“Hawaii County’s new land management workers eat constantly on the job: They are goats.”
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The county is using goats to cut back on invasive vegetation at two cultural preservation sites in Kona, La’aloa and Puapuaʻa Point. The goats are owned by Mark Crivello, founder and operator of 3C Goat Grazing.
Aerospace Design students from Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kailua-Kona are headed to Houston to present their prototype at NASA headquarters. NASA engineers may use their prototype in future lunar habitations as part of NASA’s Artemis program.
A Kona man is accused of breaking into various businesses and stealing various items, including cash, on Tuesday morning. He is currently facing charges.
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are collaborating with academic colleagues to make field experiences in geology more accessible for people who have been historically excluded, specifically those with disabilities.
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Hawaiʻi County’s new land management workers eat constantly on the job: They are goats By Megan Moseley
The county has contracted to work with Mark Crivello, founder and operator of 3C Goat Grazing, to provide land management at two preservation properties in Kona.
Kona students presenting prototype of lunar habitat chair at NASA headquarters in Texas
Aerospace Design students from Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kailua-Kona will be traveling to Rocket Park in Houston to present their prototype at NASA headquarters.
Kona man accused of multiple business burglaries granted supervised release
Hawaiʻi police have charged a 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man in connection to a series of break-ins that occurred in the Kailua-Kona area during the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Volcano Watch: GeoSPACE program promotes geology for people with disabilities
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are collaborating with academic colleagues to make field experiences in geology more accessible for people who have been historically excluded, specifically those with disabilities.
2 fishermen in small boat rescued before drifting into Big Island reef
A 17-foot boat that lost engine power with two fishermen aboard and was drifting dangerously close to a shallow reef in heavy surf breaks on the Big Island has been rescued.
Maui just got sweeter with new Momona Bakery and Coffee Shop in Kahului
When it comes to Momona Bakery and Coffee Shop, customers must decide what they desire more: Sleep — or flaky, doughy, sweet croissants stuffed with lilikoʻi and other flavors. Judging from long early-morning lines over the last week, people are choosing the latter.
House reaffirms commitment to providing safe access to reproductive care
The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 SD2 for third reading Friday, aimed at ensuring women in Hawai‘i have access to safe reproductive health care following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. With the bill passing third reading in both chambers, the measure now heads to Governor Josh Green’s desk for his signature.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 18, 2023
Light southerly winds with mostly dry conditions will persist through the weekend. High clouds associated with a lingering frontal boundary nearby to the north…
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 18-24
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
