Ka`u News Briefs June 23, 2013
Young fisherman years ago with and ulua in Ka`u. Photo from Hawai`i Fishing NewsTHE ULUA CHALLENGE brought more credibility to the use of barbless hooks for fishing in the tenth annual tournament held...
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has published its latest Geologic Map of the Island of Hawai`i, with surface lava flowscolor-coded to reflect age. Map from USGS/HVOAS PART OF NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK,...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs June 25, 2013
Science Camp attendees conduct research in the field. Photo from Michael RichardsLIFE SAVED AT SOUTH POINT: Local resident Jackie Kailiawa recently helped a newcomer in distress who fell off a cliff at...
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DLNR asks boaters to notify authorities if they see a dead whale floating at sea so that it can be taken care of before washing onto shore. This sperm whale found between Honu`apo and South Point in...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs June 27, 2013
Ninety acres at Punalu`u make up one of several parcels in the Mahi`ai Match-up, a statewide business plan contest forfarmers and entrepreneurs looking to establish an agricultural business in...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs June 28, 2013
Rodeo July 6 and 7 will tear up the arena in Na`alehu. Photo by William NealTRANSFER OF COFFEE LANDS, SHORELINE PROPERTY AND PASTURE from WWK Hawai`i Holdings to Lehman Brothers is expected to take...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs June 29, 2013
A virtual visit to Hawai`i's famous volcanoes will soon be available online thanks to Google's Street View. Above,Chris Fiock, of Street View Operations, shows Rob Pacheco, of Hawai`i Forest &...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs June 30, 2013
Hawaiian Civic Club members celebrate Independence Day and hand out lei as they walk through Na`alehu village. Photo by Julia NealMayor Billy Kenoi and daughter at yesterday'sparade in Na`alehu. Photo...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 1, 2013
John Masters of Ka`u Auto Repair won Most Patriotic in the parade competition for Independence Day last weekend.Photo by Julia NealKA`U AUTO REPAIR won the Most Patriotic category at Na`alehu Fourth of...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 2, 2013
Ka`u residents gathered signatures on a message of thanks for our troops during Na`alehu's Independence Daycelebration. From left are Robert Williams, Peter Anderson, Roy Kochis, Art Cecil, Donna...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 3, 2013
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park rangers rappelled nearly 200 feet into this remote pit crater to "rescue" seeds andcutting from four extremely rare plants. NPS Photo by Mark WasserIT’S NOT ALWAYS LOST...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 4, 2013
KAHU-FM Radio station volunteers marched in a Fourth of July Parade in Volcano in 2011. Photo by Julia NealKA`U COMMUNITY RADIO is likely to experience a rebirth as one of the Hawai`i Public Radio...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 5, 2013
Miss Ka`u Coffee Tiare-Lee Shibuya waves to the public during Volcano's Fourth of July Parade yesterday, ridingAikane Plantation Coffee's Corvette driven by police officer Dane Shibuya. Photo by David...
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Bobby Gomes, right, welcomed youth to sing and play music at KAHU Radio which offered local origination programming. The license is being sold for $20,000 to Hawai`i Public Radio which could restore...
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KAHU Radio station on Maile Street in Pahala was the scene of many community fundraisers during its operation.At this event, founder Wendell Kaehuaea asked for donations for Civil Defense equipment....
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 8, 2013
A contestant wrangles a cow at Ka`u Roping & Riding Association's Fourth of July Rodeo held at Na`alehu ArenaSaturday and Sunday. Photo by Julia NealTHE PANIOLO TRADITION of ranchers and other...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 9, 2013
Pepe Miranda with Ka`u Coffee Growers Cooperative members on July 4 at Lorie Obra's Moa`ula Farm, training tohold back the coffee berry borer. Photo by Ralph GastonKA`U FARMERS AND BACKYARD COFFEE...
View ArticleKa`u News Briefs July 10, 2013
Results of Ka`u Roping & Riding Association's Fourth of July Rodeo are in. Photo by Julia Neal“A BILL AIMED AT CURBING THE INVASIVE ALBIZIA tree in East Hawai`i has residents of other areas...
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Revolusun representative Mark Duda said that the issue of fairness to non-solar users needs to be studied. Photo from RevolusunWHO PAYS FOR PAVEMENT, if most people wind up buying electric vehicles,...
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Hula is a major focus of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Annual Cultural Festival tomorrow in Volcano. Photo by William NealFIGHTING THE COFFEE BERRY BORER is receiving immediate help through...
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