The Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs, Hawaiʻi Island

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The foreground is hula but the background is Mexico where Vero Ramirez lives with her acclaimed hālau.
They travel to Ka‘ū to perform Saturday, Nov. 4, at Pāhala Community Center at Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural
Festival and will start performing around 1 p.m. Other performers include Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner
Raiatea Helm from Moloka‘i.

AMBASSADORS OF HULA, DANCE AND MUSIC from Mexico, Philippines, West Virginia, Osaka, Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Honolulu, Lana‘i and Moloka‘i will converge on Pāhala Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, for Ho‘okupa Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival. The final line-up was announced today.
Headliner for music will be Hawaiian singer Raiatea Helm, of Moloka‘i, an eight-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, two-time Grammy nominee, and recipient of a Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellowship. Helm is not only known for her Hawaiian music with her "high-voiced throwback leo ki‘eki‘e style," said the New York Times, she is also known for her work with jazz musicians.

Raiatea Helm in 2012, when she completed a Native Arts & Cultures
Foundation Fellowship and her album Sea of Love, propelling
her careers. She performs at 3:15 p.m. at Pāhala Community
Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū
Cultural Festival. Photo from Native Arts & Cultures Foundation

Also in the lineup will be
Pāhala's own Hālau Hula O Leionalani, scheduled to start performing around 5:30 p.m., under the direction of Debbie Ryder, the organizer of the festival. Joining in the performances will be Lorielei's Hula Studio, who will start performing at 2:30 p.m.
The Bayanihan Performing Club from University of Hawai‘i Hilo will present dances of the Philippines around 1:45 p.m. Puna Taiko Drummers will share their ethnic sounds from Japan starting around 2 p.m.
A kukui ceremony, scheduled for around 6 p.m., will honor and remember the late Bull Kailiawa and the late Uncle Bobby Gomes.
The Inoue Ohana from Japan will entertain at 7 p.m.
Hawaiian cultural practitioners will give classes and demonstrations, including experts in restoration of heiau. Live music will also feature local musicians.
For more, call Festival Director Debbie Ryder at 315-7032 or 808-649-9334.

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A LOSE-LOSE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE, the market, families and the government, is how Sen. Brian Schatz described, today, Pres. Donald Trump's assault on health. Last week Trump took "two steps further by signing an executive order allowing second-rate insurance plans and scrapping subsidies that help low-income families afford care," said Schatz.

Schatz claimed that Trump's "executive order raises Obamacare premiums by over 20 percent and strips critical protections and essential benefits from many insurance plans. Experts are saying it will actually cost the government over $194 billion dollars over the next ten years. And his decision introduces unprecedented chaos to health care markets -- just three weeks before enrollment opens."

"Tell Congress to block Trump’s attacks on health care and pass legislation to keep costs low for millions of families." Said Schatz, "Since taking office, Trump has had no problem playing the repeal Obamacare card to score political points at the expense of millions of Americans’ health care. And now that he’s exhausted all of his options and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act twice, he’s reverting to the worst use of presidential power: sabotaging our health care system on his own without experts, hearings, or members of Congress."

The Hawai‘i Senator said he and colleagues "are working to resist Trump’s attacks on health care at every turn, but we cannot win this fight alone." Schatz asks Hawai‘i constituents to add names to a petition to stop the destruction of Obamacare. "When Trump and the Republicans tried to repeal Obamacare, you stepped up and put enough pressure on Congress to save health care. Now it’s time to fight back again, and I hope you’ll join me in that effort." See the petition.

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HAWAI‘I IS ONE OF THE LEAST VULNERABLE STATES FOR IDENTITY FRAUD, according to a study released today by WalletHub. "With Equifax losing its $7 million anti-fraud contract with the IRS after a major data breach at the credit bureau exposed the confidential information of more than 145 million American consumers, the free credit-monitoring website WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across eight key metrics."
The data set ranges from identity-theft complaints per capita to average loss amount due to fraud in the following categories: Hawai‘i ranked 51st in Identity-Theft Complaints per Capita; 28th in Average Loss Amount Due to Online Identity Theft; 47th in Fraud & Other Complaints per Capita; 23rd in Avg. Loss Amount Due to Fraud; 23rd in State Security-Freeze Laws for Minors’ Credit Reports; 46th – Persons Arrested for Fraud per Capita and 24th in Compliance with REAL ID Act.
For the full report and how to avoid identity theft and other scams, see WalletHub.

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Pick up the October edition of The Ka'ū Calendar delivered
free to 5,500 mailboxes throughout Ka'ū, from Miloli'i
through Volcano. Also available on stands throughout
the district. See it online now at kaucalendar.com

UPCOMING FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Eight-Man Football

Saturday, Oct. 21, Ka'ū vs. Pāhoa, home.

