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| Experience Volcano offered many venues around the village last weekend to bring new attention to the culture, art, cuisine, winery, and places to visit. See more below. Photo from Experience Volcano |
KAʻŪ REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, TULSI GABBARD, TOOK ON KAMALA HARRIS' SOCIAL JUSTICE RECORD in tonight's presidential debate between Democratic candidates, moderated by CNN. She said "I'm concerned about this record of Senator Harris'. She put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana."
Harris defended her record, without addressing the marijuana convictions. She noted she opposed the death penalty and took on the tough work to reform the criminal justice system when she was California's Attorney General, heading the second largest criminal justice department in the country, following the U.S. Department of Justice.
Gabbard took on the issue of health care: "Unfortunately, we don't have healthcare in this country – we have sick care. We've created a massive for-profit entity incentivized to keep people sick and on drugs. As president, I will work to build a healthcare system incentivized to increase health and prevent and heal disease." |
| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard during the second round of Democrat presidential debates. Photo from CNN |
Concerning the war in the Middle East, Gabbard said, "14,000 service members are deployed to Afghanistan right now. This is about leadership – the leadership I will bring to do the right thing, to bring our troops home, within the first year in office."
When questioned about her visit with the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad during her trip to the Middle East, after he was accused of using nerve gas on his own people, Gabbard referenced the complexity of finding out who is responsible for inhumane acts during war. She hearkened back to Iraq. "We were all lied to. We were told that Saddam had WMD, was working with Al Qaeda, and that this posed a threat to the American people. But not only have we not gone after Al Qaeda, they are stronger than they were on 9/11."
Regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade agreement of Pres. Barack Obama, abandoned by Pres. Donald Trump, Gabbard said, "TPP gave away our sovereignty to a panel of international corps whose rulings would supersede our laws. This goes against our values as a country, would have a negative impact on domestic jobs and lacked clear environmental protections."
In assessing the current president, Gabbard said "Donald Trump is not a patriot," and pointed to her years in the National Guard. She said, "Trump and warmongering politicians have failed us. They continue to escalate tensions with other nuclear armed countries pushing us closer and closer to the brink of nuclear catastrophe. As president, I will end this insanity."
Gabbard's Twitter feed showed a Google Trends accounting of most searched Democratic presidential candidates during tonight's debate. It reported Gabbard first, Kamala Harris second, Cory Booker third, Joe Biden fourth, Andrew Yang fifth, Kirsten Gillibrand sixth, Jay Inslee seventh, Bill de Blasio eighth, Julián Castro ninth, and Michael Bennet tenth.
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| Erick approaching the Hawaiian Islands. Flossie is hot on his heels. Image from nhc.noaa.gov |
A High Surf
warning is issued for east and south facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island. A Flash
Flood Watch is forecast for east and south districts of Hawaiʻi Island for
tomorrow.
Erick, with winds of 105 mph,
was located 480 from South Point at 5 p.m. ,
moving at 14 mph. The projected path will take Erick south of South Point early
Friday. However, winds and rain are expected early tomorrow. Erick is expected
to be downgraded to a tropical storm before passing the islands.
Tropical Storm Flossie – 1,800 miles from South Point, traveling at 16 mph, with 65 mph winds – is predicted to hit Hawaiʻi Island on Monday. Earlier forecasts predicted that Floose would maintain a powerful hurricane strength through the weekend. However, she diminished to a tropical storm, and is expected to return to hurricane strength and die back down to a tropical storm before reaching Hawaiʻi and passing north of the islands.
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| Image from nhc.noaa.gov |
Officials and
forecasters remind the public that tropical storms can cause wind, rain, and surf
damage, and to be prepared.
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USING SANDBAGS AGAINST FLOODING is one way to prepare for oncoming
storms in Hawaiʻi County. In a release today, Department of Public Works said the
county is "susceptible to flooding from hurricanes and heavy rain events
during which streams, rivers, and drainage channels can flood quickly with
little warning. The best way to protect yourself from flooding is to be
prepared."
