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Kalani Vierra, an organizer of the Kaʻū Multicultural Society's
third annual Pig Hunt, out with his dogs and
and his big catch. See who
caught the winning pigs, below. Photo from Kalani Vierra
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NEW DRUNKEN DRIVING LAWS ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE EFFECT "to end the crisis of drunk drivers killing innocent people," says a statement issued today by the state House of Representatives. The new law passed by the Legislature this session places tough penalties on DUI offenders. The author of the bill, state Rep. Chris Lee, pointed out that "last year, 33 people were killed by drunk drivers in Hawaiʻi and each death was the result of a choice by a driver knowingly getting behind the wheel drunk. We will tolerate this reckless behavior no more. Our new law substantially increases fines, adds years of automatic license revocation, and helps send repeat drunk drivers to prison for up to five years to keep our roads safe."
Since the bill was signed into law this month, at least four repeat DUI offenders have been arrested and face long prison sentences and other penalties under the new law. The new law makes a third DUI arrest a felony rather than a misdemeanor. |
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The bill also established a task force to determine which further changes in our DUI laws are needed to help keep drunk drivers off the road.
Arkie Koehl, Public Policy Chair of the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), said Hawaiʻi has had very lenient DUI laws for years. "We are looking for the task force to develop a comprehensive overhaul of the DUI laws as they stand now. There is a number of things that need to be changed," he said.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MET TODAY REGARDING THE MAUNAKEA
STANDOFF. Mayor Harry Kim said he wants to open Maunakea
Access Road to the public, and telescope workers
and stargazing enterprises. Police officers may begin escorting telescope
workers through the barricade set up by Protectors of Maunakea, who have
established an encampment there and received much publicity and support for
their cause.
Protest leaders
say they also want access to the summit and will allow people headed to Maunakea
summit to pass through their barricade when builders of the Thirty Meter
Telescope take their program elsewhere. TMT officials say they want to stay at
Maunakea and work with those who oppose it to come up with a solution. TMT
would be the largest telescope on the planet. Protectors of Maunakea said it
would defile the mountain, as a spiritual place for Hawaiians.
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Richard Kaiawe and Stance Oyama caught 2nd place
Tusk, at
5 inches. Photo from Kaʻū Multicultural Society
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Operators of
existing telescopes say they are unable to do their research and that the
telescopes are at risk without regular maintenance. Some maintenance workers have
traveled through the blockade to reach their work sites.
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KAʻŪ MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S THIRD ANNUAL PIG HUNT drew many enthusiasts to Pāhala for the weigh-in last Saturday. Food booths and a variety of contests were featured, including Over-All Pua‘a prize for heaviest pig; Heaviest Boar/Laho‘ole; Heaviest Sow; Biggest Tusk; and the Smoke Meat Contest.
Overall sow, at 171 lbs., was caught by Kaipo Kaupu. Jason Kaluaʻu caught both the 1st place sow, at 138.8 lbs. and the 3rd place boar, at 151.8 lbs. Clint Mederios caught both the 1st place Tusk, at 5.5 inches, and 3rd place sow, at 93.8 lbs. 2nd place sow, at 94.4 lbs., was caught by Tyrell Mason. 1st place boar, at 163.4 lbs., was caught by Billy Watan. 2nd place boar, at 162 lbs., was caught by Rodney Kuahiwinui. 3rd place Tusk, at 3.5 inches, was caught by Kalei Forcum. 2nd place tusk, at 5 inches, was caught by Richard Kaiawe and Stance Oyama.
KAʻŪ MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S THIRD ANNUAL PIG HUNT drew many enthusiasts to Pāhala for the weigh-in last Saturday. Food booths and a variety of contests were featured, including Over-All Pua‘a prize for heaviest pig; Heaviest Boar/Laho‘ole; Heaviest Sow; Biggest Tusk; and the Smoke Meat Contest.
Overall sow, at 171 lbs., was caught by Kaipo Kaupu. Jason Kaluaʻu caught both the 1st place sow, at 138.8 lbs. and the 3rd place boar, at 151.8 lbs. Clint Mederios caught both the 1st place Tusk, at 5.5 inches, and 3rd place sow, at 93.8 lbs. 2nd place sow, at 94.4 lbs., was caught by Tyrell Mason. 1st place boar, at 163.4 lbs., was caught by Billy Watan. 2nd place boar, at 162 lbs., was caught by Rodney Kuahiwinui. 3rd place Tusk, at 3.5 inches, was caught by Kalei Forcum. 2nd place tusk, at 5 inches, was caught by Richard Kaiawe and Stance Oyama.
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Kalei Forcum took 3rd place Tusk, at 3.5 inches.
Photo from
Kaʻū Multicultural Society
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THE MUELLER REPORT, detailed for seven hours by Special Counsel Robert Mueller before Congress this week, drew conclusions from Sen. Mazie Hirono. In a message to constituents, she said, "Three things are clear from Mueller's testimony. The Mueller Report did not exonerate Pres. Donald Trump; there is overwhelming evidence of obstruction of justice by Trump; and the Department of Justice is essentially preventing Mueller from indicting Trump because of its Office of Legal Counsel's memo, stating that a sitting President cannot be indicted, which is outrageous," said Hirono. "No one is above the law — including Trump — which is why I'm renewing my call to begin an impeachment inquiry," said Hirono.