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INPUT FOR THE FUTURE OF HAWAI‘I COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, including the Hele On Bus that takes many Ka‘ū residents to work, school and shopping, is invited at meetings outside Ka‘ū. Those unable to attend may contact Ka‘ū's County Council member Maile David at maile.david@hawaiicounty.gov or email the consultants at heleonsuggestions@ssfm.com.
Meetings are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Waimea Elementary School and Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lū‘au Hale in Hilo.
For more, call 808-356-1260.

HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF KA‘Ū MEETS THURSDAY, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. For more, call 929-9731 or 936-7262.

TROPICAL FRUIT YIELDS will be discussed at a co-meeting of Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers and Hawai‘i Farmers Union United on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 81-6393 Mamalahoa Hwy in Captain Cook. Guest speaker Peter Salleras, of Queensland, Australia, will discuss Tatura trellis in Hawai‘i and Bush Tucker native fruits of Australia. Hawai‘i Farmers United state President Vince Mina reports on the recent state convention and legislative outlook. The potluck dinner meeting starts at 5 p.m. For more, contact Brian Lievens, President West Hawai‘i Chapter, 808-895-8753, greenwizard@hawaii.rr.com; or Ken Love, Executive Director, 808-323-2417, kenlove@hawaiiantel.net. Learn more about Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers at: facebook.com/group.phpgid=127197321932&ref=mf, hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org and hawaiifruit.net.

AUDITIONS FOR A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, the December play by Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network are Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol will play for one weekend only Dec. 14 to 17; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. For more information, read the Ka'ū News Briefs from September 13, call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com.
21, at 10 a.m. at KMC's Kīlauea Theater. Auditioners prepare a song that best features vocal ability. There are parts for all ages, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 5-12 FOR A HALLOWEEN MASK MAKING CLASS that takes place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Register through Friday, Oct. 20. For more, call 939-2510.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH will be presented this Friday, Oct. 20, at the Ka‘ū District Gym, with Dr. Myrtle Miyamera, from 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Ka‘ū Resource Center and Pāhala Parks & Recreation.

EXPERIENCE THE SKILLFUL WORK, ‘IKE HANA NO‘EAU, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations will be given the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The upcoming event will be Friday, Oct. 20, with programs also scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. This event is free.

THE OCEAN VIEW DEEP CLEAN project is gearing up for Saturday, Oct. 21. Supported through a grant from Matson Navigation, it will provide containers for large items being disposed of, including broken appliances and furniture. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Ocean View Community Center. Those who would like to volunteer can call 939-7033, Mondays through Fridays from 8 am. to noon and 217-7982 in afternoons and evenings, said Ocean View Community Association President Ron Gall.
Volunteers need to wear sturdy shoes and gloves, sunscreen, long pants/jeans and hat. OVVC will provide bottled water and lunch for volunteers. "The Community Association is seeking a tire recycler to haul off the many tires dumped in the community," Gall said.
In addition to Matson, the Hawai‘i County Solid Waste Division is providing some assistance.

A HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE will be given on the hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 10:30 a.m. Nā Kumu hula Micah Kamohoaliʻi and Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu will perform. Also see Nā Mea Hula with Halauolaokalani from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A youngster learns to weave lau hala bracelet at the 2017 Cultural Festival.

NPS Photo/Janice Wei

FAMILIES ARE INVITED FOR A DAY OF FUN, CULTURE AND DISCOVERY for Kahuku ‘Ohana Day in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration required by Friday, Oct. 13).
Hawai’i Volcanoes press release promoting the event says “Learn about the hidden powers that plants have to keep us healthy through the teachings of Aunty Ka‘ohu Monfort, a practitioner of lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal medicine). Collect seeds from native plants and help park rangers bring new life to Kahuku.”
Kids 17 and under and their families must sign up by October 13 to participate by calling 808-985-6019. Bring water, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, hat, long pants, shoes and reusable water bottle. Kahuku is located between the 70 and 71 mile markers on Highway 11.

NATURE & CULTURE: AN UNSEVERABLE RELATIONSHIP, a moderate hike approximately 2 miles takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Palm Trail hikers visit a place where catastrophic change (hulihia) and subsequent restoration (kulia) can be observed as the land transitions from the 1868 lava flow with its pioneer plants to deeper soil with more diverse and older flora. Learn about native plants that play a vital role in Hawaiian culture. Free. The hike will be offered again on Nov. 25. Visit nps.gov/havo for more.

RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NĀ‘ĀLEHU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Atlas Recycling. Redeem HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. For more, call 939-2413, ext. 230.

