A spotted dove perches on a snow bush in Captain Cook. (Clint Zavodny/Community Contributor)

BANGKOK — A dog found swimming more than 135 miles from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf of Thailand has been returned safely to land.

NEW YORK — NASA’S Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered its first Earth-size planet.

KAILUA-KONA — Hawaiian monk seal Manu’iwa catches a wave in to shore Saturday at a Kona Coast beach.

A dolphin leaps out of the water near Kona. (Chris Shambo/Community Contributor)

Brown rice can be difficult to cook well: All too often, it is underseasoned and turns starchy and mushy. Plus, it takes a long time to cook, so stovetop recipes run the risk of scorching on the bottom.

Starting salmon with the skin side down in a pan is a neat way to cook fish. The skin protects the fish from drying out. The skin also releases fat into the pan, which is then used to cook the second side until it is golden brown, no extra oil needed.

Hawaii’s volcanic mountains bring mystical energy to our surroundings, filling us with strength, wonder and gratitude. There is similar spirit felt in South America’s Andes Mountains, delivering vibrancy and power to the wines of Chile and Argentina.