Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, July 11, 2015

Expansive vistas abound on tomorrow's Palm Trail hike at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit.
NPS Photo by Mark Wasser

AFTER MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS of public testimony, Hawai`i Board of Land and Natural Resources voted 5-2 last night to approve a 120-day emergency rule pertaining to access to Mauna Kea.

BLNR member Chris Yuen

      “We need the tools to keep order on the mountain,” said at-large board member Chris Yuen, former Hawai`i County Planning Department chief. “It’s sad that it has come to this point.”
      Hawai`i Island board member Stanley Roehrig also voted in favor of the rule, saying it was for the safety of everyone, including rangers. O`ahu member Ulalia Woodside and Maui member James A. Gomes voted a`ole.
      The action follows blockades on the summit access road by people and rocks placed to restrict access by crews attempting to begin construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
      According to the rule, no person shall at any time possess or control in the restricted area any of the following items: sleeping bag, tent, camping stove or propane burner.
      The rule also limits times access is available to the hours of 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., unless the person is transiting through the restricted area on the Mauna Kea Observatory Access Road or is lawfully within or entering or exiting an existing observatory or a facility operated by the University of Hawai
      The restricted area is defined as any lands in the public hunting area that includes the Mauna Kea Observatory Access Road and one mile on either side of the road.
      As used in this rule, the term transiting means operating, or being a passenger in, a motor vehicle travelling at a reasonable and prudent speed and having regard to the actual and potential hazards and conditions then existing.
      The board declared that there was “imminent peril to the public health or natural resources.”
      Roehrig pointed out that persons wanting to access the area can apply for special permits. He also said DLNR Chair Suzanne Case is open to setting up an area to be used for protests.
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GMOS, ZEALOTRY AND LEGISLATIVE OVERREACH is the title of a recent blog post by Hawai`i Farm Bureau Federation President Chris Manfredi, a Ka`u resident, at hfbf.org.
      “This is my first HFBF blog post, one that is overdue,” Manfredi wrote. “I hope to be doing more of these.

HFBF President Chris Manfredi
Photo by Julia Neal

      “What better occasion than the turning back of the GMO ban on Maui, the last of three? Like on Kaua`i and Hawai`i Island, a federal judge invalidated the de-facto GMO crop ban on the grounds that growing these crops is already governed at state and federal levels. County attempts to regulate in this area are thereby preempted.
      “Never mind that the ballot initiative was flawed from the get-go. Never mind that the counties have no resources nor expertise to enforce these ordinances. Thankfully, our system of government with its three branches and built-in checks and balances protects us from zealots – or is at least designed to. The proponents of these measures never let the facts nor scientific evidence get in the way of their ideology. Lawmakers that supported these measures were wrong to pass flawed bills that overreached their authority – and that’s a shame.
      “When elected representatives follow, rather than lead it hurts the citizenry. I hope they realize that by supporting measures so extreme they essentially punted their legislative roles to the judiciary, eroding their own power and influence. Such a waste of time and resources, chasing paper tigers and strawmen. Imagine if this time and energy was applied to actual problems.
      “We saw what happens at the state house too, when two Big Island senators were relieved of their committee chairmanships by proposing and supporting measures so extreme that they were shown the door by their colleagues. They diminished their own influence, and thereby did a disservice to the citizens that employ them. Question: When is it OK for an Ag committee chair to oppose farmers? Answer: Never. And so it goes. Smart politicians understand the difference between campaigning and governing. Once elected they ought to remember they need to represent all of their constituents.
      “Well, this is a big win for farmers, not just in Hawai`i, but across the globe. We’re sick of the uncertainty placed on our businesses by zealots. We’re tired of being demonized by demagogues armed with propaganda and driven by political and financial agendas that create nothing but hot air, wasted time and wasted opportunities.
    "Maybe now we can put distractions aside and focus more on what’s really important: raising and caring for the plants and animals that nourish a society,"Manfredi wrote.
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HAWAI`I ISLAND POLICE WARN THE PUBLIC about a telephone scam from persons claiming to be from the Department of Water Supply.
      The individuals call Water Supply customers and threaten to shut off their water service because of what they claim are past-due water bills.
      According to the DWS, the calls are fraudulent and an attempt to gain access to credit card or other financial information.
      Residents are advised that if they receive such a call, they should report it to the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
      Members of the community also may call DWS at 961-8050 to file an additional report.
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Frances Kai`Hwa Wang

THE COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION and Community Service at the University of Hawai`i-Hilo will conduct a one-day workshop entitled Jumpstart Your College Application Essay next Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in UCB 113. The cost is $50. 

      Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, a writer, speaker, activist and multicultural educator at the University of Michigan, and author of Where Lava Meets the Sea – Asian Pacific American Postcards from Hawai`i, will conduct the course described as “a college application essay boot camp.” Students will employ timed writings and discussion to inventory their high school experiences, analyze various college application and scholarship essay questions, write a good first draft and discuss editing techniques. Participants should bring a laptop, notebook, pen and application questions of the colleges/scholarships to which they want to apply.
      For more at (808) 974-7664 or email ccecs@hawaii.edu.
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AS A MARK OF RESPECT for the late former Lieutenant Governor and state Senator Nelson Doi, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai`i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai`i National Guard, from sunrise to sunset tomorrow.
      “Nelson Doi was a pillar of his community on Hawai`i Island and a dedicated public servant who laid the foundation for and helped to improve the entire state. He was a trailblazer and committed leader who left behind a lasting legacy. On behalf of the people of Hawai`i, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Doi ‘Ohana and their many friends,” Ige said.
      Born in Pahoa on News Years Day in 1922, Doi served in the Hawai`i Territorial Senate for 14 years. He then entered the judicial branch in 1969, serving as judge of the Third Circuit Court for five years. In 1974, Doi began a four-year term serving as the Lieutenant Governor. Doi died on May 16.
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FNVNP members explore Mauna Loa Trail tomorrow.
NPS Photo by Gerad Dean

BOTANIST TIM TUNISON GUIDES tomorrow’s Sunday Walk in the Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This four-mile round-trip hike explores Mauna Loa Trail. Free for Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park; others may become members in order to attend. Email admin@fhvnp.org or call 985-7373 for more information.

KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES National Park offers a guided hike of Palm Trail tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hike is a moderately difficult 2.6-mile loop traversing scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. Highlights include relics of the ranching era, sections of remnant native forest and volcanic features from the 1868 eruptive fissures.
      Call 985-6011 for more information.

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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, July 10, 2015

Waters surrounding Hawai`i are heating up and fueling tropical storms that are churning north and south of the state.
Map from Weather Underground

STORMS CONTINUE TO CHURN in the Central Pacific north and south of Hawai`i, fueled by the oceans warm waters. To the north, Ela has weakened into a post-tropical remnant low due to strong south-southwesterly wind shear as it tracks west. Two other tropical depressions to the south are gaining strength as they move west of the state but are expected to weaken in the next few days, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

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A SEARCH FOR A MISSING DIVER led to the discovery of his body yesterday at Punalu`u.
      At 8:15 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of a missing diver in waters off Punalu`u Boat Ramp. Fire Department personnel searched by land, air and water. At 5:22 p.m., 60-year-old Robert Furtado’s body was found floating about 300 yards offshore from Ninole Bay and Punalu`u Pavilions.
      An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
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Shoreline setback policy is a topic of the Ka`u Community Development Plan.

YESTERDAY’S KA`U NEWS BRIEF about the owner of property at Pohue Bay planning to build a house there generated many comments on Facebook. Here are several. 

      Saydi Llanes: “Sick I tell you, just sick.”
      Gennifer Medeiros Shibuya: “Ugh. This just makes me sick. Their sick! No build!”
      Lora Olson: “What about beach access?”
      Lisa Edwards: “Bad move. Very bad bad bad decision.”
      Larry Cush: “The owner should work with the state and/or national parks or a land trust to save this unique and irreplaceable property. The petroglyph site, aqualin ponds and undeveloped site make this area a gem worthy of National Monument status. The owner is in a position to do the right thing for Hawai`i.”
      Kapono Lena Hayden: “No build!”
      Cherub Akin: “I hope they will share their road with beach goers. It sure would be nice to have a white sand beach in Ka`u.”
      Kallie Barnes: “The very rare and endangered Hawksbill Turtle nests here! Undoubtedly the lights from a structure would interfere with this! It would be very sad to see this area developed; it’s an absolute gem.”
      Rena Higgins: “What about the turtles? Will this affect them?”
      Shoreline setback policy is a topic being given more attention by Ka`u Community Development Plan’s Steering Committee. In its draft form, the CDP says, “Site-specific shoreline setbacks shall be established at the earliest stages of the land use planning and development process either 1) at 1,320 feet (1/4-mile) or 2) as far as practicable from the shoreline using a science-based assessment and in consideration of the physical limitations of the property.” Options being considered are to eliminate this policy entirely; remove the ¼-mile setback requirement; remove “1,320 feet (1/4-mile)” and replace with “a distance to be determined with community input;” or reconsider comprehensively all sections pertaining to coastal development to determine how best to achieve the related community objectives.
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`Opihi are much more abundant on uninhabited Hawaiian islands.
NPS Photo by Larry Basch

RESEARCHERS ABOARD THE POLYNESIAN double-hulled sailing canoe Hikianalia and modern research vessel Searcher have returned from Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, where they conducted `opihi monitoring, and offered mele (chants) and ho`okupu (gifts) to honor the islands. 

