Kaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, August 10, 2019

Ocean View transfer station on Paradise Circle today welcomed the community on its last day. The new Convenience
Center for refuse and recyclables will open next Saturday, weekly, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Hwy 11. See story below.
Photo by Yvette Slack 

THE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN DRAFT IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE, with recommendations for the future of Kaʻū. Download the draft and see future stories on its details in these daily Kaʻū News Briefs. A public meeting for input from Kaʻū will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Nāʻālehu Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to drop in anytime during the speak-out sessions, with displays and county Planning Department staff on hand to explain the County General Plan.

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THE NEW OCEAN VIEW CONVENIENCE CENTER on Highway 11 will become the exclusive public site in Ocean View for discarding trash and recyclables every Saturday, starting Aug. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Today marked the last day of using the temporary transfer station on Paradise Circle. The new facility is located between the 79 and 80 mile markers makai of Hwy 11.  
     The Convenience Center is operated by the County of Hawaiʻi's Solid Waste Management Division. Atlas Recycling, Barbie Seto, Gerald Steele, and Shane Leffew will move over to the new facility to help out station next Saturday, said the crew manning the last day of the old transfer station.

Help will be available at the opening of the new trash and recycling center
for Ocean View, next Saturday. Photo by Yvette Slack

     The long-awaited upgrade, near the intersection of Iolani Blvd. and Highway 11, has been promised since 2007. This set up is temporary, phase one of the project, costing nearly $2 million. The most expensive portion of this step was the widening of Hwy 11, to construct a "pocket lane" for motorists to turn out of traffic and enter the facility.

       The new temporary facility is gravel-paved with a large concrete pad for parking the garbage dumpsters and trucks, similar to the pad at the present temporary transfer station. The location takes up about an acre of the land that's reserved for the permanent facility.

     The county plans to build a facility similar to the ones at Volcano and Glenwood, which include the collection of mixed waste and green waste.

     For questions regarding transfer stations or recycling programs, see hawaiizerowaste.org or contact the Solid Waste Division Administrative Office at 961-8270 during regular office hours: Mondays – Fridays, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location of the new Ocean View refuse and recycling Convenience
Center between mile markers 78 and 80. Hawaiʻi County map

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ASTRONOMERS ARE RETURNING TO WORK ON MAUNKEA after four weeks of suspended operations during the Protectors of Maunakea gathering that blocks the Maunakea Access Road. The Protectors are protesting the planned Thirty Meter Telescope project that would build the largest telescope on the planet near the top of Maunakea.
     On July 16, all Maunakea observatories chose to remove staff from the summit, stating a concern for safety and access to the telescopes. On Friday, the observatories' representatives said they feel secure in allowing the scientists to go back to work. The Protectors said they would have allowed scientists through the barricade much earlier.

     Said John O'Meara of W.M. Keck Observatory, "This is the longest the observatory has gone without doing science and we're really, really wanting to get back on sky. I'm really excited that we've made enough progress to be doing some science again." He remarked that it is "not a full return to operations. A full return to operations is going to have complete access to the summit access road, basically whenever we need it, and we need to be able to do so safely. But we have enough to do limited operations now and we're really looking forward to working with the state to regain access to the road, to have full operations."

Telescope operators are excited to return to Maunakea's summit, to continue "doing science," remarked John O'Meara,
who works at the W.M. Keck Observatory. Photo from Maunakea Observatories

     Mary Beth Laychak, with the Canada France Hawaiʻi Telescope outreach team, said, "We're really excited about the support from the governor and the mayor. The first thing that our operations group is going to need to do is actually get up there and run all of our systems. We have the telescope, we have our dome shutter, we have hydraulics. All of these things haven't been operational in three weeks. So we need to make sure that they're up and ready to go." She said that as soon as the equipment is "ready to go, we should be able to resume our science," as theirs is one of the remotely operated telescopes.

     Keck observing assistant Heather Hershley, who works at the summit at night, said, "It's been somewhat frustrating not to be able to do the job that I was hired to do. Not physically being up there means that nothing gets done. I love my work on the summit. I get to see amazing sunsets. I get to be part of amazing discoveries. Maunakea is an amazing place and I've loved working on it. I dreamed about working on those telescopes since childhood, so this has been the best job I've ever had."
     See the astronomers speak at bigislandvideonews.com/2019/08/10/video-astronomers-excited-to-restart-limited-operations-on-mauna-kea/.