WRITING ON THE WILD SIDE, a workshop at Volcano Art Center will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tom Peek’s techniques and exercises help students explore their creative minds and unique voices. The class is $75 per person or $65 per person for VAC members. For more, call 967-8222.

START REGISTERING KEIKI GRADES K-8 FOR AN EDIBLE HALLOWEEN CRAFT CLASS scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pāhala Community Center. Register until Tuesday, Oct. 24. For more, call 928-3102.

HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES ROAD MAINTENANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS meet Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. For more, call 929-9910.

EVENTS CELEBRATING WORLD FOOD DAY, presented by Hawai’i Island Food Alliance, KTA Super Stores, and The Kohala Center, are set for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at KTA locations - Puainako, Waimea, Waikoloa, and Keauhou - from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Kohala Center describes the event as following, “Support local farmers showcasing their value-added products at this in-store event. Enjoy tastings, samples, and purchase a selection of products direct from farmers." The Kohala Center will distribute plant starts as supplies last. Farmers and value-added producers who would like to distribute samples at KTA for World Food Day, may contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411. See a short slide show called The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 6-12 FOR A BAT FINGER PUPPET class at Kahuku Park scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Register until Friday, Oct. 25. For more, call 929-9113.

CU HAWAI‘I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā‘ālehu. CU Hawai‘i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.
The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai‘i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Tuesday, October 17, 2017

An ‘Alalā takes flight after living in a a Bird Conservation Center. The endangered Hawaiian crow joined ten
others with scientists and caregivers hoping they can be re-established as free-living members of the Hawaiian
native forest. See story below. Photo from San Diego Zoo Global

HAWAIIAN FEDERAL JUDGE DERICK KAHALA WATSON granted a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s third travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect at midnight Tuesday. Watson issued a nationwide order, which will stop the Trump administration from permanently blocking travel to the U.S. from citizens of Iran, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Venezuela, Chad, Libya and North Korea.

Federal Judge Derrick Kahala Watson

The new travel ban was seen as an expansion of the earlier Trump travel bans that targeted marjority-Muslim nations. It would also have been permanent rather than for 90 days like the previous travel bans. Watson's ruling came after a brief was filed by Hawai‘i Attorney General Doug Chin, asking for the restraining order.
Watson, a Kamehameha School, Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, and the only Native Hawaiian on the federal bench, wrote that Trump's latest travel ban, "plainly discriminates based on nationality," which goes against "the founding principles of this Nation."
The Trump administration responded, saying that Watson's order "undercuts the President's efforts to keep the American people safe and enforce minimum security standards for entry into the United States."
Watson said that the Trump administration failed to link nationality with security threat. "The categorical restrictions on entire populations of men, women and children, based upon nationality are a poor fit for the issues regarding the sharing of 'public-safety and terrorism-related information' that the President identifies."

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FIVE YOUNG ‘ALALĀ, two females and three males, were released into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve near Volcano last week, the state Department of Land & Natural Resources announced yesterday. It marks the second group of birds to join a previous group that had been released into the forest at the end of September. "These 11 birds represent what conservationists hope will be the beginning of a recovered population of the endangered crow species on the island," says the DLNR statement.

A hand puppet feeds an ‘Alalā chick, raised in captivity before being
released into the native Hawaiian forest environment.
Photo from San Diego Zoo Global

The ‘Alalā, or Hawaiian crow, has been extinct in the wild since 2002, preserved only at the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center at Volcano and Maui Bird Conservation Center, both managed by San Diego Zoo Global’s Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program.
“Our efforts to bring this species back from the brink of extinction have been tremendously bolstered by our ability to protect a small population of ‘Alalā in a conservation breeding program in Hawai‘i,” said Michelle Bogardus, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Geographic Team Leader for Maui Nui and the Hawai‘i Islands. “Now that we have built up the population to more than 125 birds at the Hawaiian Bird Center we can begin the long road to recovering this incredible species in its native habitat.”
The first group of ‘Alalā released into the forests of Hawai‘i in late 2016 encountered predation pressures from the native Hawaiian hawk, or ‘Io. Surviving birds from this first group were brought back into aviaries while a team of conservationists looked at ways to improve their chances in the next re-introduction.

‘Alalā crows flew into the wild last week and in late September
totaling 11 endangered birds released at the Pu‘u Maka‘ala
Natural Area near Volcano. Photo from San Diego Zoo Global

“Knowing that there is a high mortality rate associated with releasing species into the wild, particularly in a situation like this where the species has been absent from native habitats for close to two decades, the ‘Alalā Working Group looked closely at how to improve the many factors that
might affect the success of these two groups,” said Jackie Gaudioso-Levita, Project Coordinator of the ‘Alalā Project. “The team developed new strategies that took into account outcomes from the last release, while adapting management techniques to improve successful transition to the wild.”
The concerted re-introduction efforts, funded by the state Hawai‘i Department of Land & Natural Resources, San Diego Zoo Global, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have addressed challenges by changing the timing of release to avoid the peak of winter storms, changing the release site location, releasing mixed-sex cohorts with established social associations, and enhancing the “antipredator training program” to reinforce the instinctual behaviors for responding to predators like ‘Io.

