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| Double rainbow, seen from Honuʻapo Lookout, this weekend. Photo by Julia Neal |
Munnerlyn is a building contractor and is President of the M&M Compact Sporting Club at the Hilo Trap and Skeet Range
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| Mike Munnerlyn, state Clay Target Shooting Champion. Photo from Munnerlyn |
In this year's Clay Target Championship, Munnerlyn won the High Overall in two events, first in two events in the Class category, and won the Veteran Championship. Munnerlyn hosts regular shooting events, including monthly registered shoots at Hilo , as well s practice and competitive shoots, most weeks in Kaʻū. To get involved with the sport, call Munnerlyn at 808-928-3015.
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ISEMOTO CONTRACTING WILL RENOVATE NĀʻĀLEHU PUBLIC LIBRARY, expecting to complete the $1,996,699 expansion by next October.
The library will remain closed until Thursday, Oct. 3, when it will open its temporary location in Nāʻālehu State Office Building, just next door on Highway 11. Scheduled programs are cancelled until after the reopening. See Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs for new hours.
The library will remain closed until Thursday, Oct. 3, when it will open its temporary location in Nāʻālehu State Office Building, just next door on Highway 11. Scheduled programs are cancelled until after the reopening. See Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs for new hours.
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| The spreading tree, to the left of the telephone pole, in front of Nāʻālehu Public Library, may be trimmed or cut down to allow for the library expansion. Photo from Google Streetview |
Bill Gray, state Building Construction Inspector for Kaʻū and Kona for the Department of Accounting and General Services, said the project will use two modular units, used but "not too old," to add onto the existing structure. The project, he said, has 420 calendar days to be completed, which started
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"Brett Kavanaugh should never have been confirmed to the Supreme Court. It was plain to me and many others at the time that the FBI 'investigation' into the serious, corroborated allegations of sexual assault by Justice Kavanaugh was a sham. New reporting from the New York Times further proves it.
"In normal times, I would call on the Department of Justice's Inspector General to fully investigate the FBI's failures in this matter. But these are not normal times. The House Judiciary Committee should immediately begin an impeachment inquiry to determine whether Justice Kavanaugh lied to Congress and why the FBI wasn't permitted to investigate all credible allegations against him."
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Candidates seeking nomination should have a strong academic background, a track record of participation in school and community activities, a high standard of physical fitness and health, and a desire to serve as a commissioned officer in the 
To begin the application process, candidates should first apply directly to the service academy they wish to attend, then apply for all eligible nominations including, but not limited to, both U.S. Senators and the one U.S. Representative for Kaʻū district, and the President and Vice President of the United States .
Hirono, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, said, "Each year, I have the privilege of nominating talented Hawaiʻi students interested in attending a military academy, serving our country, and becoming one of our nation's future leaders. Those selected for nomination will go forward to proudly represent our state as they continue through the rigorous and highly competitive application process." For more information on how to apply, see hirono.senate.gov/help/students/academy.
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VOLCANO ART CENTER & GALLERY celebrates its 45th anniversary. In October, the event kicks off with the multi-media group exhibit,
Through Sunday, Nov. 3 Tiny Treasures Invitational features jewelry artists, presenting their hand crafted designs, some embellished with sapphires to help celebrate the anniversary. Also on display are small works from the annual Volcano Art Collaboration, which took place in June at VAC.
Through Sunday, Nov. 3 Tiny Treasures Invitational features jewelry artists, presenting their hand crafted designs, some embellished with sapphires to help celebrate the anniversary. Also on display are small works from the annual Volcano Art Collaboration, which took place in June at VAC.
On Saturday, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. , enjoy a full day of textile fun with four creative textile artists and quilters in the Fabulous Fabric Fun workshop. Also, Kele Kanahele will offer a Ni‘ihau shell workshop, where attendees make earrings and/or a necklace in the Pikake style.
On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. , enjoy the outdoors and take painting beyond the four walls of a classroom in the Pastel On-Site Landscape Painting workshop with Patti Pease Johnson. Students will complete one 9" x 12" project. At 10 a.m. , October's Zentangle workshop with Lydia Meneses features the classic heart shaped Mexican Milagro, using Zentangle techniques.
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| Watch the movie about Hōkūleʻa, Moananuiākea, at VAC Monday, Oct. 14. |
On Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. , watch Moananuiākea at Monday Movie Nights.
On October 19, at 10:30 a.m. at VAC Gallery, attend the Hula Kahiko performance with Kumu Hula Manaiakalani Kalua with AKAUNU. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. , enjoy Nā Mea Hula with Loke Kamanu & ʻohana.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Niʻaulani campus, party like it's 1974 in celebration of VAC's 45th anniversary. Open to the public.
On Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. , the popular Paint Your Own Silk Scarf workshop with Patti Pease Johnson returns. Paint an 8" x 53" scarf using three colors, which will blend to create many more colors on the silk.
VAC's newest series of programs, Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more! Visit volcanoartcenter.org/events for the full lineup.
The Volcano Art Center
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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates
Football, Division II:
Thu., Sept. 19, 7 p.m. , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa
Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m. , Kohala hosts Kaʻū
Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship
Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals
Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship
Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, 6 p.m. , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 24, 6 p.m. , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa
Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m. , Parker hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui
Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m. , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū
Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m. , BIIF Div II First Round at
Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m. , BIIF Div II Semifinals at
Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m. , BIIF Div II Finals at
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu
Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m. , @Keaʻau
Fri., Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m. , @HPA
Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. , @Christian Liberty
Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m. , @Waiakea
Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. , BIIF @Kamehameha
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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building
New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12:30-1:30p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center
Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through midnight , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at 6:30a.m. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com
Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, 9a.m.-5p.m. ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org
Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:30-11:30a.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo
1st Annual Church 10a.m.-2p.m. , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.
Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, 10a.m.-1p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, 11a.m.-1p.m. , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-3p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
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Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org
Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, 9:30-12:30p.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo
Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com
Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from
Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted.
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