The release states the county "generally
does not provide sandbags to the public," and that placing sandbags before
flooding is important. Sandbags, says the release, can help direct water away
from a structure, but should be used in tandem with plastic sheeting or tarps. Sandbags
should weigh about 35-40 pounds, be half filled with sand or soil, to allow
them to lie flat, says DPW. They recommend placing sandbags like bricks,
closely together, limiting height to 3 layers.
Learn more at hawaiicounty.gov/pw-flood.
Learn more at hawaiicounty.gov/pw-flood.
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| Volcano Art Center's educational campus was one of many Experience Volcano venues. Photo form Experience Volcano |
Jesse Tunison, one of the organizers, said today that Experience Volcano will likely continue in 2020.
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| Hula at the Lava Rock Café in Volcano Village. Photo from Experience Volcano |
Restaurants – like ʻŌhelo Café,
Lava Rock Café, Aunty Pon's Thia Food Truck, Kīlauea Lodge, Café Ono, Lava
Lounge, Chicken N' Ribs at Volcano Art Center, and Tuk Tuk Thai Food Truck –
featured special menus.
A variety of musical performances
were offered: Lauren Elle Broido, Veronica Rose, The Brown Boys, Makana
Kamahele, William Kauhane, Grand Slam Band, Lito Arkangel, Loyd Longakit &
Doug Espejo, Randy Lorenzo, Loren & Lauren, Keoki Kahumoku, Ola Tripp Jr.,
and Rupert Tripp Jr.
Keiki could enjoy Kids Activity
Corner and Keiki & ʻOhana Time Activities, as well as Lili Farm House
Petting Zoo.
Hawaiian culture activities include an opening oli, chant, both days at9 a.m. , ʻukulele lessons, hula performances, and lei making.
Hawaiian culture activities include an opening oli, chant, both days at
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| Volcano enthusiasts went from one location to another to enjoy the diversity of the village. Photo from Experience Volcano |
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RATIFICATION OF THE LAW OF THE SEA was requested by Sen. Mazie Hirono last week during the 25th anniversary of the U.S signing of the treaty, but not fully adopting it.
U.S. Senate Resolution 284 calls on the U.S. Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. UNCLOS has been ratified by 167 nations and the European Union. It lays out the rights and responsibilities of countries, relating to the world's oceans, including guidelines for businesses and the management of marine natural resources. Similar legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in June.
Said Hirono, "The United States and our allies face aggressive and often hostile threats to international freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf , the South China Sea , the Arctic, and the Black Sea , among many other regions of the world. This is why it is so important for the United States to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which
provides a legal framework enshrining rights key to our nation's maritime interests. Becoming party to UNCLOS protects our right of free passage through territorial seas and ensures we have a seat at the table on decisions impacting Hawaiʻi and the ocean around us. I am proud to join Senator Murkowski in calling for the long-overdue ratification of UNCLOS."
The Nature Conservancy Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations Lynn Scarlett said, "Ratification ensures that theUnited States may fully engage with other countries and international organizations on the many issues addressed by UNCLOS that are critical to U.S. interests, positions and expertise, including protecting the health and biodiversity of the world's oceans."
provides a legal framework enshrining rights key to our nation's maritime interests. Becoming party to UNCLOS protects our right of free passage through territorial seas and ensures we have a seat at the table on decisions impacting Hawaiʻi and the ocean around us. I am proud to join Senator Murkowski in calling for the long-overdue ratification of UNCLOS."
The Nature Conservancy Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations Lynn Scarlett said, "Ratification ensures that the
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| Law of the Sea gives geographic guidelines for ocean management. Image from Law of the Sea |
Ralph Cossa, Pacific Forum President Emeritus, said, "Tensions are rising in hotspots like the South China Sea as a result of China 's increased assertiveness. This treaty is critical to ensuring freedom of navigation, peacefully resolving disputes, and upholding the international rules-based order that has contributed not only to our national security but to Hawaiʻi's security given our state's reliance on open maritime commerce and ocean resources. U.S. ratification is long-overdue. Failure to ratify puts us at a disadvantage when promoting our vital national security interests."