       “It was amazing to have such a dedicated group of people willing to participate in all aspects of this expedition,” said Hoku Johnson, NOAA expedition coordinator. “This was the first time researchers specifically collaborated on projects that have cultural, scientific and management benefit for Papahanaumokuakea and beyond.”
      Chris Bird and Patricia Crockett, researchers with Texas A&M University, continued their years of research on `opihi, making some interesting findings.
      “It appears that Nihoa is the ‘Fort Knox’ of `opihi in terms of genetic diversity,” Bird said. “This is significant because `opihi populations in the Monument could be more resilient to human-derived effects like ocean acidification and disease outbreaks than populations in the Main Hawaiian Islands.”
      This ongoing research continues to provide managers with insights into how to make better-informed management decisions concerning `opihi harvesting in the Main Hawaiian Islands.
      “After six years of conducting research on `opihi in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, it is apparent that there are 99.9 percent more `opihi on the shorelines of the Monument than those of Oʻahu,” Bird said. “On O`ahu there is an average of one `opihi per square meter, versus an average of 100-200 `opihi per square meter in the Monument. Working in Papahanaumokuakea continues to provide insight into what a healthy shoreline should look like.”
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Dr. Jim Kauahikaua, accompanied by his wive Jeri Gertz received
his award in Washington, DC. Photo from USGS

DR. JIM KAUAHIKAUA RECENTLY RECEIVED a Citation for Meritorious Service, the second highest U.S. Department of the Interior honor award that can be granted to a career employee. The award is in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions in the field of volcano hazards for the USGS and his leadership of U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. 

      Known to many on the Island of Hawai`i as Dr. Jim, Kauahikaua was, for many residents, the patient, calm, and steady face of HVO during last fall’s threatening lava flow in lower Puna, HVO personnel wrote in the current issue of Volcano Watch. This was acknowledged in the citation, which states that “his expertise is potentially lifesaving for residents on Hawai`i Island” and that his leadership has proven invaluable during responses to natural hazards.
      The citation further commends Kauahikaua for his work strengthening relations between HVO and other Federal, State, and County agencies, which has improved interagency coordination during periods of elevated volcano and earthquake activity… .
      When lava flows inundated the Kalapana community in 1990, he became interested in lava flow dynamics and mitigating volcanic hazards in Hawai`i. He has since developed tools for lava flow hazards assessment and methods for quantifying lava flow emplacement that have been utilized during Kilauea Volcano's ongoing East Rift Zone eruption, including the recent advance of lava toward Pahoa.
      In October 2004, Kauahikaua was named HVO’s 19th Scientist-in-Charge – the first of Hawaiian ancestry. The Meritorious Service Award citation notes that, as Scientist-in-Charge, Kauahikaua “guided HVO through significant changes in monitoring and communication technologies, volcanic and earthquake activity, staff reorganization and makeup, and scientific and public outreach activities, leaving HVO well-prepared to tackle 21st Century challenges.”
      After serving as HVO’s Scientist-in-Charge for more than 10 years – one of the longest terms in the observatory's history – Kauahikaua rotated back to his former position as an HVO research geophysicist in March 2015. He is now happily focused on scientific investigations that had to be put on hold during the past decade, when his time and attention were effectively consumed by administrative and managerial responsibilities.
      Tina Neal, who succeeds Kauahikaua as Scientist-in-Charge, notes the extremely high regard that HVO holds in the global science community, both in terms of scientific accomplishment and public service. “It is an honor to inherit leadership of such a beloved and talented organization within the Hawai`i Island community, and I give Jim much credit for that,” she said.
      In response to the award bestowed upon him, Kauahikaua said, “HVO couldn’t have accomplished so much these past 10 years without the support of the entire HVO staff, a team of highly dedicated individuals. Together, we have accomplished some amazing things, and now, with Tina’s leadership, we will do even more.”
      Congratulations, Dr. Jim! The DOI Meritorious Service Award is well-deserved recognition for your years of service to the USGS and HVO.
      See hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch.
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One of Kahuku's free programs this weekend is a guided hike to Pu`u O Lokuana.
NPS Photo by Jessica Ferracane

KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES National Park offers free programs this weekend. 

