Ka`u News Briefs Monday, Dec. 21, 2015

Participants learn `ulana nui, coconut weaving, Wednesday. See more below. Photo from NPS

“IT’S OFFICIAL – I AM RUNNING for re-election as state senator from Puna and Ka`u,” is Sen. Russell Ruderman’s message on Facebook.

Ka`u's state Sen. Russell Ruderman is running
for re-election.

      Ruderman said he spent about six months deciding whether or not to run again, especially considering a strong desire to be home. He said he is very proud of his three adopted daughters and that he and his wife Dina Mendoza Scott are expecting a baby. He also considered running for a local office, he said. 

      When word circulated that Ruderman might choose not to run for state Senate, many people urged him to keep the post, he said. Ruderman said he decided to run again because Ka`u and Puna need a senator who is “capable, independent and experienced.”
      Ruderman has been a pioneer in the natural foods industry. In 1998, he founded Island Naturals, a group of retail grocery markets on the Big Island with locations in Hilo, Pahoa, Kailua-Kona and Kainaliu. Island Naturals supports local farmers and value-added producers and has championed environmental issues such as eliminating plastic bag pollution.
      Ruderman has been named Small Businessperson of the Year for Hawai`i County by the SBA and received Hawai`i County’s first Keeping it Green award for innovations at Island Naturals.
      He most recently has been involved with the dengue fever issue, urging more outreach to remote communities for education, testing, health care and eradication of mosquito carriers.
      The other announced candidate for the position is Greggor Ilagan, who represents East Puna on Hawai`i County Council.
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During harvest, coffee pickers should protect themselves from mosquitoes.
Photo from UH-CTAHR

HAWAIICOFFEE.WEEBLY.COM, University of Hawai`i’s online outreach to local coffee farmers, is helping with dengue fever prevention by posting Tips for Warding Against Mosquitoes on Your Farm: 

      “Wear loose-fitting long sleeve shirts and pants. Mosquitoes have been known to bite people through thin and tight clothing. 

      “Use mosquito repellent. Spray your ankles and wrists and areas where clothing may not cover or ride up to expose skin. 

      “Infected workers should not be working. With the reality of the coffee season, at the minimum, workers should cover up completely and use repellent to minimize contamination of others. 

      “Clean and remove empty tires, containers, old vehicles, etc. that can hold sitting water. (By the way, this is a good agricultural practice for farm food safety.) 

      “For plants that hold water, ponds and birdbaths, flush with a hose once a week or spray with soapy water weekly to kill mosquito wigglers. 

      “Spray areas known for mosquitoes and use mosquito wiggler dunks and briskets to minimize populations.” 

      See more at hawaiicoffee.weebly.com.
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Ulalia Woodside

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, which stewards Kamehame hawksbill turtle preserve, Kaiholena and other land preserves in Ka`u and statewide, has named a new leader. Ulalia Woodside will take her position as executive director for TNC’s Hawai`i operations in mid-January. Among those working with her in Ka`u are Hawai`i Island Terrestrial Director Shalan Crysdale, of Wai`ohinu; Ka`u Field Coordinator John Replogle, of Ocean View; Program Coordinator Linda Schubert; KUPU intern Jan Patton, of Ocean View; Kona and Ka`u Field Coordinator Lester Geben, of Ocean View; and Konahema Field Coordinator Mel Johansen, of Honomalino.
The office of TNC on the Big Island is located at Honu`apo.
      Marine Director Chad Wiggens is based in Waimea.

      Woodside, 46, is a member of the state Board of Land & Natural Resources. She moves to TNC from Kamehameha Schools, where she serves as director of Natural and Cultural Resources. Woodside has worked for 14 years in Kamehameha School’s Land Assets Division, which owns and manages 200,000 acres of conservation and agricultural lands. She is a graduate of University of Hawai`i in political science and Hawaiian studies. She is also a kumu hula.
      Woodside takes the position vacated in April by Suzanne Case, the new chair and manager of the state Board and Department of Land & Natural Resources. Case and TNC were very much involved with the federal acquisition of the Kahuku section of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, which doubled the park’s size. TNC has also preserved some of the most pristine native forests in Hawai`i, which are located in Ka`u.
      Statewide, TNC manages 14 preserves on about 40,000 acres and has helped to protect more than 200,000 acres. In addition, TNC operates marine and watershed protection programs. The Hawai`i chapter of the international organization was founded in 1980 and has grown to employ 85 with an annual budget of $11 million. For more on TNC, see http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/hawaii/index.htm.
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Sen. Brian Schatz

U.S. SEN. BRIAN SCHATZ first introduced legislation to extend the Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit and then worked to include the five-year tax credit extension into the omnibus spending bill that passed the Senate and President Obama signed on Friday. The tax credit helps families pay for residential clean energy equipment, such as solar photovoltaics and solar hot water heaters, for five years. 

