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| Roping will highlight the July 8-9 rodeo in Nā'ālehu, sponsored by Kaʻū Roping & Riding. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
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| Lily Dacalio was 2022 Kaʻū Roping & Riding Rodeo Queen. Search is on for 2023. Photo by Brenda Iokepa-Moses |
Sponsorships for belt buckles and arena advertising, as well as contributions to the nonprofit Kaʻū Roping & Riding Association, are welcomed. The group is raising money to purchase land to expand the rodeo grounds to include more parking. For more information and to nominate a young lady for Rodeo Queen, call or text Tammy Kaapana at 808-854-7917.
The annual rodeo starts with Slack Roping at 8 a.m. both days, with competition beginning at noon. Paniolo will vie for the titles of All Around Cowgirl and All Around Cowboy. Working and recreational paniolo from keiki to kupuna compete.
Events include: Open Dally, Kane-Wahine Dally, Century Team Roping, Ranch Mugging, Double Mugging, Rescue Race and Po'o Wai U, Tie Down, Wahine Breakaway and Youth Barrels. Events for keiki include: Goat undecorating and dummy roping.
Kaʻū Roping & Riding is considered the organization that puts on one of the most traditional family style rodeo experiences in all of Hawai'i.
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POLICE ARRESTED 22 FOR DUI during the week of May 22 through May 28. Hawai'i Police Department made the arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three drivers were involved in a traffic collision. Three were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 416 DUI arrests compared with 443 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.1 percent.
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reviewed all updated crashes and found 362 major collisions so far this year compared with 317 during the same period last year, an increase of 14.2 percent. To date, there have been eight fatal crashes, resulting in nine fatalities, (one of which had multiple deaths); compared with 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities (one of which had multiple deaths) for the same time last year. This represents a decrease of 42.9 percent for fatal crashes, and 43.8 percent for fatalities. Police promise that DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.
Kaʻū Roping & Riding is considered the organization that puts on one of the most traditional family style rodeo experiences in all of Hawai'i.
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| Po'o Wai U is a traditional Hawaiian competition that evolved from catching cattle in the wild and tying them to trees while gathering the rest. Photo by Leilani Esperanza |
HAWAI'I SENATORS VOTED FOR THE U.S. TO PAY ITS BILLS on Thursday, lifting the nation's debt ceiling for two years. The vote among Democrats, Republicans and Independents was 63 yea and 36 nay. Sen. Mazie Hirono said, "That America will pay its bills should not be questioned. And yet, MAGA Republicans not only questioned this constitutional responsibility, but engaged in hostage negotiations to massively cut government services seniors, keiki, and our communities rely on.
"Today, I voted to avoid a default on the national debt, which would have been catastrophic for our country, the global economy, and families across Hawaii. While I appreciate President Biden rejecting Republicans' most extreme demands and preventing default, certain provisions in this bill take our country in the wrong direction, including those that increase work requirements for federal assistance and permit the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
"The House MAGA majority's dangerous political brinksmanship shows all too clearly their willingness to hold our country hostage to advance their radical and harmful political agenda. This outrageous behavior must stop. Elections matter.
"Now that we've avoided default, we need to act to take the threat of default off the table moving forward. We cannot continue to allow the full faith and credit of the United States to regularly be taken hostage as a political weapon. Whether through legislative action, clarification of Section 4 of the 14th Amendment, or another path, eliminating the debt limit is critical in order to prevent these MAGA-manufactured crises moving forward. I'll continue working with my colleagues to do exactly that."
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| U.S. Senate passed the debt ceiling bill Thursday evening to allow the federal government to pay its bills. NPR image |
"The House MAGA majority's dangerous political brinksmanship shows all too clearly their willingness to hold our country hostage to advance their radical and harmful political agenda. This outrageous behavior must stop. Elections matter.
"Now that we've avoided default, we need to act to take the threat of default off the table moving forward. We cannot continue to allow the full faith and credit of the United States to regularly be taken hostage as a political weapon. Whether through legislative action, clarification of Section 4 of the 14th Amendment, or another path, eliminating the debt limit is critical in order to prevent these MAGA-manufactured crises moving forward. I'll continue working with my colleagues to do exactly that."
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reviewed all updated crashes and found 362 major collisions so far this year compared with 317 during the same period last year, an increase of 14.2 percent. To date, there have been eight fatal crashes, resulting in nine fatalities, (one of which had multiple deaths); compared with 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities (one of which had multiple deaths) for the same time last year. This represents a decrease of 42.9 percent for fatal crashes, and 43.8 percent for fatalities. Police promise that DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.
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KEONI SANDERSON OF OCEAN VIEW IS WANTED ON FIVE OUTSTANDING WARRANTS and for several other criminal investigations. Hawai'i Police Department announced on Thursday that it requests public assistance in locating the 21-year old.
Known to frequent the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision, Sanderson is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.
Police caution members of the public not to approach Sanderson and rather to immediately contact police at (808) 935-3311.
HPR reminded the public that anyone determined to be harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbored or concealed the wanted person.
Anyone with information on Sanderson’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the Hawaii Police Department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
KEONI SANDERSON OF OCEAN VIEW IS WANTED ON FIVE OUTSTANDING WARRANTS and for several other criminal investigations. Hawai'i Police Department announced on Thursday that it requests public assistance in locating the 21-year old.Known to frequent the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision, Sanderson is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.
Police caution members of the public not to approach Sanderson and rather to immediately contact police at (808) 935-3311.
HPR reminded the public that anyone determined to be harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbored or concealed the wanted person.
Anyone with information on Sanderson’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the Hawaii Police Department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
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