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Naka Nathaniel: How To Be A Leader In Hawaii
After this legislative session, we once again have too many examples of how not to be a good leader in Hawaii. I have a story from Kohala on the Big Island about how to face challenges in Hawaii. Maybe it will help our legislators stuck on the pay-to-play train to understand what it means to come together to actually help our communities instead of remaining under the thumbs of their benefactors.
Jamie O’Brien Surfs Oil-Glass Waimea River
Jamie O’Brien knows where his bread is buttered. It’s mostly two places: Pipeline and Waimea. When either Pipe is firing or Waimea is, Jamie is likely to be there, and when it comes to Waimea, he’s got options. When it rains in Hawaii, it pours. Up in...
Flooding, road debris on Hawaii after ‘epic amount of rain’
"Epic amount of rain that we've never seen down here before, it was, it was massive," Steve Kaiser said. "We've seen rain, heavy rain where we've had debris down there, but it's never taken out that road like that."
Work On ‘Opelo Road In Waimea To Begin May 13
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be installing new signs and markings. (BIVN) – Roadwork on ‘Opelo Road in Waimea is set to begin on May 13, starting on the mauka side of the road, directly across from ‘Opelo Plaza.
April storm on Garden Isle brought record-breaking rainfall totals
Kaua‘i saw record-breaking rainfall totals after a rain event in April. According to the monthly rainfall summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the mid-April heavy rain event resulted in above-average totals over the entire island of Kauaʻi. Rain gauges near the town of Waimea recorded monthly totals greater than 10 times the April average.
First Public Hearing Held On Pōhakuloa EIS Draft Two
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - The first of two public hearings concerning the latest draft environmental impact statement for the Army Training Land Retention at PTA was held Monday evening. (BIVN) – The community had a chance to testify Monday on the second draft environmental impact statement for the Army Training...
Team Merriman’s Honolulu Wins Kings’ Shops Cocktail Contest
(BIVN) – Thirteen top bartenders mixed it up in a head-to-head competition in Waikoloa recently, as part of the Kings’ Shops 2nd Annual Cocktail Contest. Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa Beach Resort welcomed some of Hawaii’s top bartenders on Sunday, April 28, to shake, rattle, and roll out their very best libations for a thirsty crowd. The Second Annual Cocktail Contest was sponsored by Kuleana Rum Works and Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Thirteen competitors went head to head in a three-round mixology mashup.
Hawaiʻi County Council to consider preserving 27 acres near ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay
A Hawaiʻi County Council committee has advanced plans to help preserve 27 acres of land on the south end of ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay near the Waikoloa Beach Resort. The Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee approved a resolution earlier this week to allow the county to enter negotiations for a conservation easement on the parcel.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Winners Announced
KOHALA COAST, Hawaiʻi - Chefs won for Best Savory and Best Bean to Bar during the 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival. (BIVN) – The winners have been announced in the 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival held at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. From a Big Island...
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