‘Alalā, the Hawaiian crow, are endangered, with only a few in the wild.
Photo from San Diego Zoo Global

“The first group has stayed together, foraging close to the release aviary and creating social groups with each other similar to what we expect for young birds of this species,” said Joshua Pang-Ching, Research Coordinator for the Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program. “We also observed some alarm calling showing us that these individuals are very aware of their surroundings and are learning to respond to the natural threats that may occur in their environment.”
The DLNR statement says that "the team will continue to monitor the group of 11 birds in the NAR for years to come. The NAR is an area that The Three Mountain Alliance and DLNR have worked for decades to preserve, protecting native plants and species, and it represents one of the types of habitat where ‘Alalā originally lived before their numbers began to decline.

"‘Alalā have a legacy of being an integral part of the life of the Hawaiian forest, as they eat and assist with the dispersal of native plant seeds. ‘Alalā are not only ecologically significant as dispersers of Hawai’i’s native plants, but they are significantly revered in Hawaiian culture. The re-introduction of this species is expected to play an important part in the overall recovery of native ecosystems."

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HAWAI‘I ISLAND FOOD BANK - THE FOOD BASKET, which provides services throughout Ka‘ū, will host its Hawai‘i Island’s 14th annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Hilo Municipal Golf Course with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds support The Food Basket’s mission of ending hunger in Hawai‘i County.
Those interested in becoming a Food Bakset sponsor or donating a silent auction item can contact Chris Schlueter at chris@csphilo.com.

Hawai‘i Island Food Bank, Hawai‘i Food Basket and Da Box, promote the eating of fresh foods and
sourcing from Local farms. Photo from The Food Basket

“The Food Basket’s Board of Directors is looking forward to putting on this event in support of the great work our island’s only food bank does in the community,” said Chris Schlueter, Board Vice Chairperson and Golf Tournament Chair. “We’re also looking forward to getting to socialize with the community and our donors that continue to help sustain The Food Basket’s efforts year in and year out.” Tournament entry fee is $100 and includes green fees, shared cart, a bento lunch, and prizes.
Those desiring to attend the award ceremony, lunch, and silent auction as “non-golfers” are invited, with a $25 registration fee. Registration forms can be picked up from The Food Basket’s administrative office, 40 Holomua Street in Hilo, the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, or by visiting HawaiiFoodBasket.org.
The Food Basket serves 13,649 unduplicated individuals through its programs and network of nearly 100 partner agencies who host soup kitchens, pantries, and keiki and elderly programs. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Food Basket is funded largely through generosity and support of the local community.
In Ka‘ū, Food Basket provides Kūpuna Pantry, a free UDSA distribution of canned goods and dried foods, the last Thursday of every month at the Ka‘ū District Gym from 11 a.m. to noon. At the same time and place as Kūpuna Pantry, Food Basket presents Ho‘olaha Ka Hua produce program, The Box. Anyone can sign up to receive a box of fresh produce for $16 by calling ahead to 933-6030. Those receiving SNAP benefits can pick up a box at a discounted price.

Da Box, with a variety of local vegetables and fruits, can be ordered ahead of time at a retail price or through SNAP. Photo from Hawai‘i Food Basket

Each box contains a minimum of seven item, including five to six vegetables and one to two fruits. Multiple boxes are available as long as they are preordered.
If more than five boxes are ordered, The Food Basket will deliver to Nā‘ālehu.
The program in Ocean View is every Thursday at the Kahuku County Park between 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Interested persons must sign up at least a week ahead of time by phone or by going to the Kahuku Park for the next weeks delivery.

The Food Basket also supports the Ka‘ū Food Pantries with distribution at: Sacred Hearts Church in Nā‘ālehu on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., call 928-8208; Ka‘ū District Gym in Pāhala on the last Thursday of the month from noon to 2 p.m, call Ronnette at 209-9011, and St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View on the last Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Food Basket also serves the community through one of the only CSA programs in the state of its kind, offering access to affordable, Hawai‘i Island grown produce on a weekly basis. It is also home to several in-house programs focusing on keiki and kupuna.
Sponsors include: Big Island Candies, Fairwind Cruises, Fukunaga Electric, Hawai‘i Forest & Trail, HFS Federal Credit Union, HMSA, Isemoto Contracting, KapohoKine Adventures LLC, KTA Super Stores, Kohanaiki Golf Course, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Nanea Golf Course, NG & Patel LLP, Puna Geothermal Venture, Royal Kona Resort, and Waikoloa Kings’ Course.
For more information about the event or Food Basket programs contact Jamilia Epping, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank Director of Public Relations, Events for The Food Basket by emailing jamilia@hawaiifoodbasket.org or calling (808) 933-6030.