Originally adopted in 1982, UNCLOS was further revised by a 1994 agreement to modify provisions related to seabed mining and has been in force ever since. The United States signed the 1994 agreement, which was subsequently transmitted to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted in support of ratifying the agreement in 2004 and in 2007. However, a U.S. Senate floor vote has yet to take place. Support for UNCLOS ratification comes from a wide range of environmental, scientific, labor, and industry organizations.
The full text of the U.S. Senate resolution is available here.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS happen 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 3 at the Francis Wong Baseball Stadium Parking Lot (entry via Manono Street) and Saturday, August 10 at the Kealakehe High School Parking Lot (entry via Pū‘ohulihuli Street).County of Hawaiʻi
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These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Business, government agency, non-profit agency, or farm wastes are not allowed. No latex paint, no electronic waste, and no tires will be accepted. Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and pesticides. Reusable latex paint will be not be accepted. For a more complete list of acceptable or unacceptable household hazardous waste, see hawaiizerowaste.org /recycle/household-hazardous-waste. The website includes other useful information on solid waste diversion and recycling. The next collection events will be in February 2020.
Contact Chris Chin-Chance, Recycling Specialist with the Department of Environmental Management, at 961-8554 recycle3@hawaiicounty.gov with questions.
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.
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stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com
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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:
Mon., Aug. 5, 2:30 to 4 p.m., first day practice
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty
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Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty
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UPCOMING
THURSDAY, AUG. 1
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School 4 p.m. to 7 p.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.
Mayor Kim & Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Aug. 1, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Registration Open: Sunflower Craft, through Monday, Aug. 5, Kahuku Park Hawaiian Ocean 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Registration Open: Shrink Art Keychain, through Tuesday, Aug. 6, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
FRIDAY, AUG. 2
Stewardship at the Summit, Aug. 2, 10, 16, 24, and 28, 8:45a.m. -noon , Kīlauea Visitor Center
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
Edible Landscaping for Backyards and Beyond with Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group, Saturday, Aug. 3, 9a.m.-2:30p.m. , Volcano Art Center
Flameworking - An Introductory Class with Nash Adams-Pruitt, Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2-4:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. $155/VAC member, $160/non-member, plus $40 supply fee. Class size limited; advanced registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sunday, Aug. 4 – 1st Sunday, monthly – noon-2p.m., Manukā State Park
MONDAY, AUG. 5
Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool Accepting Enrollment Applications - orientation for enrolled families begins Aug. 5 and 6, with programs in Nā‘ālehu/Wai‘ōhinu at Kauaha‘ao Church on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:45-10:45a.m., and Pāhala Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-10:30a.m. Limited space. 939-8573, pidfoundation.org
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Committees), Wednesday, Aug. 7 (Council), Hilo . Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building
AdvoCATS, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7a.m.-4:30p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-8p.m. , Pāhala Community Center
Paniolo: Hawaiian Cowboys, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Registration Open: Instructional Volleyball (8+, 10+, 12+, 14+), Aug. 7-15, Ka‘ū District Gym. Program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 20-Oct. 17, 6-7:30p.m. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Kimo Awai, Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m. , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org
Nā‘ālehu Elementary School 9a.m. -5p.m, Ocean View Community Center
Enroll at Volcano School of Arts and Sciences for the 2019-2020 school year, which starts Aug. 5; orientation for new students is Aug. 2. Spaces are available in 1st through 8th grades of the expanding Kula ‘Amakihi Community-Based Education (CBE) Program; the school may also have space or short wait lists for certain grades in the regular on-campus programs. Contact 808-985-9800 or email enrollment@volcanoschool.net to enroll.
Exhibit -The Joy of the Brush: Paintings by Linda J. Varez, daily through Sunday, Aug. 4, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees may 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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