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| Vegetable seeds for bok choy, tomatoes, and carrots will be distributed in ʻĀina, ʻOhana, and Me: Summer Challenge! Packets to school children on Saturday in Ocean View and next week in Pāhala. Each packet is wrapped in a recycled Ka`u Calendar newspaper. See more below. Photo by Ronit Fahl |
VACATION RENTALS WILL BE ALLOWED TO OPEN TO ANYONE NOT REQUIRING QUARANTINE, according to word from Mayor Harry Kim's office. Gov. David Ige approved the measure and the first travelers from within Hawaiʻi can check into Hawaiʻi Island vacation rentals starting next Tuesday, June 15, when the two-week quarantine is lifted for interisland travelers.
Until then, vacation rental owners are prohibited from renting to anyone from this island or elsewhere unless guests are deemed essential workers. The new rule will allow those from this island and other islands to stay in vacation rentals. County officials said they want those under quarantine to stay in hotels where they can be more closely monitored. Those coming from the mainland are prohibited on this island from staying in vacation rentals, unless they quarantine somewhere else.
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| Kaʻū District Gym will be reserved for Summer Fun over the next few weeks. Other practices of sports in small groups are expected soon. Photo by Julia Neal |
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VENUES THAT REMAIN CLOSED ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND because of the pandemic are
bars, nightclubs, public swimming pools, and large indoor gathering and activities venues for concerts, sports, conventions, and expos. Nāʻālehu Park and Kaʻ District Gym are closed temporarily for the safety of the Summer Fun program. Mayor Harry Kim announced today that many venues can open, with safe practices, starting June 15. They include county park pavilions, community centers, and picnic tables.
Indoor gatherings of groups of up to 10 persons are permitted with a maximum of 50 people, provided that physical distancing and safe practices can be maintained. Outdoor gatherings of groups of up to 10 persons are permitted with a maximum of 100 people, provided that physical distancing and safe practices can be maintained unless a greater amount of people are permitted under this rule.
REOPEN TRANS-PACIFIC TRAVEL and implement guidelines that will allow travel to resume safely before July 31. That is the message today from Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi. "Every day we inch closer to an economic cliff that will close businesses permanently and destroy our local business community beyond repair if tourism does not reopen," said Sherry Menor-McNamara, President & CEO. "It is incumbent that the Administration implement a plan to accelerate the opening of the trans-Pacific visitor economy ahead of July 31. Local businesses and workers will pay the price if safe, decisive, and swift action isn't taken."
The Chamber is soliciting signatures on a petition to reopen travel safely and expedite other measures "that will save businesses. This petition follows an April effort that led to over 1,000 supporters calling for economic assistance and other actions for businesses," said the statement from the Chamber.
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| Byron Ledge and other trails and destinations within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopen on Monday, along with the main gate and resumption of admission fees. NPS photo by Janice Wei |
On Monday, collection of entrance fees will resume, and these areas will reopen for outdoor enjoyment and exercise by 9 a.m.: Crater Rim Drive to Kīlauea Military Camp and to Devastation Trail parking lot; Kīlauea summit area trails, including Byron Ledge Trail (newly repaired following the 2018 eruption and summit collapse); Devastation and Halema‘uma‘u trails; Kīlauea Iki Overlook and trail (one-way counterclockwise loop only); Chain of Craters Road to Mauna Ulu parking lot;
Pu‘uhuluhulu and trails near Mauna Ulu, including Nāpau and Nāulu trails (day use only); and Ka‘ū Desert and Mauna Iki trails (day use only).
Areas already open are: Mauna Loa Road to Kīpukapuaulu for vehicles, bicyclists and hikers, including Tree Molds and Kīpukapuaulu Trail (pavilion, picnic area, and restroom remain closed); Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu for hikers and bicyclists to Mauna Loa Overlook at 6,662 feet, but closed to vehicles for wildfire prevention; Footprints Trail from Highway 11 to the Ka‘ū Desert Trail and Mauna Iki Trail junction, including the Footprints shelter; and Escape Road, for bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking.
All other areas in the Park remain closed at this time for public safety, including Nāhuku and Kīlauea Visitor Center.
"Services are limited, and visitors should bring everything they might need for a safe visit including water, meals, and hand sanitizer. Above all, visitors should pack their patience, avoid crowds, and have alternate destinations planned should parking lots be full," said Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Acting Superintendent Rhonda Loh. Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care while in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park:
Pu‘uhuluhulu and trails near Mauna Ulu, including Nāpau and Nāulu trails (day use only); and Ka‘ū Desert and Mauna Iki trails (day use only).
