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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, June 8, 2014
Basking and resting sea turtles, like these at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach, are protected and must be viewed from a distance of six to 10 feet, according to the Department of Land & Natural...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, June 9, 2014
Ka `Ohana O Honu`apo founder John Replogle led a hike during yesterday's Sunday at the Park. Photo from Megan LamsonPINK AND BABY BLUE BEACHES in the future? Beach pebbles and sand made from pieces of...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, June 10, 2014
A state climate adaptation committee will develop a sea-level rise vulnerability and adaptation report. Sunset at South Point photo by Peter AndersonHAWAI`I COUNTY IS ENFORCING AGRICULTURAL TAX...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Hawai`i County's law banning open-air cultivation of GMOs is being challenged in federal court. Photo by Julia NealHAWAI`I COUNTY’S LAW RESTRICTING THE USE of genetically modified crops is the subject...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, June 12, 2014
Kealia Galimba, whose Blueberry (above) won Grand Champion in the Market Beef category last year, will show a hog at this year's 4-H Livestock Show & Sale this weekend. Photo by Becky...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, June 13, 2014
Participants learn about the vital role of `ohi`a lehua in native forests during a program at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit Sunday. NPS Photo by Dave BoyleHAWAI`I NATIONAL GUARD WILL...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, June 14, 2014
Hula Halau Ulumamo o Hilo Paliku, performing at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's Cultural Festival last year, returns next month for the festival at the park's Kahuku Unit. NPS Photo by Jay...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, June 15, 2014
Mauna Loa Volcano may be stirring to life after a 30-year repose, reports Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Photo from HVOMAUNA LOA MAY BE SLOWLY STIRRING TO LIFE after a 30-year repose, reports Hawaiian...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, June 16, 2014
Roofing and siding for the new Kau Gym & Disaster Shelter are in progress on the Pahala school campus. An annual Southside Volleyball Camp to send local youth to a national tournament where they...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Volunteers from Southside Volleyball team, Pacific Quest and `O Ka`u Kakou removed invasive plants from the pond at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach Sunday. Photo by Katherine Okamura BAY CLINIC’S KA`U FAMILY...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Ka`u chapter of Hawai`i Farmers Union United plans to have a booth at Ka`u Farmers Market in Na`alehu where farmers can offer there products to the public. Photo from Earth Matters FarmKA`U HAWAI`I...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, June 19, 2014
Private and public funds are helping research options to aerial spraying to control damaging macadamia felted coccids.Photo by Julia NealKA`U MACADAMIA ORCHARDS, the hardest hit by the macadamia felted...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, June 20, 2014
Maintaining healthy reefs is the goal of Hawai`i Island resident Shawn Verne, who has an alternative to saltwater aquariums.Photo from UNtanked.comKA`U WILL HAVE TWO RADIO STATIONS by next year,...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, June 21, 2014
Bradley Westervelt's Navel of Ka`u - Lua O Palahemo II is one of 120 photographs on display at Wailoa Center in Hilo as part of the 15th Annual Hawai`i Photo Expo.`OHANA HO`OPAKELE PLANS TO REQUEST a...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, June 22, 2014
La`au lapa`au, native Hawaiian healing, was presented at Olson Trust's Old Pahala Clubhouse yesterday. Photo by Julia NealTHE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS DREW KA`U political candidates to Kona yesterday for...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, June 23, 2014
Na`alehu Independence Day Parade rolls through town this Saturday, followed by a celebration at Na`alehu Park. Events are sponsored by `O Ka`u Kakou. Photo by Julia NealTHE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI`I...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, June 24, 2014
State House of Representatives District Five candidate Dave Bateman wants to increase food production in Ka`u and other parts of his district. Photo by Julia NealDAVE BATEMAN, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE for...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Researchers arrive off the Ka`u Coast today to map and study the base of Loihi Seamount. Image from Schmidt Ocean Institute COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE RICHARD ABBETT, who presented his views at last...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, June 26, 2014
The state Board of Land & Natural Resources will consider the project to elevate Hwy 11 at Kawa during its meeting tomorrow.Photo from Final Environmental AssessmentELEVATING HWY 11 AT KAWA is on...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, June 27, 2014
Hui Okinawa Kobodu Taiko, here at a January benefit concert in Pahala, comes to Na`alehu tomorrow to participate in the Fourth of July celebration. Photo by Julia NealCOMBINING AND RE-SUBDIVIDING...
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