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Mazie Hirono talked about gun control measures in congress, the White House push back and

Pres. Donald Trump's visit this week to El Paso and Dayton. Photo from CNN

PRES. DONALD TRUMP'S VISIT TO EL PASO AND DAYTON, after the slaughter of innocent people, received a review by Kaʻū's U.S. Senator, Mazie Hirono this week on The Lead, a CNN news show with Jake Tapper. He asked Hirono for her reaction to the President's visit. She said, "As usual, anything that he experiences, he brings it back to himself. So while he was supposed to be there to show sympathy and empathy, I think he showed himself the most sympathy and empathy. He always acts like the victim."

     Tapper talked about making domestic terrorism a higher priority in the national counter terrorism strategy. Tapper said the Department of Homeland Security in 2017 and 2018 pushed the White House to make domestic terrorism a higher priority, but the White House kept pushing back. Hirono said, "Apparently, he doesn't like to hear the words white supremacist doing anything, so they really cut back on any references to domestic terrorism and acknowledging it as a growing problem."

Sen. Mazie Hirono said she recommends banning new sales of military
style weapons used in mass killings. Photo from CNN

     Tapper asked Hirono if gun regulation laws could pass the Senate, if the House of Representatives comes back early to work on them. Hirono responded, "Not as long as as Mitch McConnell is in charge." She said congress "can't even get" a background check for gun purchases through the senate after it passed the House of Representatives. She contended that two people are holding up gun regulation - Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell and the President.

     Hirono said that even though Trump said this week that he would work on the gun problem, he didn't make the time to accept the invitation to talk with Veronica Escobar, the congresswoman from El Paso but had "all kinds of time" for the National Rifle Association.

     She said that during the 2020 elections, the citizenry needs to defeat McConnell in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race. Hirono said McConnell is happy to hold back gun reform and "describes himself as the grim reaper." She said another way is for Republicans to stand up in Congress.

     When asked how guns could be restricted, she said that stopping the sales of new military style assault weapons would be the first step. She said that confiscating guns would run into legal challenges. See the interview at CNN.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP, located within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, are open to all eligible patrons. Park entrance fees apply:

     RED PIN Bowling every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at KMC Lanes. Bowl a strike with the RED PIN in the head pin position and get that game free. $3 per game, $1.75 shoe rental – don't forget socks. 

     Kīlauea Luau Buffet every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Crater Rim Café. Adults $16.25 and Child (6-11) $8.25. Free Hula Show on Sept. 6, 13, and 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 967-8356 for more information.

     Eight-Ball Tournament Sunday, Sept. 8. Tournament starts at 1 p.m., check-in starts at noon, at KMC Recreation Lodge. Pre-registration required; pick up a registration form from the KMC Recreation Lodge or 10-Pin Grill.
     Soul Town Band in the Lava Lounge, Saturday, Sept. 14. Sit back and enjoy the tunes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $5 cover charge.
     See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

Virtual Advisory Council Mtg. for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Tuesday, August 13, 9a.m.-1p.m. Open to the public. Updates on education and outreach, resource protection, science, and Navy research. Public comment begins at 12:20 p.m. Join audio conference line at 1-866-813-9056, passcode: 1392550#. Visual presentation via Blue Jeans: https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao, 808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov. hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov, facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale, sanctuaries.noaa.gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov

Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean
 View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

Lā‘āu Lāpa‘au Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Hawaiian herbal medicine practitioner Ka‘ohu Monfort demonstrates. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Private Guided Hike: Kīlauea Iki Crater, Thursday, Aug. 15, 10a.m.-2p.m., Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Registration Open: Beaded Bracelet, Aug. 15-20, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30-5p.m. Free.928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Hawai‘i Statehood Day

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Taking the Pamphlet Stitch on a Romp – bookbinding workshop with Charlene Asato, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9a.m.-noon, Volcano Art Center. No experience necessary. $32/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Supply list online. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Volunteer Fountain Grass Removal, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9a.m.-3p.m., meet at Ocean ViewCommunity Center parking lot. Bring lunch, water, hat, and sunscreen. ovcahi.org

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Aug. 17, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit , HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Aug. 17, 10a.m.-1p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima with Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani ‘E, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30a.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoart
center.org

