We moved into a new house and there are some variegated banana trees. We just harvested the first bunch and found out they’re sort of valuable. (The prices online are crazy, $47 for one banana!). What would be a realistic, fair price for a bunch, approx. 25 bananas?

Aloha!

My wife and I are looking at moving to Hawaii for a year and we are looking at the Kona area. We have four kids (8, 6, 4, 2). They are all very pale, blue-eyed, blonde-haired kids.

I've heard that there are some ill feelings towards pale-skinned people from some of the people in Hawaii. If I send my kids to the public school system will they get picked on for being pale or is that not a thing?

Thank you in advance!

I'm visiting from Oahu. A friend lost his wedding ring at the beach. He knows roughly where it is, but can't find it. Any chance anyone knows someone who has a metal detector or knows where he can rent one. He lost it at Hapuna Beach but he is staying with another friend near Hawi. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Mahalo!

What’s the best place to get quality bulk compost? Looking to get a truckload, 15 yards or more, delivered in Kailua Kona. Using for annual vegetables.

husband owns a reputable framing company in Canada (does condos, commercial buildings, houses, shops) with over 10 years experience. Wondering if there is at all any need for good experienced framers on the island for long term? Love the island and the people and our family would love to make a big move over. Obviously many many hoops to jump through if it would even be possible but wanted to get a feel if framing was even a high need job on the island first! Any insight would be great, thanks!

Aloha! I put some avocados in a large, grocery store paper bag to ripen Sunday night. Today I find that a creature has been enjoying the avocado! It bit off pieces of skin which were left in the bag. I see teeth/knaw marks...but who left them? I thought rodent, but there are no mouse or rat droppings or urine on the countertop. It must have been in the bag for a while, but again nothing "rodent-y" in the bag. And there were no marks on the paper bag, so it slipped in from the top of the bag. What do you think? Mahalo!

Last year they streamed for all of us who couldn't get tickets. Not seeing anything on their site about it, figured I'd ask.

Does anyone know anything about tankless hot water heaters? Mine quit heating water Friday, two full tanks, the stove works (propane also), no electrical breakers are tripped. What else can I check?

I haven't heard from my property manager yet. I would love to take a hot shower!

TIA

Are there any places to learn Muay Thai for adult beginners?

I saw this today. Apparently the Hawai’i Board on Geographic Names is meeting tomorrow in Honolulu to discuss a possible name change for the island. You can join and comment via Zoom using the link below. No clue what the potential name change(s) is(are).

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/new-official-name-for-big-island/amp/

Is it possible to get leis shipped to europe, or is it possible to buy dried leis (is that a thing) and have them shipped?

When I google leis in europe, only fake plastic crap comes up, for obvious reasons, but I am looking for something genuine. Any assistance would be appreciated

Now that the farm is up and running... mostly... I'm getting back into my hobbies when I have spare time. And since it's raining all the time up here, I get to spend a lot of time building stuff. Which I enjoy.

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Anyone else on the Hilo side do rc planes? I'm talking the big stuff, the stuff you build, not the foam based imported stuff that crushed the hobby before the FAA went and did it again...

anyone know anywhere, mostly i’m looking for on kona side but im open to hear if there’s any side of the island too any baseball leagues per se or anyone who plays just for fun? i’m looking to just want to play baseball not necessarily to compete, wanting to play as a side hobby you know? and if anyone knows anything similar with other sports feel free to mention! i’d love to play any sport as well honestly and i think it’ll help others find what they’d be looking for too and being able to meet new people as well! thank you!!

Sorry is this post doesn’t belong here, any one know if the trash dump in Hilo will be open tomorrow ?

Tryna throw my BFF a party. I love here and so does she. Is there anywhere that would give her a shoutout or anything on her birthday? Kona or Hilo works. She just tryna dance.

While visiting your beautiful island, I came across a few sacred sites with offerings. I’m trying to learn more about the name and meaning of the rope example in the photo above. When I searched for it on the internet I couldn’t find much other then references to Japanese Shimenawa sacred ropes.

Can someone please let me know if the Sunday drum circles in Pahoa at Kehena Beach are still a thing? if so, what time??

I have a friend who lived on the island more than a year ago, who sent me the location, but she was unsure if this still happened. Thanks!

I went on a college trip to University of Hawaii Hilo and I loved it a lot. I want to study zoology specifically major in something that works with animals in their environment. Does anyone know if there are any classes there that relate to this. I really like the area and the school and would like to play baseball there as well so having something to study revolving around zoology would most likely seal the deal in where I would like to go. Thanks

I set my Delivery Zip Code on the order page and then proceeded to order. Order fee and mobile connection was charged.

Later I find out that Tesla doesn't actually deliver to your zip code. In my case it was on Big Island. I contacted Tesla about how to get the car here and they would not help and wouldn't reply.

So just like that Tesla web site is deceptive about delivery, so I was duped and ripped off no refund.

My question is how does anyone actually buy these cars when there isn't a nearby delivery?

I would have to fly from Big Island to Oahu, rent a hotel and car, hand deliver the registration and insurance to Young Brothers for shipping, fly home, wait a few weeks for the shipping schedule, fly back to Oahu, rent Uber, pick up car drive to port, Uber to airport, fly home andwait for arrival. This seems ridiculous, isn't there a better way?

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Need to ship two specialized turbo Levo’s here, preferably with the batteries if possible. Anyone had experience with the process? Batteries are 504 WH and 700 WH

Edit 1: from Austin Texas. Forgot to mention.

I can only go on Sunday but can’t really tell what happens or if it’s worth driving to hilo for. Thanks!

Hey guys i'm palauan and i recently created a subreddit called r/PacificConnections. If y'all are interested and wanna join feel free to check it out. It's a subreddit that focuses on discussions, sharing stories, raising awareness on problems that pacific nations face, learning about other cultures, overall it's just a safe place where you could talk about anything related to the pacific region. You are more than welcome to join.🤝

I need to get our generator a little further away from the house. Anybody have recommendations for where I can pick up this cable?

This free multi day Merrie Monarch event will include live music, entertainment, giveaways, and more. It will also provide free cultural workshops as well including lei making, t-shirt printing, coconut hat weaving, paʻi ʻai, fish cleaning, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and more! The workshops will be taught by local community members and leaders. Entertainment and live music will begin on all three days at 9:00 AM, and will feature some of Hawai’i’s best musicians.

• Thursday’s Entertainment will include The Steppas, other performers on Thursday will include Dillon Pakele, Genesis Pua-Kaipo, Komakakino, Lehua Kalima and Shawn Pimental, and Loeka Longakit and ʻOhana.

• Friday’s Entertainment will include Sudden Rush, The Kipapa Sisters, Hālau Hula Ka ʻUlaʻOla, Just Us Band, Dillon Pakele, Brad Watanabe, Kimié Miner and Paula Fuga.

• Saturday’s Entertainment will include Hoʻaikāne, Dillon Pakele, MEDIA, Lehua Kalima, Shawn Pimental, Weldon Kekauoha, Yukio Kekauoha, Nathan Keola Grace, Wailau Ryder and Kalani Peʻa.

Come join this incredible community gathering, as we celebrate the 2024 Merrie Monarch Festival!

https://bigislandpulse.com/events/mele-manaka-2024-community-event/