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Overnight Senior Bonding at Keahuolū- Queen Lili’uokalani Trust
November 15, 2018
Gillian Ward, Reporter
This week my class, the senior class of Kohala High School had a "bonding" camping trip at a beach in Kona. The beach is part of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust of which the purpose is to benefit the children of Hawai'i. The first thing we did when we arrived was meet some of the men working there who would...
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Fellow Artists, Try Out Inktober!
October 25, 2018
Aliyah Page, Reporter
Hello fellow artists! Have you ever wanted a challenge to help improve your drawing skills and development of positive drawing habits? Well there is! Inktober is a month long event that helps artists improve. This has been an ongoing event since 2009, created by Jake Parker, another fellow artist...
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Sports
Kohala Cowboys: Seniors “Last Pass”
September 18, 2018
Jonard Asencion, reporter
The Kohala Cowboys played their last home game for the season against the Ka'u Trojans and although it ended in a loss, the Kohala Cowboys did much better compared to their last game against the Pahoa Daggers. Sadly, it was also the seniors last home game on the field and Head Coach Chad Atkins decided...
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February 11, 2019 • No Comments

In 2016, Hawaii became the first state to ban cigarettes to anyone under 21.The state Legislature now wants cigarette sales to be effectively banned by 2024.The ban will start progressively by changing the age to 30 in 2020,...

Weather alerts

February 11, 2019 • No Comments

A handful of alerts from The National Weather Service was released. High wind warning in effect for Big Island summits, wind advisors in effect for most of the Big Island until noon Monday. High surf warning for various shores...

Second Government Shutdown To Be Expected?

Kamaile Gusman, Reporter

February 5, 2019 • No Comments

President Trump recently signed a bill, reopening the government for 3 weeks while negotiations about the border wall continue. The 5 week government shutdown caused over 800,000 workers to live without pay for over a month,...

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Sports

Kohala Boys Basketball travels to states

Elijah Antonio, Reporter

February 21, 2019 • No Comments

This season we went 10-2 and we were the number 2 seed for division 2. Then came the BIIF playoffs we had to face Honokaa Dragons and we won 71-41. Finally came the BIIF...

Last game for basketball girls

January 24, 2019

Kohala vs. Honokaa

January 24, 2019

Boys Basketball Update

January 22, 2019

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Opinion

Is struggle essential to happiness?

Kailee Paro, Reporter

February 21, 2019 • No Comments

When life brings you struggles, it also brings you lessons, as in to learn what you're most strong at and what you're most weak at. In reality, there will be many times when you feel that some situations are too difficult,...

Attendance became a big problem in school February 11, 2019
Do students still cheat on tests? February 11, 2019
Students should have a say in what they feel February 5, 2019
Why is school not healthy for us? January 25, 2019

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Staff Profile

Gillian Ward

Reporter

Hello there! My name is Gillian Ward. I am a Kohala High School senior. Here are some facts about me. My favorite activity is going to the beach. My favorite flower is a sunflower. My favorite drinks...

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Athlete of the Week

Johnnette Emeliano: Our Senior Spirit!

Kalia Emeliano, Reporter

May 3, 2018

Our athlete for this week is this years only Senior cheerleader and is now playing tennis. She's Johnnette Emeliano. Johnnette has been cheerleading for 2 years...

Miranda Canniff: Year Round Athlete

Kalia Emeliano, Reporter

March 8, 2018

Introducing our Senior athlete of the week. She ran cross country and plays both soccer and tennis. It’s Miranda Canniff! She’s been playing soccer since she was 4...

Cheyenne Fuertes: Team Player!

December 4, 2017

JSean Giron: Football Star #23

November 16, 2017

Zazttaney Matsu: Lucky Number 7

October 30, 2017

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Features

Developing Characters in Art

Aliyah Page, Reporter

February 21, 2019 • No Comments

There are things to think about when an artist decides to create their very own unique character. When developing a character, you must think very hard about this character overall, such as their personality,...

Life In the Philippines

February 5, 2019

Bringing in the New Year: New Year’s Resolution

December 20, 2018

Behind the scenes of the Kohala High Morning Bulletin (KHMB Live)

December 17, 2018

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Daily Bulletin

Cafeteria Lunch Survey for 11/15

November 14, 2018

Go online to choose which lunch you prefer for Thursday, Nov. 15. https://tinyurl.com/khs11152018

Ariana Grande’s Tattoo Disaster

February 11, 2019 • No Comments

Ariana Grande, a famous music artist, recently dropped her newest single, "7 Rings". Along with that, Grande attempted to get the name of her single tattooed on her palm...

California Wildfire

November 14, 2018

Viral outbreak at N.J. Facility

October 25, 2018

Gun violence

September 24, 2018

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Sports Schedule

Boys and Girls Swimming Schedule

November 20, 2018

Nov. 24, 10:00 am @ Hilo High Dec. 08, 10:00 am @ HPA Dec. 29, 10:00 am @ Kamehameha Jan. 05, 10:00 am @ Kona Aquatic Center Jan. 12, 10:00 am @ Kamehameha Jan....

Boys Soccer Schedule

November 20, 2018

Girls Basketball Schedule

November 19, 2018

Boys Basketball Schedule

November 19, 2018

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Recent Sports Scores

Wednesday, January 17

Girls Basketball

Kohala High School 39 - HPA Ka'makanis 17
Wednesday, January 17

Boys Basketball

Kohala High School 40 - Pahoa Daggers 23
Wednesday, January 17

Boys Basketball

Kohala High School 49 - Pahoa Daggers 33
Saturday, December 2

Soccer

Kohala High School 1 - Konawaena 1
Thursday, November 30

Girls Basketball

Kohala High School 25 - HPA 24
Wednesday, October 4

Volleyball

Kohala High School 18,25,15 - Honoka'a 25,20,9
Wednesday, October 4

Volleyball

Kohala High School 25,25,25,25 - Honoka'a 27,13,9,11
Friday, September 8

Football

Kohala High School 6 - Pahoa 32
Tuesday, August 29

Girls Volleyball JV

Kohala High School 25, 18, 7 - Konawaena 22, 25, 15
Tuesday, August 29

Girls Volleyball Varsity

Kohala High School 25, 24, 20, 23 - Konawaena 23, 25, 25, 25

Calendar

First Quarter Calendar

August 16, 2018

August 17: Statehood Day Holiday Sept. 3: Labor Day Holiday Sept. 14: Picture Taking Day Sept. 17: Teacher Professional Development - No Classes Oct. 5: ...

What’s Up in Space (February)

January 23, 2018

MOON PHASES 1 : Full Moon 2-5 : Waning Gibbous 6-8 : Last Quarter 9-13 : Waning Crescent 14-16 : New Moon 17 -21 : Waxing Crescent 22 - 24 : First Quarter 25...

Whats in store for this new year; upcoming events!

January 23, 2018

As the new year of 2018 gets kicked off heres what to expect this year, the super blue moon eclipse, the Winter Olympics, and mars closest approach to the earth since 2003....