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| Residents talked to National Park Service representatives about hunting on the park lands and its importance to food security. Photo by Julia Neal |
A SECOND PUBLIC MEETING ON THE FUTURE MANAGEMENT PLAN OF KAHUKU Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station.
The National Park Service is developing a Kahuku Site Management Plan for the 132,000 plus acres. including the newly acquired Kahuku-Pōhue, which includes a long shoreline. Public input is encouraged.
The Park invites the public to comment through Dec. 6 at 8:59 p.m. This is the beginning of civic engagement for the site management plan for the Park's Kahuku Unit, which includes Upper and Lower Kahuku ma uka of Highway 11 and the recently acquired Kahuku-Pōhue, ma kai of the highway.
Another opportunity to comment is through a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., https://swca.zoom.us/j/91799290126.
The National Park Service is developing a Kahuku Site Management Plan for the 132,000 plus acres. including the newly acquired Kahuku-Pōhue, which includes a long shoreline. Public input is encouraged.
The Park invites the public to comment through Dec. 6 at 8:59 p.m. This is the beginning of civic engagement for the site management plan for the Park's Kahuku Unit, which includes Upper and Lower Kahuku ma uka of Highway 11 and the recently acquired Kahuku-Pōhue, ma kai of the highway.
Another opportunity to comment is through a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., https://swca.zoom.us/j/91799290126.
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| Public access particularly for local residents was one of the topics brought up at the Kahuku public input meeting on Thursday. Photo by Julia Neal |
The National Park Service statement also encourages the public to "Check out the Story Map to see some of the options the park is considering and wants to talk with the public about, especially the Kaʻū community who has deep ties to these special places." Comment online: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/KahukuPlan
See an earlier story on the plan with photos of the Kahuku shoreline at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2024_11_06_archive.html.
See an earlier story on the plan with photos of the Kahuku shoreline at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2024_11_06_archive.html.
During the public meeting in Nāʻālehu on Thursday, numerous comments came from the public, including those expressing concern with public access. Some involved free access for hunting and fishing for local people, whether or not vehicles will be allowed at the beach, gathering rights. Members of the public asked whether traditional dirt roads will still be available to access hunting and fishing.
It was suggested that there be varying programs for protection of native species of plants and animals, such as creating zones where ungulates are kept out to preserve them and creating other zones where ungulates (goats, sheep, cows, wild cattle) are allowed to keep grasses down and permit hunting them. It was suggested that half of permits issued for the park be for Hawaiian people. It was suggested to 
improve access roads to accommodate other than four-wheel drive vehicles. Another comment was "No camping at the Beach."
It was suggested that such groups as Boy Scouts conduct service project at Kahuku.
It was suggested that such groups as Boy Scouts conduct service project at Kahuku.
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MILOLI'I-KAʻŪ FALL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IS SATURDAY and Sunday at Herkes Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Organizer Kaimi Kaupiko said there will be 28 teams playing 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Teams are coming from Hilo, Pāhoa, Kona and Waimea.
Admission is free, with funds raised through food sales with $10 bowls. The menu for Saturday is adobo, chili, shoyu chicken, smoke meat, kalua nachos, kalua bowl, musubi, hot dogs, Pāhala pops, drinks, acai bows and baked goods.
On Sunday, menu is Korean chicken, hamburger patty with gravy, chili dog, hot dogs, musubi, poke bowl, shave ice, cotton candy and baked goods.
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| Pohakuloa Training Area Commander Tim Alvarado gives Veterans Day speech at KMC. KMC Photo by Benjamin Rosete, Jr. |
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS FROM KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP IN VOLCANO to the veterans memorial statue in Na'alehu, with Ka'u Multicultural Society and O Ka'u Kako at its outdoor market, honored those who served.
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| KMC Director C.A. Morris shares a welcome to all at KMC Veterans Day ceremonies. KMC Photo by Benjamin Rosete, Jr. |
Gov. Josh Green sent out this message: "On this Veterans Day, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the many veterans who call Hawai‘i home. You have given so much to protect our freedoms and uphold the values that define us as a nation. Your service and sacrifice go beyond words, and we feel the impact of your courage and commitment every day in our communities. "Today, we honor not only your past service but also the strength, resilience, and aloha you bring to Hawai‘i. From the bottom of my heart, mahalo nui loa for all that you have given and continue to give.
KMC held a flag raising ceremony with Jr.ROTC youth and speeches by Pohakuloa Training Area Commander Tim Alvarado and KMC Director C.A. Morris.
Ka'u Multicultural Society gave out food donated by Hana Hou Restaurant. OKK provided music and hot dogs at its market.
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| Flag rising with Jr. ROTC at Kilauea Military Camp on Veterans Day. KMC Photo by Benjamin Rosete, Jr. |
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| Flag Raising ceremony by Kealakehe WaveRiders JROTC and the Scouts from Troop 210. One scout played to the colors as the flag was being raised. KMC Photo by Benjamin Rosete, Jr. |
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| Veterans Day performance by Kumu Hula John Ku`uhoamele Cuban and Nā Mōhai Aloha o Ka Laua`e Halau Hula, KMC Photo by Benjamin Rosete, Jr. |
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| Veterans Winslow Vierra and Ron Ebert on Veterans Day. Photo from Kaʻū Multicultural Society |
PUBLIC MEETINGS TO UPDATE THE COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN are coming up. They are Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Hilo Hilo Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 920 Ululani Street and at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at West Hawai'i Civic Center, Hale Room, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
County of Hawai'i is inviting residents to learn about the potential impacts of natural hazards on their communities and discuss proactive solutions to reduce risks.
"Community input is essential to help shape this critical plan, which aims to enhance the safety and resilience of Hawai'i Island in the face of natural hazards," says a County statement.
"The meetings will cover findings on various potential hazards and solicit feedback from residents to ensure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan aligns with local priorities and needs. This is a key opportunity for Hawai'i Island residents to contribute to a safer and more resilient future."
These meetings are part of Hawai'i County's ongoing commitment to disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation, said Mayor Mitch Roth who recommended that encourages all residents to attend and share their insights to ensure a comprehensive approach to hazard mitigation.
To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see facebook.com/kaucalendar. See upcoming events, print edition and archive at kaunews.com.
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