Hilo Farmers Market in Hilo, Hawaii

Wednesday is the busy day for the Hilo Farmers Market, with lots of produce and lots of customers walking through.

photos by Randy Magnus

Saddle Road on the Island of Hawaii

Took a trip over Saddle Road on the way to Hilo to check out the hula vibes for the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Here's a few shots along the way.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Earth Day 2011 in Keauhou-Kona, HI

Deborah dressed for the occasion to get the message across of 'take care of nature, of Mother Earth.'

Hapa was the headliner, playing their jazzy slack key guitar playing and with thoughts going out to the people of Japan.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Hula At Hulihe'e Palace 4-2011

The Daughters of Hawaii presents every month at the Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua Village a hula performance by Halau Hula Na Pua U'I O Hawai'i under the direction of Kumu Hula Etua Lopes.
Here Namaka is showing her hula moves during last Sunday's performance.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

From the Archives: Uncle George Na'ope Does Hula

Dug this out of the Art TV Hawaii archives, its a rare clip of Uncle Rae Fonseca with Merrie Monarch Hula Festival co-founder Uncle George Naope dancing hula as part of Etua Lopes 50th birthday party in 2004.
video by Randy Magnus.

Twilight in Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Sometimes twilight is the best time in Kailua Village.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

New West Hawaii County Offices Open House

The new West Hawai'i Civic Center is located on Ane Keohokalole Hwy.

The West Hawaii chambers for the County Council.

The Mayor's West Hawaii office.

Former Mayor Harry Kim made a rare appearance, having the projected started during his administration.

Kumu Keala Ching with Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola gave the blessing.

County of the Island of Hawaii Mayor Billy Kenoi at the new West Hawaii Civic Center.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Sahra Indio at Kanaka Bar

video by Randy Magnus

The Mural of Hunu Turtle

A sunny day with tropical breezes in Kailua kona, Hawaii.

(photo by Randy Magnus)

Kona Inn Shopping Center Is Open

PonchoMan is hanging in Just Ukes, selling good quality ukuleles.

Pook is happy in her Khanittha Jewelry Shop with her Kailua Bay view.

After the tsunami the Kona Inn Shopping had to wait for some electrical parts to arrive and get installed. The grass area is roped off and brown, but the green is coming back.


(photos by Randy Magnus)