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Position Available: EXPERIENCED Project Manager with LSIT or LPLS (preferred) Requirements: Compile research, prepare projects for field crews, run calculations, supervise CAD personnel and meticulously check final work products.  Should be proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (occasionally Saturday) Rate of Pay: Depends on experience level Benefits […]

WAIMEA, Island of Hawaii—Engineers Week is February 16-22 and Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library of the Hawaii State Public Library System is celebrating with an Engineering Bash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22. The free, family-friendly NASA@My Library event is being presented in collaboration with Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, three-time international and […]

WAIMEA, HAWAII ISLAND— The 27th Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival has a full lineup of free, multi-cultural performing arts and hands-on demonstrations, plus over 150 crafters and food booths 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Festivities are at various venues sprawling through the town’s center—look for pink banners identifying site locations. Festival parking is available […]

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND—Just in time for Valentine’s Day, local island nursery professionals are gathering to offer a large selection of plants and flowers at the Plant People Road Show 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.   Hailing from Ka‘u to Kaapau, 12 Big Island growers […]

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI’I ISLAND—The isle’s top chefs create tasty holiday fare and festive gingerbread displays at Christmas with the Chefs, Saturday, Dec. 7. Hawaii Island’s premier holiday extravaganza is 5:30-8 p.m. on the seaside grounds of Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association delight attendees with […]

KAILUA-KONA, HI—The Kona Aloha Singers, a new adult contemporary/popular music chorus launched this year, presents a holiday concert titled “Mele Melodies” 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. The chorus will be singing songs from Elton John, Abba, Portugal, The Man, Pentatonix and more including holiday favorites.  […]

WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Think pink Saturday, Feb. 1 for the free 2020 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. The 27th annual event showcases the blooming of Waimea’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them—hanami.  Held traditionally the first Saturday of February, the festival includes a variety of activities 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners […]

Free Daytime Ag Festival Offers Full Lineup of Keiki Fun WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Get your tickets for the delicious Taste of the Hawaiian Range gala 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Old Kahilu Town Hall behind Parker Ranch Center. Enjoy cuisine at 20 culinary stations featuring local, pasture-raised meats—beef, pork, goat and lamb—plus produce.  Taste […]

DAYTIME AG FEST AND EVENING GALA  WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—The island’s largest agricultural showcase offers both daytime and evening activities for the 23rd Taste of the Hawaiian Range on Saturday, Sept. 7.  Activities are 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and include a free, outdoor agriculture festival with family fun and educational presentations at the YMCA Minuke Ole Park […]