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A minor earthquake occurred at 10:40:31 AM (HST) on Saturday, May 15, 2010 . The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) NW of Na`alehu. The hypocentral depth is 5 km ( 3 miles).

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National Library Week 2010 (April 11-17) is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians, and discover how “Communities thrive @ your library,” this year’s theme chosen by the American Library Association. Public libraries statewide will host free programs throughout the month in celebration. Hawaii’s public libraries will offer an array of culturally-enriching […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization hosts an informational meeting seeking community input to a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) for Ka‘u communities 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 10 in the Naalehu Community Center Clubhouse. The area covered in the CWPP spans from Kahuku to the Volcano National Park Boundary. (Ocean View already has a […]

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A public ‘charrette’ to produce the first rough draft of a Community Development Plan for Ka‘u is being held at the Naalehu Community Center

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Due to a conflict with the Ka`u Community Development Plan charrette planned the week of Nov. 16-20 at the Naalehu Community Center, Mayor Kenoi’s Community Talk Story in Naalehu has been postponed to Nov. 24, also at the Naalehu Community Center. For more information, call 327-3603.

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Mayor Billy Kenoi launches his second island-wide series of community Talk Story meetings Wednesday night, 6-8 p.m., at Waimea Elementary School. Mayor Kenoi and members of his cabinet will be available to discuss community issues and answer questions directly from residents at these meetings.

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MEDIA RELEASE Speaking at a town hall style meeting last week in Ka`u, Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona highlighted the Administration’s economic initiatives emphasizing that with residents’ support the state will emerge “stronger and wiser” from its fiscal challenges. “Right now we have a government that we cannot afford,” Aiona told residents at the Naalehu […]

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View Larger Map A minor earthquake occurred at 8:32:11 PM (HST) on Sunday, May 31, 2009 . The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 6 km (4 miles) S of Pu`u `O`o Crater. The hypocentral depth is 9 km ( 6 miles). For more information on the Pu‘u O‘o earthquake: http://tux.wr.usgs.gov/Quakes/hv00034203.html View Larger Map A minor earthquake […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The dates and location have changed for one of the “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournaments sponsored by the Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL). The Ka‘u tournament is now being held May 15 and 16 at the Na’alehu School gymnasium. Below are the […]

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National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide – is the perfect time to discover how worlds connect at your library. This year, National Library Week will be from April 12-18, and public libraries statewide will host special free programs throughout the […]

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View Larger Map A minor earthquake occurred at 2:19:05 AM (HST) on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 . The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 15 km (9 miles) NNW of Na`alehu. The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles). More information at USGS website

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Fire/Rescue crews responded to a vehicle fire in the eucalyptus forest in Ka‘u Monday at Kaalaiki Road and Meyers Road. The fire spread in the forest and guinea grass in the area. Bulldozers were called in to cut fire breaks to prevent the fire spread and crews remained on scene Monday night to watch over […]

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