      “At a time when more and more families in Hawai`i and across the country are cutting their utility bills by transitioning to clean energy, this bill is just commonsense,” Schatz said. “As we continue to move toward a clean energy economy, we need to continue finding sound solutions like clean energy tax credits that are both good for families in Hawai`i and across the country, and for our energy security.”
      As part of the bipartisan deal, the tax credit will remain 30 percent through 2019, and then will become 26 percent for 2020 and 22 percent for 2021.
      An estimated 97,000 Americans are now employed installing solar energy systems across our country. While the price of solar panels has decreased by more than 60 percent since 2011, the demand has soared. In 2014, more than 1,200 megawatts of residential solar were installed and 32 percent of all new electric generating capacity in the U.S. came from solar energy.
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ALL IGNITION INTERLOCK PERMIT HOLDERS must have the permit and a valid state of Hawai`i identification card in their immediate possession while operating a vehicle equipped with the ignition interlock device. The new law, Act 40, goes into effect on Jan. 1.

A new law regarding ignition interlock devices goes into effect Jan. 1.
Photo from wikipedia

      For a first-time offense, the penalty is three consecutive to 30 days imprisonment, a fine of $250-$1,000, license revocation for an additional year and loss of privilege to operate a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. 

      For an offense within five years of a prior conviction the penalty is thirty days imprisonment, a fine of $1,000, license revocation for an additional two years and loss of privilege to operate a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device.
      For an offense within five years of two or more prior convictions, the penalty is one-year imprisonment, a fine of $2,000, permanent license revocation and loss of privilege to operate a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device.
      Hawai`i Island residents may obtain identification cards at Driver License locations in Hilo and Kona. Applicants must present documentary proof of legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, legal presence and proof of principal residence address.
      In addition, Act 40 allows for a person whose license was revoked for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant to apply for relicensing 30 days prior to the end of the revocation period, as long as the license is not issued prior to completion of the revocation period.
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KMC's Holiday Challenge continues through Dec. 31. Photo by Dave Berry

KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Holiday Challenge continues as staff decorates for the season. Lights and Christmas displays are along the walkway fronting the historic stone cottages at KMC near the restaurant, bowling alley and Lava Lounge, which are open to the public. The public is asked to take a wintery evening stroll and to vote for their favorite decorated cottage. 

HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK rangers share their knowledge and love of the traditional Hawaiian cultural practice of coconut weaving Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lanai of Kilauea Visitor Center. Participants learn how to transform coconut fronds into fun items and take home creations. Free; park entrance fees apply.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015

Players head for the ball during Ka`u High Trojan's soccer match hosting Kohala yesterday. See more below. Photo by Kyle Pitcher

THE MOST RECENT EPISODE of Insights on PBS Hawai`i held a forum about Hawai`i Island’s ongoing dengue fever outbreak. The panel included Ka`u’s state Sen. Russell Ruderman, Hawai`i County Civil Defense Chief Darryl Oliveira and state Department of Health Director Dr. Virginia Pressler.

      Ruderman expressed concern that not enough has been done. He pointed to a delayed, sluggish response from DOH when the outbreak first occurred. “Some things were done much too slowly, and some things have never been done yet that I think are crucial to reach the very rural population” in his district, Ruderman said.

      Ruderman said more education efforts are needed regarding symptoms, what to watch for and what to do about dengue. Outreach efforts to the island’s medical community and residents “have been incomplete,” he said. He said DOH’s Fight the Bite brochures, while “excellent,” have not reached most people. “Information available quickly is the way to deal with” the outbreak, he said.

Sen. Russell Ruderman discussed dengue fever
on Insights on PBS Hawai`i last week.

