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| It was Trojans versus Vikings last night at Kaʻū District Gym. See scores for the first game of the season for the Trojans Girls Volleyball team, and upcoming games for volleyball, football, and cross country, below. Photo by Julia Neal |
DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WILL HOLD A MEETING ABOUT
WATER in Kaʻū tomorrow, Thursday, at Pāhala
Community Center 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In a letter to Hawaiian Home Lands Beneficiaries, DHHL states that it intends to
request a water reservation from the sate Department of Land & Natural
Resources and the state Commission on Water Resource Management as part of a
proposed water leasing process. The leasing process is also being pursued by
Kuahiwi Contractors, Kaʻū Mahi, Wood Valley Water and Farm Co-op, the Edmund C.
Olson Trust, and Kapāpala Ranch.
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| Hawaiian Home Lands are outlined in red. DHHL map |
"The reserved water would serve
potable uses for development on DHHL-owned lands at Kam-āʻoa-Puʻuʻeo, Wailau,
Waiʻōhinu, and Discovery Harbor
DHHL will share information and accept
comments o the proposed water reservations at the meeting. Called a Beneficiary
Consultation Meeting, it is open to the public. Hawaiian Home Lands
beneficiaries are encouraged to "share your manaʻo regarding the proposed
water reservation request. Your comments will be presented to the Hawaiian
Homes Commission to assist in their decision-making process. As a beneficiary
on the island of Hawaiʻi
Questions can be addressed to E.
Halealoha Ayau, Water Resource Management Specialist at 808-9233-3272 or email
e.halealoha.ayau@hawaii.gov.
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Using figures
from 2013, the Plan states the number of jobs in Kaʻū, at 2,085, is the third
lowest in Hawaiʻi County, following Keaʻau-Kurtistown with 1,463 jobs, and North
Kohala with 1,988 jobs. Only Hilo
and North Kona boast more than 5,000 jobs. Projecting
into 2040, Kaʻū's job offerings are forecast to increase to 3,145, about a
50 percent increase and consistent with other county sectors.
The General
Plan says that as of 2013, most jobs were in government, with 419 positions; agriculture, mining, and construction, with 352
jobs; retail trade, with 292 jobs; educational and health services, with 271
jobs; and arts, entertainment, hotels, eating, and drinking, with 265 jobs.
The projections
for 2040 show less growth in government - 9 percent; agriculture,
mining, and construction increasing by 28 percent; and educational and health
services by 33 percent. Projections for retail trade show a
decrease of about 3 percent. Other services are projected to have little
growth, or to decrease.
Arts, entertainment, hotels, eating, and
drinking, show a projected growth of 57 percent, higher than the sector
average. Employment in the information industry is projected to increase by about 200 percent. Wholesale
trade is expected to rise from no jobs in Kaʻū in 2013 to four jobs in 2040, a
400 percent increase.
The Plan
states that the number of jobs statewide is "expected to increase at a
decreasing rate through the next 25 years from about 100,000 in 2014 to about
150,000 in 2040."
In September,
Topic Workshops will be open to the public, where any items in the Draft Plan
"emphasized or brought up repeatedly" will be the focus of the sessions. Dates will
be announced.
In December,
after the public comment period ends, planners will "incorporate
comments" before sending the Draft through the legislative process.
The General Plan
draws from the Community Development plans of each district. To learn more
about the Kaʻū Community Development Plan, see hawaiicountycdp.info/kau-cdp.
Give input, see an overview, or download the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/general-plan-comprehensive-review.
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| The encampment of Protectors of Maunakea at Maunakea Access Road. Photo from David Corrigan/Big Island Video News |
The breakdown,
published by KHON, states that, as of July 31, overtime costs for Police are
$3,065,124.06; Civil Defense, $27,461.04; Fire, $145,377.34; and Public Works,
$195.17.
In his letter,
Ige stated "the State has agreed to reimburse HCPD for overtime
costs" and "associated costs," which include food, water,
equipment, portable waste facilities, and solid waste collection. Those costs,
through Oct. 19, total $33,808.40.
Ige stated reimbursement will continue "so long as HCPD remains committed to maintaining control of the pertinent roadways." He wrote that HCPD is "critical to ensuring the current astronomers and their support staff obtain access to Mauakea for purposes of continuing longstanding astronomical exploration, and to ensuring TMT may engage in the lawfully permitted construction of its telescope."
Ige stated reimbursement will continue "so long as HCPD remains committed to maintaining control of the pertinent roadways." He wrote that HCPD is "critical to ensuring the current astronomers and their support staff obtain access to Mauakea for purposes of continuing longstanding astronomical exploration, and to ensuring TMT may engage in the lawfully permitted construction of its telescope."
Big Island Video News reported that Police Chief Paul Ferreira said the reason for "the big
numbers" is that, island wide, HCPD staff "went into 12-hour shifts… to ensure
that there was adequate coverage." He said costs will drop as of July. 28
because all districts went back to 8-hour shifts on that date. "The
contingency on the mountain was reduced drastically. And that's what we're
operating with now."
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| Some observatories on Maunakea, where staff now have limited access. Photo from Mauna Kea Observatories |
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"WE NEED TO FIGHT BACK," is the message from Sen. Mazie
Hirono today, in response to an announcement regarding immigrants made by the
Trump Administration. On Wednesday, the administration changed the Flores
Settlement Agreement, which would alter the maximum holding period for
immigrant children from 20 days to an indefinite period. The children would be
held with their parents or guardians, in family detention centers. However,
PBS reports that there are only three family detention
centers, that two are operated by "private prison operators" and the other
"has been criticized for poor
treatment of immigrants."