Areas already open are: Mauna Loa Road to Kīpukapuaulu for vehicles, bicyclists and hikers, including Tree Molds and Kīpukapuaulu Trail (pavilion, picnic area, and restroom remain closed); Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu for hikers and bicyclists to Mauna Loa Overlook at 6,662 feet, but closed to vehicles for wildfire prevention; Footprints Trail from Highway 11 to the Ka‘ū Desert Trail and Mauna Iki Trail junction, including the Footprints shelter; and Escape Road, for bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking.
All other areas in the Park remain closed at this time for public safety, including Nāhuku and Kīlauea Visitor Center.
"Services are limited, and visitors should bring everything they might need for a safe visit including water, meals, and hand sanitizer. Above all, visitors should pack their patience, avoid crowds, and have alternate destinations planned should parking lots be full," said Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Acting Superintendent Rhonda Loh. Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care while in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park:
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| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will reopen its main gate, many trails, and some other destinations on Monday, June 15. Photo by Julia Neal |
"Practice social distancing. Maintain at least six feet of distance between you and others. Wear a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use your hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you feel sick, please visit another day. Let wildlife be wild. Do not feed nēnē, the Hawaiian goose, and look out for them on roadways and in parking lots," says the statement from the Park. "The health and safety of Park users, employees, volunteers, and partners continue to be paramount. While these areas are accessible for the public to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services are limited. Park users should follow local area health orders from the Governor of Hawai‘i, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and other high-risk outdoor activities.
"The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Park staff will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and will take any additional steps necessary to protect everyone's health."
Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on the Park website www.nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
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DELAYING HEALTH SERVICES IS DANGEROUS, especially for the
elderly and those with underlying health conditions, says a recent statement
from the Department of Health:
Dr. Steven A.
Hankins, Lead Coordinator of Public Health and Medical Services, Hawaiʻi
Emergency Management Agency, said, "Now is one of the safest times to go
get the care that you need. Hawaiʻi healthcare provider offices are open, and
they are taking the necessary steps to protect their patients and their staff. In
addition to screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms in advance, many offices
are offering telehealth services and scheduling appointments, for patients who
may be more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19, earlier in the day,
similar to the kūpuna hours seen at grocery stores."
For more information, visit hawaiicovid19.com.
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‘ĀINA, ‘OHANA, & ME SUMMER CHALLENGE PACKETS will be given away to keiki in Oceanview and Pāhala later this week. For keiki in Ocean View, packets will be available this Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the picnic table by Mālama Market. For keiki in Pāhala packets will be available from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at Pāhala Shopping Center.
‘Āina, ‘Ohana, and Me is a collaborative pilot project between PARENTS, Inc. and Food Corps Hawai‘i. Each packet will include seeds, soil, a notebook, colored pencils, and ‘āina-based activities for families to connect with each other and the outdoors. Putting the packets together are Ali McKeigue, of PARENTS, Inc. and Katie Graham, of Food Corps. Hawai‘i.
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‘O KA‘Ū KĀKOU WILL HOST A GIVEAWAY TO SENIORS AND THE NEEDY on Monday, June 15 at 11 a.m. behind the Bank of Hawai‘i in Pāhala. The gift bags will include rice, chicken, canned goods, and toilet paper.
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NO NEW COVID-19 CASES ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND, but 15 new cases on Oʻahu bring the state's new case total to 59 in eight days.
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ONGOING
Cooper Center 19-4030 Wright Road on Wednesday, June 24.
Pāhala's Kaʻū District Gym at 96-1149 Kamani Street on Tuesday, June 30.
Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium Closed for Renovation through June 30. The Park is closed until further notice due to COVID-19 spread mitigation. A popular seven-and-a-half minute 2018 eruption video will be shown on a television in the exhibits area, once the Park and center reopen, and is available online for free download.
"The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Park staff will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and will take any additional steps necessary to protect everyone's health."
Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on the Park website www.nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
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| Pāhala Branch of Bank of Hawaiʻi offers 24-hour ATM, lobby hours on weekdays, and special kūpuna hours. Photo by Julia Neal |
BANK OF HAWAI‘I HELP DURING THE PANDEMIC is explained in a message released this week.
