Kahilu Theatre Presents the Smash Hit Musical – GREASE
On Friday, June 17, at 7pm, Saturday, June 18, at 7pm, and Sunday, June 19, at 4pm, Kahilu Theatre presents the full production of GREASE (the Musical) with the Kahilu Theatre Youth Troupe. Travel back...
View ArticleKona Crime Prevention Committee Recognized Officer Wyattlane Nahale as...
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized School Resource Officer Wyattlane Nahale as “Officer of the Month” for June in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (June 1) at Huggo’s restaurant in...
View ArticleViews of Puʻu ʻŌʻō and Its Recent Breakouts
View of breakout on northeast flank of Puʻu ʻŌʻō. The light-colored flows in the foreground are active pāhoehoe flows. (CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE) View of recent breakout on east flank of Puʻu...
View ArticleCelebrate “World Oceans Day” June 8 at Hapuna Beach State Park
Join the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks and Big Island partner organizations, on Wednesday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for “World Oceans Day” at Hapuna Beach State...
View ArticleNew Lava Flow Map Shows Widening, Advancement and Relativity to June 27 Flow
This map shows recent changes to Kīlauea’s active East Rift Zone lava flow field. The area covered by the June 27th flow as of June 2 is shown in orange. The areas covered by the new breakouts at Puʻu...
View ArticlePlum Village Monastic to Lead Mindfulness Workshop in Honoka’a
A special opportunity to learn about the meditation practice of mindfulness takes place Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The Day of Mindfulness...
View ArticlePuako Makai Watch Hosts Workshop for Interested Volunteers
An educational workshop is planned on Saturday, June 11, for interested community members who want to learn more about ongoing resource management and conservation in Puakō. Puakō Makai Watch will...
View ArticleJune 27th Lava Flow Stops – New Lava Flow Over Two Miles Long
The only active surface lava on Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone is the flow that erupted from the lower east flank of Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24, 2014. This flow continues to advance southeast, and was 3.3 km (2.1...
View ArticleFamily Donates Prosthetic Leg to Homeless Man Assaulted in Pahoa
A Pahoa family that wishes to remain anonymous, has stepped up to the plate and donated a prosthetic leg to assist John Hartley, the one-legged homeless man that was attacked by Lava Shack manager...
View ArticleLava Flow Heading Towards Royal Gardens Subdivision
This small-scale map shows Kīlauea’s active East Rift Zone lava flow field in relation to the southeastern part of the Island of Hawaiʻi. The area of the active flow field on June 8 is shown in pink,...
View ArticleFREE – 2016 Puna Homeowners Association Conference
The non-profit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center is pleased to announce the 2016 Puna Homeowners Association Conference: “Tools for Success.” The free conference runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, June...
View ArticleBackpack Drive for Children Who Cannot Afford Them
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to participate again in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them. As in previous years, all police stations around the island will double as...
View Article2016 Hawaii County Mayoral Forum – Meet the Candidates
Hawai’i County’s first mayoral candidate forum for 2016 is open to the general public and will be happening Wednesday, June 22nd at the Kealakehe High School (cafeteria) beginning at 6:00 pm and...
View ArticleTemporary Closure of Pahoa Village Road
Hawaii Electric Light announces a temporary closure of Pahoa Village Road between Apaa Street and Post Office Road in Pahoa.The road will be partially closed on June 20-21, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00...
View ArticleKohala Mountain Educational Farm Summer Festival
The Kohala Mountain Educational Farm (KMEF) invites the public to celebrate at its 1st Annual Summer Farm Festival, July 23 – 31, from 10am to 6pm daily. Come to the Kohala Mountain Educational Farm...
View ArticlePahoa Man Charged With Two Offenses in Connection to Assault of Homeless...
A Pāhoa man has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair. In response to a 10:46 a.m. call on June 7, police determined that a 57-year-old man had been...
View ArticleAnother Victim Comes Forward Against Lava Shack Manager
Recently a lot of negative attention has been bestowed upon the Lava Shack in Pahoa following an incident where the owner, Christopher Mohrlang (CJ), assaulted a one-legged homeless man. On March 24th...
View ArticleQuestions Answered About New Pahoa Park Plans
The new park that is being built in Pahoa is going up rather quickly and some folks in the community had some questions about the park so I emailed Department of Parks and Recreation Public Information...
View Article25th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race
Kings’ Shops is celebrating the 25th year of the Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race, which benefits the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai’i. The festivities at Kings’ Shops start at 10:00 am on...
View ArticlePuʻu ʻŌʻō Lava Flow “61g” Continues Advancing Downslope
The episode 61g flow from Puʻu ʻŌʻō continues advancing downslope. In this photo, the current flow is the lighter color area along the center of the image. The flow front has advanced about 770 m (0.5...
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