      Oliveira said communication is “always our Achilles heal” during emergencies. He noted that brochures are being distributed at schools, churches and other organizations.
      Pressler agreed that communication is inadequate as noted by Dr. Kyle Peterson, of U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, in his assessment after recently visiting Hawai`i Island. She said her department used to have five communication specialists on staff but now has only one. Ruderman suggested that other resources could be tapped for help, including the National Guard and declaring a state of emergency.
      “There was a full-fledged support for this effort,” Pressler replied. “We had a full-court press from the governor’s office.”
      Ruderman pointed out that “it took two months from the first (dengue case) and one month from the time the department announced it to reach all the medical providers on the Big Island.”
      Based on dates of onset of illness, DOH on Friday reported that only four individuals are potentially infectious. Those individuals became ill between Dec. 8 and Dec. 13. Of 163 past and present confirmed cases, 159 are no longer infectious. The disease is spread when mosquitoes bite an infected person and subsequently bite others.
      While the numbers of new confirmed cases has begun to slow, Pressler said the outbreak would not be considered over until a month goes by without any new cases.
      See pbshawaii.org/insights.
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Matson and Maersk are helping UH-Manoa detect tsunamis. Photo from UH

COMMERCIAL SHIPS ARE HELPING to detect tsunamis. Accurate and rapid detection and assessment of tsunamis in the open ocean is critical for predicting how they will impact distant coastlines, enabling appropriate mitigation efforts. 

      Scientists from the University of Hawai`i-Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, with funding from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, are partnering with Maersk Line and Matson Navigation to equip 10 ships with real-time geodetic GPS systems and satellite communications. The pilot network of GPS-equipped ships enables each vessel to act as an open-ocean tide gauge. Data from these new tsunami sensors are streamed via satellite to a land-based data center where they are processed and analyzed for tsunami signals.
      “The 2011 Japan earthquake highlighted weaknesses in our understanding of earthquake and tsunami hazards and emphasized the need for more densely-spaced observing capabilities,” said James Foster, SOEST associate researcher and lead investigator for the project.
      Foster said that commercial vessels are the only realistic option for providing observation platforms at the scale necessary. “The World Ocean Council Smart Ocean-Smart Industries program was exactly the mechanism we needed to identify and engage a shipping company that might respond to our needs for instrument hosting and ocean data collection.” 

      Foster said Matson was an obvious partner for the project due to its long history in Hawai`i and shared interest in community safety and coastal hazards. “The World Ocean Council’s unique connection within the industry allowed us to bring Maersk Line into the collaboration,” Foster said.

Trojan Trevor Taylor goes for the goal. Photo by Dave Berry

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KA`U TROJANS SOCCER TEAM tied Kohala 1-1 yesterday. Kohala was the first to score 73 minutes into the match, then Trevor Taylor tied the game for Ka`u at the 79th minute. 

      The next Trojan soccer game is after Christmas break when Ka`u travels to Hilo on Jan. 5.
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LIMITED PURPOSE INSTRUCTION PERMITS, limited purpose provisional driver’s licenses and limited purpose driver’s licenses are available beginning on Jan. 4. A Limited Purpose credential does not require documentary proof of legal presence and/or proof of a Social Security number. The term legal presence is defined as a person who is either a U.S. citizen or is legally authorized to be in the U.S.
      The credentials are issued as licenses to operate motor vehicles on public highways.

Ka`u and Kohala's soccer teams are co-ed. Photo by Dave Berry

      Limited purpose credentials are not Real ID compliant and not exclusively accepted by the Transportation Security Administration to board a commercial aircraft or enter federal facilities. Additional screening and/or documents may be required. In addition, these credentials are not accepted for official federal purposes and do not establish eligibility for employment, voter registration or public benefits. 

      Limited purpose instruction permits are issued for one year and may be renewed for another year no more than thirty days prior to the expiration date of the limited purpose instruction permit and no later than ninety days after the expiration date.
      Limited purpose provisional driver’s licenses are issued to applicants between 16 and 17 years of age and expire on the provisional licensees’ 19th birthdays.
      Limited purpose driver’s license are issued for four years for licensees who are 24 years of age or younger, eight years for licensees who are 25 through 71 and two years for licensees who are 72 or older.

      When traveling within the U.S., individuals possessing Hawai`i limited purpose driver’s licenses should consult with that state’s driver licensing agency to confirm this type of driver’s license is valid for driving in that state.

      For information on Hawai`i County offices issuing these credentials, call 961-2222.

      Applicants must provide required documents verifying their legal names, dates of birth, and principal residences within the state. To view frequently asked questions and a list of acceptable documents, see http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2015/12/mvso-Limited-Purpose-DL-Pamphlet-Frequently-Asked-Questions-12-02-15.pdf
.

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY scientists present an overview of upcoming Volcano Awareness Month events in the current issue of Volcano Watch. All are free and open to the public. 

