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Ka‘ū News Briefs Saturday, November 11, 2017
First generation of windmills at South Point, years ago, since replaced by private company Tawhiri Power, with fewer, larger, more efficient windmills. Sen. Brian Schatz pointed out at the U.N....
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Sunday, November 12, 2017
Lei Kalamalu told the Navy that it has enough testing grounds in waters around Pacific Missile Range Facility for training off Kaua‘i and should refrain from using other Hawaiian waters. Image from Big...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, November 13, 2017
Lonoikamakahiki ceremony at the Kahua ‘Olohu where aho'okupu and ‘awa ceremony tookplace. Location is Kaunamano, on the Makahiki Grounds between Nā‘ālehu and Honu‘apo.Photo from Nohea Ka‘awaTHE...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Waikapuna, Kahilipali‘iki and Kahilipalinui are more than 2,200 acres of Ka‘ū Coast, voted top priority on Monday for acquisition by the county Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Hōkūleʻa, coming into Miloli‘i before heading off on its two-year voyage to more than 20 countries as itcircumnavigated the planet. The crew on the canoe plans a return on a Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail next...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Thursday, November 16, 2017
An anchialine pools and marine debris removal workday will be sponsored by Hawai‘i Wildlife Fundthis Saturday, Nov. 18. Contact kahakai.cleanups@gmail.comA TWO POINT TWO PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE for...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Friday, November 17, 2017
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists look at Saddle road as a valuable place to study geology and volcanoes. See story below. Photo from USGS/HVONATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY was declared on...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Saturday, November 18, 2017
A double splash booth added to the coolness of the Friendraiser Day on Saturday. See story below.Photo by Geneveve FyvieTHE TAX PLAN THAT PASSED THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this week is the focus...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Sunday, November 19, 2017
Ka`u Multicultural Society held its first annual pig tournament Saturday with islandwide huntingand the weigh in at Wai‘ōhinu Park. See more below. Photos by Helena SessonTHE OCEAN VIEW DEEP WELL...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, November 20, 2017
Thy Word Ministries Praise Team dances for Kauaha'ao Congregational Church's annual Bazaarin Wai`ohinu last Saturday. See more below. Photo by Helena SessonTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY ELIMINATE NET...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Tuesday, November 21, 2017
A three-year old female Nēnē focuses on fattening up for nesting season while her mate stands guard. See story below. Photo from Hawai`i Volcanoes National ParkDISMANTLING NET NEUTRALITY is the...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, November 22, 2017
This overlook in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is one of the most popular visitor destinations on Hawai`i island with arrivals increasing. The state Department of Business, Economic Development &...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Thursday, November 23, 2017
East Ka`u's State Sen. Russell Ruderman, left, started off Thanksgiving week by playing music at an interfaithcelebration at Hilo Hongwanji to raise money to alleviate homelessness. Photo from Sen....
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Friday, November 24, 2017
Purchase of the Na`alehu Fruit Stand site on Hwy 11 is the subject of a fundraiser by OKK, whichplans to partner in building senior housing there. Photo from Diana Prentiss, RealtorSENIOR HOUSING FOR...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, November 25, 2017
Kīlauea Volcano's Kamokuna lava delta on October 6. Multiple streams of lava entering the ocean on both sides of the delta created small plumes of laze (lava haze). The visible part of the delta, which...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017
Six Hawaiian sea turtles, the Honu, gathered at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach during the FloatingLantern Ceremony to honor those who have passed away and others to be remembered.Photo by Peter...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, November 27, 2017
The heaviest boar was captured by Team 12 led by Tyrell Mason, of Ka‘ū, weighing in at 150 lbs.See story below. Photo by Guy SessonENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO BUY LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS while...
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Ka‘ū News Brief Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The Nature Conservancy, which owns and manages the Kamehame Hawksbill Turtle Preserve and other lands in Ka‘ū, is a Giving Tuesday partner. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie TODAY, NOV. 28, IS GIVING TUESDAY,...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, November 29, 2017
A cane truck helped celebrate the 2012 Plantation Days in front of the old mill site that willbe auctioned off on Dec. 20. Photo by Julia NealAN AUCTION IS SET FOR THE OLD KA‘Ū SUGAR MILL SITE on Maile...
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Ka‘ū News Briefs Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Mauna Loa Weather station, at 11,141 feet in altitude, experienced heavy snow Thursday as flood warnings were issued at lower elevations in Ka`u and around the island. File Photo from Mauna Loa...
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