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Kaipo Kaupu caught the Overall sow, at 171 lbs.
Photo
from Kaʻū Multicultural Society
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TULSI GABBARD FILED A LAW SUIT AGAINST GOOGLE this week,
contending that the company unfairly blocked her campaign's Google Ads account
during the first debate of the Democratic Presidential candidates. A statement
from her campaign says she was the most searched candidate during the debate.
"Then, without any explanation, Google suspended Tulsi's Google Ads
account.
"For hours, Tulsi's campaign
advertising account remained offline while Americans everywhere were searching
for information about her. During this time, Google obfuscated and dissembled
with a series of inconsistent and incoherent reasons for its actions. In the
end, Google never explained to us why Tulsi's account was suspended," says her campaign statement.
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Jason Kaluaʻu caught both the 1st place sow, at
138.8 lbs. and the 3rd place boar, at 151.8 lbs.
Photo from Kaʻū Multicultural Society
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Gabbard told The New York Times,
"Google's discriminatory actions against my campaign are reflective of how
dangerous their complete dominance over internet search is, and how the
increasing dominance of big tech companies over our public discourse threatens
our core American values. This is a threat to free speech, fair elections, and
to our democracy, and I intend to fight back on behalf of all Americans."
See the New York Times report on the lawsuit filed by the
Gabbard campaign in federal court.
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| Experience Volcano Festival this weekend features a variety of artists, entertainment, activities for keiki, and more. "You can watch artists getting muddy with Erik Wold (above) this weekend!" says a post on the group's Instagram. See details of the festival, and the new Volcano race - happening tomorrow - below. Photo from ExperienceVolcano.com |
Residents and
visitors are invited to enjoy art, food, music, and performances. Events span
the whole of Volcano Village area, from Akatsuka
Orchid Gardens illage
Restaurants will
feature special menus. Aunty Pons Thai Food truck will be at Volcano Winery all
day Saturday. Tuk Tuk Thai Food truck will be at Akatsuka Orchid Farm all day
Saturday and at Volcano Winery all day Sunday.
Hawaiian culture
activities include an opening oli, chant, both days at 9 a.m. , ʻukulele lessons, hula performances, and lei
making.
Attendees are
invited to get directly involved with the creation of artwork through
make-and-take projects at Volcano Garden Arts, and to see ongoing art
demonstrations at Volcano Art
Center
Offered
especially to keiki are Lili Farm House Petting Zoo, Kids Activity Corner, and
Keiki & ʻOhana Time Activities.
Winery and orchid
tours are offered. Attend a workshop or demonstration about tea, quilting, ceramics,
pottery, orchids, batik, bansai, raku, wine, and more. Take a group walk in the
rainforest or to learn about Historic Homes of Volcano, or take a self-guided rainforest
tour.
Other vendors
include Friends of Kaʻū Libraries, Larissa Liborio-Soares, TLC
Oils, Make Nui, Treats N Sweets by Shaelyn, VERP, Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks
Association, Elite Pacific Properties, The Lili House Farm, Rotary of Volcano,
Clark Realty, Tree Hugger Products, Kīlauea Military Camp, Lava Paws, Bee
Boys, Ann Kalber & Indigogo Designs, Chicken N' Ribs, Scott Pincus, Bowman
Ink, Dover & Raven Abrams, Erik Wold, and more.
Experience
Volcano is a group of businesses and residents helping to rebuild the
recovering economy of Volcano, following last year's volcanic disaster that
shut down Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and drastically reduced visitor
counts. "Long appreciated as one of the 'hidden gems' of Hawaiʻi, Volcano
is more than just a gateway to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park," states
the website for the group and Fest.
See experiencevolcano.com for more.
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The race will close one lane of
The races are
coordinated with Volcano Village
A portion of the
proceeds from the new annual race go to assist with research on the prevention
of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death through University of Hawaiʻi Foundation. Volcano
School
Registration
prices on race day – register between 5:30 a.m.
and 6:30 a.m. at the VSAS race site –
are: Half Marathon $85, 5K $45; Keiki Dash $10. The Half Marathon and 5K
feature an elevation change of 500 feet, rolling hills, and aid stations.
Visit ohialehuahalf.com. Email the Race Director at ohialehuahalf@gmail.com.
Visit ohialehuahalf.com. Email the Race Director at ohialehuahalf@gmail.com.
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| Pāhala Recycling & Transfer Station will be open three instead of four days a week starting Aug. 1. Photo from County of Hawaiʻi Solid Waste Division |
The Waiʻōhinu transfer station remains open
seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ocean View is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturdays only. Volcano is open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Miloliʻi is open seven days a
week, sunrise to sunset.
