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Kaʻū News Briefs Nov. 27, 2024
A group of Ranchos residents has been opposed to industrial solar covering three acre lots intheir neighborhoods for more than eight years. The plan still remains in front of the statePublic...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Nov. 28, 2024
KAʻŪ'S MEMBER OF THE U.S. SENATE Mazie Hirono sent out a message to constituents for Thanksgiving weekend, saying, "From my 'ohana to yours—Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for everyone in Hawai'i and...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Nov. 29, 2024
Not Turkey Trotters These game birds are hunted and eaten locally. They are Kalij pheasants, which were introduced to a ranch on this island in the 1960s and spread rapidly. Hawai'i Volcanoes...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Nov. 30, 2024
County Council member MichelleGalimba invites the public to ceremonieson Monday.A PUBLIC INVITATION FROM KAʻŪ COUNCIL MEMBER MICHELLE GALIMBA TO SWEARING IN CEREMONIES on MONDAY, Dec. 2 says, "Our...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 1, 2024
Three fulltime jobs are open at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for this kind of outdoor work.This fence crew repairs fencing on Mauna Loa Road. Photo by Janice Wei/NPSJOBS CLOSE TO HOME: Hawai'i...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 2, 2024
Dr. Christian Kimo Alameda swears in to become new Hawai'i County Mayor on Monday. Photo by Julia NealDR. KIMO ALAMEDA TOOK THE OATH AND BECAME MAYOR OF HAWAI'I COUNTY on Monday, while Kelden Waltjen,...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 3, 2024
County Council members took the oath Monday and Kaʻū's Hunnay Demelo danced for them. Council members followed up with their first meeting of the new term. Photo by Julia NealKaʻū is located in County...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 4, 2024
The public is invited to give comments online for the Kahuku Site Management Plan through this Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:59 p.m. HVNP photoPUBLIC INPUT FOR THE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PŌHUE BAY AREA,...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 5, 2024
New Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board members sworn in on Wednesday are Kaua'i & Ni'ihau Trustee Dan Ahuna, Molokaʻi & Lānaʻi Trustee Luana Alapa, At-Large Trustee Keliʻi Akina, and Board Chair...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 6, 2024
Mouflon sheep will be the object of an ungulate survey by Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Dec. 9between 4,000 and 6,000 feet elevation. Photo from The Dragon, Honoka'a School NewspaperFLIGHT...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 7, 2024
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh presents Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Chair & CEOElizabeth Fien a wooden plaque for the non-profit's 15 years of service...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 8, 2024
View from the music and food venue of the Makahiki last weekend at Punalu'u. Photo by UlyssesTHE TRADITIONAL MAKAHIKI TIME OF THE HARVEST, a thanksgiving and coming together with food, ceremony and...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 9, 2024
Seventy-four year old Wisdom and her mate take care of their egg at Kuaihelani, Midway Atoll.Photo by Dan Rapp/Friends of Midway AtollONE OF THE OLDEST MOMS STILL GIVING BIRTH IN THE WORLD IS NAMED...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 10, 2024
Vibrant Hawai'i's administrative and Hub leaders from around the island are planning for 2025with Hub registration by end of January. Photo from Vibrant Hawai'iVIBRANT HAWAIʻI RESILIENCE HUB NETWORK is...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 11, 2024
A portion of the Nāʻālehu Hill Phase 1 Subdivision showing various lot sizes on the map for 1,600 acres zoned agriculture above Nāʻālehu. See the complete map and subdivision details at...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.12, 2024
Kūpuna Jessie Ke gives the blessing for the expansion of Kaʻū Hospital & East Hawai'i Health Clinic this past Monday. Belowthe staff celebrates the future in the expansion area under the building....
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.13, 2024
Candles glow as the community anticipates the lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday in Pāhala. Photo by Julia NealMayor Kimo Alameda with keiki in Pāhala during the Christmas Tree Lighting. Photo by...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.14, 2024
The ground crew who expanded and streamlined the second annual Pāhala Town Lighted Christmas Paradeon Saturday, with Mr. & Mrs. Santa and Parade President Shai Lopez-Castaneda. Photo by Stacyn...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.15, 2024
Kaʻū Hospital & East Hawai'i Health Clinic staff and volunteers put together the Da Grinch float for Pāhala Town Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday. Photo by Stacyn SakumaOfficial Grand Marshall...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.16, 2024
Fisherman Santa Comes to TownRolling toward Christmas with the theme of fishing for food, Good To Grindz food truck traveled Pāhala Town Lighted Christmas Parade route on Saturday. See more business,...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.17, 2024
Perspective of hālau to be built on west end of Kīlauea Visitor Center. Artistic rendering by Otak & Mason ArchitectureDETAILS ON THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KĪLAUEA VISITOR CENTER for renovations...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.18, 2024
Marlene Freitas and her Ku'ui Ihi Flowers & Gifts invited keiki to receive gifts through Letters to Santa on Wednesday. Photo by Julia NealLETTERS TO SANTA gift giving drew more than 130 keiki and...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.19, 2024
The last full moon over Kaʻū and Volcano before Christmas and dawn of 2025 came and went this past weekand was captured in this photo by Janice Wei of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.HAWAI'I FOOD...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec. 20, 2024
It is nēnē breeding season and visitors to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are urged to look outfor the native goose, along roads, on roads and in parking lots. NPS photo Construction continues at the...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Dec.21, 2024
Invasive imu is a threat to Hawai'i reefs and not the natural food of local fish desired by local fishers. Photo from DARFishers are urged to take a surveyand give ideas on managing reefs.Photo from...
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