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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015
Ka`u schools, including Na`alehu Elementary, participated in the Hawai`i District Science and Engineering Fair at `Imiloa in Hilo.Photos by Robert Bowman KA`U STUDENTS SHOWED THEIR PENCHANT for science...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015
Before leaving USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, scientist Mike Poland shares his discoveries at After Dark in the Park Tuesday. Photo from HVO CREWS HAVE FREED AN ENTANGLED WHALE of lines and a buoy....
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, Feb. 23, 2015
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island is seeking state funds for a program to improve health and nutrition of members in Ka`u and other districts.BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND is submitting...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015
Recycle Hawai`i is raising funds to continue its islandwide outreach and education programs. Photo from Recycle Hawai`i RECYCLE HAWAI`I IS FUNDRAISING to reach $60,000 by April 25 to continue its...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015
A large breakout from the flank of Pu`u O`o continues to pour lava onto the Puna landscape. More breakouts are also active downslope. Photo from USGS/HVOKA`U LEARNING ACADEMY IS MOVING FORWARD, with...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015
Ka`u residents can learn how to use fungi to restore degraded landscapes when Zach Mermel presents Mushrooms in the Landscape today at 7 p.m. at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village....
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Feb. 27, 2015
The vent at Halema`uma`u opened during Jim Kauahikaua's tenure as USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's Scientist-in-Charge. Kauahikaua is stepping down to focus on research at the observatory. Photo...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015
The search is on for the next Miss Ka`u Coffee and Miss Peaberry, with the pageant scheduled for Sunday, April 26. Miss Ka`u Coffee 2014 Amery Silva (back center) and Miss Peaberry Madison Okimoto...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, March 1, 2015
A state House of Representatives bill calls for HHSC facilities, including Ka`u Hospital, to return to centralized, rather that regional, control. Photo by Julia NealDAN BRINKMAN, INTERIM REGIONAL...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, March 2, 2015
Ka`u residents can provide testimony regarding a state House bill that would appropriate funds to research methods for control of the macadamia felted coccid, which is damaging crops throughout Ka`u...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Ka`u Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Tea Co. has announced long-range plans for the 1,600 acres it recently purchases in Na`alehu.Photos from Hawai`i Pacific Brokers, LLCKA`U ROYAL HAWAIIAN COFFEE &...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, March 4, 2015
A state House bill that would privatize Maui County's state-run hospitals could indicate the future of Ka`u Hospital. Photo by Julia NealKA`U HOSPITAL SISTER HEALTH CARE CENTERS, Maui Memorial and Kula...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, March 5, 2015
While land adjacent to Honu`apo is back on the market, the owner hopes the community can find funding to purchase it.Photos from Hawai`i Pacific BrokersTHE HILLSIDE TO THE SOUTH OF HONU`APO lookout and...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, March 6, 2015
A ranger leads a hike to the top of Pu`u o Lokuana at Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Sunday.NPS Photo by Jessica FerracaneKA`U LEARNING ACADEMY WON unanimous approval of the county...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, March 7, 2015
Ka`u High's Cameron Enriques helped the Trojan boys volleyball team win the season opener.Photo from Taylor's Treasures PhotographyCHRISTINA NEAL TAKES OVER FOR JIM KAUAHIKAUA as Scientist-in-Charge of...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, March 8, 2015
Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Mark Takai shared lei greetings with others commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. Photos from Office of Sen. Mazie HironoTHIS WEEKEND MARKS...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, March 9, 2015
Aloha Bluegrass Band, with Keoki Kahumoku and friends, will raise money for children's education workshops with a concert at Na`alehu Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22. Photo by Julia NealBRAD...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Mauna Loa snowman photo taken years ago along the road to the weather station, with Mauna Kea in the background. Several feet of snow could fall on the summits this evening and tomorrow morning. Photo...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park operates the Youth Ranger Program in conjunction with the park. The two entities won the 2015 Partnership Award for Public Lands Partners. Photo by Jesse...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, March 12, 2015
Hawai`i County Schools will benefit from more that $10.6 million in federal Title 1, Part A grants for 2015-2106.Photo of Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary School by Julia NealHAWAI`I COUNTY WILL...
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