Nā Mea Hula with Wes Awana, Saturday, Aug. 17, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2-3p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Pāhala Hongwanji Bon Dance, Saturday, Aug. 17, 4-10:30p.m. Sponsored by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. Food, dancing, fun, Taiko drums. All are welcome. Free. OKK President Wayne Kawachi, 937-4773

50th Anniversary of Hawaiian Civic Club of Kaʻū, Kanani aʻo Kaʻū, Aug. 17, Pāhala Community Center, 5-10p.m. History, food, and music. General admission is $20; kupuna are $10; keiki ages 6 to 17 are $8; keiki 5 and under are free. For more, email hawaiiancivicclubkau@gmail.com or call 808-747-0197.

ONGOING

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Friday, August 9, 2019

Thursday's view of Halema‘uma‘u and the pond at the bottom of the crater. Locals are smelling sulfur for the first 
time in months, and speculations leads to the ponds possibly being  the culprit. See story, and Volcano Watch - 
which discusses the origin of the ponds - below. Photo from USGS/D. Swanson

WHAT'S THAT SMELL? There was a sulfur odor all over Volcano Village this morning, and people smelled it a high elevations in Ocean View as well. It was a topic of discussion at places of business around Volcano Village, with street speculation that it could be coming from the new green pond on the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kilauea caldera, or from sulfur banks.

      This week's Volcano Watch, below, addresses the pond, which was three ponds a couple days ago, and has grown larger and merged into one. Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory scientists are planning to take a sample of the water, to determine its origin and makeup.

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A sign in Kaʻū, urging voters to support the Fund.
Photo by Julia Neal

THE PONC MEASURE TO HELP FUND STEWARDSHIP OF KAʻŪ COASTAL LANDS AND BEYOND is headed to the 2020 ballot. The Hawaiʻi County Charter Commission passed the amendment Thursday with a 9-0 vote. The measure would allow those who steward lands preserved through the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Commission to be paid for their work by the PONC maintenance fund, even if they serve on boards of the often small, community non-profits. The tasks would have to be detailed in any plan approved. The county Finance Department would oversee use of the funding.
     The PONC funding comes from the Two Percent Land Fund, which receives two percent of county property taxes to preserve special lands and .25 percent to maintain it. "Labor, education, workshops, and maintenance work," would qualify, according to the proposed charter amendment.
     Volcano resident and PONC commissioner Rick Warshauer told the Charter Commission that much of the PONC maintenance money goes to expensive studies of the properties and that more needs to go to the actual care of the land. At the end of last month, the PONC fund for acquiring new properties held a balance of $22.6 million and the maintenance fund held $2.9 million.
     Debbie Hecht, a chief proponent of PONC, reminded the Charter Commissioners that only 9 percent of the maintenance money received from taxes has gone to the non-profits caring for the land, since the fund was established in 2013. She also testified that the maintenance fund can provide needed employment for residents.

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TULSI IN IOWA, OFF TO INDONESIA. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who has spent much time campaigning all over the U.S. to become the Democratic nominee for President, will leave the country for two weeks, as a major Hawaiʻi Army National Guard. During an interview with ABC News regarding her brief departure from the campaign trail, she said, "We've got a strong people-powered campaign, and so we're working on making sure that our folks are out, and they're continuing to go to the fairs and the town halls, and sharing our message… I will be stepping away from the campaign for two weeks to fulfill my duty to the Army National Guard."

Gabbard in her uniform. She will fulfill her National
Guard obligation for the next two weeks.
Photo from Gabbard's Facebook

     Iowa will hold caucuses in less than six months. Gabbard's appearance at the Iowa State Fair this week would be judged, according to the Associated Press, by what she chose to eat. Being a vegetarian, Gabbard could have have a hard time choosing, as many of the fair's food offerings are deep fried and meaty. The food choice, said AP, shows a candidate's connection with the people of Middle America.

     Gabbard is still trying to qualify for the third Democrat presidential debate in September. While she has raised enough money from individual donors to qualify, she needs to rate higher in polls to qualify.

