Story by Bob Martin... More than 125 students and adults gathered this afternoon along Akoni Pule Highway from the High School and Elementary School to Kynnersley Road to wave signs against ice and other drugs. Much appreciated by all of the honkers on the road! Thanks to all the organizers and participants in this important community event. Shown below: 1st pic: Jesus Solis "Cook Rice Not Ice" 2nd pic: l to […]
Kohala Cowgirls advanced to the second round of the the HHSAA Division II tournament winning 18-2 victory over Kalaheo in Honolulu. The Cowgirls scored 6 runs in the 1st inning. Kohala advances to the second round against No. 2 seeded Waimea. Game time is 1 p.m. today.
Public Input Sought on Proposed Harbor Improvements at Mahukona Beach Park The County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation announces a public hearing to gather community input regarding proposed small boat harbor improvements at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala. Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Kamehameha Park Intergenerational Center, Kapa'au Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present an overview of […]
From today's West Hawaii Today: According to information from the Hawaii County Police Department, Hilo experienced 108 burglaries so far this year, Puna had 75, South Kona had 18, 12 in Ka‘u, five in North Hilo, four in Hamakua, and three in North Kohala. The information came following a request from West Hawaii Today for the total number of burglaries to date from January to April. The request was made […]
Windy interview with 2015 Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast Chairman Aaron Sienkiewicz The volunteers arrived by 5am to clean, cook, and set up for the 8th annual Kohala Lions Club Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast. More than 600 tickets are sold for this annual treat which also serves as a great fund raiser for the Lions Club. Our breakfast included scrambled eggs, sausages, orange, fried rice, pancakes, butter, syrup, coffee, and juice. Delicious!
Highway 11 is closed in the area of mile marker 56, near Pahala, Hawaii County Civil Defense reports. The Hawaii County Fire Department said a runaway brush fire was located near the intersection of Highway 11 and Ninole Loop.
Go Cowgirls! Friday (all games at Old Kona Airport park) #2 Kohala vs. #1 Kamehameha-Hawai’i (Division II, game one) – 2 p.m. #3 Kea’au vs. #1 Waiakea (Division I, game one) – 4 p.m. Saturday (all games at Old Kona Airport park) #2 Kohala vs. #1 Kamehameha-Hawai’i (Division II, game two) – 10 a.m. #3 Kea’au vs. #1 Waiakea (Division I, game two) – Noon Division II or Division I […]
Many local residents may be going to the volcano so here is some news regarding viewing the lava lake: Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – Thousands of additional visitors are flocking to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to witness the large lava lake steadily rise at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. Over the last several days, visitors waited up to 30 minutes or longer to park. To ease traffic once the Jaggar […]
Kohala defeats Honokaa in softball doubleheader, winning both games; 10-0 & 13-2, thus making the playoffs. The Championship series between Kohala & Kamehameha will be a doubleheader Friday, and a final 3rd game on Saturday, if necessary. The games will be played at Old Kona Airport Park. Support our Kohala Team. Good luck Coach Joby Amaral and the Cowboys!
