West Hawaii schools join 20 others across state in creation of esports league
KAILUA-KONA Player Big Island has entered the game.
Chamber Orchestra of Kona holds its first performance at new venue, honors American Legion
KAILUA-KONA An adjutant with the American Legion and a veteran of the United States Navy, Susan Bickell feels a close connection to the music she and the Chamber Orchestra of Kona will be performing this weekend.
Waimea Community Theatre performs comedic take on Shakespeare’s plays
WAIMEA Despite its name, watching a performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) doesnt require an English degree.
Community leader Fumi Bonk leaves a lasting legacy in Waimea, across the state of Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA A community leader on Hawaii Island, and a behind-the-scenes political leader across the state, Fumie Fumi Bonk is best remembered by her family and friends as a woman with drive and grit.
Kona Brewers Festival pours on the beer, fosters community spirit for 24th year
KAILUA-KONA For 24 years, the Kona Brewers Festival has held the unofficial title of the best party in Kona, and for a good reason.
In a new location, Kona Arts Center going strong after more than 50 years
KAILUA-KONA Its a place of creation, a place of improvement, and, most important, a place of friendship.
Students dance their way through the struggles of Parkinson’s Disease at KDPA
KEALAKEKUA The coordination and grace needed to be a dancer does not come easy to someone with Parkinsons Disease. Instructor Marie Alonzo Snyder hopes to change that, if only for a moment.
Creative links: New and established artists open their doors for SOKO’s annual Artists Studio Tour
CAPTAIN COOK Malia Barreras-Float and Kathleen Carr are opposite sides of the same artistic coin.
Circling back: Blues-rock musician Eric Sardinas performing in Honokaa this weekend
KAILUA-KONA What goes around comes around, and when a musician tours the world, they will eventually end up back to their roots.
Keikilani Lindsey returns to the stage with Stacy Sullivan for Peggy Lee tribute
KAILUA-KONA In 1946, Peggy Lee first recorded the lyrics, Yes, its a good day for singing a song. On Saturday, Stacy Sullivan and local musician Keikilani Lindsey will echo those sentiments on stage.
A winning hand: Kona Bridge Club keeping popular card game alive
KAILUA-KONA Its a complicated card game that requires quiet, intense concentration, a set of rules that could fill a novel and terminology that can be intimidating to someone who has never played.
Ky-Mani Marley follows his family’s path, performs in Kailua-Kona
KAILUA-KONA Last Thursday, a big crowd of reggae fans on the Big Island experienced a performance from music royalty.
Kilauea’s story: Local scientists, residents share experiences with last year’s eruption on PBS’ ‘Nova’
KAILUA-KONA Residents on Hawaii Island experienced last years Kilauea eruption by either living on or near the rift zone, by feeling the effects of earthquakes and vog, or by getting up close and personal to study it.
Back for more: Hawaii Island’s Kalani Pe’a wins his second Grammy Award
KAILUA-KONA — Kalani Pe’a arrived at the 2019 Grammy Awards decorated with several lei and with an arsenal of Hawaiian language words to teach his fellow music stars.
Quilting on the Beach marks a decade of hosting sewing extravaganza
KAILUA-KONA — With 150 people packed into a hotel ballroom, sewing machines and fabric in tow, Karen Barry could feel the quilting enthusiasm.
Catchy tunes, big cast: Stage packed and set for Aloha Theatre’s production of ‘Mamma Mia!’
KAINALIU — Aloha Theatre wants to invite audiences this weekend to dance, jive and have the time of their lives.
Culinary Arts Under the Stars returns, with Hilo students, to benefit dry forest nonprofit
KAILUA-KONA — The professional and potential chefs of the Big Island are back together to create culinary magic.
Kona Choral Society honors Black History Month with annual concert
KAILUA-KONA — Binti Bailey wants to send a message to the people of Kona, through the power of song.
Heating up: Three local chefs win big at Kailua-Kona’s Chef Battle competition
KAILUA-KONA — Mikey D’Amato kept his head down, focusing on his temporary kitchen and furiously preparing a tofu dish worthy of winning first place in a cooking competition.
Potential new record-holding avocado shows up in Kona
KAILUA-KONA — Kenji Fukumitsu struck gold at his Holualoa farm, in the form of what may be the world’s heaviest avocado.
