Nonprofit launches capital campaign for z Cultural Center of Kona
Visions of a world class Japanese Cultural Center in the heart of Kailua-Kona Kona are proceeding to the capital campaign stage to raise $5 million to purchase land mauka of Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a draws hundreds
Hundreds of locals and visitors enjoyed entertainment, demonstrations, food and, of course, Kona coffee at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday at Makaeo Pavilion. The 10-day festival wrapped up Sunday.
Community comes together to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift
Over 100 volunteers came together Saturday to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift.
Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home sets date for management transition
The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corp. is preparing to take over the management of Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Jan. 1, 2021.
Residents protest coronavirus lockdown
A large group of protesters lined the sides of Queen Kaahumanu highway Friday afternoon urging for Hawaii’s leaders to re-open the state. More than 100 demonstrators — nearly all without masks — carried signs with messages varying from “I need a haircut” to warnings of tyranny, waved shakas and garnered honks from passing vehicles.
States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren’t sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.
