Naupaka by Tanya Ibarra is one of the artist offerings at this weekend's Experience Volcano Hawaiʻi Festival Saturday and
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p..with arts, crafts, music, food, hula and more. See more below and at www.experiencevolcano.com.
County Civil Defense recommends the following: Limit any activity that involves using open flames such as grilling and camp fires. Do not park cars on dry grass after a trip.
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Cayetano referred to Green's statements that his outside income is from caring for people as a physician.
She said that "the lieutenant governor should not think that "being a doctor should give him a free pass."
Kai Kahele and Vicky Cayetano held a joint press conference asking questions about their opponent's business and campaign finances. Photo from Hawai'i Public Radio |
Kahele said, "There is no lieutenant governor in the history of this state that has made more than a million dollars while serving as lieutenant governor in outside income in addition to his $165,000 taxpayer-funded salary as lieutenant governor, State of Hawai'i.....
"If there's nothing to hide, then release the documents. In growing up here in Hawai'i my whole life, this doesn't pass the kukai test, to be frank with you. This is something that the people of Hawai'i deserve answers to. We are voting right now."
The two also talked about consultants working with Green who were involved in a smear campaign during an earlier election for which they were fined and directed to provide money to charities.
See the entire press conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qDohdo5VIU.
"If there's nothing to hide, then release the documents. In growing up here in Hawai'i my whole life, this doesn't pass the kukai test, to be frank with you. This is something that the people of Hawai'i deserve answers to. We are voting right now."
The two also talked about consultants working with Green who were involved in a smear campaign during an earlier election for which they were fined and directed to provide money to charities.
See the entire press conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qDohdo5VIU.
Green responded by calling the questions attacks and saying that issues instead of attacks should be the focus of the campaigns and that he is known for bringing people together. His wife also came out with statements saying Green is all about bringing people together.
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This photo from Hawai'i Volcanoes illustrates the online volunteer application for opportunities at the park. See https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/Hawaii |
The Monday, Aug. 8 nursery day invites volunteers to up-pot keiki and participate in general plant care. The Monday, Aug. 22 field and nursery day will see volunteers salvaging native plants along road and trail sides before the maintenance crews clear the area so they can transplant them into pots for a future restoration effort.
On Friday, Aug. 26, there will be a field day clearing aggressive and invasive plants in restoration plots along Mauna Loa Strip Road.
Hamren said, "Since we are still in the early stages of starting back up our volunteer program, we are trying out something different this month to compare results. Please navigate to volunteer.gov to sign up for these service days. Simply type Hawaiʻi into the search bar and all three service opportunities should be listed there. Warning, they may not all be up and active until August 4th."
Hamren said, "Since we are still in the early stages of starting back up our volunteer program, we are trying out something different this month to compare results. Please navigate to volunteer.gov to sign up for these service days. Simply type Hawaiʻi into the search bar and all three service opportunities should be listed there. Warning, they may not all be up and active until August 4th."
Other volunteer opportunities listed at https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/Hawaii include Volunteer Map Maker, Backcountry Office Assistant and Visitor Services Volunteer.
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THE ECONOMY STREAM OF VIBRANT HAWAI'I has sent out a Call to Action regarding the County of Hawaiʻi's Economic Development Strategy. It says:
"The Hawaiʻi Island Economic Development Board has been contracted by the County of Hawaiʻi to garner community input for the 5-year CEDS that will guide use of the federal funds provided by the US Economic Development Administration. Many of the priority sectors identified by the 300+ stakeholders who came together to develop the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Economic Development Strategy in 2021 have been incorporated into the draft CoH CEDS.
"The industry sectors identified in the updated Hawaiʻi Island CEDS listed alphabetically are: Agriculture and Food Systems, Astronomy and Technology. Construction and Development, Creative Arts Education and Workforce Development, Energy, Transportation, and Shipping, Environment and Climate Change, Government, Health and Well-Being and Tourism."
A focus group to consider the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for each of the industry sectors above focusing most on education, health, and poverty/ALICE on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi states, "We strongly urge Hawaiʻi Island residents to join us for the Economy Stream meeting on August 11th from 9:00-10:30AM." See Link to Vibrant Hawaiʻi Economic Development Strategy here. To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see www.facebook.com/kaucalendar. See latest print edition at wwwkaucalendar.com. See upcoming events at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.htm
Vibrant Hawaiʻi states, "We strongly urge Hawaiʻi Island residents to join us for the Economy Stream meeting on August 11th from 9:00-10:30AM." See Link to Vibrant Hawaiʻi Economic Development Strategy here. To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see www.facebook.com/kaucalendar. See latest print edition at wwwkaucalendar.com. See upcoming events at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.htm
EXPERIENCE VOLCANO HAWAI'I FESTIVAL opens Saturday morning for the two-day event. The family friendly festival spans the entire Volcano area from Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, to Volcano Village and Volcano Winery.
Organizers encourage everyone to visit all venues participating in the festival and to receive a stamp to qualify for prizes.
This year's grand prize is provided by Volcano's Hale Hoʻola Spa. The Rejuvenation Package consists of a full body exfoliation, custom facial masks, a steam bath, scalp massage that reveals healthier skin. After completing the treatment, enjoy an hour long Hawaiian Lomilomi massage. This prize is valued at $300.
Other prizes include: A Hand Blown Paper Weight from 2400° Fahrenheit; Wine Tasting Packages at Volcano Winery (must be 21 and over); Volcano Wineries Trio Gift Set (must be 21 and over), Hand Carved Hawaiian Gourd As A Bowl, Kilauea Lodge Gift Certificates, Hawaiian Lilikoi Butters, Hand Made Ribbon Lei, KTA Gift Certificates and Ono Ribbon Scarfs.
Blown glass demonstrations will be on display once more at 2400 Fahrenheit, live & local music will be on the menu at Lava Rock Cafe, Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Art Center, & Volcano Winery.
This year the festival is playing host to over 40 local vendors offering locally made products and goodies with over 50 events taking place at all festival locations.
Organizers encourage everyone to visit all venues participating in the festival and to receive a stamp to qualify for prizes.
See the video of Experience Volcano Festival happening Saturday and Sunday at www.experiencevolcano.com Kilauea Lodge is one of the many venues. |
Other prizes include: A Hand Blown Paper Weight from 2400° Fahrenheit; Wine Tasting Packages at Volcano Winery (must be 21 and over); Volcano Wineries Trio Gift Set (must be 21 and over), Hand Carved Hawaiian Gourd As A Bowl, Kilauea Lodge Gift Certificates, Hawaiian Lilikoi Butters, Hand Made Ribbon Lei, KTA Gift Certificates and Ono Ribbon Scarfs.
Blown glass demonstrations will be on display once more at 2400 Fahrenheit, live & local music will be on the menu at Lava Rock Cafe, Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Art Center, & Volcano Winery.
This year the festival is playing host to over 40 local vendors offering locally made products and goodies with over 50 events taking place at all festival locations.