BoH also accepts applications for benefits from Paycheck Protection Program; Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security - CARES Act; and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
In addition, BoH is waiving all early withdrawal penalties for customers with CDs, or Time Deposit Accounts, through the end of June. ATM fees are also waived, through July 21.
In Ka‘ū, Bank of Hawaiʻi, operates its branch in Pāhala at 96-3163 Pikake Street. Open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Kaʻū branch also offers a kūpuna-only hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays. Call to make an appointment, 928-8356.
The message promises that Bank of Hawaiʻi "is committed to helping both individuals and businesses."
Emergency Loans for those affected by the COVID-19 shutdown are available for up to $3,000. Customers will need to provide Social Security number for a credit-check, employment status, income information (pre-COVID-19 income if income is impacted by COVID-19), and information on assets including checking and savings accounts. The emergency loan applications are accepted online.
Bank of Hawaiʻi also aids customers struggling with mortgage, personal or automobile loan, or home equity line of credit, through a Forbearance Program, Extension Program, or Online Small-Dollar Emergency Loan Program.BoH also accepts applications for benefits from Paycheck Protection Program; Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security - CARES Act; and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
In addition, BoH is waiving all early withdrawal penalties for customers with CDs, or Time Deposit Accounts, through the end of June. ATM fees are also waived, through July 21.
In Ka‘ū, Bank of Hawaiʻi, operates its branch in Pāhala at 96-3163 Pikake Street. Open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Kaʻū branch also offers a kūpuna-only hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays. Call to make an appointment, 928-8356.
The message promises that Bank of Hawaiʻi "is committed to helping both individuals and businesses."
For the
environment, BoH has reduced paper by no longer requiring paper remittance
tickets for credit card payments, loan principal payments, consumer loan
payments, or deposits (unless taking out cash).
In social mindfulness,
BoH is celebrating Pride Month by asking the public to consider donating to
the Hawaiʻi
LGBT Legacy Foundation, which operates the Hawaiʻi LGBTQ+ Center in Waikiki ,
or the Honolulu
Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, which helps educate and raise
awareness of LGBTQ+ culture and the arts.
Learn more at boh.com.
Learn more at boh.com.
"In addition
to the serious consequences that occur when these conditions are not well
controlled, people with chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, asthma, or cancer are at higher risk for severe illness from
COVID-19. Work with your healthcare provider to monitor your condition and
optimize your best health now to help reduce risk of illness in the future.
"As Hawaiʻi
reopens, now is a great time to reconnect with your healthcare provider." Tips to "navigate the new normal"
in healthcare visits include:
Call, don't
cancel – If you have a scheduled appointment, call your healthcare provider
to see if the appointment can be kept and what precautions are being taken.
Consider
alternate healthcare delivery – Telehealth options may be available to you
and vaccinations are provided at most pharmacies, saving you a trip to your
healthcare provider's office. Use the vaccine locator and call first to confirm vaccine
availability and restrictions that may apply.
Be patient for
routine care, but persistent for more urgent issues – Healthcare providers
are facing a backlog of patients, but if you have a health concern, insist on
being seen soon. For medical emergencies, seek immediate care, and call 9-1-1 .
For those without health insurance or who are
unable to pay for healthcare services, call 2-1-1 for assistance. Free or low-cost services are
available to those who qualify.
For more information, visit hawaiicovid19.com.
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FULL FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE RADAR-HAWAIʻI
is issued. Senate Armed Services Committee's Sen. Mazie Hirono made the announcement yesterday.
A statement from Hirono's office says the $162 million authorization "reverses
the Trump Administration's decision to zero-out funding in its budget request
for the project – which will be a critical component of the United
States ' ballistic missile defense system
when completed." The funding will support construction of HDR-H following
the Missile Defense Agency's completed siting process – "a process that
should include meaningful community engagement."
The authorization
also directs the Department of Defense to execute all its Fiscal Year 2020
support of HDR-H, requires the Director of the Missile Defense Agency to
provide a revised plan with a timeline for completion of the project, and
routine briefings to the Senate Armed Services Committee on the project.
Hirono said,
"HDR-H is part of our country's critical, layered defense. As the United
States continues to confront a range of strategic
threats in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, it is imperative that all Americans
are protected by our ballistic missile defense system. Securing full funding
authorization for HDR-H was my top priority in the NDAA this year because it
will help keep Hawaiʻi safe from external threats. I will continue to advocate
for its inclusion in the final, approved package."