     Should Gabbard fall short of becoming the Democratic candidate for U.S. President or Vice Presidential, she would have until Jun 2, 2020, to file papers to run for reelection for her congressional seat. Hilo Sen. Kaialiʻi Kahele is already campaigning for Gabbard's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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THE TRUMP PROPOSAL TO CUT AN ADDITIONAL $100 BILLION IN CAPITAL GAINS TAXES prompted a letter from Senators Brian Schatz, Mazie Hirono, and 40 other Democrat and Independent senators this week. Written to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the letter urges "against unilaterally cutting capital gains taxes for the wealthiest Americans by an additional $100 billion over ten years." The senators argue the cuts "would defy longstanding Treasury Department and Justice Department policies." The Congressional Research Service notes that "it is unlikely… that a significant, or any, effect on economic growth would occur from a stand-alone indexing proposal."
     "This is yet another policy that would fail American workers," the Senators wrote.

     The senators' letter follows a July 29 letter signed by 21 Republican senators, urging Mnuchin to circumvent Congress and index capital gains rates to inflation.
     The full text of the letter is available here.

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LADIES NIGHT OUT on Friday, Sept. 27 at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi office in Hilo distributes tickets Mondays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m, and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1438 Kīlauea Ave.

     The 19th annual free event offers pampering and health awareness for women: make and take craft, unique boutique, hair trimming, mini manicures, massages, door prizes, entertainment, refreshments, and more. Women 18 years and older, no pets or children. Alcohol, drug, tobacco, and e-cig fee event. In memory of Nancy Everett, RN.

     "We hope you join us for a night of fun and pampering!" states the event notice. See hmono.org/ladiesnightout or call (808) 969-9220 with questions.

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HVO IS TRACKING GREEN PONDS OF WATER at Kīlauea's summit, within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. Learn more about the ponding in this week's Volcano Watch, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates:

     The recent appearance of water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u, a crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, has attracted wide attention and generated many questions. To understand the significance of this water, we must first gather accurate information on its behavior. Similar to our monitoring of ponded lava in Halema‘uma‘u in 2008‒2018, USGS HVO scientists are now relying on both direct observations and modern tools to monitor the water.

     During regular visits to Kīlauea, HVO staff observe, measure, and document changes in the water in Halema‘uma‘u through photographs, videos, and thermal images.

HVO scientists will better understand what's happening to agitate the water in the Halemaʻumaʻu pond if/when a sample 

of the water can be collected, which is a logistical challenge given that the pond cannot be reached on foot due to 

hazardous conditions in the crater. Photo from USGS/D. Swanson

     As shown in HVO's website photos, volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/kilauea_
multimedia_15.html, the ponds are milky turquoise, or greenish, in color, indicative of dissolved sulfur and metals from magmatic gases or surrounding rock mixing into the water. Thermal images show water surface temperatures of approximately 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit). Tracking both color and temperature of the ponds will help us identify changes in chemistry and heating.

     The water in Halema‘uma‘u is not visible from publicly accessible areas of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, but this past week, HVO moved one of its existing webcams to a site that provides a direct view of the ponds. This temporary webcam doesn't have high enough resolution to discern small scale changes in the water level but will nevertheless be valuable for identifying larger scale events.

     To measure the level of water in the ponds, HVO scientists use a long-range laser rangefinder. These daily measurements show that the water level has slowly risen, enlarging the ponded water area over the past week.

     Future helicopter overflights will allow us to map and precisely measure the area and volume of the changing ponds. Using oblique photographs, we can create 3-dimensional models of the crater floor. Comparing these updated models with the lidar (light detection and ranging) data collected in July 2019 will help us estimate water volume. High-resolution satellite images, which are routinely collected at Kīlauea's summit, can fill in observational gaps between HVO's overflights.

     Unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, a tool used during the 2018 events, could also provide aerial imagery and precise measurements of pond area and volume.

These photos show the growth of the larger pond between July 25, when it was noticed, to Aug. 1. An "X" marks the 
same rock for comparison in the two telephoto aerial images. Photo at left courtesy of Ron Chapelle, 
Quantum Spatial; right photo from USGS/S. Conway

     In addition to surface observations, HVO also monitors for subsurface changes. Fortunately, Kīlauea's summit hosts one of the densest volcano monitoring networks on Earth. Seismic, deformation, and gas instruments can help determine if magma is rising closer to the surface. Seismic monitoring may be able to detect instabilities in the hydrothermal system (the zone where groundwater and hot gases interact) that, at other volcanoes, have been precursors to eruptions.  

