Roseanne Barr to Perform in “The Vagina Monologues” on the Big Island
On Saturday February 8 at 7:00pm and Sunday February 9 at 2:00pm The Kahilu Theatre and V‑Day Kamuela will present two benefit performances of Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues....
View ArticleTalk Story at UH Hilo Featuring Senator Brian Schatz
The University of Hawaii Hilo Political Science Club presents a talk story session with Sen. Brian Schatz on Friday, January 24th from 12:00 to 1:00. Filed under: Announcements, Community, Education,...
View ArticleEarth & Ocean Festival Coming Up
The Earth & Ocean Festival is designed to showcase and emphasize the unique treasures of Hawaii Island through active participation in educational booths and activities on coral reef, ocean...
View ArticleQueen’s and North Hawaii Community Hospital Mark New Relationship with...
The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s), corporate parent of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC), and North Hawaii Community Hospital held a special internal ceremony this week to mark their new formal...
View ArticleWaterfalling Estate to Host UH-Hilo Tennis Exhibition
It’s a sporting venue like no other. On February 8, athletes from the UH-Hilo Tennis team will put their skills to the test in exhibition matches held on a cliff-side court overlooking thundering...
View ArticleGov. Abercrombie to Honor Exceptional Community Contributors During Waimea’s...
Gov. Neil Abercrombie is scheduled to join the celebration of Waimea’s Japanese heritage by planting flowering cherry trees in honor of exceptional community contributors during the 21st Annual Waimea...
View ArticleKona’s Yano Hall Renovated, Rededicated
A major $753,000 renovation of the Sgt. Rodney J. T. Yano Memorial Hall, a popular facility in Captain Cook, was completed today with a rededication ceremony. Yano Hall hosts a variety of senior...
View ArticleSixty-One Youths Participate in HI-PAL Click It or Ticket Hoops Clinic
Sixty-one youths participated in the HI-PAL Click It or Ticket Hoops Clinic for Elementary and Intermediate students held at the Panaʻewa play courts on January 11. “We want to remind our youth and...
View Article10th Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival at Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Hawai‘i Forest and Trail Presents A Grow Hawaiian Weekend The 10th Annual Grow Hawaiian Weekend on Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, is a celebration of Hawaiian cultural and natural history at...
View ArticleMaps of Old Puna Surface Courtesy of Ho’okuleana
The following maps were posted on my Facebook site by Peter Young of Ho’okuleana LLC after I raised a question about the Old Government Rd. that follows the coastline from Puna into Hilo. This is a...
View ArticleSenator Solomon to Hold Series of Legislative Community Meetings on the Big...
Senator Malama Solomon will hold a series of legislative community meetings on Hawaii Island for residents of the 4th Senatorial District, which includes N. Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, and...
View ArticlePublic Comments Sought on Park’s Administrative Aviation Plan and...
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has released its Mission Critical Administrative Aviation Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for managing the use of administrative aviation over the park. The...
View ArticleRoseanne Barr Stars in Vagina Monologues – Extra Show Added
Vagina Monologues at the Kahilu Theatre this Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm shows are completely sold out. The cast and Theatre are delighted to offer a third show at 6pm on Sunday. The Women’s Health...
View ArticleGovernor Abercrombie Releases $475,000 in CIP Funds for Ka’u Hospital
Senator Russell Ruderman just announced on Facebook the following release of funds for the Ka’u Hospital on the Big Island: I am very happy to announce that today I received notification from Governor...
View ArticleNatural Farming Learning Lab Grows Healthy Community in Kohala
On Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 9 am – 2 pm, the Palili ‘O Kohala project welcomes the Hawai‘i Island community to attend the blessing of the Natural Farming Learning Lab in Hawi, North Kohala. The...
View Article2014 Focus Luncheon with Mayor Kenoi
Mayor Billy Kenoi and select cabinet members tackle current Hawai`i County issues at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2014 Focus Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Courtyard King...
View ArticleHospice of Hilo Launches Hawaii Palliative Care Center
Hospice of Hilo has launched the Hawai‘i Palliative Care Center (HPCC) at the Pōhai Mālama a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center. HPCC will provide a team dedicated to meeting the complex care...
View ArticleCulinary Arts Under the Stars – Benefit for Chef & Child Foundation
Kings’ Shops is partnering once again with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association with the return of the Culinary Arts Under the Stars event February 22, 2014. Last...
View ArticleMahalo to Ho’omana Tree Service for Going Above and Beyond the Duty of Call
If you live in Puna… you will constantly deal with trees and a jungle living near you. For the last five years I’ve been so busy with things that my yard has gotten kind of crazy and a bit out of...
View ArticleNew Playground Equipment Being Added at Kailua Park
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the upcoming installation of new children’s playground equipment at Kailua Park, also known as Old Airport Park, in...
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