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UPCOMING FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Cheerleading

Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Kamehameha.

Eight-Man Football

Saturday, Oct. 21, Ka'ū vs. Pāhoa, home.

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A FREE CONCERT FEATURING NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO WINNER MARK YAMANAKA will be at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Yamanaka has been awarded multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards since his first album, Lei Puakenikeni. His Lei Maile also received critical acclaim. This event is part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” presentations. Park entrance fees may apply.

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD meets tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at noon, in the Ocean View Community Center. For more, call 939-7033.

INPUT FOR THE FUTURE OF HAWAI‘I COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, including the Hele On Bus that takes many Ka‘ū residents to work, school and shopping, is invited at meetings outside Ka‘ū. Those unable to attend may contact Ka‘ū's County Council member Maile David at maile.david@hawaiicounty.gov or email the consultants at heleonsuggestions@ssfm.com.
Meetings are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Waimea Elementary School and Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu‘au Hale in Hilo.
For more, call 808-356-1260.

HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF KA‘Ū MEETS THURSDAY, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. For more, call 929-9731 or 936-7262.

AUDITIONS FOR A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, the December play by Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network, are Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at KMC's Kīlauea Theater. Auditioners prepare a song that best features vocal ability. There are parts for all ages, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim. A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol will play for one weekend only Dec. 14 to 17; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. For more information, read the Ka'ū News Briefs from September 13, call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com.

TROPICAL FRUIT YIELDS will be discussed at a co-meeting of Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers and Hawai‘i Farmers Union United, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 81-6393 Mamalahoa Hwy in Captain Cook. Guest speaker Peter Salleras, of Queensland, Australia, will discuss Tatura trellis in Hawai‘i and Bush Tucker native fruits of Australia. Hawai‘i Farmers United state President Vince Mina reports on the recent state convention and legislative outlook. The potluck dinner meeting starts at 5 p.m. For more, contact Brian Lievens, President West Hawai‘i Chapter, 808-895-8753, greenwizard@hawaii.rr.com; or Ken Love, Executive Director, 808-323-2417, kenlove@hawaiiantel.net. Learn more about Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers at: facebook.com/group.phpgid=127197321932&ref=mf, hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org and hawaiifruit.net.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 5-12 FOR A HALLOWEEN MASK MAKING CLASS that takes place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Register through Friday, Oct. 20. For more, call 939-2510.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH will be presented this Friday, Oct. 20, at the Ka‘ū District Gym, with Dr. Myrtle Miyamera, from 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Ka‘ū Resource Center and Pāhala Parks & Recreation.

Photo from nps.gov/HAVO

EXPERIENCE THE SKILLFUL WORK, ‘IKE HANA NO‘EAU, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations will be given the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The upcoming event will be Friday, Oct. 20, with programs also scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. This event is free.

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BAHÁ'U'LLÁH, founder of the Bahá'í Faith, the Bahá’ís of Ka‘ū invite the community to a dinner and open house on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center.
For more information and to R.S.V.P. contact Sandra Demoruelle, email naalehutheatre@yahoo.com or phone 929-9244. For more about the Bahá'í Faith, read the Ka'ū News Briefs from September 20.

THE OCEAN VIEW DEEP CLEAN project is gearing up for Saturday, Oct. 21. Supported through a grant from Matson Navigation, it will provide containers for large items being disposed of, including broken appliances and furniture. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Ocean View Community Center. Those who would like to volunteer can call 939-7033, Mondays through Fridays from 8 am. to noon and 217-7982 in afternoons and evenings, said Ocean View Community Association President Ron Gall.
Volunteers need to wear sturdy shoes and gloves, sunscreen, long pants/jeans and hat. OVVC will provide bottled water and lunch for volunteers. "The Community Association is seeking a tire recycler to haul off the many tires dumped in the community," Gall said.
In addition to Matson, the Hawai‘i County Solid Waste Division is providing some assistance.

NATURE & CULTURE: AN UNSEVERABLE RELATIONSHIP, a moderate hike approximately 2 miles takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Palm Trail hikers visit a place where catastrophic change (hulihia) and subsequent restoration (kulia) can be observed as the land transitions from the 1868 lava flow with its pioneer plants to deeper soil with more diverse and older flora. Learn about native plants that play a vital role in Hawaiian culture. Free. The hike will be offered again on Nov. 25. Visit nps.gov/havo for more.

RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NĀ‘ĀLEHU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Atlas Recycling. Redeem HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. For more, call 939-2413, ext. 230.

WRITING ON THE WILD SIDE, a workshop at Volcano Art Center will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tom Peek’s techniques and exercises help students explore their creative minds and unique voices. The class is $75 per person or $65 per person for VAC members. For more, call 967-8222.

A HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE will be given on the hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 10:30 a.m. Nā Kumu hula Micah Kamohoaliʻi and Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu will perform. Also see Nā Mea Hula with Halauolaokalani from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FAMILIES ARE INVITED FOR A DAY OF FUN, CULTURE AND DISCOVERY for Kahuku ‘Ohana Day in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration required by Friday, Oct. 13).
Hawai’i Volcanoes press release promoting the event says “Learn about the hidden powers that plants have to keep us healthy through the teachings of Aunty Ka‘ohu Monfort, a practitioner of lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal medicine). Collect seeds from native plants and help park rangers bring new life to Kahuku.”
Keiki 17 and under and their families must sign up by October 13 to participate by calling 808-985-6019. Bring water, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, hat, long pants, shoes and reusable water bottle. Kahuku is located between the 70 and 71 mile markers on Highway 11.

JOIN A GUIDED HIKE ALONG THE PALM TRAIL in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hike will also be offered on Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and Dec. 23.
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 amazing volcanic features from the 1868 eruptive fissures.
For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 6-12 FOR A BAT FINGER PUPPET class at Kahuku Park scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Register until Friday, Oct. 25. For more, call 929-9113.

CU HAWAI‘I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā‘ālehu. CU Hawai‘i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.
The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai‘i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, October 16, 2017

Male sockey salmon makes his way upstream at Bristol Bay, Alaska, where a gold and copper mine are planned.
Photo by Nick Hall, Alaska Conservation Foundation

THE SALMON CONNECTION BETWEEN HAWAI‘I AND ALASKA is at risk, claims Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, as Pres. Donald Trump's administration moves to allow "a copper and gold mine in Bristol Bay larger than Manhattan and nearly as deep as the Grand Canyon." She reported in a film today on Trump EPA administrator Scott Pruitt's meeting with a Canadian mining firm last week. "Just over an hour after the meeting, Pruitt rescinded federal salmon protections in the area, opening the door for development and mining."

Fishing for salmon on Bristol Bay.
Photo by Nick Hall, Alaska Conservation Foundation

Salmon is a popular food in Hawai‘i, from lomi lomi salmon at lū‘au to fresh and salt salmon brought home by fishermen from Ka‘ū who head to Alaska in summer and return with wages and seafood for consumption here. In addition, many Alaskans own homes where they winter in Ka‘ū.

Not only will longtime Hawai‘i-Alaska economic relationships be diminished, with thousands of jobs lost, Gabbard said, "an entire Alaskan watershed will be destroyed—killing the aquatic life within it and endangering the people who, for thousands of years, have depended on the fish and miles of streams, wetlands, and other habitats it supports."

The Alaska Conservation Foundation reported that "Producing up to 70 million salmon each year, Bristol Bay supplies 40 percent of the world’s sockeye salmon to people across the globe. But,

Lomi lomi salmon, one of Hawai‘i's favorite dishes, the
salmon from Alaska. Photo from University of Hawai‘i

a massive gold and copper mine may cause Bristol Bay to top the list of global modern-day environmental casualties." It said the new Pebble Mine would be the largest open-pit mine in North America, create billions of gallons of mine waste and require five dams to hold tailing ponds in place.
Gabbard called today for immediate action "to put a stop to a dangerous move executed by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration."

Gabbard explained that "Nearly half of the world’s Sockeye Salmon comes from Bristol Bay, Alaska. Its watershed employs over 14,000 full-and part-time workers (many from Hawai‘i), generates $1.5 billion dollars in economic activity, and is home to 25 federally recognized tribal governments—many of whom have maintained a salmon-based culture and subsistence-based way of life for more than 4,000 years.

"Yet the world’s most valuable salmon fishery is facing a direct threat by the very government agency given the job to protect it—the Environmental Protection Agency," the Congresswoman pointed out.