     Direct sampling and chemical analyses of the water in Halema‘uma‘u would provide insight into its source – if it is a shallow accumulation of rainwater or the surface expression of a deeper-seated layer of groundwater. Some of the water could also be from condensed water vapor directly released by the magma. 

     Knowing the water's source will help us better understand the possible hazards associated with it. For instance, if the water is from the extensive zone of groundwater around the crater, it could be more likely to interact with rising magma and result in explosive activity.

     Given the hazardous location of the water, however, direct sampling is tricky. Walking down to the ponds is not advised due to the possible accumulation of carbon dioxide on the crater floor. Other dangers include frequent rockfalls from the steep, unstable slopes. 

     In recent media interviews, HVO scientists have discussed how the presence of water could increase the potential for explosive activity given the right set of conditions. At the current time, however, monitoring data do not indicate any signs of imminent unrest at Kīlauea's summit. Magma continues to quietly recharge the summit magma reservoir.

     The historically unprecedented appearance of water in Halema‘uma‘u is a reminder that, even in the absence of a lava lake, Kīlauea's summit remains a highly dynamic place. HVO continues to keep a close eye on the volcano and will post updated photos and videos to volcanoes.wr.usgs.gov/hvo.

The pond surface agitation could be due to escaping gases from below, 

rising through the water, or from the water boiling, or, perhaps, 

a combination of both. Photo from USGS/D. Swanson

Volcano Activity Updates

     Kῑlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL. Monitoring data for deformation have shown no significant changes in Kīlauea activity over the past month. Rates of seismicity across the volcano remain low. Sulfur dioxide emission rates are low at the summit and below detection limits at Puʻu ʻŌʻō and the Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ). 

     At or near the 2018 LERZ eruptive fissures, elevated ground temperatures and minor releases of gas (steam, tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide) persist. These are typical post-eruption conditions and are expected to be long-term, as they were after the 1955 LERZ eruption.

    Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY because earthquake and ground deformation rates at the volcano continue to remain slightly elevated above long-term background levels. This alert level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an eruption is certain. A similar increase in activity occurred between 2014 and 2018 and no eruption occurred. 

     This past week, approximately 130 small-magnitude earthquakes (most less than M2.0) occurred beneath the summit and upper Southwest Rift Zone. Deformation measurements show continued summit inflation, suggestive of recharge of the volcano's shallow magma storage system. No significant changes in volcanic gas release on the Southwest Rift Zone were measured, and fumarole temperatures there and at the summit remain unchanged.

     Visit volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo for past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.

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Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 

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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Photographer Jesse Tunison, Aug. 10-Sept. 15, daily 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Ti Leaf Lei Making Workshop with Jelena Clay, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn how to make basic ti rope, twist a ti leaf rose, and add ti leaf inserts. Class fee is $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. Bring 15-20 ti leaves - or $5 supply fee. Pre-registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Aug. 10, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com
/NMOK.Hawaii

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat., Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zentangle Inspired Labyrinth Shrines with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided; returning tanglers encouraged to bring favorite supplies. No experience necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest: A Samba Trip to Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Jean Pierre and the Jazztones with Sarah Bethany. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Beer, wine, and pūpū available for purchase at event. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp Lava Lounge. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

Virtual Advisory Council Mtg. for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Tuesday, August 13, 9a.m.-1p.m. Open to the public. Updates on education and outreach, resource protection, science, and Navy research. Public comment begins at 12:20 p.m. Join audio conference line at 1-866-813-9056, passcode: 1392550#. Visual presentation via Blue Jeans: https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao, 808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov. hawaiihumpbackwhale.
noaa.gov, facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale,
 sanctuaries.noaa.gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov

Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

Lā‘āu Lāpa‘au Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Hawaiian herbal medicine practitioner Ka‘ohu Monfort demonstrates. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Private Guided Hike: Kīlauea Iki Crater, Thursday, Aug. 15, 10a.m.-2p.m., Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Registration Open: Beaded Bracelet, Aug. 15-20, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30-5p.m. Free.928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Hawai‘i Statehood Day

ONGOING
CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF KAʻŪ, Kanani aʻo Kaʻū, on August 17 at Pāhala Community Center, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Organizers say there will be history, food, and music. General admission is $20; kūpuna are $10; keiki ages 6 to 17 are $8; keiki 5 and under are free.

