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HAWI-- Locals who grew up with the Nakahara Grocery Store in Hawi saw an end of an era this week.

Locals who grew up with the Nakahara Grocery Store in Hawi saw an end of an era this week.

KOHALA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A century-old irrigation ditch that supplied millions of gallons of water to farmers on a daily basis in North Kohala has been out of commission for

KOHALA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A century-old irrigation ditch that supplied millions of gallons of water to farmers on a daily basis in North Kohala has been out of commission for

KONA-- Representative Jill Tokuda was in Kailua-Kona Tuesday to talk to constituents on the Big Island. The visit is part of a series of town hall events on multiple islands,

Members of an agricultural community on Hawaiʻi Island will gather to discuss the future of sustainable farming and ranching. The Kohala Agricultural Visioning event will provide details on water-use, energy and land preservation.

Kahua Pa’a Mua’s executive director, David Fuertes, believes sustainability not only comes from connecting with the land but also to each other.

Flooded taro field, called kalo loi, in Hawaii.Photo by moonjazz on Flickr. "There are four things you should know," says David Fuertes to the youths he mentors. "You should know your origins, because your ancestors have paved the way. You should know your values and connect in those values, because that’s going to drive you to make decisions. You should know your purpose, because that will show the ‘why’ of what you’re doing. And you should envision the ultimate for yourself and you...

News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Returning to the Roots of Community Resilience in Hawai‘i David Fuertes, left, executive director of Kahua Pa’a Mua, with Joël Tan from the Ohana Agricultural Resilience initiative for families in the region. Photo by Vanessa de Guia Local agriculture initiatives offer a way toward food security through reconnection with the land and the true spirit of aloh...