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| Fifteen hundred pounds of net were pulled off Kamilo Beach near South Point on just one workday in January by volunteers for the Hawai`i Wildlife Fund. |
CONGRESSWOMAN MAZIE HIRONO says that jobs and education are two of her highest priorities. In a statement announcing the committees on which she is serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hirono said she particularly feels fortunate to retain membership on the Education and Workforce committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Education is critical to developing the workforce Hawai’i needs to create a more diversified and resilient economy. Investments in transportation and infrastructure provide good jobs, improve the quality of life for our citizens and strengthen our economy,” said the congresswoman.
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| Mazie Hirono |
Hirono serves on the Subcommittee on Workforce Protection, which covers wages and hours of workers, workers’ compensation and family and medical leave.
One of her subcommittees covers the Federal Aid Highway program, public transit, highway safety and commercial motor carriers. Another covers aviation, airports, aviation noise and airline safety. The Coast Guard and Marine Transportation Committee covers ports, passenger vessels and international maritime activities.
One of her subcommittees covers the Federal Aid Highway program, public transit, highway safety and commercial motor carriers. Another covers aviation, airports, aviation noise and airline safety. The Coast Guard and Marine Transportation Committee covers ports, passenger vessels and international maritime activities.
NEED HELP WITH TAXES? The Ka`u Federal Credit Union is hosting the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Volunteer tax preparers are Rollie, Lali and Cherish Jara and Catherine Sy. Call the credit union at 929-7334, extension 205 for an appointment.
FIFTEEN HUNDRED pounds of net were pulled off Kamilo Beach near South Point on just one workday in January by volunteers for the Hawai`i Wildlife Fund. In addition to nets, volunteers found computer circuit boards, a scuba cylinder, motorcycle helmet, liquor bottles from Japan and Scotland, an old tube television and car tires. The 33 volunteers also pulled out 66 large garbage bags of debris from the beach. The next Ka`u Coast cleanup days are April 2 and June 4. The Wildlife Fund is also starting an anchialine pond restoration project. To help out, call Megan McWhite Lamson at 769-7629 or email kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com.
FOUR MEMBERS OF OCEAN VIEW BOXING Club were victorious last night in a Boxing Smoker Tourney. Female boxer Staysha Ault defeated Jaime Pagan of AP Boxing. Keliʻi Ka-Ne beat Andy Marzon, as did Justin Wirtz over Jessie Lorenzo, of Galiza Boxing Club. Thor Soder defeated Galiza Boxing Club's Frank Lorenzo. Saul Fukunaga, of Yashua Boxing Club, beat OV Boxing Club's Kainakoa Broadfoot.
KA`U HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL battled for a berth to the state competition Friday and Saturday. On Friday, against number one seed HPA, the Trojans lost. The Ka Makani pulled ahead quickly in the first half. In the second half Ka`u picked up steam to close the point gap, but it was not enough. Final score was 50-40, HPA. The Trojans moved on to fight for the second state tourney spot yesterday versus Honoka`a. The Trojans struggled with their shooting, making just 13 of 60 attempts, while the Dragons were on fire, spreading their scoring among 11 of 12 players. Finals score 59-42, Honoka`a. For the Trojans, sophomore Janessa Jara led the scoring with nine points. Seniors Jaeneise Cuison and Amery Silva each scored eight.
THE KAʻŪ TROJANS BOYS soccer team will be going to the BIIF playoffs on Feb. 8. following their win over Hawai`i Academy of Arts and Science last Thursday.
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY of Volcano Awareness Month. Hikes begin today at 1 p.m. at the Kilauea Iki Overlook parking lot on Crater Rim Drive, and tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Mauna Ulu parking lot on Chain of Craters Road in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.