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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 7, 2024
The Navy's permit to conduct war games in Hawaiian and California waters is up for renewal. The exercises involve use of sonar and explosives. Environmental groups attempt to mitigate the impact on...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 8, 2024
Near-infrared sensor is an example of engineering and manufacturing planned for the new development center at University of Hawai'i-Hilo, giving local students a career path to well-paid jobs. Photo...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 9, 2024
Glycine vines are killing the Norfolk pines in "Pine Tree Lane" leading into the village of Pāhala, plus trees in numerousplaces throughout Kaʻū and beyond. Some volunteers, including Sophia Ottofaro...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 10, 2024
Keriah Wong won the sixth grade division of the Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contestin 2023. The 2024 contest with theme Water is Life is now open for submissions.WATER IS LIFE IS THE THEME FOR THE...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 11, 2024
Rain and sun have punctuated this week with such scenes as this one captured by Janice Wei whophotographs for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. See weather warning below. NPS photoMayor Mitch Roth....
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 12, 2024
New Punalu'u plans would put accommodations about a quarter mile from the shoreline.Illustration from Black Sand Beach, LLCDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LANDS NEAR PUNALU'U BLACK SAND BEACH are submitted to...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 13, 2024
SITE ONE: OLD PUNALU'U VILLAGE BY BLACK SAND BEACH PONDMORE DETAILS ON PLANS FOR PUNALU'U VILLAGE at the old SeaMountain resort and golf course land include work at seven sites on the property proposed...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 14, 2024
A 24-year old visitor drowned after begin swept away from the shore after jumping off the South Point cliff in the hoist area on Saturday morning. His three companions made it back to shore. See more...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 15, 2024
Ric Elhard and Rose Herrera who recently sold Kula Kai Caverns, a show cave in Ocean View. Photo by Peter and Annie BostedKULA KAI CAVERNS HAS BEEN SOLD by owners Ric Elhard and Rose Herrera, who first...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 16, 2024
After a sunny day, Mauna Loa was without snow at its summit on Tuesday, as shown in the webcam image on Tuesday afternoon. Over last weekend, there was heavy snow during severe winter weather. Two...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 17, 2024
At Shoots Summit last weekend are Josh Ortega, Vladimir Fedoruk, Kamamalu Kauwe, Nyori Soriano and Chayenne Brooks representing Kaʻū High with a film that took second in the Broadcast Feature...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 18, 2024
Rodney Kekaualua, Jr. (right) receives Ka‘ū Officer of the Year award, with praise from Ka‘ū District Commander Pernell Hanoa. Photo from HPDKAʻŪ OFFICER OF THE YEAR AND KAʻŪ TOP ENFORCER are the...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 19, 2024
Coffee Leaf Rust, one of the most dangerous threats to Kaʻū Coffee farming, is subject of three webinars from Hawai'i Coffee Association. Two are online and one is coming up on Feb. 1. See more below....
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 20, 2024
Summer Fun is a longtime program in Kaʻū and these keiki are growing up, some of themeligible for employment this year with Summer Fun. Photo by Julia NealJOBS ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK AT SUMMER FUN this...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 21, 2024
USGS aerial photo of a large earth crack in the barren volcanic landscape of Kīlauea volcano's Southwest Rift Zone. After Dark in the Park will feature the Great Crack and the history of lava flows and...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 22, 2024
The golf carts at the Big Island Open at Punalu'u Sea Mountain Golf Course last weekend held frisbee-like discs instead of golf clubs. The 25th Big Island Open tournament drew more than 100...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 23, 2024
Volcano Golf Course is celebrating the first hole in one for 2024. See more on the courseactivities and the hole in one below and at volcanogc.com. Photo from Volcano Golf CourseHAWAI'I HAS THE LOWEST...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 24, 2024
The Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences will have new leadership in the Hawai'i Public Charter SchoolsCommission with Dr. Ed Noh as new Executive Director. Photo from Volcano SchoolTHE VOLCANO...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 25, 2024
The first JV Trojans Baseball Team in many years. Front row: Samthen Ainos, Joner Labin and Erwin Ralling. Back row: Coaches Terry Cox and Jeremy VanArkel, with players Caleb Crook, Eli Crook, Riley...
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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 26, 2024
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is heavily promoted in social media and through travel publications, including Travel & Leisure, which published this photo. Decisions are soon to be made by the Planning...
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