      “This time last year, Kilauea Volcano’s lava flow was threatening Pahoa,” the article states. “Today, the immediate danger to Puna communities no longer exists, but lava continues to erupt from the Pu`u `O`o vent. So, while the flow is largely out of sight, it should not be totally out of mind.

      “During the past year, Mauna Loa began stirring, a reminder that Earth’s largest active volcano is just that – an active volcano that will someday erupt again. With seismicity and deformation of the volcano above background levels, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory elevated the Volcano Alert Level for Mauna Loa from NORMAL to ADVISORY in September 2015.

Ongoing volcanic activity near Pu`u `O`o vent gives reason for Hawai`i
Island residents to be volcano-aware. Photo from USGS/HVO

      “With this in mind, Island of Hawai`i residents are encouraged to learn more about the volcanoes on which they live, work and play. One way to do this is by attending upcoming talks offered by HVO scientists during our island’s seventh annual Volcano Awareness Month in January 2016. …
      “Weekly After Dark in the Park programs in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park begin on Jan. 5 with a look at what’s happened with Kilauea Volcano’s ongoing East Rift Zone and summit eruptions during the past year. Subsequent Tuesday evening programs on Jan. 12, 19 and 26 include an update on the current status of Mauna Loa, a discussion of lethal eruptions on Kilauea and the story of the Mauna Loa lava flow that threatened Hilo in 1880-1881, respectively. Each presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center. Park entrance fees may apply. …
      “Vog (volcanic air pollution), a pervasive reminder of Kilauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions, and the results of a recent study on vog perceptions and protection will be addressed at Ocean View Community Center on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Start time is 6:30 p.m. …
      “Volcano awareness shouldn’t be limited to a single month on Hawai`i Island, home to two of the world’s most active volcanoes. But January, officially proclaimed Volcano Awareness Month in 2010, is a good time to begin or continue your quest to better understand Hawaiian volcanoes – and to meet the HVO scientists who monitor them. We hope to see you at one or more of our talks in January 2016!”
      More events take place in Hilo and Kona. The full schedule is available at hvo.wr.usgs.gov.

      For the complete article, see hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch.

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HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK rangers share their knowledge and love of the popular traditional Hawaiian cultural practice of coconut weaving Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lanai of Kilauea Visitor Center. Participants learn how to transform coconut fronds into fun items and take home creations. Free; park entrance fees apply.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015

Humpback whales are returning to Hawai`i, and boaters are asked to observe safe practices.
National Marine Fisheries Photo by R. Cartwright

HUMPBACK WHALE SEASON IS HERE, and to ensure the well being of both ocean users and whales, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary asks boaters to observe safe practices. Remain vigilant, keep a sharp lookout, keep a speed of 10 knots or less to reduce injury to whales, stay at the helm with hands on the wheel and throttle, and keep the legal distance of 100 yards away from sighted whales.

Viewing humpback whales from the side is an acceptable maneuver for boats.
Image from HIHWNMS

      Thousands of humpbacks come to Hawai`i each year, primarily between November and May, and vessel-whale collisions happen each year.
      More information is available in the Boating and Ocean use Guide at hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov.
      “Thank you for helping to ensure the continued protection of Hawai`i’s humpback whales,” said Sanctuary Superintendent Malia Chow.
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THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE and Consumer Affairs’ Cable Television Division conditionally approved the merger transferring control of Oceanic Time Warner Cable, LLC’s six cable franchises to Charter Communications, Inc.
      Charter provides entertainment and communications services to approximately six million customers in 28 states. Charter and Time Warner Cable, Inc., the parent company of Oceanic, filed an application in July to indirectly transfer control of Oceanic’s cable franchises statewide, pursuant to a merger transaction between Charter and TWC.

      “After an extensive review of the merger transaction application, which included statewide public hearings, we determined that the proposed transfer of Oceanic’s Hawai`i cable franchises to Charter, with the conditions imposed on by the state, is in the public’s best interest,” CATV Administrator Ji Sook “Lisa” Kim said. “As outlined in the Decision and Order, Charter is committed to improving cable networks in Hawai`i and providing a low cost broadband service for Hawai`i’s low-income consumers.”

