Persea americana, originated in South Central Mexico but with a long history of cultivation in South and Central America, beginning as early as 5000 BC.
Island Life: Treasure in bloom
A rainbow ends in a splash of golden blossoms in the early morning along the Old Airport Walking Trail. (Paul Prosise/Community contributor)
Bench Warrants 08-23-19
As of Friday August 23, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
About Town 08-24-19
Boy Scouts, Aloha Council awarded funding
Island Life: Gimme ya clams
A bandit angelfish explores the coral as a red squirrelfish peeks from beneath it off the Kona coast in June. (Donna R. Goodale/Community contributor)
Island Life: Fishy flower
A koi seems shocked to see a purple water lily blooming in his little pond in a Kona yard Monday. (Laurie Sigel/Community contributor)
Island Life: 08-21-19
Cauliflower corals grow from the rope of the 1,500 meter buoy in Kailua Bay. (Reiko Sekine/Community Contributor)
Who will be next Little Miss Kona Coffee? Push for participants to fill crown in full swing
After a decade, the esteemed Little Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship program is set to reemerge for the 49th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Michelle Sakata Johnson, Miss Kona Coffee Queen in 1977, spearheaded this project after she was asked to join the KCCF Board of Directors.
Red Wine with Breakfast: Toasting Italy
Italian wines are diverse, unique, and intriguing. Throughout the country, Italians cultivate little known and international varieties to pair with regional cuisines, each telling a distinct story of the land. These are wines you should be drinking now.
The right pork for summer grilling
Its no coincidence that nearly everyone I know enjoys food from the grill. The smoky flavor, the golden browned bits, and the ease of cleanup make grilling the summertime impetus for gathering friends to table.
Island Life: Post your slippahs
Slippahs nailed to a post on the beach road. (Jean Trueman/Community contributor)
About Town 08-19-19
2019 Little Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Program
Volcano Watch: What does water in Halemaumau mean?
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK The slowly deepening pond of water on the floor of Halemaumau, the first in recorded history, has captured the interest of media and the public, both locally and nationally. Many questions are being asked. The two most frequent are, where is the water coming from, and what is its importance?
Barbara Bolton offers extraordinary plant world at Tutu’s Garden
KAILUA-KONA Barbara Bolton has the perfect attitude for a nurserywoman: The joy of growing is to share.
KS, Kohala Center launch Mahiai a Ola ag initiative
HILO Kamehameha Schools and the Kohala Center on Monday launched Mahiai a Ola, a campaign to support local farmers, agricultural education, and innovative solutions to improve food security in Hawaii.
Bench Warrants 08-16-19
As of Thursday August 15, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Bezona column: Take a peek inside big city gardens
On the way to Colombia, we are staying for a while in Harlem to get a sense of life away from home. Folks in New York City are a lot like us in Hawaii. High food costs are a headache these days no matter where you live.