Said Hirono, "This
is an administration that apparently sits around trying to come up with at
least one cruel thing they can do to immigrants every single day. Now, the same
people behind separating families, holding children in dangerous and unsanitary
conditions, and constantly dehumanizing immigrants, want a rule to indefinitely
detain children and families fleeing terrible violence in
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FREE SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC FOR DOGS comes to Ocean View Saturday, Aug. 24. KARES, Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service, brings the clinic to Kaʻū in an effort "to reduce the high euthanasia rate within our community." For more and to register, call 328-8455.
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THE FIRST GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GAME OF THE SEASON for the
Trojans last night saw Kaʻū host the Hilo Vikings. With three sets per game for Varsity, two sets for Junior Varsity, the Kaʻū
teams fought against the larger school for over two hours.
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TŪTŪ & ME NOW OFFERS FREE HOME VISITS IN PĀHALA on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring keiki between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 22, to the Pāhala Multipurpose room, next to Kaʻū District Gym.
Tūtū & Me is also accepting applications for Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Limited space available.
Call 929-8571 for Pāhala, 939-8573 for Nā‘ālehu. See pidfoundation.org.
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FREE SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC FOR DOGS comes to Ocean View Saturday, Aug. 24. KARES, Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service, brings the clinic to Kaʻū in an effort "to reduce the high euthanasia rate within our community." For more and to register, call 328-8455.
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY remains in effect for all Kaʻū shores
through Thursday at 6 p.m. National
Weather Service says to expect "strong breaking waves, shore break, and
strong longshore and rip currents, making swimming difficult and dangerous."
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| Kaʻū Wahine Can Jump. Varsity Trojans faced off against the Hilo Vikings last night at Kaʻū District Gym. Photo by Julia Neal |
JV Trojans scored
5 and 3, but Hilo won with 25 each
game.
Varsity scored 13,
13, and 18, but Hilo again won
with 25 each game.
Next, Kaʻū hostsKohala on
Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. Come out to support the Trojans.
Next, Kaʻū hosts
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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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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates
Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Sat., Sept. 7, 2 p.m. , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, 11 a.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kohala
Thu., Sept. 19, 7 p.m. , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kohala
Wed., Sept. 4, 6 p.m. , Christian Liberty hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 6, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Tue., Sept. 10, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, 6 p.m. , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, 6 p.m. , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 24, 6 p.m. , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Cross Country:
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m. , @Christian Liberty
Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m. , @Keaʻau
UPCOMING
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Aug. 20 (Committees), Wednesday, Aug. 21, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building
Concert with Artist-in-Residence Andy Jarema, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 20,7p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Concert with Artist-in-Residence Andy Jarema, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 20,
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30-1:30p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Registration Open: Kickball Instruction, Wednesday, Aug. 21-28, Kahuku Park
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
Registration Open: Handprint Trees, Thursday, Aug. 22-Sept. 3, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 4, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Free Spay and Neuter Clinic for Dogs Saturday, Aug. 24, Ocean View. KARES, Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service brings the clinic to Kaʻū in an effort "to reduce the high euthanasia rate within our community." For more and to register, call 328-8455.
Kapapala Ranch Tour by Volcano Community Foundation, Saturday, Aug. 24, time TBA, Volcano Art Center Peter Lee Road that runs between Pāhala and Volcano, built in 1988. See Volcano Art Center
Realms and Divisions, Sat., Aug. 24, 9:30-11:30am , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo
Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Church hall, across from Nā‘ālehu post office. Fun, easy to learn dances from many traditions evoking peace. Donations welcome. No registration necessary. 939-9461
SUNDAY, AUG. 25
Free Entry to all National Parks - NP Service 103rd Anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 25. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo
Give Input on the Draft General Plan for Hawaiʻi County on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Nāʻālehu Community Center from
Palm Trail, Sunday, Aug. 25, 9:30-12:30pm , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6-mile loop. nps.gov/havo
A Taste of Tea & Pottery 2019, Sunday, Aug. 25, noon-4p.m., Volcano Art Center
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 26, 1p.m. , contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
Registration Open: Door Knob Hangers, Tuesday, Aug. 27-Sept. 6, Kahuku Park Hawaiian Ocean 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11:30a.m.-1p.m. , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333
Kōkua Kūpuna Project, Wednesday, Aug. 28 – last Wednesday, monthly – 9-11a.m. , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years and older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – referral required, 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org
Palai‘e Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10a.m. -noon , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Talk Action, Take Action Surveys Deadline is Saturday,
Aug. 31. The surveys ask for information regarding 2018's Kīlauea eruption
recovery. Hawaiʻi County residents are encouraged to take the surveys at recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/connect/i
mpact-status-survey-suite. Hard copies of the surveys can also be picked up
at Council member offices, the Department of Research & Development, and the
Planning Department. Unless one chooses to be contacted individually, the
information from the surveys will be anonymous.
Applications for Grants to Steward PONC Protected Lands on Hawaiʻi Island are open through Friday, Aug. 31. In Kaʻū, areas of the
Applications are available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/95324/2018-19%20PONC%20Stewardship%20Grant%20Request.pdf. Information and applications are also available at the P&R office, Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 , Hilo 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018 . Questions? Contact Reid Sewake at 961-8311.
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit
Applications are Open for Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Limited space available. Pāhala Home Visits also available. Call 939-8573 for Nā‘ālehu, 929-8571 for Pāhala. pidfoundation.org
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees 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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