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SAVE THE DATE FOR KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING & DESIGN EXPO

 

KEAUHOU, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents the ninth annual Building & Design Expo October 25-27 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. Admission all three days is free for attendees and the expo sprawls both inside and out of the Convention Center.

Browse among 50 exhibits featuring home design, construction and remodel ideas including home decorating; roofing and decking; flooring and window treatments; kitchen and baths; solar products and more. Vendor booths offer products, services and information relating to the building and improvement of homes, apartments and condos. Browse through a variety of local plants for sale and choose the ones just right for your location and personality. Be sure to come early as quantities are limited.

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Red Cross Course Calendar (Hilo - June 2013)

Red Cross Course Calendar (Hilo - June 2013)

First Aid – ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE: This blended learning course consists of online learning and a classroom skills session. Online learning must be completed prior to attending the classroom skills session. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. After registering, you will receive an attachment with more info on the class. Classroom sessions are available on June 24 from 8:00am–9:00am. Successful students will receive an American Red Cross certificate for First Aid valid for two years. Classes are based on availability and subject to change.  American Red Cross, 55 Ululani Street; Cost is $70; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Volcano Art Center Introduces Summer Sunset Hula

Volcano Art Center Introduces Summer Sunset Hula

 

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI – Volcano Art Center is about to turn up the heat at Kilauea Volcano. Starting this Friday, May 24 and running monthly through August, “Sunset Hula” performances by Halau Kahula O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu will light up the pa hula (stone platform) near the VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has been continuously erupting lava and thrilling visitors and park staff following a major activity surge in March 2008. A vigorous, towering plume of volcanic gas churns out of Halema'uma'u Crater throughout the day and as the sun sets, the plume’s reflection of the lava glowing below sets the twilight sky on fire. This nightly occurrence draws a huge audience to the best viewing areas surrounding the Jaggar Museum, where the fiery phenomena can be enjoyed with all five senses.

Big Island police identify Puna murder victim

Big Island police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Puna District.

Police were called Monday afternoon after the victim was
found at the Maui Street home in the Nanawale Estates subdivision.

The victim has been positively identified as 40-year-old
Mateo D. Balinbin Jr. 

Acting
on a tip, police arrested 43-year-old Seon Keoni Aki of Nanawale Estates
at a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park on suspicion of second-degree murder. He is
being held at the cellblock while detectives continue the investigation.

Balinbin's
autopsy, originally planned for today, has been rescheduled for Wednesday (May
22). 

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Snapshot of Hawaii volcanic phenomenon to go on display

"Volcanic Vortices" by Bruce Omori

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- A snapshot by a Hilo man who makes a living photographing Madame Pele's work will be recognized at the National Smithsonian.

Bruce Omori took the photo nearly four years ago. He had it all this time, but finally decided to submit the picture for consideration after much coaxing from his friends.

The image, called "Volcanic Vortices", was taken in the early morning hours in July 2009 at the Waikupanaha Ocean Entry.

Vortices are vapor funnel clouds that form off the volcano's steam plume, he says. Seven are visible in this photo, but Omori says he saw about a dozen in the same location just two weeks earlier. He missed out on that shot, but made sure he was ready the next time it happened.

Scientists warn against risky behavior where lava meets the sea

A photo taken by a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist shows a person standing on a lava delta. Courtesy U.S. Geological Survey

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow)- Thousands of people are drawn to the creation of new land on the Big Island of Hawaii, courtesy of Kilauea Volcano. However, the U.S. Geological Survey is very concerned about some of those people getting too close to the action.

A photo taken by a scientist from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in mid-March shows a person standing on an active lava delta, where molten rock is entering the ocean. Meantime, a video showed some daredevil kayakers paddling within feet of the hot lava.

Scientists saw the footage on Hawaii News Now last month. "Since then, some of the scientists out in the field, mapping the lava flows and monitoring the hazards, have seen people standing right on lava deltas," said Janet Babb, an HVO geologist. "And it's extremely dangerous because the delta can collapse without any warning at all."

UH Hilo captures Microsoft academic national championship

UH Hilo captures Microsoft academic national championship

 

HILO, Hawaii - A student team from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo recently won the prestigious 2013 U.S. Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship held in San Jose, California.  The team now heads to St. Petersburg, Russia for the Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in July. 

Imagine Cup is Microsoft’s premier student technology competition that honors technology innovations addressing the world’s toughest problems as student innovators from around the world use Microsoft resources to take their one-of- a-kind, ground breaking application ideas from concept to the marketplace.  The national finals featured the top 10 U.S. teams pitching their ideas and solutions to investors, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals for a chance to win cash prizes and support for their businesses.