Kaʻū News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
Over the years, Kaʻū Rural Health Community Associationhas offered classes in many health disciplines, including financial competency and Certified Nurses Assistant training. Photo from KRHCA KAʻŪ...
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Hokulele Hosts First Veterans Day Weekend Basketball Tournament for KeikiHokulele Basketball Club, which trains keiki to teens in basketball, sportsmanship and teamwork, is raising funds for its...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
USGS Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory tiltmeters are keeping track of recent unrest, including20 earthquakes in a 24 hour period on the south side of Kilauea. USGS photoUNREST JUST SOUTH OF HALEMA'UMA'U...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Gov. Josh Green will attend the opening event of the Aloha Market Pop Up Store at Haneda Airportduring his trip to Japan this coming week. Image from Hawai'i Tourism Bureau Japan BranchGOV. JOSH GREEN...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 11, 2023
Honey Girl dances hula at Veterans Day celebration at Nāʻālehu Hongwanji on Saturday, backed up by musicianSonny Ramos, himself a Navy veteran who sang and played music. Photo by June DomondonVETERANS...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
Arbor Day Giveaway in Ocean View over the weekend led to 300 seedlings going to the public for planting. Photo from West Hawai'i Master GardenersMany native seedlings were given away at Arbor Day...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
The beach at Halapē is one of the backcountry places where overnight permits allow camping and hiking in Hawai'iVolcanoes National Park with reservations available online starting Dec. 14. NPS Photo by...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Kaʻū Rural Health Community Association played a major role in coordinating COVID vaccinations during the pandemic. The organization invites the public to its 25th anniversary this Saturday from 10...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2023
Growing kalo organically would be a practice that could be supported by a new program through USDA, Hawai'i Farmers Union United, U.H., and MAO Organic Farms. Dryland kalo was a crop grown in Wood...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Kauaha'ao Congregational Church Bazaar on SaturdayThe annual Fall Fundraiser Kauaha'ao Church will be Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with vendors, teriyaki beefplate lunch, rotisserie chicken...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
Eucalyptus that was piled up years ago above Pāhalato haul and burn in Hū Honua's biofuel plant, which hasn't opened north of Hilo. Hū Honua is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility is...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023
This young monk seal was seen recently at Honu'apo, with photo taken 80 yards from the animal. Photo by Bob MartinThe Marine Mammal Center takes in sickly and injured monk seals and is supported by...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Monday, Nov. 20, 2023
Nexamp's website suggests pasturing pigs and other animals between solar panels. Nexamp held a community meeting in Nāʻālehu on Monday and plans a 20 acre solar farm. Another community meeting will be...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Tuesday Nov. 21, 2023
Map from Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkPART OF CHAIN OF CRATERS ROAD HAS CLOSED DUE TO MORE SEISMIC UNREST in the upper East Rift Zone near Puhimaau Crater. Kīlauea is not erupting. It's an...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Lisa Louise Adams is one of the artists hosting the studio tour of Volcano Village Artists Huithis Friday, Saturday and Sunday weekend. See volcanovillageartistshui.com Image by Lisa Louise AdamsA...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023
Locally crafted Christmas ornaments, this one representing the 'I'iwi native bird by Tim Wilson and Brandy Markey, are available at volcanoartcenter.org/shop.BUY LOCAL FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. That is the...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Friday, Nov. 24, 2023
WITH A MELLOW HURRICANE SEASON THIS YEAR, its last day Nov. 30, a tropical storm is located southeast of Hawai'i. Called Ramon, the storm is expected to be short lived. Central Hurricane Center is...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023
A classic from marine debris artist Don Elwing is called Peace at the Temple Bell, its components collected from Kamilo Beachin Kaʻū. He will display more recent works at Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 26 2023
Created by artist Mkanani, this wreath is named Alice Returns to Volcano Park. It was created from green/blue jewel beetle wings, pūkiawe berries, bromeliad leaves, ʻaʻaliʻi flowers, jobʻs tears seeds,...
View ArticleKaʻū News Briefs Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
Christmas in the Country is open daily at the historic Volcano Art Center Gallery. Image from VACHEAVY RAINS ARE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY and University of Hawai'i Cooperative...
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