Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rodeo returns Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9 to Nāʻālehu Rodeo Grounds and two young ladies are running for Rodeo Queen. The wahine above are Lorilee Lorenzo and Keanie Medeiros.See more below....
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, June 23, 2023
Farmers and Gardeners rely on soil testing and other analytical services from University of Hawai'i.Photo from UHSOIL TESTING BY UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I IN HONOLULU, A SERVICE REGULARLY USED BY MANY KAʻŪ...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, June 24, 2023
Hilina'i Karratti and her pig from Kaʻū at the 4-H Livestock Show & Auction In Waimea. Photos from 4-HKa'ohi Mokuhali'i and her 4-H youth from Kaʻū.This year's island 4-H Livestock Show &...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, June 25, 2023
Kumu Lori Lei returned to Kaʻū, accompanied by musicians Gene Akamu and Dane Sesson. They playedfor dancers of her Hula Studio at the Mālama Nā Keiki Festival. Photo by Julia NealLORI LEI SHIRAKAWA...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Monday, June 26, 2023
The children of famous taiko drummer Takumi Sato joined him at NāʻālehuHongwanji on Saturday. Photo by Robin SatoA TAIKO DRUMMING FAMILY TRAVELING THE U.S. STOPPED IN KAʻŪ to give a performance on...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, June 27, 2023
County Council member Michelle Galimba with Kahu Kimo Awai at the blessing of the newly expanded Wai'ohinu Transfer Station. On Tuesday, Galimba released an update on her work. Photo by Julia...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A blessing on Wednesday at U.H. Hilo site of the new USGS facility to replace the one destroyed on the edge of Kilauea Crater. It will be the location of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Pacific Island...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, June 29, 2023
A decade ago, the Independence Day Parade travels past Na'alehu Theatre, which was torn down this year. For 2023, the parade will be this Saturday, July 1 at 11 a.m., sponsored by O Ka'u Kakou. Photo...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, June 30, 2023
The annual OKK Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade rolls along Hwy 11 starting at 11 a.m., followed by activitiesat Nāʻālehu Community Center and Park, tomorrow, Saturday, July 1. Photo by Brenda Iokepa...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, July 1, 2023
The Color Guard for the Independence Day Parade in Nāʻālehu on Saturday. Photo by Lee McIntoshLei for horse and pāpale for paniolo, a street-length gown to the road for the princess, representing the...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, July 2, 2023
Sounds of Independence The lone bagpipe player fills the air as the parade rolled through Nāʻālehu honoring Independence Day on Saturday, July 1.See photos below and more in Monday's Kaʻū News Briefs....
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Monday, July 3, 2023
Hawaiian Civic Club of Kaʻū walks the Independence Day Parade in Nāʻālehu. Photo by Lee McIntoshFOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS move from Nāʻālehu to Volcano on Tuesday, with the parade beginning at 8:30...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Todd Marinovich, former USC and LA Raiders quarterback, is assisting with coaching theKa'u High Trojans, as well as 'Ohana Flag Football. Photo by Mark Peters 'OHANA FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE HAS LAUNCHED...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, July 5, 2023
Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences walked through its home village at the annual Fourth ofJuly Parade on Tuesday. See more photos below. Photo by Sara EspaniolaTHE HOIST AT SOUTH POINT, WHERE...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, July 6, 2023
Limu Kala became the official State Limu with the Governor signing of a bill passed by the 2023 Hawai'i Legislature. Photo from Ka Wai OlaLIMU KALA HAS BEEN NAMED OFFICIAL LIMU FOR THE STATE OF...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Friday, July 7, 2023
Hālau Hula ‘O Leionālani members who are in Japan for cultural exchange and performances are Arabella Ortega, Alexi Navarro, Khloe Moses, Leahi Kawaa, Jezarie Dacalio,Zaylee Dacalio, Kristie Darmeg,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, July 8, 2023
Rodeo in Nā'ālehu continues through late afternoon, Sunday, with events for paniolo of all ages as well as food and other booths. Photo by Eva LiuRodeo Queen ShaniaLee Silva reigns over two days of...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, July 9, 2023
Kaʻū High School football players helping the 'Ohana Flag Football program are left to rightback row Baron Marinovich and Keyson Pagan; Ocean Sesson kneels front right. Photo by Mark PetersTHE NEW...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Monday, July 10, 2023
This fire shut down Kama'oa Road for part of Monday. County and volunteer firefighters responded and worked into the night. Photo by Bob MartinKAʻŪ FIREFIGHTERS WORKED INTO THE NIGHT Monday to put down...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Halau Hula Leonalani in Japan: Top row dancers are Jamie Kailiawa, Jezarie Dacalio, Alexi Navarro, Kumo Debbie Ryder, Khloe Moses, Leiahi Ka'awa, Arabella Ortega, Zaelee Navarro, Christy Gross and...
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