Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, July 3, 2014

During the Fourth of July Parade in Na`alehu, Ka`u Auto Repair sent a strong message against drinking, drugging and driving. Hawai`i County Police are conducting DUI checkpoints and roving patrols throughout the weekend to help prevent tragedy on our roads.
Photo by Julia Neal

A CHANGE IN THE LENGTH OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S term of office will appear on the Nov. 4 general election ballot after being approved by Hawai`i County Council yesterday. The proposed charter amendment originally sought a change from a two-year term to a six-year term but was amended to four years. Ka`u’s Council member Brenda Ford was one of three voting against the measure at two previous readings and the only no vote yesterday.

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park toured Na`alehu during last Saturday's
Independence Day Parade in Na`alehu. Photo by Julia Neal

      The County Council chair appoints the county clerk subject to council confirmation. If voters approve the change, the county clerk position would not be subject to change every two years, as is the council chair.

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BRENDA IOKEPA MOSES, president of Hawai`i Association of Conservation Districts, is back in Pahala after last week’s annual conference at Kualoa Ranch on O`ahu. The organization’s leaders were able to tour Pioneer Hawai`i Bred Research Station in Kunia to learn about conservation practices from John McHugh. They visited Kawela Bay to learn about land preservation plans for Turtle Bay and toured windward O`ahu farms, including Kamiya Papaya Farm, the Oyster Hatchery at Moli`i Fishpond and the Brush Cutter at Kualoa Ranch.

Brenda Iokepa-Moses, at right, with Pearl Johnson

      Conservation District leaders listened to experts with lectures on the Future of Agriculture in Hawai`i, the View of Agriculture in Hawai`i Today, Sustainability of Agriculture in Hawai`i, and Challenges to Agriculture in Hawai`i. Scott Enright, Director of the state Department of Agriculture, addressed the group. Iokepa-Moses said there was consensus “that we need to educate the public on the difficulties faced in being a farmer, and if we want to be more sustainable as an island, we need the support of the consumer.” She said that “if it costs a few more cents to buy local, maybe consumers would be willing to do so if they understood the farmers challenges.” She noted the effort made in trying to produce food “in a place where the ocean cuts us off from the rest of the world, thus getting needed supplies to the farm is more expensive.”

      Iokepa-Moses noted that the state DOA, under Enright, is funding conservation districts with $210,000 plus an additional $75,000 that had been dropped from the budget. While many people and agencies statewide “agree agriculture is important, very few show that support with funds to continue the agriculture movement,” said Iokepa-Moses. She applauded Enright for the funding.

Fourth of July parades held on different dates like in Na`alehu and Volcano
give classic cars owners more opportunities to show off their treasures.
Photo by Julia Neal

      Each Conservation District board is comprised of those who “volunteer their time in the effort to assist farmers in getting onto their land and getting conservation plans done to prevent misuse and soil erosion,” she said. Funds are needed to pay planners so they can provide their services at no cost to farmers, which encourages farmers to plan for good soil and water conservation, Iokepa-Moses said.
       Iokepa-Moses said she also talked with Pearl Johnson, of the League of Women Voters, about funding granted to the League to educate the public on farmer concerns about such hot topics as GMOs. See lwv-Hawaii.com.

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DANIEL K. INOUYE U.S. PACIFIC BASIN Agricultural Research Center in Hilo was named in honor of the late senator yesterday. U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa were two of several speakers at the ceremony, including Mayor Billy Kenoi, Inouye’s former Chief of Staff Jennifer Sabas and Suzanne Shriner, of Kona Coffee Farmers Association.

      Hirono spoke of Inouye’s success in bringing resources to Hawai`i and his support of agriculture and sustainability. She commended the “array of people who are working together on behalf of strengthening agriculture in our state” as a result of Inouye’s efforts. Hirono quoted Inouye: “When we all work together, we can make things happen.”

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Mazie Hirono confer at
yestersday's renaming of the Daniel K. Inouye U.S.
Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center.
Photo by Ron Johnson

      Hanabusa said PBARC was “the vision of a great man” who understood that agriculture is an economic base and that “there is no end to what we can do.” She cited PBARC’s research using algae for biofuel production as an example. “Agriculture is more than we perceive, Hanabusa said, and “Hawai`i Island will lead the way because of the great work done here.”
      Jennifer Sabas spoke of Hawai`i’s transition from plantations to small, diversified farms in the 1990s. Sabas said Inouye attended many of the “hearwrenching” sugar plantation closures and called for a plan to help those left without work, with establishment of PBARC being the result. She called the facility a “Hale of Hope” for farmers.

