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Kohala HS: New STEM Facility

Kohala High School’s new science, technology, engineering and mathematics facility was dedicated Thursday in a ceremony with excited students, parents and staff. The new state-of-the-art facility is made up of four single-story classroom buildings connected by a covered walkway that provides a new physical science lab, biochemistry lab, natural resources lab, two general classrooms and additional office space. “Kohala High’s new STEM facility will give our students better resources and dedicated space for […]

May 25, 2019

Breaking News

Missing Maui hiker Amanda Eller has been found alive, says dad

After being missing for two weeks, Maui hiker Amanda Eller has been found, says her father. According to a findamanda Facebook post, she was found injured in a ravine in the forest. Eller did not have serious injuries and was air evacuated.The hiker went missing on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. KHON2 - spoke with Eller's friend Sarah Haynes, who aided in leading search efforts. "It's like a relief we were on our […]

May 24, 2019

HI Life

Bizzy Season

NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center today announced there is a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the central Pacific hurricane season this year.

May 22, 2019

Roads

Road Closure: Puako 6/1

In conjunction with the IRONMAN 70.3 HAWAI’I qualifier event for the Ironman World Championship Events, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Old Puakō Road in the South Kohala District. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Kona, or southerly, direction on Old Puakō Road between the entrance to Hāpuna Beach State Park and the entrance to Waialea Bay Beach Park, (69 Beach). Access will be allowed […]

May 22, 2019

Environment

Disaster Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jackie Shelton Many areas are subject to one or more forms of natural disasters. Depending on geographical location, these may include hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, blizzards or floods. Most disasters offer limited time to prepare. That is why it is best to plan ahead of time, not only for you and your family, but for your pets as well. While most people know the dangers associated with […]

May 22, 2019

Recipe

Herbed Feta Biscuits

Buttery, flaky and tender … feta biscuits with four kinds of herbs are everything a good pastry should be. Head on over to Two of A Kind Cooks for the full recipe.

May 17, 2019

HI Life

DLNR WEBSITE WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Congratulations to the people behind the "Go Hunt, Hawaii" website for winning an award of distinction as part of this year's Communicator Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.The annual awards honor excellence in marketing and communications."Go Hunt, Hawaii" allows hunters to manage their hunting profile, enroll in a class, view their class history, and request and print replacement certifications.This new system that streamlines all administrative tasks […]

May 15, 2019