      Pu`u o Lokuana is a short, moderately difficult 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone. Participants learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka`u. Tomorrow, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
      A guided hike of Palm Trail is a moderately difficult 2.6-mile loop traversing scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. Highlights include relics of the ranching era, sections of remnant native forest and volcanic features from the 1868 eruptive fissures. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
      Call 985-6011 for more information.

THIS SUNDAY’S WALK IN THE PARK is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guided by botanist Tim Tunison, this four-mile round-trip hike explores Mauna Loa Trail. Free for Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park; others may become members in order to attend. Email admin@fhvnp.org or call 985-7373 for more information.

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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, July 9, 2015

An owner of Ka`u Coast property at Pohue Bay plans to build a house at the district's only white sand beach.

AN OWNER OF KA`U COAST PROPERTY at Pohue Bay plans to build a house there. “Mr. Geoff Palmer is proposing to develop a single-family home for his private use on a property he owns … under a company called Nani Kahuku `Aina,” Keli`i Kapali, planner for PBR Hawai`i & Associates, wrote in a letter to Ka`u’s state Rep. Richard Creagan. The company is seeking input from Creagan “as to whether the proposed Palmer Residence may have an impact on any of your existing or proposed projects, plans, policies or programs that we should consider” as the company prepares an Environmental Assessment, Kapali said.

The Palmer Residence would be in State Land Use Conservation District.
Map from PBR Hawai`i letter to Rep. Richard Creagan

      The home site is within the State Land Use Conservation District Resource Subzone. According to Kapali, the house site will be designed in conformance with Conservation District rules related to single-family residential design standards, which limit developable area to 5,000 square feet. Design will include independent electricity, water and wastewater system.
      Kapali said the home site will be within an area of less than five acres and near the shoreline of the parcel that contains 16,500 acres. Previous plans for the property included a hotel, condominiums and a golf course in a development called Kahuku Village.
      In March 2014, owners’ representative Michael Reyes told The Ka`u Calendar, “While we have not taken any affirmative steps to move this (development) forward, we have not officially withdrawn the application, either. There are also no pending discussions with any federal or local government agency regarding the disposition of the property at this time. So basically, we are in a holding pattern and are treating the asset as a longer-term investment.”
      Also in March 2014, Hawai`i County Planning Department announced that the County Council authorized the Director of Finance to enter into negotiations to acquire all, a portion of, or a conservation easement for the 16,000 acres around Pohue Bay.
      PBR Hawai`i requested that Creagan reply by July 24.
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MAUNA KEA PHOTO GUILD has issues with state-proposed rules that would limit access to areas of the mountain. The road to the summit has been closed since June 24, when Thirty Meter Telescope opponents blocked it with strewn rocks and rock structures to prevent construction crews from reaching the summit.
      “As photographers we support open access to Mauna Kea, access that has been legally protected for the people of Hawai`i,” a statement from the group says. “We post pictures as a show of support to protect our right to perform photography on Mauna Kea.
      “Newly proposed rule changes by DLNR will prevent access to Mauna Kea at night between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., the very time that photographers visit the mountain to photograph the stars. These proposed land management practices also ban camping and the use of backpacks, which photographers use to carry their equipment.

Photographers, including Alan M. Lakritz, who took this photo, have issues
with proposed rules that would limit access to Mauna Kea.
Photo from Mauna Kea Photo Guild's Facebook page

      “Poorly written and lacking in necessary specifics, there are long-term and far reaching economic consequences to these new guidelines that have not been fully considered. While the proposed rule changes may have been aimed at one segment of society, they fail to consider the impact on a broader audience. Many Big Island photographers have spent years honing their skills and purchasing specialized equipment to photograph the night sky from atop Mauna Kea. Their work is displayed in museums and galleries all over the world and enriches the lives of millions of people who cannot travel to Mauna Kea personally.
      “In addition, organizations from across the globe use photography from atop Mauna Kea to educate and inspire young and old alike about the wonders of our Universe. These organizations hire local photographers to take these images that are then shared in a multitude of countries and viewed by millions of people.
      “To deny access to Mauna Kea at night deprives photographers from being able to do their job and earn an income. It also prevents society at large, both here in the U.S. and around the world, from appreciating the unique wonders of the nighttime sky that can only be seen from atop Mauna Kea.
      “We call upon all people who favor full access to join the our cause or create their own organization to advocate. This may include, but is not limited to recreationists, businesses, traditional worshipers, and astronomers.
      “The passage of these proposed new rules will set a precedent that is unacceptable to anyone that appreciates the art of photography and the inspiration of education.”
      Board of Land & Natural Resources will consider the rules at its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. on O`ahu. The meeting will be streamed live at olelo.org.
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Ka`u's Ali`i Hawaiian Hula Hands Coffee won HCA top honors last year.
Photo from Ali`i Hawaiian Hula Hands 