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COMMUNITY SPEAKOUT happens Saturday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Keaʻau High School cafeteria. Hawaiʻi County residents are invited to drop in any time. The event – part of the county's Talk Action, Take Action initiative – is to share information with and gather input from the community regarding priority Kīlauea recovery objectives for Hawaiʻi Island.
The day-long
event will include the latest, most accurate information on recovery. It will
include workshops and other opportunities for learning. The event is free and
family-friendly; there will be interactive, educational activities for keiki,
as well as food and refreshments.
SpeakOut's results will provide additional
information to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee to make
informed recommendations regarding priority recovery objectives. The committee
meets on Tuesday, August 6 to consider various recovery goals relating to
village town centers, infrastructure, natural and cultural resource management,
and health and wellbeing.
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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:
Mon., July 29, 3 to 5 p.m., first day practice
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
COMMUNITY SPEAKOUT happens Saturday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Keaʻau High School cafeteria. Hawaiʻi County residents are invited to drop in any time. The event – part of the county's Talk Action, Take Action initiative – is to share information with and gather input from the community regarding priority Kīlauea recovery objectives for Hawaiʻi Island.
The day-long
event will include the latest, most accurate information on recovery. It will
include workshops and other opportunities for learning. The event is free and
family-friendly; there will be interactive, educational activities for keiki,
as well as food and refreshments.
The event will
address the critical challenges and opportunities with regard to Kīlauea
eruption recovery; raise awareness and understanding of the disaster recovery
process that includes county, state, and federal efforts; and share information
about collaborative community-based recovery actions.
There will be two
workshops, with key financial and economic experts:
The ‘Ohana
Self-Sufficiency Workshop, from 10:30
a.m. to noon , will cover
issues and opportunities relating to financial capability, housing, education,
and employment. Panelists from the workshop include leaders who will speak
about available resources and programs to help families.
The Economic
Recovery Workshop, from 1 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. , will cover issues and
opportunities relating to economic impact baseline and implications,
community-based tourism and regional identity, agriculture and food systems,
and energy and transportation. Panelists from the workshop include Paul
Brewbaker, former Chief Economist of the Bank of Hawaiʻi, and Stephen Jordan,
CEO of the Institute for Sustainable Development.
SpeakOut's results will provide additional
information to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee to make
informed recommendations regarding priority recovery objectives. The committee
meets on Tuesday, August 6 to consider various recovery goals relating to
village town centers, infrastructure, natural and cultural resource management,
and health and wellbeing.
To qualify for
federal government disaster recovery funds, this level of public input is
required. Said Recovery Manager, Diane Ley, "One big goal of the SpeakOut is
to catalyze collaborative partnerships – a Community-Based Recovery Network – and
to increase involvement by residents in the recovery planning and
implementation process."
Bob Agres,
Manager for Disaster Recovery Community Engagement & Collaboration, said,
"We designed the event to provide an opportunity where you and your family
can share your voice and shape what your future Puna looks like. We hope the
exchange of information will provide insight and will lead to many ways for the
community to engage in the recovery process."
SpeakOut follows
the recently announced County surveys to collect community input that will
shape both near- and long-term recovery efforts on Hawaiʻi Island. The surveys
will be available at the event and are on the Kīlauea Recovery website, recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/connect/impact-status-survey-suite.
For more information on the Community SpeakOut, go to recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/88/138.
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.
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
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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:
Mon., July 29, 3 to 5 p.m., first day practice
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
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Bingo, Saturday, July 27, 9-11a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Prize donations needed. stjudeshawaii.org
Arts & Tea Culture Workshop Series #3, Saturday, July 27, 1-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. Requires minimum of 6 participants to be held. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Grand Slam performance, Saturday, July 27, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Theater. Cover charge taken at door. Open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Experience Volcano Festival continues Sunday, July 28, multiple locations in Volcano. Features art, food, music, and performances. More details at experiencevolcano.com.
With the increasing employment of members of Kaʻū's Marshallese community to pick Kaʻū Coffee, organizers in the coffee producing community, led by Laura Diaz, have established a nonprofit organization called Keiki OʻPalehua ʻOhana Program. The group has completed renovations of a room in the Pāhala Hongwanji Schoolhouse, with educational supplies for up to 15 keiki.
Diaz said the program is looking for an electrician to hang two ceiling fans at the childcare center, for some kind of food service for the keiki, and other donations. A grand opening is planned for Aug. 10.
Call Diaz at 928-8188 or 408-306-5596.
TUESDAY, JULY 30
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
FRIDAY, AUG. 2
Stewardship at the Summit, Aug. 2, 10, 16, 24, and 28, 8:45a.m. -noon , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network's Summer Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Sunday, July 28 at Kīlauea Military Camp's Kīlauea Theater. Tickets are available at Kīlauea General Store, Kea‘au Natural Foods, Basically Books, The Most Irresistible Shop, and at door. $20/general admission, $15/student or over 60, $12/age 12 and under. Park entrance fees may apply. 982-7344, kden73@aol.com, kden.org
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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