Heavy rains ease, rescue efforts improve after Hawaii storm
HONOLULU — Heavy rains on Kauai let up on Monday, which helped emergency workers better rescue people stranded by flooding on the Hawaiian island.
Man falls into ocean fleeing police
Hawaii Island police are investigating an incident in which a man appears to have died in the ocean off the Puna coastline, the Hawaii Police Department said Monday.
Ocean View man wanted by police found
Ocean View man found
A dream come true: Kamuela Kitchen and Coffee Bar brings a new relaxed dining option to Waimea
WAIMEA — Kamuela Kitchen and Coffee Bar has recently opened in Waimea, offering a new option for lunch, a coffee break or dessert treat.
Ongoing delays: Lalamilo Housing Phase 2A project continues dormant in Waimea
WAIMEA — Each time residents haul trash or recycling to Waimea Transfer Station they must drive by Lalamilo Phase 2A development, an unfinished Hawaiian Home Lands housing project that sits dormant on the same street.
Preparing for wildfire: Hawaii Wildfire Summit to train all who live or work in blaze-prone areas
KOHALA COAST — A first-ever Hawaii Wildfire Summit will be held April 30 through May 4 at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel &Bungalows. Co-sponsored by the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO), Pacific Fire Exchange and Big Island Wildfire Coordinating Group, the summit will be a unique opportunity for people who deal with wildfire in their work and communities across Hawaii and the Pacific to learn, share and collaborate on ways to fight and prevent wildfires.
Wet in Waimea
Nearly 20 inches of rain, along with traditional spitting rain, have fallen so far in April as of Friday, according to Pacific Islands Water Science Center. Residents have found ways to avoid the wet weather, or face it head on.
Laughter Therapy 4-16-18
Let’s start the day with one of my very favorites! A woman’s random thoughts: Skinny people irritate me, especially when they say things like, “You know sometimes I just forget to eat!” Now I’ve forgotten my address, my mother’s maiden name and my keys. But, I have never forgotten to eat! Are those people just an unusual kind of stupid?
Tutu’s House
Yoga Basics with Janet Lam meets from 8-9 a.m. every Monday. Start the week feeling balanced, flexible and strong. This class includes fundamental yoga poses and, although not specifically a beginner’s class, the movement sequence can easily accommodate students new to yoga or returning to a yoga practice.
Reaping what they’ve sown: Waimea Country School selected as Big Island Chocolate Festival beneficiary
WAIMEA — Although Waimea Country School (WCS) students will not be cooking or tasting chocolatey concoctions at the Big Island Chocolate Festival (BICF) April 27 and 28 at Hapuna Beach Resort, they will reap the monetary benefits as one of five selected beneficiaries.
Students explore interests with Parker ‘interim’
WAIMEA — Parker middle and upper school students explored interests and passions outside the classroom with the school’s annual interim April 5 and 6.
Third Thursday Thrive potluck hosted this week
The public is invited to attend the monthly gathering this Thursday in NHERC’s large conference room in Honokaa beginning at 6 p.m.
19th annual Keiki Fest returns this Saturday
Children ages 3-12, along with their parents, can spend a fun free day exploring a variety of hands-on activities related to the environment, fitness, health, mind, nutrition and safety from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parker Ranch Center sponsored event.
Monthly Concert Series features Johnny Shots Band
From 6-8 p.m. this Saturday, the Johnny Shots Band will jam with an electrifying mix of high-energy rock and roll, R&B and popular dance music in the Coronation Pavilion at Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa Resort.
Introduction to QuickBooks for farmers, food producers, small businesses offered
Scheduled from 6–8:30 p.m. April 23 at West Hawaii Mediation Center Conference Room in Waimea, the workshop will cover accounting basics, how to read P&L and balance sheets and an introduction to QuickBooks.
Volunteers needed for Puako Boat Ramp Earth Day cleanup
Keep Puako Beautiful will host the beach cleanup beginning at 7:30 a.m. this Saturday at Puako Boat Ramp. Land, water and boat volunteers should bring anything they will need for personal comfort and safety. The Puako site for “Scoop it marine debris cleanup” may be one to two miles from the shore.
North Kohala Library teen night focuses on ‘The Outsiders’
At 6 p.m. April 23, teens can gather at North Kohala Public Library to discuss S.E. Hinton’s classic book, “The Outsiders.”
Island Life 04-16-18
The sun sets Tuesday in Puuloa. (Phyllis Hanson/Community Contributor)
AP News in Brief 04-16-18
Comey: “Possible” that Russians have leverage over Trump