Earlier this
year, Hirono pressed Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to justify the proposed
elimination of HDR-H funding during a Senate Armed Services Committee
hearing on the DOD's budget request.
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| Artists rendering of the Homeland Defense Radar. Image from army-technology.com |
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Ali McKeigue from PARENTS, Inc. and Katie Graham, of Food Corps
Hawaiʻi, put together ʻĀina, ʻOhana, and Me packets to be distributed
in Ocean View and Pāhala during the next week.
Photo by Ronit Fahl |
‘Āina, ‘Ohana, and Me is a collaborative pilot project between PARENTS, Inc. and Food Corps Hawai‘i. Each packet will include seeds, soil, a notebook, colored pencils, and ‘āina-based activities for families to connect with each other and the outdoors. Putting the packets together are Ali McKeigue, of PARENTS, Inc. and Katie Graham, of Food Corps. Hawai‘i.
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‘O KA‘Ū KĀKOU WILL HOST A GIVEAWAY TO SENIORS AND THE NEEDY on Monday, June 15 at 11 a.m. behind the Bank of Hawai‘i in Pāhala. The gift bags will include rice, chicken, canned goods, and toilet paper.
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| Onset of COVID-19 cases in the last 28 days, by zip code. White is zero cases. Yellow is one to five cases. Light orange (not pictured) is six to ten cases. Dark orange (not pictured) is 11 to 20 cases. Red (not pictured) is 21 to 50 cases. Hawaiʻi Department of Health map |
Hawaiʻi Island has recorded no new cases in more than two weeks. All 81 COVID-19 victims on Hawaiʻi Island recovered. No one died here. There was only one overnight hospitalization.
Since the pandemic began, Oʻahu has reported 473 cases, Kauaʻi 21 and Maui County 120. Twelve victims are residents who were diagnosed while visiting other places. Statewide, 706 people have been confirmed positive for the virus. Seventeen people died.
The daily message from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Director Talmadge Magno says, "The Island and State of Hawai‘i have done very well in minimizing the spread of the Coronavirus. Your efforts and good work of prevention have placed Hawai‘i State as the top in the Nation for the lowest per capita infection rate. A grateful thank you to the community of Hawai‘i for doing your part to keep Hawai‘i safe.
"In going forward, know the virus threat remains and we must continue to follow the preventive policies of distancing, gatherings, face coverings, cleanliness, and keeping yourself physically and emotionally healthy. Thank you for listening. Have a beautiful aloha Friday and please stay safe. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency."
Since the pandemic began, Oʻahu has reported 473 cases, Kauaʻi 21 and Maui County 120. Twelve victims are residents who were diagnosed while visiting other places. Statewide, 706 people have been confirmed positive for the virus. Seventeen people died.
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"In going forward, know the virus threat remains and we must continue to follow the preventive policies of distancing, gatherings, face coverings, cleanliness, and keeping yourself physically and emotionally healthy. Thank you for listening. Have a beautiful aloha Friday and please stay safe. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency."
In the United States , more than 2,048,986 cases have been confirmed. The death toll is over 114,669. Worldwide, more than 7.65 million have contracted COVID-19. The death toll is almost 426,000.
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directory for farms, ranches, takeout. Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is
free, with 7,500 distributed on stands and to all postal addresses throughout
Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano throughout the district. Read online at
kaucalendar.com and facebook.com/kaucalendar. To advertise your
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EVENTS
10 a.m.
to 11 a.m. at the intersection of Mamalahoa
Hwy and South Point Road .
Kaʻū Voices, a group of local residents affiliated with the Indivisibles, "is
sponsoring sign waving to promote social justice. All are invited to
participate in this demonstration to end police brutality," Linda
Morgan of Kaʻū Voices told The Kaʻū Calendar.