      Requirements outlined in the Decision and Order include:

      1) Provide a broadband service for low-income consumers in Hawai`i (providing families with children participating in the National School Lunch Program and seniors, age 65 and older who are eligible and receive federal Supplemental Security Income benefits, with broadband service initially for $14.99/month, at speeds up to 30 megabits per second download, and four Mbps upload) within three years of the close of the merger transaction.
      2) Invest $10,000,000 to build out its networks in Hawai`i and build out 1,000 new line extensions of its networks to homes in its Hawai`i cable franchise areas within three years of the close of the merger transaction.
      3) Provide 1,000 new public WiFi access points within three years of the close of the merger transaction, 100 of these new access points to be deployed at public parks, civic and community centers and other public open areas and gathering places at the direction of DCCA.
      4) Within 30 months after the close of the merger transaction, transition virtually all of OTWC’s cable systems to all-digital networks and, upon the conversion, Charter/OTWC shall provide, among other things, subscribers two digital transport adaptors or “basic boxes” free of charge for a period of two years and make them available at OTWC’s customer service centers and delivery by mail (including pre-paid return service).
      5) Promote and make available energy efficient set-top boxes (within three years of close of merger transaction, at least 90 percent of newly deployed boxes shall meet energy star requirements), and Charter/OTWC is encouraged to: (1) partner with community organizations to educate and promote the use energy efficient set-top boxes; and (2) develop an economically feasible program to trade out old boxes with efficient ones.
      The merger and transfer of Oceanic’s Hawai`i franchises will not take place until federal regulatory review of the merger transaction is completed. As of today, Dec. 18, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission is on its 98th day of review of the Charter and TWC merger.
      Decision & Order No. 366 giving DCCA’s conditional approval for the merger can be viewed at http://cca.hawaii.gov/catv.
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The federal solar tax credit has been extended.
Photo from Revolusun

SOLAR INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS were extended for five years Friday as part of negotiations that passed the federal budget for 2016. The 30 percent federal tax credit was to sunset at the end of 2016. The 35 percent Hawai`i state solar tax credit also continues. 

      According to a Duane Shimogawa story in Pacific Business News, the federal extension was “likely to spur more investment in this industry in Hawai`i.”
      The spending bill also includes tax credits for other renewable energy sources, including geothermal, hydro and wind.
      PBN reported that “the extension of the federal solar tax credit is expected to result in $130 billion in total investment in the United States through 2020, with more than $40 billion being directly attributed to the passage of the extension, according to GTM Research.”

      See bizjournals.com/pacific.
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U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard

REP. TULSI GABBARD VOTED IN FAVOR of the Fiscal Year 2016 omnibus spending and tax extender legislative packages that passed yesterday. Both were considered as amendments to H.R. 2029, which the Senate then took up and passed by a vote of 65-33. The President signed the legislation into law shortly afterward. 

      “Today, we averted a potential government shut down,” Gabbard said. “I voted to keep the government open, take care of 9/11 first responders, protect our environment and empower working families and small businesses, encouraging long-term growth across the country. The year-end omnibus spending bill and tax extender packages are far from perfect, but they represent a compromise between both parties and a strong economic package. They avoid the detrimental alternatives of either a shutdown or a continuing resolution, which would have had a devastating impact on our communities, and on our military and national security.
      “There are critical investments across the state of Hawai`i that are funded in this bill, such as rural development projects that serve local businesses and communities, maintenance and improvements for our highways, public transportation and infrastructure, land and water conservation projects for at-risk forests on Hawai`i Island and O`ahu, and education grants for Native Hawaiian students and families, to name just a few.
      “One in eight of our keiki in Hawai`i live in poverty, and the permanent extension of the Earned Income and Child Care Tax Credits will help thousands of middle- and low-income local families pay their bills and put food on the table. Local businesses, students, teachers, working families and the environment will benefit from the extension of tax credits for higher education, energy efficiency, renewable energy, research and development, and more.”
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool encourages families to “enjoy these precious years and make time for your `ohana to share a few simple pleasures. It is also a great time to keep up with special family traditions or even start new ones!” 

      Ideas that families shared include making homemade cards with keiki, taking a holiday photo, decorating and eating holiday cookies, taking a walk on the beach, spending an hour or two playing ball outside, visiting with family and friends, sending out a family newsletter, enjoying holiday lights, watching a favorite movie, donate food and toys, inviting cousins for a sleepover, sitting out in the yard and gazing at the stars, and hugging, loving and appreciating one another.
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KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Crater Rim Café in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers Mongolian BBQ today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for $.85 per ounce, including protein, veggies, rice and a beverage. Call 967-8356 for more information.
      KMC is open to authorized patrons & sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371.

KAHUKU UNIT of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park presents its Palm Trail Hike tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop trail provides one of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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and kaucalendar.com/Directory2015.pdf.

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