Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Nov. 14, 2014
Christian Ogle is happy with his Aikido certificate, certifying graduation to a higher level. Photo by Julia Neal“IT COULD GO LEFT, OR RIGHT, OR BOTH WAYS,” USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist...
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Landmarks threatened by lava in Pahoa are clear in this photo from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL CONSIDERS two resolutions relating to Ka`u at its meeting on Wednesday...
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Keoki Kahumoku and crew wrap up the ninth annual workshop in Ka`u that offers scholarships for youth to be taught by masters of Hawaiian music. Photo by Julia NealTHE NINTH ANNUAL KAHUMOKU WORKSHOP...
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Visitors from Brazil and the Netherlands have a friendly chat about the flow at the lava roadblock in Pahoa Town, which is otherwise open for dining and shopping. Photo by Julia NealSTEERING COMMITTEE...
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Hannah's Makana `Ohana performs at the annual Kauaha`ao Congregational Church Bazaar in Wai`ohinu Saturday.Photo by Debbie Wong YuenHAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL’S FINANCE COMMITTEE today considers a bill...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014
Ka`u `Ohana Day is Saturday at the Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Photo from NPSHAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL’S FINANCE COMMITTEE yesterday postponed a bill created by the Real Property Tax...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014
Although Pahoa is experiencing a respite from the June 27 lava flow, Kilauea continues to erupt, with activity at Halema`uma`u and Pu`u O`o. Photo by Peter AndersonAT A HEARING OF THE U.S. HOUSE...
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Pahala Dojo traveled to Kona to participate in International Karate League's Tournament of Champions. Photos from Cliff FieldCONSERVATION GROUPS HAVE SUED the National Marine Fisheries Service over a...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
It's time to nominate Big Trees to raise awareness of the importance of healthy trees and forests. Photo from DLNRLINDA ROSEN IS THE NEW CEO of Hawai`i Health Systems Corp., which operates Ka`u...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014
Keiki got to have pictures taken with the friendly Thanksgiving scarecrow during Friday's Ho`olaule`a sponsored by Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool at Pahala Community Center. Photo by Julia...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Monday, Nov. 24, 2014
Reconnecting Kalapana to Ka`u via Chain of Craters Road could cost $12 to $15 million. Photo from National Park ServiceHAWAI`I COUNTY TAXPAYERS ARE SPENDING about $14.5 million as a result of the June...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014
Kilauea Military Camp invites Ka`u residents to vote for their three favorite decorated cottages beginning Friday.Photo by Dave BerryMEGAN LAMSON, MARINE DEBRIS PROJECT COORDINATOR for Hawai`i Wildlife...
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Friday is the deadline for public comments on proposed regulatory changes geared toward helping food producers overcome barriers to business growth and expansion. Photo by Jolene KoiKA`U COFFEE FARMERS...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014
College student Tiare Lee Shibuya and her partner Bradley Llanes are two supporters of Ka`u Learning Academyamong those who perform weekends at Gilligan's Cafe, which hosts an anniversary celebration...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Friday, Nov. 28, 2014
Colorful kabucha grown on he hillsides of Ka`u at farms and family gardens. Photos by Julia NealHAWAI`I FARMERS UNION, which has a new Ka`u Chapter, sent out a Thanksgiving message yesterday from its...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014
Ka`u Gym & Shelter is one of the largest gyms connected with a public school in the state, with more than 22,000 square feet of hardwood playing floor and designed to withstand a category three...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
Lanterns with their messages for those who have passed fill a pond at Punalu`u yesterday at sunset. Photo by Julia NealHURRICANE SEASON ENDS IN KA`U today, leaving months of threats, damage and heavy...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
Hawai`i's new Gov. David Ige, who takes the oath of office today, says he wants to increase food production in the state.Map from Ka`u CDPDAVID IGE TAKES THE HELM as Hawai`i’s eighth governor today. He...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014
Mayor Billy Kenoi said he wants to work with Ka`u's new Hawai`i County Council member Maile Medeiros David and her supporters,including Bobby and Phoebe Gomes, who attended the inauguration yesterday....
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
Santa is looking for participants to join the Pahala Christmas Parade Sunday, Dec. 14. Photo by Julia NealTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY, with its Hawai`i Island office in Ka`u, has acquired a 922-acre...
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