UH-H falls to HPU in season opener

HONOLULU — The Vulcans were tasked with facing a tough combo of rebounding and perimeter shooting by the Sharks as Hawai’i Hilo Men’s Basketball fell to HPU, 88-71, Thursday evening in both teams’ Pacific West Conference season-opening contest at The Shark Tank.

Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaii? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors the six currently active volcanoes in Hawaii, but past eruptions have shaped all of the Hawaiian Islands. Join us in January 2025 for Volcano Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaii over the past year and beyond, or — new for this upcoming edition — submit art or poetry recognizing Hawaii’s volcanic history.

Plant of the Month: Hawaiian Sweet Potato

You might want to consider planting a Hawaiian heritage plant that can add an attractive ground cover that is good for your garden while providing an edible staple that is good for you. Known in Hawaii as ‘uala, Hawaiian sweet potatoes were such an important part of a healthy diet that early Polynesians brought them with them when they first settled here in the 6th century.

Obituaries for December 7

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Cyclists Conquer Waikoloa Hill Climb in new Hawaii Cycling Club event

WAIKOLOA — The inaugural Waikoloa Hill Climb, held on Sunday, November 17th, marked an exciting addition to the Hawaii Cycling Club’s (HCC) calendar of events. Hosted in partnership with Lavaman, the event tested riders of all abilities with an 11.8-mile climb up Waikoloa Road, ascending a total of 2,442 feet.

Hilo’s Palace Theater has a ‘fan plan’

Downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater has a multitude of human fans. The Friends of the Palace Theater are now asking for community kokua to install two energy-efficient, ultra-quiet industrial ceiling fans in the auditorium.