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Celebrations honor King Kamehameha I in Hilo and Kohala Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Kona celebrates Kamehameha with a parade and hoolaulea next weekend on June 16.

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s community meeting in North Kohala that was planned for April 17 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kohala Intergenerational Center.

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“Skate & Create for Concrete.” Roots Advocates for Youth, building Roots Skatepark at Kamehameha Park in Kapa’au, is having FUNdraiser on March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hisaoka Gym.

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A 38-year-old Kapaʻau man died Saturday (March 3) from injuries he sustained in a single motorcycle crash on Akoni Pule Highway in the area of the 21-mile-marker in the North Kohala District. The motorcycle operator was identified as Lance C.K. Pule, of a Kapaʻau address.

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Fire/rescue units responded to a 6:58 a.m. alarm Monday (Nov 7) to a structure fire in Kapaau, North Kohala. Crews found a home on Union Mill Road engulfed in flames. Occupants of the home escaped the fire and gathered at a pre-designated meeting place.

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The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the North Kohala Intergenerational Center, which is located at Kamehameha Park in Kapa’au. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff and to discuss concerns with the […]

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The event is a food resilience project featuring a chili cooking challenge and a “Best Salad Dressing Contest.” Video of the event with the winners of the chili cook-off.

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MEDIA RELEASE Three girls – ages 16, 11 and 4 – were injured Thursday afternoon after an ATV flipped in Kapaau. Emergency crews were called at 1:12 p.m. to the accident near the intersection of Pratt Road and Maluhia Road. Fire crews reported the ATV was being operated by the 16-year-old and carrying the other […]

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Bond Memorial Public Library, located at 54-3903 Akoni Pule Highway in Kapaau on the northern tip of the Big Island, will close its doors to the public for the last time on Friday, October 15 to allow time for staff to relocate the new North Kohala Public Library. The book drop will be permanently closed […]

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As the Hawaii State Public Library System completes its newest public library, the Bond Memorial Public Library will begin its move to the new North Kohala Public Library with a great community “Huki Puke”–passing of the books— starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 23.

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Big Island police have located 18-year-old Hanna Cowden of Kapa’au, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed in Kona on Tuesday morning.

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North Kohala is the birthplace of Kamehameha I and a celebration which includes ceremonies at the original Kamehameha I statue in Kapaau along with a parade and hoolaulea will take place Friday (June 11).

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It’s that time again! Kick it with Lighthouse Liquors & Hawi HQ for some kickball. Join in a free kickball tourney 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at Kamehameha Park in Kapaau.

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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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