BIIF cheer: Vikings place second at co-ed states
On Nov. 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hilo High School’s cheerleading team achieved an impressive second-place finish in the COED division of the 2024 Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Cheerleading Championships.
Island Life photo for November 20 — ‘Twinning’
Island Life photo for November 20 — ‘Twinning’
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest winners
Winners of the 2024 KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest were announced in professional, amateur, culinary students and keiki division. Kona coffee was the inspiration to create unforgettable dishes and desserts, showcasing the versatility and unique flavor of Hawaii’s most iconic coffee.
Hawaii without palms is like Egypt without dates
We just returned from two months of adventures from Italy to Tunisia and Egypt. It was exploration into the past from the Egyptian Empire to the Roman Empire and everything in between. Many experiences altered the stereotypes we had and others reinforced concerns of how challenges farmers there and Hawaii have in common. For example, the accidental introduction of the Red Palm Weevil from southern Asia to the Middle East including Egypt, the rest of North Africa and as far west as Spain is killing millions of Date Palms. This is not just an ornamental palm, it is the main crop on which many farmers depend. In some regions it is one of the few trees that thrive under severe desert conditions. This weevil has now been found in Florida and California.
Volcano Watch — ʻAilaʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chants suggest lava flow name change
Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawai‘i. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kilauea.
Obituaries for November 16
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As I see it —Why not Mexico?
A lot of manufacturing has gone from the -US to Asia. First it was Japan manufacturing
Island life photo for November 16 — Steadfast tree
Island life photo for November 16 — Steadfast tree
BIIF football: Warriors rested, ready to go in state playoffs
Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i football had no breaks throughout the 2024 season.
Red Flag Warning in effect today for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Kona Coffee Cupping champs crowned
The 2024 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrated the best of Kona’s world-renowned coffee this past week, culminating in the highly anticipated Kona Coffee Cupping Competition.
Public invited to meetings about county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hawaii County is inviting residents to participate in two upcoming public meetings to review the initial findings of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
Konawaena seeking spring sports coaches
The Konawaena High School Athletic Department is now taking applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions:
Hilo’s Aloha Aces clinch national title on the mainland
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Hilo’s Aloha Aces USTA 6.0 18-and-Over Mixed Doubles Tennis Team made the entire Big Island proud earlier this month, and is now a national champion.
Sign up now for Kona’s Christmas Parade
The annual Kailua Kona Community Christmas Parade is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
The Hawaii Police Department invites the public to join officers for two “Coffee With a Cop” events in North and South Kohala this month.
‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival this weekend
WAIMEA — Kahilu Theatre will present its 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele &Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday.