     To find out more, email hawaiiancivicclubkau@gmail.com or call 808-747-0197.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, August 8, 2019

Rendering of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Read about efforts to support TMT and Jam4Maunakea online protest, below.
Image from TMT

WHILE PĀHALA RECORDED THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE ever witnessed in Hawaiʻi - 100 degrees Fahrenheit on April 27, 1931, Kaʻū has weathered this summer's statewide heatwave with relatively mild temperatures compared to many other places in the state.
      Record breaking temperatures have hit other areas and the heat remained heavy today, with a high today of 87 in Kona, though it was reported to feel like 98 due to humidity. Today was 90 in Lihue, Kauaʻi, which was reported to feel like 102 due to humidity. Kahului, Maui, was 90 degrees, but humidity reportedly made it feel like 96. Honolulu hit 91 today, but humidity only raised the temperature feel to 93 degrees.
     In June and July, temperatures in Pāhala have mostly been two to six degrees above average, with temperatures mostly staying in the mid-80s.

     Nāʻālehu has been very close to average - mid-80s - for the last two months, but did hit 90 on Saturday, Aug. 3. Volcano Village has been between one and six degrees above average - mid-80s - for June and July. Volcano hit a record high of 93 degrees on June 13, 1983.

     Ocean View has seen many days where the temperature was up to three degrees below the mid-80s average, but OV also saw a 90 degree day on the 3rd. Miloliʻi also experienced a 90 degree Saturday, and most days within three degrees of the average mid-80s.

Map from plantmaps.com

     The coldest temperature ever recorded in Hawaiʻi was also on Hawaiʻi Island, 12 degrees F at Maunakea on May 17, 1979. The hottest average temperature in the islands is also on Hawaiʻi, at Keahole airport, with an average of 77.7 degrees.

     Forecasters expect temperatures to start descending in September.

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SUPPORT FOR THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE comes from the statewide Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce President Sherry Menor-McNamara. She released a statement yesterday evening saying, "We view this important project as a catalyst that will help to grow and diversify our economy, provide unique educational opportunities, contribute to science on an unparalleled level, as well as elevate Hawaiʻi's presence on a global scale. Hawaiʻi competed against many other countries for this scientific endeavor, and that has not gone unnoticed.     "From a legal and regulatory process standpoint, the rule of law must stand. Undermining the integrity of our judicial system undermines our democracy. TMT followed a lengthy seven-year public and agency review. This regulatory process included many community outreach efforts that have recognized the cultural significance of Mauna Kea. TMT is committed and understands the need to be a good citizen of Hawaiʻi and will certainly be held accountable if it does otherwise.
     "From a business and economic standpoint, certainty and fairness are key to doing business in Hawaiʻi. Approved projects such as TMT that have gone through the proper process should not be stopped after the fact. Doing so compromises the integrity of the process and any efforts to improve the business climate for our communities."

Sherry Menor-McNamara

     McNamara contended that "This project will stimulate and diversify Hawaiʻi island's economy. Our state needs the investment and tax dollars created by TMT to fund the growing needs of our community. The cost of living in Hawaiʻi is the highest in the nation. This initiative will create the types of high-quality, high-paying jobs that will enable our families and our children to build a future in the islands."

     She pointed to The Honolulu Star-Advertiser's polling and said it "shows overwhelming support for TMT, so we know the community stands behind progress. With that said, we cannot and should not ignore the past. Rather, we should honor and inspire ourselves to do better moving forward. This is a pivotal moment in our state, nation and world — a time when partisanship, prejudice, and violence are becoming everyday occurrences. As an island state with diverse and close-knit communities, we cannot afford to be divided; we need to be united in our shared beliefs of respect, tolerance, inclusion, and following the rule of law.
     "Although stakeholders may disagree on this issue, we cannot let it divide our communities. We need to show the rest of the world that we can agree to disagree, move forward, and collectively work on issues to benefit the people of our state. Hawaiʻi is too small and important a place to be so fractured."

     TMT supporters have launched television advertising featuring navigator Kalepa Baybayan, one of the captains of the Hōkūleʻa for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. In the commercial, Baybayan calls Maunakea a spiritual place and suggested that people with different practices, astronomy, cultural, and spiritual, "share the mauna."

