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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Friday May 7, 2021
Fire scars at Honu`apo colored the landscape this week. Several times, including today, winds reignited flames, sending smoke into the air and drawing firefighters to control the burn. Photo by Bob...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, May 8, 2021
This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks north-northwest, focusing on the...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, May 9, 2021
This stamp design with images of mouflon sheep was created by artist Michael Bailey. The stamp will be used for 2021-2022 hunting licenses in Hawai`i, issued by the state Department of Land &...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Monday, May 10, 2021
Chef Sam Choy invites students 12 to 17 to enter the Hawaiʻi Island Chef Challenge, See more below. Photo from County of Hawai`iMORE SOLAR AND OTHER ENERGY RESOURCES PRODUCED BY CUSTOMERS is the...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Glover Trail at Kahuku reopens Thursday, May 13. NPS photo.TWO TRAILS IN KAHUKU UNIT that were closed to protect native ʻōhiʻa trees from a deadly fungus will reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Upcycled tubs and wheelbarrow used for planting, from UrbanOre, Inc., one of the presentersin this Saturday's webinar sponsored by Zero Waste Hawai‘i Island THE NATIONAL FOREST IN HAWAI‘I study...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, May 13, 2021
CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE KAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE are sought by County of Hawaiʻi. The purpose of Kaʻū CDP is to translate the General Plan’s broad statements into actions...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Friday, May 14, 2021
Award winning author and writing teacher Tom Peek has launched a new website at tompeek.com. It includes photos of the recent volcanic eruption. Peek is a Volcano resident. See more below. Photo by Tom...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, May 15, 2021
A Korean Natural Food presentation by Drake Weinert drew some 55 people today to Kaʻū High School's campusas part of a community volunteer workday at the new farm being created for the Kaʻū Global...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, May 16, 2021
Hawaiʻi Island streams have been poisoned over the last year, leading to the deaths of many thousands of Tahitian prawns and other aquatic life, and to a very hefty fine for one perpetrator. Photo from...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Monday, May 17, 2021
A guide to 84 varieties of taro is now online through University of Hawaiʻi. See more below.Photo from University of Hawaiʻi TO PREVENT VOTE SUPPRESSION ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND, the Hawaiʻi County Democratic...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, May 18, 2021
A Nature Mandala with Hibiscus is one of the creations by participants at the Grounding Arts series, which wraps up with making Mini Peace Gardens next Monday at Nāʻālehu Hub. See more below. Photo by...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Kaʻū Coast and the calm before fewer storms this hurricane season, which begins May 1. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center predicts only two to five storms in the basin this season. Photo by Bob...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, May 20, 2021
Coffee Leaf Rust, which recently came to this island, can devastate farms. The EPAhas given permission to use a fungicide to fight back. Photo from state Department of Agriculture THE LONG AWAITED...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Friday, May 21, 2021
Ka‘ū High graduates' portraits lined the fencing on Kamani Street near Pahala Community CenterFriday, while students received their diplomas at Ka‘ū District Gym. See more below.Photo by Julia NealSOME...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, May 22, 2021
Kaʻū High graduates celebrated their accomplishments this weekend as the school plansto return students and teachers to full time on campus beginning Aug. 3. Photo by Julia NealKAʻŪ HIGH students...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, May 23, 2021
Close family, outdoor pods appeared Friday on the roadside to celebrate Ka`u High School graduation, as Mayor Mitch Roth released guidelines for the events that take place through the summer. Photo by...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Monday, May 24, 2021
Blood moon over Ka`u during a lunar eclipse in 2018. Photo by Richard TaylorA SUPER BLOOD MOON WILL SHOW ITS FACE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY during the first lunar eclipse in two years and the second...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The new school farm at Kaʻū High gains momentum from measures that just passed the Hawai`i Legislature, including setting a goal for 30 percent of food served in public schools to be sourced locally by...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Variants of concern are the dominant COVID viruses circulating in Hawai‘i, according to thestate Department of Health. Photo from MedscapeCOVID VARIANTS ARE CREATING MOST OF THE ILLNESSES attributed to...
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