Grassroots News International

January 19, 2015 at 6:40 pm / Breaking News,Featured / by admin

Wildfire Threatens Elderly In Kona

Around 2:15 this afternoon a wildfire spread uphill through the tall grass below Hualalai Elderly Housing. A resident said, “It sounded like a bomb went off. One minute later, three teenage kids were running down the sidewalk…over the hill. I don’t know if they did it, but I can identify them. And they are in trouble.” Hawaii Fire Department responded quickly with firetrucks and long hoses to battle the blaze. Residents of Hualalai Elderly Housing watched with concern as the […]

January 3, 2015 at 8:58 pm / Breaking News,Featured / by admin

Crews Search for Man from Capsized Boat

Rescue workers are on scene searching for a missing crew member of the Hawaii Aloha, a 75 foot sailboat that capsized in the rough conditions off the west coast of the big island of Hawaii this morning. A series of large waves struck the vessel broadside and rolled it several times. The captain described the waves that struck them as “enormous.” When the boat righted itself, the life raft deployed and the crew was forced to abandon ship. Family and […]

December 11, 2014 at 2:23 am / Featured,Hope,Português / by Ananda Ribeiro

Cotidiano de crianças é transformado pelo Abraço / Childrens’ Daily Lives Transformed by Hugs

Em meio a realidades difíceis, organização tem feito a diferença na vida de muitas famílias Por Ana Priscila Rodrigues Foi no Morro do São Jorge, em Macaé-RJ, que há quatro anos nasceu a Organização Não Governamental (ONG) Centro Social Abraço. Onde um grupo de amigos iniciou um projeto para tirar as crianças de um contexto de rua através de educação, artes, esportes, dança, etc. Atualmente, a ONG é dirigida por Jeferson Marcos Andrade, 32 anos, que renunciou sua profissão para […]

November 24, 2014 at 2:37 pm / Breaking News / by admin

Kurdish Forces Face ISIS in Iraq

Kristian Snow reports from the front lines in Iraq where Crisis Response International provides relief to Kurdish troops battling against ISIS / DAESH.

November 15, 2014 at 11:50 am / Featured / by admin

GVS Accelerator Showcases Media and Tech Startups

With support from county, state and private funds, the Global Virtual Studio in Kona, Hawaii is launching local startups in the areas of film, TV and technology.

November 6, 2014 at 1:33 am / Featured,Português / by Ananda Ribeiro

Falta de Água em Bauru-SP / Water Shortage in Bauru-SP, Brazil

O Estado de São Paulo, no Brasil, está enfrentando a pior crise de falta de água de sua história. Confira esta reportagem e veja os efeitos disso na cidade de Bauru-SP. Conscientiza-se! The State of São Paulo, in Brazil, is undergoing the biggest crisis of water shortage in this history . Check out this report the effects of this in the city of Bauru – SP . Realize! Reportagem / Report: Ananda Ribeiro Tradução / Translation: Renato Wong

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Phnom Penh Phenomenon

November 10, 2014 at 1:19 am / Glimpses, Travel & Adventure

Cambodia’s Annual Water Festival Celebrates River Reversal Every year the Mekong River changes direction–first with turbulent swirls…and finally reversing direction completely. This year two million visitors join residents as Cambodia celebrates this unique natural phenomenon.

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IronMan Champion: “Never judge your life because of one bad day”

October 11, 2014 at 7:04 pm / Art, Sports & Entertainment, Breaking News

After nearly quitting and flying home, Sebastien Kienle of Germany became the champion of the 2014 IronMan Triathlon World Championship. Footage: Jeff Rogers, Scott Borgert Editing: Jeff Rogers

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Iron Strong Families at IronMan Triathlon

October 11, 2014 at 5:18 pm / Art, Sports & Entertainment, Glimpses

The Sharp family from New Zealand came to cheer on their “mum” who is racing in the 2014 IronMan World Championship When asked, “What would you say to your mum right now?” her youngest, Talitha, said, “This is really hard.” And she followed with, “My mum is faster than yours.” Photographers: Anna Tolan & Clemency Neville

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The Rough Road To A First IronMan Triathlon

October 11, 2014 at 1:16 pm / Art, Sports & Entertainment, Breaking News

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Escaping the Lava or Staying Till the End

September 26, 2014 at 10:27 am / Breaking News, Featured

Pahoa residents in the Puna District of Hawaii’s Big Island react to the lava flow on their town’s doorstep. Several long time residents shared their hopes, fears, prayers and memories of Pahoa town. Old timers also recounted the former beauty of Kapoho and Kalapana which were previously destroyed by lava flows, while praying that Pahoa town will be spared. With the lava flow slowing for now, hopes may be reviving for some while others are already moving away. Arial footage […]

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Lava Threatens Hawaiian Town of Pahoa

September 22, 2014 at 3:39 am / Featured

Pahoa in South East Hawaii is an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and ways of life. But life as they know it could soon change forever. Since June 27th, lava that once flowed south east from the volcanic vent, Pu’u O’o, has shifted north through forests toward Pahoa. Wildfire spreads out in the fields and forests west of Pahoa. The black and reddish flow creeps across the jungle terrain and at times in underground lava tubes beneath the tropical canopy. […]

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Hurricane Iselle Glances Off Hilo To South

August 8, 2014 at 12:50 am / Breaking News, Featured

Hurricane Iselle veers south to the Puna district of Hawaii Island. Rochelle Potter and Justin Torrance of Grassroots News provide commentary from Hilo, Hawaii.

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Hurricane Iselle Felt In Punalu’u Beach

August 8, 2014 at 12:50 am / Breaking News, Featured

Well before the brunt of Hurricane Iselle arrived on the southeast shores of Hawaii Island, heavy tides surprised long-time residents.

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Hawaiians Prepare for Back to Back Hurricanes

August 7, 2014 at 9:53 pm / Breaking News, Featured

For 22 years no hurricane has crossed the Hawaiian Island chain. Today, hurricane Iselle arrives, the first of two storms expected to hit Hawaii this week. Anticipating the storms, local residents are boarding up storefronts and shopping for last-minute supplies.

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