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Learn advanced means of keeping bees at a workshop this weekend. See details below. Photo by Julia Neal
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"This bill supports Hawaiʻi's local food production and sustainability goals by making it easier for local farmers to build modern greenhouses without having to go through a lengthy and costly permitting process," said Tarnas.
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Kaʻū Valley Farms nursery greenhouse above Na`alehu.
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HB2192 received public support from the
Department of Agriculture, Hawaiʻi County Councilman Tim Richards, Hawaiʻi Farm
Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaiʻi Farming LLC, Big Island Produce Asset
Holdings LLC, Hawaiʻi Aquaculture & Aquaponics Association, and one
individual.
Testifiers in support of HB2192 stated
that the bill is necessary to support local producers to make farming more
profitable and productive across Hawaiʻi. "We believe that opening
the door to new investments in agricultural infrastructure will directly
support more local food production and an economically robust homegrown
agriculture industry, which strengthens our community with fresh, healthy food,"
said Amy Hennessey, Senior Vice President of Communications and External
Affairs at Ulupono Initiative.
To see Tarnas' bills go to capitol.hawaii.gov/advreports/advreport.aspx?report=intro&year=2020&leg=Tarnas&rpt_type=first_pri.
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AFTER WEDNESDAY'S DEMOCRATIC DEBATE WITHOUT TULSI GABBARD, and without her receiving invitations to CNN Town
Hall
The statement contends that Gabbard is beating a billionaire, "who is quite literally outspending us 16 to one. Not only are we beating him in the polls, but we're also outraising him 12 to one on grassroots donations." The Tulsi 2020 group also states that "nearly half of primary voters" still haven't decided who they want to vote for. Her campaign message is that "the establishment elite and its allies in the media have been trying to count us out — by ignoring us, attacking us, and moving the goalposts — since the very moment we launched. They feel threatened by Tulsi, whose support cannot be bought and whose message cannot be influenced... Can you imagine what this election would look like for Tulsi if she was given anything close to the kind of media treatment that's been handed to candidates favored by the establishment? Or if she had even a small fraction of the hundreds of millions already spent by the billionaire candidates?
The statement contends that Gabbard is beating a billionaire, "who is quite literally outspending us 16 to one. Not only are we beating him in the polls, but we're also outraising him 12 to one on grassroots donations." The Tulsi 2020 group also states that "nearly half of primary voters" still haven't decided who they want to vote for. Her campaign message is that "the establishment elite and its allies in the media have been trying to count us out — by ignoring us, attacking us, and moving the goalposts — since the very moment we launched. They feel threatened by Tulsi, whose support cannot be bought and whose message cannot be influenced... Can you imagine what this election would look like for Tulsi if she was given anything close to the kind of media treatment that's been handed to candidates favored by the establishment? Or if she had even a small fraction of the hundreds of millions already spent by the billionaire candidates?
The Emerson
College
"Would you
vote for your candidate or is there a chance you would vote for someone
else?" The poll showed more than 50 percent undecided.
The billionaire in third place is
Michael Bloomberg and the billionaire behind Gabbard in this poll is Tom
Steyer.
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Those who want to participate must be registered to vote in the state of Hawaiʻi and registered with the Democratic Party by Sunday, March 8 to vote by mail. Those who join the party between Monday, March 9 through April 4 can vote at polling stations on April 4. The Kaʻū polling station for Democrats will be at
All ballots for the primary should
be mailed by Saturday, March 28 to assure delivery to the Democratic Party of
Hawaiʻi's Honolulu post office box on
or before April 4 at 3 p.m.
To register to vote online, see olvr.hawaii.gov/register.aspx. To register to be a member of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i online or print and mail in an application, see hawaiidemocrats.org/join.
The Democratic Party has decided to put its delegates behind presidential candidates through a process called rank choice voting. Voters select a first, second, and third favorite candidate.
A candidate must receive at least 15 percent of the votes to earn a delegate.
The Democratic Party has decided to put its delegates behind presidential candidates through a process called rank choice voting. Voters select a first, second, and third favorite candidate.
A candidate must receive at least 15 percent of the votes to earn a delegate.
When the ballots are tabulated, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated.
The second choices of those who voted for the first eliminated candidate are
added to the remaining candidates' vote totals. Then, the candidate with the
fewest votes after that second tabulation is eliminated. The next choice of
those who voted for the second eliminated candidate are then added to the
remaining candidates' vote totals and the candidate with the fewest votes after
that third tabulation is eliminated.
The
ranked choice tabulation and elimination rounds continue until all the
remaining candidates have at least 15 percent of the votes. Delegates to the
Democratic National Convention are then awarded to the remaining candidates
proportionally to their final vote tally. Learn more at hawaiiRCV2020.org.
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KUPU CARE PALLIATIVE PROGRAM RECEIVED A $25,000 GRANT from the Max and Yetta
Karasik Family Foundation. Serving East Kaʻū from
Volcano to South Point, and all of East Hawaiʻi, the program is run by Hawaiʻi Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo.
In an announcement, Development Manager Keith Greer said, "Since 2012, Kupu Care has set a strong foundation for palliative care in East Hawaiʻi and this grant, combined with a new partnership with United Health Care, will help reinvigorate this program.