CNN presented a story on the meeting between the EPA chief
and the mining company, and the threat to salmon. See CNN

"Despite numerous studies and historical data over the years that cite the ecological and economic importance of protecting Bristol Bay from mining project development, Pruitt has made it clear that he has no qualms with brokering deals at the expense of the American people and the planet. To quote his own agency’s 2014 assessment, such a mine 'would result in complete loss of fish habitat due to elimination, dewatering, and fragmentation of streams, wetlands, and other aquatic resources,” and the loss of miles of streams, wetlands, and other habitats. In addition, the EPA calculated a 95 percent chance of spill, per pipeline, in 25 years, threatening “acute exposure to toxic water and chronic exposure to toxic sediment” to fish and invertebrates.

"Along with the virtual destruction of these species and wetlands, this would poison the watershed and needlessly endanger the communities who have relied upon the Sockeye Salmon for sustenance for thousands of years. The cost of destroying thousands of jobs and decimating the environment and resources these communities rely on is too great to measure."
Gabbard contended that "The economics of Bristol Bay are everything President Trump promised to protect: American workers supplying American families and businesses through American jobs. Yet the president and his administration have demonstrated time and again that they are eager to put their friends and business partners’ interests and profit before the health and wellbeing of the American people."

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard asks the EPA to put back salmon protection,
to protect the economy, culture and environment.
See Gabbard's statement in a film about the issue.

The Congresswoman noted that "Hawaiʻi and Alaska have long shared a special and unique relationship, working together across party lines for the wellbeing of our people. For decades, we’ve worked together to empower our native communities, promote our local economies, secure resources for our rural populations, and much more. Now, we must stand together again and urge our colleagues in Congress to join the fight to protect Bristol Bay and its irreplaceable resources before it is too late," stated Gabbard.

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CANCELING SUBSIDIES TO HEALTH INSURERS who help fund health care for low and middle income earners and "sabotaging ACA (the Affordable Care Act) puts millions of lives at risk," said Sen. Mazie Hirono. "@realdDonaldTrump - do you even care?" she tweeted today.

Attorneys General for more than 20 states filed suit after Pres. Donald Trump announced late last Thursday that he would cut off the federal payments. The Attorneys General charge that Trump is failing to follow federal law and argued that a system that requires subsidies to create lower cost insurance is legally mandated.
Physician groups also objected, asking Congress to restore payments to prevent loss of coverage for many and "dramatic, if not catastrophic, increases in premiums across the country." American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Osteopathic Association and American Psychiatric Association all signed the statement.

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MEDICAID AND MEDICARE COULD BE SEVERELY CUT, warned Sen. Brian Schatz today. He tweeted, "GOP cutting Medicaid by trillion, and Medicare by 472 billion, so I'm going to keep my eye on the ball."
"Trumpcare it is," Schatz also tweeted after Pres. Donald Trump announced today, "There is no such thing as Obamacare anymore." Schatz also predicted that the country's debt would "increase to $1.5 trillion if Medicare is cut by $473 billion and Medicaid by a trillion."

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BANNING TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS FROM THE MILITARY is unconstitutional, said Hawai‘i Attorney General Doug Chin today as the State of Hawai‘i joined 14 other states in filing an amicus brief in U.S. Court in Washington, D.C. opposing the ban issued by Pres. Donald Trump.

A statement from Chin says the ban is also "against the interest of national defense, and harmful to the transgender community at large." It says, "transgender individuals volunteer to serve in the armed forces at approximately twice the rate of adults in the general population, and that approximately 150,000 veterans, active-duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves identify as transgender."
In the brief, the attorneys general state that since adopting open service policies, “there is no evidence that it has disrupted military readiness, operational effectiveness, or morale. To the contrary, anecdotal accounts indicate that the positive impacts of inclusion were beginning to manifest, as capable and well-qualified individuals who were already serving finally were able to do so authentically.”
The attorneys general stated that they "support the rights of transgender people to live with dignity, to be free from discrimination, and to participate fully and equally in all aspects of civic life," and argue that "these interests are all best served by allowing transgender people to serve openly in the military."

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TROJAN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL traveled from Ka‘ū High to Honoka‘a today. Ka‘ū lost in three sets, 14-25, 21-25 and 22-25. It was the first round of finals for the Big Island Interscholastic Federation playoffs.

UPCOMING FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Cheerleading

Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Kamehameha.

Eight-Man Football

Saturday, Oct. 21, Ka'ū vs. Pāhoa, home.

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START REGISTERING KEIKI GRADES K-8 TODAY FOR AN EDIBLE HALLOWEEN CRAFT CLASS scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pāhala Community Center. Register until Tuesday, Oct. 24. For more, call 928-3102.

HEAR ABOUT KA‘Ū DESERT’S FOOTPRINTS IN THE ASH with Park Ranger Jay Robinson during Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s After Dark in the Park tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium.