THE 20TH HAWAI`I COFFEE ASSOCIATION Conference and seventh Cupping Competition is July 16-19 at Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Offering a full lineup of informative activities, the annual event attracts statewide coffee industry growers, processors, roasters, wholesalers and retailers.
      The gathering is also open to the public.
      The conference includes workshops covering coffee quality, chemical compounds in green coffee, label compliance, quality control of roasting and packaging, cupping and eradication of the coffee berry borer. Also on tap are legislative updates and reports from a host of agencies, including Hawai`i’s Department of Agriculture, UH’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource, Hawai`i Agricultural Research Center, Synergistic Hawai`i Agriculture Council and Hawai`i Farm Bureau.
      Other activities include an expo, silent auction, coffee farm and processing tour, plus election of HCA officers. Winners of the cupping competition are announced Saturday at a dinner headlined by TV business reporter Howard Dicus.
      The annual cupping competition is an evaluation of coffee based on flavor, aroma, mouth-feel, acidity, sweetness and aftertaste. Last year, a panel of judges, using standardized blind procedures, cupped a field of 82 Hawai`i entries hailing from eight districts. Top honors were given to Ali`i Hawaiian Hula Hands, of Ka`u, Aloha Hills Kona Coffee and Maui Grown Coffee.

Jonithen Jackson, of Ocean View, stars in The Land of Eb.

      For more information and to register, see www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org/Events.
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JONITHEN JACKSON, OF OCEAN VIEW, stars in a fictional account about the Marshallese situation. The Land of Eb will be shown July 30 on PBS. 

      “Living in the stark volcanic landscape of one of the most remote Hawaiian communities, Jacob, an immigrant father and grandfather, struggles to provide for his large family,” reads the synopsis at thelandofeb.com.
      “When Jacob overhears a cancer diagnosis from his doctor, he keeps the news to himself, foregoing treatment in favor of working to pay off his property which he plans to pass down once he’s gone. As Jacob’s search for work becomes more desperate however, he enters into a dubious agreement with a coffee farmer who promises him the money he needs.
      “His sickness getting worse and the new job beginning to fall apart, Jacob is left with few options. Sensing his own end, Jacob turns a small video camera on himself and begins to record his story — and that of his people, the Marshallese.
      “A hauntingly beautiful affirmation of family, The Land of Eb brings full circle the consequences of man’s destructive nature and lasting effects of the nuclear age with the honor and dignity of love tinged with hope.”
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SEN. MAZIE HIRONO YESTERDAY co-introduced the bipartisan All Students Count Amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act. The amendment would better highlight the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander students by requiring school districts with more than 1,000 AAPI students to report disaggregated data by the major race categories in the Census, such as Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Native Hawaiian and Samoan.

Image from KDEN

      “The Hawai`i Department of Education is already a national leader in collecting and using detailed AAPI data to best use resources and help high-need students improve. As we’ve seen in Hawai`i, this detailed data is critical to help educators, parents, and communities ensure that each and every child receives the support they need.”
      The amendment requires school districts to collect and publicly report data on the major AAPI subgroups so that teachers, parents, principals, policymakers, and community organizations can target support to the students who need it most.

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KDEN PRESENTS THE KING AND I beginning tomorrow. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through July 26. Tickets are $14 general admission, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for children 12 and under. Available at Kilauea General Store, Kea`au Natural Foods, The Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo and at the door.

      Call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com.

KA`U SCENIC BYWAY COMMITTEE meets today at 5 p.m. at Na`alehu Methodist Church. The public is invited.

      For more information, email richmorrow@alohabroadband.net.

KA`U RESIDENTS INTERESTED in becoming Red Cross volunteers can attend a meeting today at 7 p.m. at HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. office.
     For more information, call Hannah Uribes at 929-9953.

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