Hard work pays off for Hilo’s Kell at Oregon State
Devon Kell stood 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 200 pounds when he arrived at Oregon State in 2009 as an undersized defensive end — a walk-on who would have to work his way up the ladder.“I did not receive any...
Konawaena, Nanakuli have plenty in common
They have long lived under the shadow of neighboring football teams hailing from large-population schools. They generally lack size but achieve success by relying on speed and quickness. They have little to no...
Liquidation draws crowds, police response
Keauhou Beach Resort’s liquidation sale began Thursday offering a variety of items that drew large crowds as well as police.Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Capt. Richard Sherlock said officers went to the hotel...
Eight Big Island cattle ranches are under a quarantine, following an outbreak of a bovine venereal disease.The rancher in whose herd the first infection was identified last year said he would like to see Hawaii follow...
Gupton offers watercolor workshop
Penny Gupton will lead a watercolor workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 through 16 at her studio in Kona Palisades. The workshop is open to students of all skill levels. Participants will each create a 15-by-20...
Watercolor show slated Saturday
Watercolor West Hawaii will hold its fall show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kona International Market. Group members will display and sell recent watercolor paintings and prints. Associated artists will offer...
“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” will open the 2012-13 season for Waimea Community Theatre when the curtain goes up on its next production opening Nov. 16 at the Parker School Theatre in Waimea.Directed by Jack Watson,...
Volcano Art Center will hold its 13th annual Christmas in the Country celebration featuring handmade holiday gifts and special events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Nov. 17 through 25. The annual Invitational Wreath...
Parker art teacher recognized for leadership
Parker School art teacher Lisa Hummel has been recognized by online children’s art museum Artsonia for outstanding leadership in the area of arts education. The school’s gallery at artsonia.com/schools/Parker32 ranks...