During the 18th century, explosions from the volcano rained volcanic ash on Hawaiians traversing Kīlauea on foot between Puna and Ka‘ū. It preserved their footprints in the sands of Keonehelelei. Robinson explains new interpretive displays in the Ka‘ū Desert and shares what is known today about the impact of these explosive eruptions on native society. The event is free, park entrance fees apply.

REGISTER KEIKI GRADES K-8 FOR PAPER PLATE SILHOUETTE CRAFT, until tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17, for the class that takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pāhala Community Center. For more, call 928-3102.

Mark Yamanaka performs performs in Volcano Wednesday. See story.
Photo from Mark Yamanaka

NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO WINNER MARK YAMANAKA performs at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Yamanaka earned Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards with his first album, Lei Puakenikeni. His Lei Maile also received critical acclaim. The concert is part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” presentations. Park entrance fees may apply.

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD meets Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at noon, in the Ocean View Community Center. For more, call 939-7033.

INPUT FOR THE FUTURE OF HAWAI‘I COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, including the Hele On Bus that takes many Ka‘ū residents to work, school and shopping, is invited at meetings outside Ka‘ū. Those unable to attend may contact Ka‘ū's County Council member Maile David at maile.david@hawaiicounty.gov or email the consultants at heleonsuggestions@ssfm.com.
Meetings are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Waimea Elementary School and Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu‘au Hale in Hilo. Vall 808-356-1260.

HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF KA‘Ū MEETS THURSDAY, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. For more, call 929-9731 or 936-7262.

AUDITIONS FOR A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, the December play by Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network, are Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at KMC's Kīlauea Theater. Auditioners prepare a song that best features vocal ability. There are parts for all ages, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim. A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol will play for one weekend only Dec. 14 to 17; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. For more information, read the Ka'ū News Briefs from September 13, call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com.

TROPICAL FRUIT YIELDS will be discussed at a co-meeting of Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers and Hawai‘i Farmers Union United, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 81-6393 Mamalahoa Hwy in Captain Cook. Guest speaker Peter Salleras, of Queensland, Australia, will discuss Tatura trellis in Hawai‘i and Bush Tucker native fruits of Australia. Hawai‘i Farmers United state President Vince Mina reports on the recent state convention and legislative outlook. The potluck dinner meeting starts at 5 p.m. For more, contact Brian Lievens, President West Hawai‘i Chapter, 808-895-8753, greenwizard@hawaii.rr.com; or Ken Love, Executive Director, 808-323-2417, kenlove@hawaiiantel.net. Learn more about Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers on: facebook.com/group.phpgid=127197321932&ref=mf, hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org and hawaiifruit.net.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 5-12 FOR A HALLOWEEN MASK MAKING CLASS that takes place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Register through Friday, Oct. 20. For more, call 939-2510.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH will be presented this Friday, Oct. 20, at the Ka‘ū District Gym, with Dr. Myrtle Miyamera, from 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Ka‘ū Resource Center and Pāhala Parks & Recreation.

SKILLFUL WORK, ‘IKE HANA NO‘EAU, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations will be given the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The upcoming event will be Friday, Oct. 20, with programs also scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. This event is free.

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BAHÁ'U'LLÁH, founder of the Bahá'í Faith, the Bahá’ís of Ka‘ū invite the community to a dinner and open house on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center.
For more information and to R.S.V.P. contact Sandra Demoruelle, email naalehutheatre@yahoo.com or phone 929-9244. For more about the Bahá'í Faith, read the Ka'ū News Briefs from September 20.

See Nā Mea Hula on Saturday in Volcano with
Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe and Halauolaokalani.
Photo from Volcano Art Center

THE OCEAN VIEW DEEP CLEAN project is gearing up for Saturday, Oct. 21. Supported through a grant from Matson Navigation, containers will receivde large discarded items, including broken appliances and furniture. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Ocean View Community Center. Those who would like to volunteer can call 939-7033, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon and 217-7982 in afternoons and evenings.
Ocean View Community Association President Ron Gall recommends that volunteers wear sturdy shoes and gloves, sunscreen, long pants/jeans and hat. OVVC will provide bottled water and lunch The Community Association is seeking a tire recycler to haul off the many tires dumped in the community, Gall said. In addition to Matson, the Hawai‘i County Solid Waste Division is providing some assistance.

Hālau Nā Kipuʻupuʻu will dance in Volcano on Saturday. See story below.

Photo by Dino Morrow

JOIN A GUIDED HIKE ALONG THE PALM TRAIL in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hike will also be offered on Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and Dec. 23.
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 amazing volcanic features from the 1868 eruptive fissures.
For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

CU HAWAI‘I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā‘ālehu. CU Hawai‘i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.
The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai‘i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.

About The Kaʻū Calendar

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, October 16, 2017