Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, Nov. 13, 2022
Kaʻū Coffee farmer Berta Miranda shares the story of building her family business as Taiwanbuyers listen during a trade mission to Kaʻū and other coffee growing regions. Photo by Julia NealA TRADE...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022
Surfer and scientist Dr. Cliff Kapono, whose father lives in Waiohinu, is on the MEGA Lab team in Hilo, mapping surf spotsinternationally to protect them. He is also an ambassador for sandal and shoe...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022
Keiki and their families are raising money to send members of Halau Hula O Leionalani, based at Pāhala Hongwanji,to perform in Japan next summer with Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder. Photo by Julia NealHALAU...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
One of the anchialine ponds conserved at Kiolaka'a with purchase and transfer of lands to stewardship.Photo from Ala Kahakai Trail AssociationOWNERSHIP OF KIOLAKA'A, 1,828 ACRES RUNNING MAUKA TO THE...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022
Ceramic tiles by Charlotte Forbes Perry represent artworks to see and purchase at the annualVolcano Artists Hui studio tour Thanksgiving weekend. See more below. Art by Charlotte Forbes PerrySHORT TERM...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
The flag of Portugal raised at the new site of the Hawai'i Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural & Educational Center. Photo by Tim WrightBrenda Deluz-Campbell, Council member Maile David,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022
A 66-acre fire burned Sunday along Maile Street, raging from the macadamia processing plant's husk storage below Pāhala.Photo by Julia NealTHE MAILE STREET FIRE IN PĀHALA BURNED 66 ACRES on Sunday,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022
A wasteland around a communications tower on Monday, after Sunday's 66 acre fire in Pāhala.Photo by Julia NealTHE MAILE STREET FIRE IN PĀHALA on Sunday spilled into Monday with fire crews putting out...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022
A traditional Hawaiian game on the Makahiki Grounds where 250 students participated on Tuesday. See more below.Photo from Kahua Olohu Stewardship CommitteeNA'ALEHU SOLAR WAS ANNOUNCED BY HAWAIIAN...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022
Fine handmade glass from 2400 Fahrenheit will be shown and for sale during Volcano Village Artist Hui's36th Annual Studio Tour & Sale this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See studio map below. Photo...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022
Thanksgiving in traditional Hawai'i is the Makahiki Season, with games and an appreciation ofagriculture and peacemaking. Makahiki events are being held this year in Kaʻū.A HAWAI'I THANKSGIVING WAS...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022
The strength of family is honored during Thanksgiving weekend with a message in Hawaiianfrom Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Photo from Hawai'i State Archives PP-32-2-030FOR THE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
‘Ōpae ‘ula, or tiny red anchialine pool shrimp like the ones shown here, were one of the main topics of the fifth International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems held on Hawai'i Island in November,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022
Mauna Loa is erupting, shown by USGS webcam. The eruption began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday.MAUNA LOA IS ERUPTING, USGS REPORTS: At approximately 11:30 p.m. HST Sunday, Nov. 27, an eruption began in...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022
On Monday morning, lava from Kīlauea volcano lava lake is seen to the left of the photo, and a magnificent glow from Mauna Loa, upper right, sets the morning sky aglow. NPS photo by Joyce IbasanTHOUGH...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2022
View of the Mauna Loa eruption before dawn Tuesday morning from Hwy 11 between Pāhala and Volcano at Mile Marker 34.Photo by Tanya IbarraKAPĀPALA FOREST RESERVE AND 'ĀINAPŌ TRAIL AND CABIN ARE CLOSED...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022
Mauna Loa Weather Observatory has been collecting atmospheric data for more than 60 years butits access road and electricity is cut, putting its Keeling Curve research on hold. Photo from Mauna Loa...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, through the help of Trust for Public Land, now protects 16,451 acres at the Kahuku-Pōhue parcel. A public planning meeting will be Saturday, Dec. 10. NPS PhotoA PUBLIC...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022
Hālau Ulumamo o Palikū will grace Holidays in Kahuku, the 25th Anniversary of Friends of Hawai'iVolcanoes National Park at the Park's Kahuku Unit at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Photo from Friends of...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
The June crash of a Paradise Helicopter Bell 407 near South Point has led to an urgent advisoryfrom the National Transportation Safety Board for more frequent inspections. See more below. Photo from...
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