In an announcement, Development Manager Keith Greer said, "Since 2012, Kupu Care has set a strong foundation for palliative care in East Hawaiʻi and this grant, combined with a new partnership with United Health Care, will help reinvigorate this program.
"Palliative
Care is an emerging medical specialty and many people don't know if it is right
for their loved one; if they see their family member becoming less responsive,
difficulty getting in and out of the bed or wheelchair, or they are visiting
the emergency room more frequently, Palliative Care may be able to help."
Patients remain
under the care of their own physicians in Kupu Care, and get an extra layer of
support from the Kupu Care team. Hawaiʻi Care Choices provides Palliative,
Hospice, and Bereavement Care services to all of East Hawaiʻi
from Laupāhoehoe Point to South Point.
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AN ADVANCED BEEKEEPING CLASS will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 and March 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
in Hilo . The address will be
provided upon registration. Experienced
beekeepers are invited to participate in this workshop series about apiary
expansion and management. Presented by Bee Love Apiaries, there is no cost to attend; however, registration is
required in advance due to limited space. RSVP by contacting Jen Rasmussen at
808-640-0278 or jennyabach@gmail.com.
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throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on
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Kaʻū Winter Sports Schedule
Wrestling
Fri., Feb. 21 HHSAA
Kaʻū Spring Sports Schedule
Girls Softball
Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. , @Waiakea
Wednesday, March 11, 3 p.m. , @Konawaena
Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. , host Kealakehe
Boys Baseball
Wednesday, March 4, 3 p.m. , host HPA
Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. . @Waiakea
Tuesday, March 10, 1 p.m. , @Konawaena
Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m. , host Kealakehe
Boys Volleyball
Friday, Feb. 21, 4:30 p.m. , Preseason at Christian Liberty
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. , host Christian Liberty
Wednesday, March, 6 p.m., @Hilo
Judo
Saturday, Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m. , @Kealakehe
Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. . @Kealakehe
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. , @Hilo
Track
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. , @Waiakea
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Mardi Gras Dinner Fundraiser for St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Friday, Feb. 21, Paradise Circle-Mauka. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner includes Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread, Drink, and Dessert. Tickets at the door, $8 per person, $15 for two, and $20 for family.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Free CERT Basic Training, four Saturdays starting Feb. 22 through March 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center
ʻO Kaʻū Kākou's 12th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament and Canned Food Drive, Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration closed Wednesday, Feb. 19. Poles, gear, and bait, and lunch for all, provided. Each child receives a prize, chosen during registration, in the order they register; register early. Keiki one to 14 years old register online at okaukakou.org, or pick up form at Nāʻālehu Elementary School, Nāʻālehu Ace Hardware, Pāhala Elementary School
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
Kaʻū Portuguese Exhibit, Sunday, Feb. 23 at
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
Hū (Kukui Nut Top) Demonstration, Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Kīlauea Visitor Center
Visit nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm for additional planning details. Free; Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
ONGOING
Register for a Free CERT Basic Training Course, four Saturdays starting Feb. 22 through March 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center
PETFIX Spay and Neuter Free Clinic for Cats and Dogs, Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, Ocean View Ranchos. Registration: contact Bridget at (808)990-3548 or petfixbigisland@gmail.com.
Hawaiʻi International Music Festival, Sunday March 8, 6:30 p.m. , Pāhala Plantation House. The concert will feature music that will celebrate native plants of the Kaʻū Dryland Forest and will raise funds for Hoʻomalu Kaʻū.
Register for Ocean View Classic Car & Bike Show, Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owners of classic cars and bikes are encouraged to register early, as space is limited. This second annual event, a fundraiser for Ocean View Community Association, will also feature food and live music, and prizes for the most impressive cars and bikes. Contact organizers Dennis Custard at 831-234-7143 or Ron Gall at 808-217-7982 to register or for more info.
Sign Up to Vend at the New ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Nāʻālehu Farmers Market, Wednesdays,8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site of the old Fruit Stand, mauka of Hwy 11 in Nāʻālehu. Vending focuses on Kaʻū products, including mushrooms from the new farm in Nāʻālehu, fresh breads, vegetables, fruits, and other products. The market may offer music in the future, and there are plans to acquire picnic tables for market goers. Call Manager Sue Barnett at 345-9374 to sign up.
Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more. A free guided Cultural Forest Tour, and a Mele and Hula ‘Auana performance are also slated. Visit the website events calendar for the full lineup. volcanoartcenter.org
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League: Ocean View Team - Mondays and Wednesdays, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice. T-Ball, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511
PETFIX Spay and Neuter Free Clinic for Cats and Dogs, Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, Ocean View Ranchos. Registration: contact Bridget at (808)990-3548 or petfixbigisland@gmail.com.
Performers are Maya Hoover , Hawaiʻi based Mezzo-Soprano at Professor at University of Hawaiʻi
Sign Up to Vend at the New ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Nāʻālehu Farmers Market, Wednesdays,
Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more. A free guided Cultural Forest Tour, and a Mele and Hula ‘Auana performance are also slated. Visit the website events calendar for the full lineup. volcanoartcenter.org
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call 808-938-1088.
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