      Suzanne Shriner, of Kona Coffee Farmers Association, praised the center for its research in controlling the coffee berry borer. Shriner said that when her family first discovered CBB, they thought about selling their farm. When she looked for assistance from PBARC, staff said, “We’ll find a way,” rather than, “We can’t do that.” She extended an invitation to her dinner table to those attending the ceremony, saying, “We’ll have coffee; we’ll always have coffee,” thanks to Sen. Daniel Inouye.

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PEAK MEANS PEER ENGAGEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS, and they are happening at Pahala Hongwanji Mission for youth ages 12 to 14 years of age. Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays July 8 through Aug. 7 from noon until 2 p.m. until August, when the time changes to 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hot rods heated up Na`alehu's Independence Day Parade. Photo by Julia Neal

      Sessions are sponsored by Youth Services and Family Programs Hawai`i, which has offices in Hilo. The flyer circulated in the community says that PEAK can help families learn ways to make healthy choices, build and maintain healthy peer relationships, make friends and have fun in a safe place, learn about prevention, and explore answers to the question, “Why Try?” The program also offers a reward for completing the six-week session – a $50 gift card, plus snacks and music associated with the sessions.

      For more information, call JoYi Rhyss at 756-0268 or email jrhyss@familyprogramshi.org.

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Classic car carries the Hawaiian National, also known as the Kanaka Maoli, flag.
Photo by Julia Neal

TOP DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR of Hawai`i make their first televised appearance together this evening on PBS at 8 p.m. when Gov. Neil Abercrombie and state Sen. David Ige face each other on Insights. Ka`u residents can ask questions by email at insights@pbshawaii.org before the show or by phone at 800-283-4847 during the live broadcast.
      The program will be rebroadcast Sunday at 2 p.m.

CLASSIC CARS DECORATED THE STREETS of Na`alehu during last Saturday's Independence Day Parade. Many are expected to participate in Volcano Village’s parade tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m. at the post office. The parade travels Old Volcano Road to Wright Road to Cooper Center, where the celebration continues with vendor booths and tables, entertainment, keiki games and a silent auction.

WES AWANA PRESENTS `UKULELE DEMONSTRATIONS tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Volcano Art Center in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply.

Classic Corvettes are popular in the annual Fourth of July Parade tomorrow in
Volcano at 9 a.m.and last weekend in Na`alehu. Photo by Julia Neal

KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S CRATER RIM CAFÉ in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park hosts a Fourth of July Buffet from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring Ka`u-style BBQ chicken, chili con carne, jumbo hot dogs, corn on the cob, tossed salad, potato salad and more. Price is $15.25 adults and $8 for children 6 to 11. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

SUNSET HULA TAKES PLACE TOMORROW at 6 p.m. on the hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, featuring NoeNoe Kekaualua and `ohana from Keaukaha. Free; park entrance fees apply. For more information, call 967-8222.

A red Dodge Viper slithered along Hwy 11 in Na`alehu during last Saturday's
Independence Day Parade. Photo by Nalani Parlin

KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S LAVA LOUNGE in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park hosts a Country Bash tomorrow beginning at 7 p.m. DJ Tiki spins the night away with the best of Country & Western music and other great tunes. No cover charge. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8356 after 4 p.m. 

KA`U ROPING & RIDING ASSOCIATION’S annual Fourth of July Rodeo takes place Saturday and Sunday at Na`alehu Rodeo Grounds. Events include Open Dally, Team 90s, Double Mugging, Ranch Mugging and Wahine Mugging.

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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Ka`u Multicultural Society leaders Liz Kuluwaimaka (left) and Darlyne Vierra with driver Elisha-Ann Vierra and Jazmyn Navarro
 organized the pa`u riders for the Independence Day Parade last weekend in Na`alehu. Photo by Julia Neal

MONITORING OF KILAUEA VOLCANO will improve with an $86,462 grant from the National Science Foundation. “Kilauea’s spectacular volcanic eruptions have attracted much attention over the last three decades. More than 5,000 travelers visit Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park each day,” Sen. Brian Schatz said during his announcement of the grant. “And because Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, eruptions also pose a real threat to life and property as experienced by hundreds of families on Hawai`i Island who have lost their homes and been forced to start over. This grant will help better monitor Kilauea’s activity and increase public safety for residents and visitors.”

Ikaika Derasin rides tall to accompany Pa`u Princess Kircia Derasin representing

 the island of Hawai`i with the color red. Photo by Julia Neal

      The National Science Foundation grant will support high-speed photography and high-resolution analysis of released volcanic gas so that researchers can better forecast the course of future eruptions.
      Researchers will also study the Stromboli volcano in Italy and, if activity permits, the Etna volcano, also in Italy.

KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS OPEN once again after being closed in 2009 as a cost-cutting measure by then Gov. Linda Lingle. The minimum-security facility will house 200 inmates transferred from prisons on the mainland who are serving less than four years of their remaining sentences.
     Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who attended the opening yesterday, said it is “an opportunity to reclaim lives,” reports John Burnett, of Hawai`i Tribune-Herald. “If we send people away from paradise, if we send people away from `ohana, from family, how are they going to work their way back? How will they find their way back? The mainland is no place for those who have stumbled, for those who have gone astray. Whatever chance that they have to restore our community, to restore themselves and their families in their communities, it has to be done here in Hawai`i. And this is the first step, today.”

La`a Ke accompanies Pa`u Princess Keana Kuluwaimaka representing the island of 

Maui with the color pink. Photo by Julia Neal

BEFORE HEADING TO THE REOPENING of Kulani Prison, Gov. Neil Abercrombie at Hilo Yacht Club enacted measures with direct relevance to Hawai`i Island. It was the first time a governor of the state of Hawai`i signed bills into law on Hawai`i Island. 

      “Signing these bills here in Hilo allowed the legislators who introduced them to witness their becoming law alongside the very people who will be most affected. I applaud the members of our Legislature, including Hawai`i Island legislators, for their leadership in advancing these important measures.”
      Senate Bill 3093 appropriates $200,000 to University of Hawai`i at Hilo to support its memorandum of agreement with RISE 21st Century After School Program.
      House Bill 1823 requires mediation in disputes regarding the fair market value or fair market rental of public lands and provides for binding arbitration in the event of unsuccessful mediation. Ka`u Reps. Richard Creagan and Richard Onishi co-introduced the bill with other Hawai`i Island representatives.
      House Bill 2152 appropriates $500,000 to the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems to support administrative and general tasks and strategic program initiatives. Ka`u Rep. Richard Onishi and other Hawai`i Island and state representatives co-introduced the bill.

      Also related to Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Senate Bill 2583 appropriates $250,000 for an engineering assessment of a proposal to establish a laser optical communications ground station in Hawai`i. Ka`u Sen. Josh Green co-introduced the bill with state senators from other islands. 

   

Jesse Lorenzo accompanies Lorilee Lorenzo, representing Kaua`i
with the color purple. Photo by Julia Neal

     Senate Bill 2953 provides that all royalties from geothermal resources on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands shall be paid to DHHL. 

     Colin M. Stewart, of Hawai`i Tribune-Herald, reports Abercrombie saying, “I hope this will act as an incentive and as an urging, to the (Public Utilities Commission) and to public opinion, on the opportunity to move forward on the incredible geothermal resources that exist here on the Big Island. All over the world … where there are geothermal resources, they are being explored to the maximum. They are being utilized to the maximum. 

     “This is a resource for the 21st Century in terms of alternative and renewable energy that probably is inexhaustible, and probably bodes as well as anything on the face of the earth to move us away from oil dependency and carbon-based dependency,” he said. 

KA`U PANIOLO CONTINUE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS with Ka`u Roping & Riding Association’s Rodeo Saturday and Sunday at the Na`alehu Rodeo Grounds. Events include Open Dally, Team 90s, Double Mugging, Ranch Mugging and Wahine Mugging.

KA`U PANIOLO RODE in the annual Independence Day Parade in Na`alehu last Saturday, with pa`u riders representing five of the Hawaiian islands - the Big Island, Kaua`i, Moloka`i, Maui and O`ahu. Their participation was organized by Ka`u Multicultural Society, which collects photos and memorabilia of ranch and plantation life in Ka`u and hosts the upcoming annual Ka`u Plantation Days on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Pahala Plantation House with a pa`u parade in the village.
      For more information, call Darlyne Vierra at 640-8740.

Raylene Welker represents O`ahu with the color yelllow. She was accompanied by
Frank Lorenzo, Jr. Photo by Julia Neal

RODEO QUEEN for this weekend’s Na`alehu Fourth of July rodeo has been announced. She is five-year-old Caliyah Silva Kamei, daughter of Clifford “Pepe” Magumi Kamei, Jr. and Kavelle Nalani Napoleon Silva, and niece of Miss Ka`u Coffee Amery Silva. The family is from Pahala. 

VOLCANO VILLAGE HOLDS ITS FOURTH OF JULY Parade & Celebration on Friday. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the post office and travels Old Volcano Road to Wright Road to Cooper Center, site of vendor booths and tables, entertainment, keiki games and silent auction.

HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK reminds the public that fireworks are prohibited in national parks, including the Fourth of July, according to federal law. Visitors will notice “Fireworks Prohibited” signs posted near the park entrance.
     “Our priorities as stewards for public lands are to keep the public and our natural, cultural and historical resources safe,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “We wish everyone a safe and healthy Independence Day.” 

Makana Gravella accompanies Teani Souza who represents Moloka`i wearing
the color green. Photo by Julia Neal

HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ANNOUNCES the following upcoming flight plans for July: July 7 and 11, between 8 a.m. and noon, to transport fence materials, supplies and personnel for fencing project from Mauna Loa Road to Upper Mauna Loa; July 15, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., for invasive weed management on Mauna Loa between 5,000 and 7,000 ft. elevation; July 15 and 17, between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., for ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 3,000- and 7,000-foot elevation; July 16 and 17, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., for petrel monitoring from the summit of Kilauea to Mauna Loa at about 9,000-foot elevation; and July 24, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., to transport fence materials, supplies and personnel for fencing project in upper Kahuku above Ka`u Forest Reserve.
      Management of the park requires use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.
      A statement from the park says that it regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.

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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Appearing Saturday in her last Na`alehu Independence Day Parade as Ka`u's County Council member, as her term
 limit is reached at the end of this year, was Brenda Ford. Photo by Julia Neal

CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICES joined the Na`alehu Independence Day Parade & Celebration Saturday. Their names will be on the ballot of the primary election next month, on Saturday, Aug. 9.  All three candidates vying for County Council District Six made appearances. Richard Abbett is from Ocean View, Maile Madeiros David is from Captain Cook, and Jim Wilson lives in Volcano.

       State House of Representative District Five candidates Dave Bateman, of Holualoa, Rep. Richard Creagan, of Na`alehu, and Gene (Bucky) Leslie, of Holualoa, also participated in the parade. The other candidates are Jon LaLanne, of Ocean View and Randy Ruiz, of Ocean View.

Richard Abbett, candidate for Hawai`i County Council District Six
Photo by Julia Neal

      Rep. Richard Onishi, state House candidate for District Three, participated along with challenger Bill Dickson, of Mountain View. The other candidate is Fred Fogel, of Volcano.

      Michael Last, of Na`alehu, promoted his candidacy for state Senate District Three, challenging Josh Green, of Kailua-Kona.
     Joe Kent, of Lahaina, Maui, the Libertarian cndidate for Congress, also joined the parade.

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TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR for the state and Hawai`i County, with several measures going into effect along with budgets. 

      One measure removes mandatory court appearances for violators of the ban on using cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The fine is now $297, or $307 for violations occurring in school or construction zones.

      Sgt. Robert Pauole, of Hawai`i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section, told Hawai`i Tribune-Herald reporter John Burnett the change is a result of overcrowding of courts. “I think it’s a big problem,” Pauole said. “I think the officers are just scratching the surface of it when they’re issuing citations. I’m an avid runner. When I run, I’d say every two out of 10 cars I see, there’s some kind of electronic device violation. I issue (citations) on the road all the time.”

Maile Medeiros David, candidate for Hawai`i County Council District Six
Photo by Julia Neal

      The measure exempts use of hands-free communication devices such as Bluetooth for drivers 18 years of age or older. Also exempted are navigation and emergency assistance devices.
      Smoking age is 21 in Hawai`i County as of today. The law, passed by County Council last November and signed into law by Mayor Billy Kenoi in December, raises the allowable minimum age for buyers of cigarettes from 18 to 21. The vote on the Big Island was only one day after New York’s mayor, Michael Bloomberg, signed a new law making the Big Apple the first major U.S. city or state to raise the tobacco sales age to 21. Hawai`i County’s law applies to electronic smoking devices as well as cigarettes, chewing and pipe tobacco, snuff and cigars.

     Retailers must post signs about the new law and are subject to fines of up to $2,000 for violations of the new measure.

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REGISTERING TO VOTE WILL BECOME EASIER, with Gov. Neil Abercrombie signing House Bill 2590 (Act 166), a measure that allows voter registration at absentee polling places beginning in 2016 and late voter registration, including on Election Day, beginning in 2018. 

Jim Wilson, candidate for Hawai`i County Council District Six
Photo by Julia Neal

      “Our system of government depends on individuals exercising their right to vote, one of our most cherished duties as citizens,” Abercrombie said. “I applaud members of the Legislature for advancing HB2590 in the interest of removing barriers to voting, and I support the measure as long as it can be achieved from a sound technical standpoint.”
      Act 166 appropriates $100,000 to the Office of Elections for county implementation, which may include upgrading the registration process through purchase of electronic poll books.

