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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4th generation Kona coffee farmer seeks moʻolelo, naʻauao for grad studies
HONOLULU (KHON2) — From invasive insects to agricultural theft, counterfeit products and beyond, Hawaii farmers face diversity in many forms. That has led a fourth-generation coffee farmer to pursue a masterʻs degree, at Fresno State, with an interdisciplinary focus on sustainability and feasibility in agricultural environments. Stopping unfair competition for Hawaii coffee growers Her thesis 'aims to investigate the historical decline of Hawaii's agricultural sector and uncover pathways for its revitalization, both new and current ones that are actively occurring throughout Hawaii.' Keahilele Mattson, whose storied college softball career garnered her countless awards and accolades, such as Conference Player of the Year as a freshman and who, according to Fresno State, closed out 'one of the most impressive softball careers in recent memory for Fresno State Athletics' intends to take over her grandparentsʻ Kona coffee farm once she completes her studies. Tiny wasp may save the coffee industry in Hawaii Mattson is seeking information from Hawaiiʻs multi-generational farmers and new agricultural entrepreneurs about the challenges and innovations of the agricultural sector. 'The question that I am asking is: Why? Why must Hawaii rely on external sources for sustenance when we have the land, knowledge, and history of self-sufficiency?' Mattson has created a survey that will help her connect with interested parties so interviews can be coordinated. The survey should take no longer than five to 10 minutes and can be found by scanning the QR code or clicking the link above. Responses are due by June 1. Interviews will take place throughout the summer and interviewees will receive a small gift valued at $15 from Fresno Stateʻs student farm operation. 'The goal of doing interviews is not just data collection—it is advocacy. By compiling the voices of Hawaii's farmers, my hope is that the research will shed light on the obstacles Hawaii's farmers face while proposing tangible policy changes and support structures that can help them thrive. We are very capable of sustaining our aina and despite many challenges, we have persevered and are still here amongst vacation resorts, invasive species, and the greed of those who wish to extort Moku O Keawe for their own needs,' Mattson told KHON2. Among the issues Mattson will analyze are the impact of tourism on local agriculture; land and water rights; government policies and their effect on farming; economic sustainability for small farms; and strategies for fostering a more self-sufficient Hawaii.'I hope this work inspires a new generation of young farmers to step forward and reclaim Hawaii's legacy as a land of abundance, resilience, and self-sufficiency.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WKBN Starting 5! 2025 boys basketball award winners announced
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Over the last 17 years, WKBN has honored some of the best high school basketball players in the Valley with our Starting 5 award. Watch the video above to see which players made the WKBN Boys Starting 5 this season. These high school basketball players have won championships, shattered school records and dominated our coverage all season. Here is our 2025 WKBN Boys Starting 5: Chaz Coleman – Warren Harding The All-American Conference Player of the Year posted 15 double-doubles this season, averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. Coleman helped lead the state-ranked Raiders to 19 wins, a conference title and the Division Two District Championship. Nathan Greer – Grove City The Eagles senior has not missed a single game in four years. Greer averaged over 20 points per game this season and helped lead Grove City to 19 wins and their third consecutive appearance in the State Tournament. He will graduate with 1,462 career points, making him the highest-scoring player in school history. Jaylen Gunther – Ursuline The sophomore sensation was named Steel Valley Conference Player of the Year after averaging over 21 points, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game this season. Gunther helped lead Ursuline to 16 wins this year, along with back-to-back conference titles. Josue Rodriguez – Campbell Memorial The MVAC Player of the Year shattered a school record with 83 three-pointers this season and recorded the highest scoring game in school history when he poured in 45 points against Badger. Rodriguez averaged over 23 points per game, led the team in assists and steals, and helped lead Campbell to a conference title and the Division VI District Championship. Nick Ryan – Warren JFK The Eagles senior averaged over 26 points and 11 rebounds per game this season. He also led the team in both assists and steals. The reigning Trumbull County Player of the Year helped lead Kennedy to 72 career wins and two District titles. He will graduate as the school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder with a staggering 1,928 career points and 890 rebounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WKBN Starting 5: 2025 girls basketball award winners announced
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Over the last 17 years, WKBN has honored some of the best high school basketball players in the Valley with our Starting 5 award. Watch the video above to see which players made the WKBN Girls Starting 5 this season. These high school basketball players have won championships, shattered school records and dominated our coverage all season. Here is our 2025 WKBN Girls Starting 5: Alyssa Brown – Chaney The youngest member of our Starting 5 stuffed the stat sheet this year as just a sophomore. The Steel Valley Conference Player of the Year averaged over 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals per game this season while leading Chaney to its first playoff win in program history. Layke Fields – Kennedy CatholicThe Eagles senior will graduate as the only player in school history with over 2,000 points and over 1,000 rebounds. Fields averaged over 22 points, 13 boards and 3 blocks per game this season. She is the two-time reigning Pennsylvania Player of the Year, a three-time member of the Starting 5 and will continue playing next year at Robert Morris. Ava Hulett – Mineral Ridge Trumbull County's Player of the Year led the Rams with over 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game this season. Hulett helped lead Mineral Ridge to a perfect 14-0 record in the MVAC Scarlet Tier and will graduate second on the all-time scoring list with 1,360 career points. Lia Krarup – Wilmington The Hounds senior broke a Mercer County record with over 250 three-pointers in her high school career and will graduate as the program's all-time leading scorer with over 1,800 career points. The Clarion recruit has won 73 games and two Region titles over the last four years. Addison Rhodes – Crestview The Rebels junior lit up the scoreboard again this season with a staggering 26 points per game. Rhodes shattered a school record with 81 three-pointers this year and 33 consecutively made free throws. She is the reigning Player of the Year in the conference, county, district and State of Ohio. Rhodes is a two-time member of our Starting 5 and returns for the three-peat next season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
