Ka‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021
A narrow green sand beach at Kahuku Coastal hugs the base of a large cinder cone. The more-than 3,000 acres are thetarget of a Draft Management Plan by the County with public input sought. Photo by...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021
Kamehameha Schools is investing $10 million into a Food Systems Fund and 'ulu. The Hawai'i-grown breadfruit, is one ofthe target crops with funding going to Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative. See more below....
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021
Thanksgiving field day on Trojan campus, as the football team practices in the morning for this weekend's game,when Kaʻū hosts Pahoa on Saturday at 11 a.m. Photo by Julia NealVIBRANT HAWAIʻI IS...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021
Between 450 and 500 Thanksgiving dinners were prepared and handed out at Ocean View Community Center on Thanksgiving Day. Photo from OVCAOCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORTED TODAY ON ITS GIFT OF...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021
Thanksgiving Brings Many Helping Hands TogetherKaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary sent home many free meals for the Thanksgiving Weekend in a drive-thru for the community, the food also sponsored by...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021
Hawai'i Wildlife Fund, known for cleaning up the Kaʻū Coast and protecting hawksbill turtles and many other species, has commented on plans for Punalu'u and issued a review of Hawai'i Wildlife Fund's...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021
This painting was the mural in the old Punalu'u museum. It was stolen after the place was abandoned, but the image recreated by the original artist, the late Herb Kane. Next week new owners of the...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021
Viewing from the closest vantage point, the Keanakākoʻi side of Kīlauea caldera, requires a one-mile walkeach way. Masks required. See tips for visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park below. NPS...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021
Hana Laulima Lāhui O Kaʻū will host a Christmas event in Nāʻālehu, with leader Terry-LeeShibiuya, right, organizing many sponsors. See more below. Photo from Hana LaulimaCOUNTY OF HAWAI'I IS SEEKING...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021
A classic Hawaiian Christmas display at KMC where cottages are decorated with lights for strolling. See more below.Photo by Izaskun LevyNA'ALEHU HUB IS DRAWING NEW SUPPORT TO NOURISH PEOPLE. O Kaʻū...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
Before the storm. Mauna Loa's solar observatory with a view of a snowcapped Mauna Kea. Blizzards on the summits and heavy rains are expected this weekend. See more below. Photo from USGSKA`U'S...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021
A CATASTROPHIC RAIN EVENT BEGINNING WITH HAWAI'I ISLAND is forecast by National Weather Service, beginning with Hawaii Island on Sunday morning. "Rain events of this size can affect areas that do not...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021
A rushing stream in Wood Valley on Sunday during the waves of rain that passed through Kaʻū.Photo by Izaskun LevyA FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR EASTSIDE OF HAWAI'I ISLAND was extended into Sunday evening...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021
Punalu'u beach park was closed today, due to the storm. Punalu'u's future will be the subject of three public meetings to be held this week by Black Sand Beach, LLC. See more on the meetings and the...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021
Flags on the Kilauea Military Camp parade ground were set this morning to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago. Photo by Jana KanihoPEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY was acknowledged at Kilauea...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021
Punalu'u was the subject of a public meeting called by the property owner this evening to discuss future plans. Another meeting will be held on Friday in Nāʻālehu and Saturday in Pāhala. Photo by Bob...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
Lights back on for Christmas season cheer. Decorating palm trees along Pikake Street in Pāhala isa an annual event for this family. Photo by Julia NealSOME OF THE LAST REMAINING POWER OUTAGES in Kaʻū...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
Ninety-eight year old Tutu Jeanette Howard, lower right, is a native speaker who lives in Punalu'u. She listens topublic comments on plans for the property near her home, which include building a...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021
Punalu'u property owner Eva Liu shows preliminary plans for projects at Punalu'u at Pāhala Community Center on Saturday, with her Black Sand Beach, LLC Project Director Norman Quon. Photo by Julia...
View ArticleKa‘ū News Briefs, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021
Halau from afar virtually joined Halau Hula O Leionalani in the annual Ho'okupu Hula No Ka`u on Saturday.Photo by Laurie OrtegaA virtual festival of halau from Hawai'i to the mainland U.S, Mexico,...
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