      Thursday, July 10 is the deadline to register to vote at this year’s primary election on Saturday, Aug. 9

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THE GOVERNOR ALSO SIGNED SEVERAL measures passed by the state Legislature relating to health. 

Dave Bateman, candidate for state House of Representatives District Five
Photo by Nalani Parlin

      House Bill 2052 increases access to Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by updating references from “physicians orders for life-sustaining treatment” to “provider orders for life-sustaining treatment.” The measure also expands health care provider signatory authority to include advance practice registered nurses and corrects inconsistencies of terms describing who may sign a POLST form on behalf of a patient.

      House Bill 1616 adds to Hawai`i State Planning Act’s objectives and policies for health, the identification of social determinants of health and prioritization of programs, services, interventions, and activities that address identified social determinants of health to improve Native Hawaiian health in accordance with federal law and reduce health disparities of disproportionately affected demographics.

      House Bill 1723 amends notice requirements for the discharge of an involuntary patient committed pursuant to legal proceeding involving fitness to proceed and requires the family court to conduct a timely hearing prior to termination of a standing commitment order.

State Rep. Richard Creagan, candidate House Photo by Julia Neal

      House Bill 2320 establishes health equity as a goal for the DOH and requires the DOH to consider social determinants of health in assessing health needs in the state. The measure is known as “Loretta’s Law” for the late DOH Director Loretta Fuddy, who was passionate proponent.
      House Bill 2581 establishes the State Innovation Waiver Task Force and requires the task force to submit two interim reports and a final report to the Legislature.

      Senate Bill 2469 requires equivalent reimbursement for services, including behavioral health services, provided through telehealth as for the same services provided via face-to-face contact between a health care provider and a patient. The measure also clarifies that health care providers for purposes of telehealth include primary care providers, mental health providers, oral health providers, physicians and osteopathic physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, psychologists and dentists. For consistency purposes, the bill changes statutory references of “telemedicine” to “telehealth.”

      House Bill 2400 provides temporary disability benefits to employees who suffer disabilities as a result of donating organs.

Gene (Bucky) Leslie runs for state House District Five. Photo by Nalani Parlin

      Senate Bill 1233 requires certain private employers to allow employees to take leaves of absence for organ, bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell donation. Unused sick leave, vacation, paid time off or unpaid time off may be used for these leaves of absence. The measure also requires employers to restore an employee returning from leave to the same or equivalent position and establishes a private right of action for employees seeking enforcement of provisions.

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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. IS NOT ASKING FOR A RATE HIKE at this time, recognizing that its customers “are already in a challenging high electricity bill environment,” reports Duane Shimogawa, of Pacific Business News.

     “We know how tough high electric bills have been on our customers,” Hawaiian Electric Vice President of Corporate Relations Lynne Unemori, told PBN. “What we are doing is focusing our efforts on lowering customers’ bills by going after the main driver of high bills — expensive imported oil.”

      According to Shimogawa, Hawaiian Electric is pursuing more renewable energy, lower-cost liquefied natural gas and modern smart grids. “And we’ll continue to make this our priority,” Unemori said.

State Rep. Richard Onishi, candidate for District Three
Photo by Julia Neal

      Shimogawa also reports that in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday, the utility said that it is “focusing on developing and executing the new business model, plans and strategies required by Hawai`i Public Utilities Commission’s rulings in April, as well as other actions that will reduce rates.”

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PAHALA PUBLIC & SCHOOL LIBRARY has a job opening for a part-time Student Helper II position. Applicants must be full-time college students (classroom or on-line) and have computer skills.

Michael Last, candidate for state Senate District Three, walks with Joe Kent,
Libertarian candidate for Congress. Photo by Julia Neal

      Interested students can call Debbie Wong Yuen at 928-2015 or go to the library during open hours: Monday,Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1 p.m.); Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (closed 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
      The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 15.

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VOLCANO VILLAGE HOLDS ITS FOURTH OF JULY Parade & Celebration on Friday. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the post office and travels Old Volcano Road to Wright Road to Cooper Center, site of vendor booths and tables, entertainment, keiki games and silent auction. 

KA`U CONTINUES ITS FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES with Ka`u Roping & Riding Association’s Rodeo this Saturday and Sunday. Events include Open Dally, Team 90s, Double Mugging, Ranch Mugging and Wahine Mugging.

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