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| The Independence Day Parade is Back in Nāʻālehu U.S. and Hawaiian flags flew at the Independence Day Parade on Saturday in Nāʻālehu, sponsored by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou and the McIntosh family. On horseback, Dedrick Souza carried the Hawaiian flag and Makana Gravela carried the U.S. flag. The parade brought back pa'u riders and their horses, both decorated in the colors and flowers of each Hawaiian Island. One political candidate rode on horseback and other supporters of those running in the upcoming election paraded on foot. See photos here and much more, including the winning entry in the parade in Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs. Photo by Brenda Iokepa-Moses |
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| Hawai'i Island is represented by London Dacalio, the color red and the lehua flower. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
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| Ni'ihau is represented by Lorilee Lorenzo, the color white, and the pupu Ni'ihau shell lei. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
A statement from his office say the three bills "support the state's ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.
The bills are: HB2512 Relating to ʻOhana Zones. SB3048 Relating to State Funds, and HB2233 Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
HB2512 (Act 235) will extend the ʻOhana Zone pilot program through June 30, 2026 and provide $15 million to fund services for this fiscal year. It will also provide for some exemptions of regulations that will allow the continuation of innovative projects that began under the COVID-19 emergency proclamations. Finally, Act 235 will allow people who receive accommodations or services at the ʻOhana Zone site, to request a 90-day extension of those services.
"Since its inception in 2018, the ʻOhana Zone pilot program has served more than 5,500 individuals across the state, and we've added 400 more beds to shelter and housing inventory. This new law will enable us to continue our forward progress through partnerships with the counties and homeless service providers," said the governor.
SB3048 (Act 236) will allow the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) to transfer GO Bond proceeds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. This will enable the HHFDC to develop infrastructure improvement projects as it works to expand the state's housing inventory.
Act 236 also deposits $300 million into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, half of which is set aside for the development of rental housing for working families and individuals who earn a moderate income. This could potentially finance up to 1700 units.
"My administration met our initial goal of producing 10,000 affordable units by 2020, and exceeded that by 3,500 additional units. Many more are needed, and this funding will keep the momentum going," said Ige.
HB2233 (Act 237) gives the Department of Human Services the authority to provide a housing assistance subsidy of up to $500 per month to participants in the first-to-work program. "This bill will help prevent currently housed people from falling into homelessness. Together, these bills represent a significant investment in our communities and ensure that we are able to meet the needs of families and individuals across the state," said the governor.
The bills are: HB2512 Relating to ʻOhana Zones. SB3048 Relating to State Funds, and HB2233 Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
HB2512 (Act 235) will extend the ʻOhana Zone pilot program through June 30, 2026 and provide $15 million to fund services for this fiscal year. It will also provide for some exemptions of regulations that will allow the continuation of innovative projects that began under the COVID-19 emergency proclamations. Finally, Act 235 will allow people who receive accommodations or services at the ʻOhana Zone site, to request a 90-day extension of those services.
"Since its inception in 2018, the ʻOhana Zone pilot program has served more than 5,500 individuals across the state, and we've added 400 more beds to shelter and housing inventory. This new law will enable us to continue our forward progress through partnerships with the counties and homeless service providers," said the governor.
SB3048 (Act 236) will allow the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) to transfer GO Bond proceeds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. This will enable the HHFDC to develop infrastructure improvement projects as it works to expand the state's housing inventory.
Act 236 also deposits $300 million into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, half of which is set aside for the development of rental housing for working families and individuals who earn a moderate income. This could potentially finance up to 1700 units.
"My administration met our initial goal of producing 10,000 affordable units by 2020, and exceeded that by 3,500 additional units. Many more are needed, and this funding will keep the momentum going," said Ige.
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| O'ahu is represented by Lily Dacalio, the color yellow and the ilima flower. Photo by Brenda Iokepa-Moses |
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| Lana'i is represented by Nova Lorenzo, the color orange and the kauna'oa plant. She is assisted by dad Frankie Lorenzo. Photo by Brenda Iokepa-Moses |
Governor candidates scheduled to meet with the public are Vicky Cayetano, Josh Green, Richard Kim and Kai Kahele.
