New facility Hilo Medical Center moves forward
A new facility to house additional office space and a planned medical simulation lab at Hilo Medical Center took a step forward Monday, but is still years away from reality.
Island Life for Monday, April 8, 2024
Rainbow on King Kam. (Alan Tharp/community contributor)
Island Life for Thursday, April 11, 2024
Amaryllis flowers are shown in Captain Cook. (Terri Brache/community contributor)
Volcano Watch: STEM and suction solutions at HVO
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In the educational system, encouraging STEM curriculum prepares students for future careers in STEM fields. In this “Volcano Watch” article, we’ll describe how aspects of STEM are applied at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, using a specific example of field engineering work.
Tropical Gardening: Easter lilies may be saved for next year
Easter 2024 has passed but like the Easter lily you received, it may be resurrected after appearing dead. Easter reminds us that life is a cycle of what appears to be death and rebirth. In cooler climates, it is what we learn by observing plants that go dormant in the winter only to sprout anew in the spring. Bulbs like crocus and daffodils are examples.
Obituaries for April 6
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Plant of the Month for April 2024: Pua Kenikeni
Seeing lots of beautiful pua kenikeni lei in Hilo for Merrie Monarch, is encouragement to grow my own. You too might want to consider growing this lovely, delicate and very fragrant flower in your garden.
Police: 5-month-old baby murdered in 2022, case routed to prosecutors
Hawaii Island police detectives have forwarded a 2022 Puna murder investigation involving an infant to the county prosecutor’s office for review. The victim was 5-month-old Makia Alameda of Kalapana.
Island Life for Friday, April 5, 2024
Awesome orchid. (Dave Goble/community contributor)
Runnin’ with Rani: Lavaman is here! Catch up with the race director
Nearly 1300 athletes will descend upon the beautiful Waikoloa Beach Resort on Sunday as the iconic Lavaman Olympic Distance Triathlon will celebrate 25th years of swim-bike-run.
Obituaries for Thursday, April 4, 2024
Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Any questions regarding obituaries should be directed to the mortuary or to obituaries@westhawaiitoday.com. Memorial advertisements with photos may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.
Island Life for Thursday, April 4, 2024
Bromeliad spike. (David Eichner/community contributor)
Island Life for Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A petroglyph is shown near Pueo Bay. (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
Runnin’ with Rani: Kahakai Students get a blast of color at Rainbow Run
KAILUA-KONA — What began ten years ago as a simple gathering among a handful of Kahakai Elementary School teachers seeking camaraderie and fitness, has now blossomed into the school’s signature annual event known as the Rainbow Run.
A deadly Easter weekend makes 7 traffic fatalities in March
A deadly Easter weekend on the Big Island’s roads pushed the number of traffic fatalities in March alone to higher than the traffic death toll for the first three months of 2023.
Puna man faces additional charges in domestic incident
A Hilo grand jury on March 27 indicted a 41-year-old Puna man accused of cracking his 21-year-old son’s skull with a blowtorch gas canister.
MANA Invitational: ‘Letting the artist decide’: Hilo art show ongoing through April 25
In a Hilo art show, thirty-four local artists are showcasing the art that best represents them and the totality of their work.
Let’s Talk Food: My favorite knives
Yes, I have a weakness for knives. When I see a knife that looks interesting, odds are that I will purchase it. I have been to many knife and sword shops in Japan, just intrigued at the craftsmanship in knife making. My son is the same way, so we have a collection of knives for every possible use: a sashimi, citrus, bread, several chef’s, several paring, a couple of bird beak, utility, boning, santoku and nakiri knives.
Island Life for Tuesday, April 2, 2024
This photo of a double rainbow was taken from Akone Pule Highway (North Kohala). (Carol Tools/community contributor)
BIIF softball and baseball: Warriors and Wildcats roll over weekend competition
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) softball and baseball seasons continued over the weekend across the isle, with many squads reaching the midway point of their regular season slates.