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Jam4Maunakea Video gives participants a chance to practice the medley for this Sunday's event.
Photo from Protectors of Maunakea film

PROTECTORS OF MAUNAKEA WHO OPPOSE THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE have announced a Jam 4 Maunakea live digital concert this Sunday from 11 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Hawaiʻi time. Called Hawaiʻi Loa Medley, Ku Haʻaheo, the broadcast will be a video of kūpuna artists and other protectors at Maunakea singing and jamming a medley. The Protectors call on people to play the video and go live on Facebook or other platforms "as you cheer, dance, sing or jam along - solo, with ʻhana and friends, or at a gathering in your community."

Sign language for Maunakea made by participants in the medley of songs
 sung by Protectors of Maunakea. Photo from Protectors of Maunakea film

     For lyrics, chords, practice video, and instructions for going live or pre-recording, see puuhuluhulu.com/jam

4maunakea.

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SPEAKER OF THE HAWAIʻI STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scott Saiki is the new president-elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The bipartisan organization serves the nation's 7,383 state lawmakers and more than 20,000 legislative staff. Saiki was elected this week at the annual Legislative Summit in Nashville.

     The summit includes training, workshops, and such speakers as author and historian Jon Meacham, the presidential biographer, Pulitzer Prize winner, and author of The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels. See reports and some of the sessions' livestream.
     Hawaiʻi state Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi said, "In these divisive times, Speaker Saiki's election to preside over one of our nation's most respected bi-partisan legislative organizations speaks volumes about the inclusive nature of the State of Hawaiʻi."

Scott Saiki

     Saiki, the current NCSL vice president, succeeds Speaker Robin Vos (R-WI.), Speaker of the Assembly from Wisconsin, who will become NCSL president. NCSL alternates leadership between the two parties each year. Saiki will be named NCSL president at the 2020 Legislative Summit.
     Said Saiki, "I appreciate the opportunity to serve as President-Elect and look forward to continued collaboration with my colleagues from around the country. NCSL has afforded legislators and staff an unrivaled opportunity to learn from the experiences of other states, exchange ideas and come up with policy solutions that can help propel our respective states and, ultimately, our entire nation forward. I look forward to continued work with our Washington office to ensure federal policies are in line with state priorities."
     Saiki has served as the speaker of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives since May 2017. He previously served as majority leader. As an active member of NCSL, Saiki has served on the Task Force on State and Local Taxation as well as the NCSL Executive Committee.
     Kouchi pointed out that Saiki has almost 25 years of experience since his election to the House of Representatives in 1994. "His vast institutional knowledge of the NCSL, coupled with his strong organizational and leadership skills, will be a tremendous asset to the NCSLi.
     Saiki was born in Honolulu. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and his J.D. from UH's William S. Richardson School of Law.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. 

See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, and weekly events. 

Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Aug. 9, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Private Excursion: Trail Less Traveled, Friday, Aug. 9, 10a.m.-noon, Devastation Trail Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate 2 mile hike. $40/person. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Community Dance, Friday, Aug. 9, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Photographer Jesse Tunison, Aug. 10-Sept. 15, daily 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Ti Leaf Lei Making Workshop with Jelena Clay, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn how to make basic ti rope, twist a ti leaf rose, and add ti leaf inserts. Class fee is $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. Bring 15-20 ti leaves - or $5 supply fee. Pre-registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Aug. 10, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/
NMOK.Hawaii

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat., Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zentangle Inspired Labyrinth Shrines with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided; returning tanglers encouraged to bring favorite supplies. No experience necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest: A Samba Trip to Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Jean Pierre and the Jazztones with Sarah Bethany. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Beer, wine, and pūpū available for purchase at event. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp Lava Lounge. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

Virtual Advisory Council Mtg. for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Tuesday, August 13, 9a.m.-1p.m. Open to the public. Updates on education and outreach, resource protection, science, and Navy research. Public comment begins at 12:20 p.m. Join audio conference line at 1-866-813-9056, passcode: 1392550#. Visual presentation via Blue Jeans: https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao, 808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov. hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov, facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale, sanctuaries.noaa.gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov

Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

Lā‘āu Lāpa‘au Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Hawaiian herbal medicine practitioner Ka‘ohu Monfort demonstrates. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Private Guided Hike: Kīlauea Iki Crater, Thursday, Aug. 15, 10a.m.-2p.m., Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Registration Open: Beaded Bracelet, Aug. 15-20, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30-5p.m. Free.928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

ONGOING

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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