The 71st annual Hilo Orchid Show and Sale’s theme of “Orchid Isle: Mauka to Makai” will celebrate how perfect the Big Island naturally is for these ethereal flowers. Show Chairperson Kathy Gollaher ...

The Kona Orchid Society will hold its first show and sale in over two-plus years on Saturday offering the public a chance to scoop up some new varieties and learn about orchids. The club last held its ...

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Quick, which state has more types of native orchids, Hawaii or Massachusetts? Surprise! Massachusetts wins. The score: Tropical Hawaii, 5 native orchids; chilly, wintry Massachusetts, 50, according to ...

In 1977, the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted. The village of Kalapana was evacuated and countless acres of farmland were destroyed. One victim of the eruption was Haruo Taira, a ...