Advocate for Hawaiʻi Crops to be Included in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Listing by submitting comments by June 22. The CFAP helps agricultural producers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Crops not included are coffee, macadamia nuts, cacao, and more. Comments can be submitted online, or by mail by, June 22. Go to regulations.gov/document?D=FSA-2020-0004-0003 or mail to: Director, SND,FSA , U.S. 1400 Independence Avenue SW , Stop 0522, Washington , DC 20250-0522
Advocate for Hawaiʻi Crops to be Included in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Listing by submitting comments by June 22. The CFAP helps agricultural producers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Crops not included are coffee, macadamia nuts, cacao, and more. Comments can be submitted online, or by mail by, June 22. Go to regulations.gov/document?D=FSA-2020-0004-0003 or mail to: Director, SND,
Questions? Contact William L. Beam, (202) 720-3175 or email Bill.Beam@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities or who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center
"One well-supported comment is often more influential than a thousand form letters," says UH-CTAHR's Andrea Kawabata. See Tips for Submitting Effective Comments.
Register for Hawaiʻi Coffee Association Webinar Series.
The virtual event will be held Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. Each
session is designed to provide important updates on the effects of the pandemic
on the Hawaiʻi coffee industry and on the coffee industry at large, as well as
addressing other useful topics to inform coffee professionals of changing
trends and regulations. Each session must be registered for individually – go to
hawaiicoffeeassoc.org/page-1771697.
The sessions will be recorded and later published on the HCA website. To become
a sponsor for the webinar, click here.
ONGOING
Free COVID-19 Screenings are at Bay Clinic during business hours, with appointment. Call 333-3600.
A testing team from Aloha Critical Care in Kona will provide testing at St. Jude's every other Wednesday. The next date is June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A wide selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, prepared take away foods, assorted added value foods, breads and baked goods, honey, cheese, grass-fed beef, fish, vegetable plants, masks, handmade soaps, coffee, and more are offered on various days. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374, for more and to apply to vend.
Volcano Farmers Market at Cooper Center on Wright Road, off of Old Volcano Highway, is open on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., with much local produce, island beef, and prepared foods. Call 808-967-7800.
The Food Basket's ʻOhana Food Drop is available once a month at four Kaʻū and Volcano locations. People can receive a multi-day supply of shelf-stable and fresh food, depending on supply. Call The Food Basket at 933-6030 for Pāhala and Volcano or at 322-1418 for Nāʻālehu or Ocean View. Food can be picked up from 10 a.m. until pau – supplies run out – at:A testing team from Aloha Critical Care in Kona will provide testing at St. Jude's every other Wednesday. The next date is June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The next drive-thru screening at Nāʻālehu Community Center will be held Wednesday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Screening will be carried out by Aliʻi Health, with support from County of Hawai‘i COVID-19 Task Force, Premier Medical Group and Pathways Telehealth.
Wearing masks is required for everyone. Those visiting screening clinics will be asked to show photo ID, and any health insurance cards – though health insurance is not required to be tested. They are also asked to bring their own pen to fill in forms.
To bypass the screening queue at community test sites, patients can call ahead to Pathways Telehealth, option 5 at 808-747-8321. The free clinic will also offer on-site screening to meet testing criteria. Physicians qualify those for testing, under the guidance of Center for Disease Control & Prevention and Hawaiʻi's COVID-19 Response Task Force.
For further information, call Civil Defense at 935-0031.
ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Market in Nāʻālehu is open three days per week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – from 8 a.m. to noon. The goal is no more than 50 customers on the grounds at a time. Vendor booths per day are limited to 25, with 30 feet of space between vendors. Masks and hand sanitizing are required to attend the market. Social distancing will be enforced.Wearing masks is required for everyone. Those visiting screening clinics will be asked to show photo ID, and any health insurance cards – though health insurance is not required to be tested. They are also asked to bring their own pen to fill in forms.
To bypass the screening queue at community test sites, patients can call ahead to Pathways Telehealth, option 5 at 808-747-8321. The free clinic will also offer on-site screening to meet testing criteria. Physicians qualify those for testing, under the guidance of Center for Disease Control & Prevention and Hawaiʻi's COVID-19 Response Task Force.For further information, call Civil Defense at 935-0031.
Ocean View Swap Meet is open at Ocean View makai shopping center, near Mālama Market. Hours for patrons are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Vendor set-up time is 5 a.m. Masks are required for all vendors and patrons.
A wide selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, prepared take away foods, assorted added value foods, breads and baked goods, honey, cheese, grass-fed beef, fish, vegetable plants, masks, handmade soaps, coffee, and more are offered on various days. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374, for more and to apply to vend.Volcano Farmers Market at Cooper Center on Wright Road, off of Old Volcano Highway, is open on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., with much local produce, island beef, and prepared foods. Call 808-967-7800.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Anyone Eighteen and Under is available at Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary and at Nāʻālehu Elementary on weekdays (no holidays) through Friday, July 17. Each youth must be present to receive a meal. Service is drive-up or walk-up, and social distancing rules (at least six feet away) are observed. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Food is being delivered on Wednesdays to students in Green Sands, Discovery Harbour, and Ocean View.