U.S. Representative candidates for representing Kaʻū and all of rural Hawaiʻi attending the event are Jill Tokuda and Patrick Branco.
Lt. Governor candidates are Ikaika Anderson, Keith Amemiya, Sylvia Luke and Sherry Menor-McNamara plan to be there.
U.S. Representative candidates for representing Kaʻū and all of rural Hawaiʻi attending the event are Jill Tokuda and Patrick Branco.
Lt. Governor candidates are Ikaika Anderson, Keith Amemiya, Sylvia Luke and Sherry Menor-McNamara plan to be there.
The candidate running for District 3 in the state Senate to represent Kaʻū into Kona, scheduled for the event, is Dru Kanuha.
Planning to attend are County Council candidates for Kaʻū into Kona Colehour Bondera and Shane Palacat-Nelsen.
Live Music will be by Krazy Daze. Also entertaining is the Beamer-Solomon Halau O Po'ohala.
Dozens of Door Prizes include a 58" flat screen tv.
There will be no potluck due to Covid. No Potluck. Bento Boxes will be available on site.
Live Music will be by Krazy Daze. Also entertaining is the Beamer-Solomon Halau O Po'ohala.
Dozens of Door Prizes include a 58" flat screen tv.
There will be no potluck due to Covid. No Potluck. Bento Boxes will be available on site.
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| Moloka'i is represented by Mckella Akana, the color green and the kukui nut flower. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
The Democratic Grand Rally at Hilo Bandstand will be on Friday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m..
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VOLCANO VILLAGE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE welcomes walking and riding groups and individuals. It is sponsored by Volcano Community Association in Volcano Village from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The Monday, July 4 parade starts at the Post Office at 9 a.m. and ends at Cooper Center on Wright Rd., followed by Cooper Center's Independence Day celebration packed with live entertainment, craft and food vendors, keiki games and a large silent auction from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parking maps can be found at www.thecoopercenter.org. (No parking at Cooper Center except handicap permitted vehicles with prior reservation.)
SPONSOR A BUCKLE, VOTE FOR RODEO QUEEN ahead of the Saturday, July 9 Rodeo organized by Kaʻū Roping & Riding Association and ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. Event to be held on the rodeo grounds behind Nāʻālehu Park. Call 808-854-7917.
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| Maui is represented by Tehani Souza, the color pink and the lokelani rose. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
ENJOY THE 3RD ANNUAL EXPERIENCE VOLCANO FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Last year, over 2,500 visitors attended and over 40 events were featured during the EVH festival. See experiencevolcano.com. With questions, contact experiencevolcano@gmail.com.
All vendor locations are taken.
SIGN UP FOR KAʻŪ COFFEE TRAIL RUNS with a change of date from July 3 to Sept. 17. Registration deadline for the annual event is Sept. 14. Organized by Hawaiʻi Island Racers, the 50K begins at 6 a.m., Half Marathon at 7 a.m., and 5K at 7:15 a.m., all starting from Kaʻū Coffee Mill at 96-2696 Wood Valley Road in Pāhala. Proceeds go to support ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. For more details on the event and registration fees, visit https://www.kaucoffeetrailruns.com/.
SEE EVENTS IN KAʻŪ & VOLCANO at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.html
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORS OF THE KAʻŪ CALENDAR
at http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/05/sponsors-of-kau-calendar.htm
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| Kaua'i is represented by Laina Akiu, the color purple and mokihana. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
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| Kaho'olawe is represented by Pua Carruthers, the color gray and the hinahina plant. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
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| Michelle Galimba riding with supporters of her candidacy for County Council. Photo by Brenda Iokepa-Moses |
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| Supporters of Kai Kahele, candidate for governor and member of U.S. Congress, walked to campaign for the Native Hawaiian National Guard colonel with roots in Miloli'i. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
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| Libertarian candidate for state House of Representatives Michael Last. Photo by Lina Kolosov |
