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Kaʻū News Briefs March 27, 2024
‘Ahi, giclée by Dietrich Varez, the artist honored with March 28 declared as Dietrich Varez Day and a special presentation at Volcano Art Center on April 7.DIETRICH VAREZ DAY IS MARCH 28. In honor of...
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Kaʻū News Briefs March 28, 2024
Kaʻū High students are learning to become Student Resource Ambassadors. See more below. Photo by Jennifer MakuakaneCOUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER MICHELLE GALIMBA has announced her bid for reelection. She...
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Kaʻū News Briefs March 29, 2024
Mother and calf in Hawaiian waters where the last 2024 Ocean Count for humpback whales willbe taken by volunteers this Saturday, the Kaʻū location at Punalu'u. NOAA photoTHE LAST HUMPBACK WHALE OCEAN...
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Kaʻū News Briefs March 30 , 2024
Dr. Kimo Alameda with a Keep Kaʻū Country sign on March 7, came to Kaʻū on Thursday totalk about his candidacy for mayor. Photo from Kimo4mayor.com DR. KIMO ALAMEDA CAME TO KAʻŪ on Thursday in his...
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Kaʻū News Briefs March 30 , 2024
Halau Hula O Leionalani, under Kumu Debbie Ryder, opened Merrie Monarch week on Sunday. Photo by Tim WrightDancers from Halau Hula O Leionalani will perform Wednesday and Saturday during Merrie Monarch...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 1 , 2024
Kaʻū Coffee farmers are urged to ask the state legislators to pass truth in labeling laws to keep foreign beans out of Hawaiian coffee bags. Local coffee growers have built their reputation on 100...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 2, 2024
Trojan Volleyball started this season with five wins and one loss. Left to right are Head Coadh Joshua Ortega, senior Chaz La'a Kajiwara-Ke, freshman Emil Soriano, sophomore Cy Zeiah Silva-Kamei,...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 3, 2024
Royal Court takes the stage at the Merrie Monarch Festival Ho'ike on Wednesday night. Photo by Tracey NimeThe official poster of the 2024 Merrie MonarchFestival by Eddy Y. See merriemonarch.comKAʻŪ...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 4, 2024
Chefzone aims to teach the skills for using Hawai'i-grown, raised or caught ingredients to create food businesses. Applications are available to participate. Photo form HACACHEFZONE: FROM COTTAGE...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 5, 2024
Monk seals and seabirds are under threat with loss of habitat and new threats of disease,Photo from Environment Hawai'i RISING SEAS, INCREASING DISEASE THREATS AND CHEMICAL POLLUTANTS IN TOP PREDATORS...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 6, 2024
Kaʻū Pā'u riding team represented O'ahu in Merrie Monarch Parade on Saturday. The team is comprised of Pages Jesse Lorenzo and Ikaika Grace, Outrider Frank Lorenzo Jr., Princess Lorilee Lorenzo, Pooper...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 7, 2024
Kumu Hula ui Rick San Nicolas demonstrates Hawaiian featherwork as it was accomplished in ancient times. Photo from Rick San NicolasTHE ART OF HAWAIIAN FEATHERWORK will come to After Dark in the Park...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 8, 2024
A virtual field trip brings the world of Hawai'i's forest birds into classrooms. A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP ABOUT ENDANGERED FOREST BIRDS is available to students across the state, courtesy of state...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 9, 2024
Mayor Mitch Roth frequently talks about aiming for more sustainability on this island where keiki"can thrive and succeed" and families can remain here at home without moving for housing andto find...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 10, 2024
Kaunāmano stewardship is the subject of a public input meeting at Kahuku Ranch Cabinson Saturday, April 20. RSVP at tinyurl.com/kaunamano. Photo from Ala Kahaki Trail AssociationIN ADVANCE OF ATTENDING...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 11, 2024
Site selection is completed for the new sewage treatment plant in Pahala to replace the old plantation days gang cesspools.Final comments are due this coming Monday. Image from County of Hawai'iTHE NEW...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 12, 2024
THE THIRD HAWAI'I SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT WILL BE HELD on Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 2 - 4 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. A statement from Hawai'i County says the event is about...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 13, 2024
Nine kāhuli, Hawaiian land snails, have been named official land snails for specific Hawaiian Islands.Photo from DLNRNINE OF THE 750 NATIVE HAWAIIAN LAND SNAIL SPECIES have become the official snails...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 14, 2024
Journey to the Summit begins this Saturday at Kīlauea Visitor Center. Photo by Janice WeiNATIONAL PARK WEEK BEGINS THIS SATURDAY, April 20 and runs through April 29. It begins with a fee-free day and...
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Kaʻū News Briefs April 15, 2024
Schools in Kaʻū and beyond can become Ocean Guardian Schools, with funding from NOAA.Photo from NOAAFUNDING FOR HAWAI'I SCHOOLS THAT COMMIT TO BE OCEAN GUARDIAN SCHOOLS is available with a deadline to...
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