St. Jude's Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen is open, with a modified menu and increased health & safety standards, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot showers, the computer lab, and in-person services and bible studies are suspended. Services are posted online on Sundays at stjudeshawaii.org.
Nāʻālehu's Sacred Heart Church 95-558 Mamālahoa Hwy was June 1; the July date will be announced later.
Ocean View's Kahuku Park
Volcano's 
Pāhala's Kaʻū District Gym at
On-Call Emergency Box Food Pantry is open at Cooper Center Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Call 967-7800 to confirm.
Enroll in Kua O Ka Lā's Hīpuʻu Virtual Academy for school year 2020-2021, grades four through eight. The Hawaiian Focused Charter School teaches with an emphasis on Hawaiian language and culture. The blended curriculum is offered through online instruction and community-based projects, with opportunities for face-to-face gatherings (with precautions), in an "Education with Aloha" environment.
pono – right." The school aims to provide students with "the knowledge and skills, through Hawaiian values and place-based educational opportunities, that prepare receptive, responsive, and self-sustaining individuals that live 'ke ala pono.'"
See kuaokala.org to apply and to learn more about the school. Call 808-981-5866 or 808-825-8811, or email info@kuaokala.org for more.
Pāhala and Nāʻālehu Public Libraries are Open for Pick-Up Services Only. Nāʻālehu is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pāhala is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Library patrons schedule Library Take Out appointment times to pick up their hold item(s) at their favorite libraries by going to HSPLS Library Catalog and placing a hold on any item(s) they want to borrow, or they may call their favorite library branch to place a hold with the library staff. After receiving a notice that item(s) are ready for pick up, patrons schedule a Library Take Out time at picktime.com/hspls. For patrons who placed holds during the closure, their item(s) are ready for pickup after the patron schedules a Library Take Out appointment. For more information, visit librarieshawaii.org.
Free Book Exchanges at the laundromats in Ocean View and Nāʻālehu are provided by Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries. Everyone is invited to take books they want to read. They may keep the books, pass them on to other readers, or return them to the Book Exchange to make them available to others in the community. The selection of books is replenished weekly at both sites.
Make Reservations for Father's Day at Crater Rim Café in Kīlauea Military Camp for Sunday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating limited due to social distancing. Dinner also available to go. The main course is Prime Rib and Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Bake, with side dishes and dessert, for $27.95 per person. Call 967-8356 for dine-in reservations, to-go orders, and current event information. KMC is open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.
Enroll in Kua O Ka Lā's Hīpuʻu Virtual Academy for school year 2020-2021, grades four through eight. The Hawaiian Focused Charter School teaches with an emphasis on Hawaiian language and culture. The blended curriculum is offered through online instruction and community-based projects, with opportunities for face-to-face gatherings (with precautions), in an "Education with Aloha" environment.
Kua O Ka Lā offers a specialized program that provides students with core curriculum, content area, and electives in-keeping with State of Hawaiʻi requirements. Combined with Native Hawaiian values, culture, and a place-based approach to education, from the early morning wehena – ceremonial school opening – Kua O Ka Lā students are encouraged to walk Ke Ala Pono – the right and balanced path.
The school's website says Kua O Ka Lā has adopted Ke Ala Pono "to describe our goal of nurturing and developing our youth. We believe that every individual has a unique potential and that it is our responsibility to help our students learn to work together within the local community to create a future that is
See kuaokala.org to apply and to learn more about the school. Call 808-981-5866 or 808-825-8811, or email info@kuaokala.org for more.
Free Book Exchanges at the laundromats in Ocean View and Nāʻālehu are provided by Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries. Everyone is invited to take books they want to read. They may keep the books, pass them on to other readers, or return them to the Book Exchange to make them available to others in the community. The selection of books is replenished weekly at both sites.
Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium Closed for Renovation through June 30. The Park is closed until further notice due to COVID-19 spread mitigation. A popular seven-and-a-half minute 2018 eruption video will be shown on a television in the exhibits area, once the Park and center reopen, and is available online for free download.
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