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Friday, May 06, 2016

Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Friday, May 6, 2016

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is home to more than 7,000 marine species, including the Bluefin Trevally. See Instragram. Photo by James Watt from PMNM
SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA to expand Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is coming from a diverse group. Nathan Eagle reported in Civil Beat that Native Hawaiians, conservationists, scientists and local fishermen delivered a petition with 43,000 signatures to administration representatives.
A father and son explore Northwest Hawaiian Islands sea life
as displayed at Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo.
Photo from NOAA
      The proposal calls for expansion from the current 50 miles outside the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to 200 miles.
      Following Sen. Brian Schatz’s call last month for Obama to involve stakeholders in the decision, a delegation arrived in Hawai`i this week to discuss the proposal. Stakeholders “presented cultural and scientific evidence to support expanding the monument to fully protect the cultural, historical and biological significance of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands,” Eagle reported.
      “We have seen the decline in tuna populations that long-line fishing in Hawai`i has caused, subjecting Hawaiians and Hawai`i residents to import ahi poke from other countries,” said Jay Carpio, a local fishermen who leads education and support efforts with other fishermen. “Our local pono fishermen across the Hawaiian Islands are now standing up to this mostly foreign fishing industry. Fishermen like the late Uncle Buzzy Agard led the effort to establish Papahanaumokuakea, and local fishermen are again leading the call to President Obama to expand the monument.”
      Rick Gaffney, a Kona fisherman, told Eagle that expanding the monument will protect breeding areas, resulting in more fish being available.
      See civilbeat.com.
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SCHOOL LEADERS IN KA`U who are interested in mediation training can contact Ku`ikahi Mediation Center at 935-7844 or julie@hawaiimediation.org.
      Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age group facilitate resolving disputes between other keiki. This process has proven effective in schools around the United States and in Hawai`i, changing the way students understand and resolve conflict in their lives. Changes include improved self-esteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and school climate for learning.
      KTA, celebrating its 100-year anniversary, has made a multi-year commitment to support training of student peer mediators by Ku`ikahi Mediation Center. The $15,000 donation over three years is in memory of Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi, Founders of KTA Super Stores.
      “We look forward to a most successful program because we believe that early intervention is the best means of prevention,” said KTA Chairman and CEO Barry Taniguchi.
      During the 2015-2016 school year, over 100 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders have been trained as peer mediators at Hawai`i Academy of Arts & Sciences, Kea`au, Kapiolani, Keonepoko, Laupahoehoe and Mountain View elementary schools.
      “We so appreciate KTA’s commitment to the well-being of Hawai`i Island and people of all ages. The Taniguchis are tireless advocates of community causes and renowned for their generosity,” Ku`ikahi Executive Director Julie Mitchell said. “KTA’s key support of the Peer Mediation Elementary School Pilot Project has been critical in leveraging additional interest and funding. We are extremely grateful.”
      Ku`ikahi Mediation Center’s vision is a peaceful community where people routinely seek common ground.
      For more information, see www.hawaiimediation.org.
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Sen. Josh Green
KA`U’S STATE SEN. JOSH GREEN reported accomplishments of Hawai`i's 28th state Legislature that adjourned yesterday.
      The Legislature appropriated funds for hospitals regionally and statewide, “to keep them healthy and thriving so that they in return can keep the community healthy and thriving,” Green said.
      Measures passed to combat the dengue outbreak and other potential mosquito-borne threats such as Zika virus that may arise on the Islands in the future.
      Air conditioning schools “will create an environment conducive to learning for our keiki,” Green said. “Though we must do much more to support public education, this investment was a necessary sign we are committed to our schools.”
      “With these victories in mind I will continue to strive to truly make Hawai`i a better place to live for all of us,” Green said. “My priorities remain: a living wage of $16 an hour throughout the state, free community college available to all residents of Hawai`i, pesticide reform to help protect our keiki, a renaissance of our healthcare system and real progress on homelessness.”
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COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK resulted in successful legislative session, Gov. David Ige said. The state Legislature adjourned yesterday.
      “I must first recognize the hard work of the Hawai`i State Legislature,” Ige said. “We appreciate its focus on setting the policy direction and making appropriations for the state. Disagreements are inevitable, and healthy debate strengthens the end product.
      “What we saw this year was true collaboration – a true team effort. We moved forward on many long-standing issues. I am pleased that so many of our initiatives from the State of the State can now move ahead.
Gov. David Ige yesterday signed a bill appropriating funds to air
condition classrooms. Photo from Office of the Governor.
      “If I were to give grades, this session would earn a resounding B. There are still issues to look at and bills that need careful consideration. Overall – it was a solid session, but there is always room for improvement.
      “Cooling the schools was my highest priority, and we are glad the legislators agreed. SB3126 allows for an emergency appropriation for air conditioning, heat abatement and related energy efficiency measures at public schools. I am grateful to our legislators for ensuring that the funds are available quickly, so the Department of Education can continue its work. In the end, legislators found their own way to move this long overdue project forward.
      “We thank legislators for approving $12 million, more than we requested, to support the state’s effort to move homeless families and individuals into temporary and permanent housing. The funds will support coordinated strategy with concrete and measurable goals, taking a systemic and evidence-based approach to addressing homelessness.”
      Ige also acknowledged that substantial progress was made to meet housing needs of the average family. Legislators allocated $75 million toward this effort.
      The Legislature also approved an additional 20 positions for the Department of Health’s vector control branch, with additional funds to enhance the state’s fight against mosquito-borne diseases.
      “Governing the right way means taking care of our debts and obligations while managing effectively,” Ige said. Legislators approved $150 million for the Rainy Day Fund and $81.9 million to pay down unfunded liabilities.
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KA`U VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS made it to the semi-finals of the state high school championships last night but fell to Moanalua, 3-2. Moanalua plays Punahou for the state title tonight. The Ka`u players, from Pahala, Punalu`u and Na`alehu, attend Kamehameha Schools-Hawai`i under Warriors coach and Punalu`u resident Guy Enriques. The Ka`u players are Addison Enriques, Avery Enriques, Kameron Moses and Naia Makuakane.
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Bolo returns to perform at Ka`u Coffee Festival Pa`ina a week
from today. Photo from Ka`u Coffee Festival
KA`U COFFEE FESTIVAL BEGINS one week from today, with the kick-off Pa`ina. The event at Pahala Plantation House next Friday at 6 p.m. raises funds for Miss Ka`u Coffee scholarships. Meet the candidates and Ka`u Coffee farmers. Enjoy fresh farm foods, Puerto Rican music by El Leo and the music of Bolo and Friends. The event is co-sponsored by Hawai`i Farmers Union United and Ka`u Chamber of Commerce.
      For more information, call 928-9811.

KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES National Park offers free programs this weekend. Tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., participants discover the Hawaiian goddesses Hi`iaka & Pele and the natural phenomena they represent on a moderate, one-mile walk.
      Palm Trail Hike on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is a moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop-trail hike that provides one of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer.
      See nps.gov/havo.

Thursday, May 05, 2016

Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Thursday, May 5, 2016

Lands from Kapua Bay to Hwy 11 will be preserved under a resolution at the state
Legislature. See www.instagram.com/hawaiikaunews. Photo by Kaiali`i Kahele
KAPUA LANDS near Miloli`i will be preserved, according to a resolution passed yesterday by members of the Senate Committee on Water, Land and Agriculture.
      Senate Resolution 46 requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in negotiations with the current landowners of the makai lands of Kapua to acquire the lands on behalf of the state or to lease those lands in perpetuity on behalf of the state.
Sen. Kaiali`i Kahele
      “Our late colleague, Sen. Gil Kahele, had the dream of the state purchasing the Kapua makai lands. This resolution will make it possible to see this dream become reality,” said Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Water, Land and Agriculture committee, in recommending the resolution be passed.
      As one of his last actions as a state legislator, the late Sen. Kahele signed SB3071 for its introduction during the 2016 session, which would have required the DLNR to engage in negotiations to acquire the Kapua makai lands. Kaiali`i Kahele was appointed to the seat vacated by his father, following his death in January. SR46 was drafted by Sen. Kahele, who was determined to ensure the process to preserve the lands would continue, despite SB3071 being stalled in conference.
      “This is not just for my dad, but for generations of keiki,” Kahele said. “This area has significant archeological and culturally historical value and must be preserved.”
      SR46 is the final resolution to be heard this legislative session and will be voted on the floor today.
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WATER RIGHTS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS are subjects of a bill passed by the state Legislature before it adjourns today. HB2501 involves state licenses for Ka`u farmers and ranchers, who were afraid of losing them, as well as a state water license on former Maui sugar lands where the court has ordered the return of water to natural streams. The bill would require that, where an application has been made to continue an old lease, a holdover may be authorized annually until the pending application for the disposition of water rights is finally resolved or for three years, whichever is sooner. It would also require that the holdover is consistent with the public trust doctrine and any applicable law.
      “Today, I voted on hardest decision of the session for me,” Ka`u’s state Sen. Russell Ruderman said. “I supported, with reservations, HB2501, a water rights bill that means different things to different islands. I have never before voted against the widely accepted ‘environmental’ position on any bill. But to my district, the answer was different. What is clearly the environmental position on Maui is not the right position in my district of Puna and Ka`u.”
      When speaking on the Senate floor, Ruderman said:
Sen. Russell Ruderman speaking about a water rights bill.
      “This bill is in response to a crisis created by Alexander & Baldwin and the Department of Land & Natural Resources. A&B perhaps could have avoided this divisive confrontation, but seems to have found it in their best interest to use the Legislature to sidestep a court ruling in favor of the public trust doctrine. A&B has ensnared other water revocable permit holders in a web of fear to support their effort to bypass a legal ruling. Sadly, they seem to have succeeded.
      “The Senate briefly flirted with a position that excluded A&B but protected other water revocable permit holders. Unfortunately, there was never a real commitment to this position, and A&B’s tremendous influence has prevailed.
      “If I had my way, I’d vote ‘no’ on the game A&B is playing and ‘yes’ for the innocent family farms who feel they need this protection as they transition to a long-term lease.
      “I would love to vote no, to support taro farmers on Maui (who have waited too long to resume their ancestral practices, as guaranteed by our constitution) and in support of the streams on Maui, all of which deserve a healthy flow of water. Not a few streams, not a PR event, but all the streams should flow now, to comply with the law without delay.
      “But, of 10 water revocable permits statewide, six are on my island, and four are in my district. For those in my district, none are taking water from streams. They maintain the water source themselves at their own expense, and have been trying to resolve water RP issues for decade or more.
      “I must vote for my constituents. It is my job to represent my district’s needs.
      “I’m voting for people like John Cross and the independent farmers served by Olson Trust water system; Michelle Galimba and the other ranchers fed by water from Kuahiwi Enterprises; Pahala coffee farmers, mac nut farms, Randy Cabral and neighboring ranchers and homesteaders using Wood Valley water system and Moa`ula water system; and finally for the family of Bill and Lani Petrie and the remarkable Gen Cran of Kapapala Ranch in Ka`u, who are the best stewards any land has ever had, who have struggled for decades to resolve their permit issues.
      “These folks are my neighbors. They are family farmers, not mega-corporations, and they believe they need this bill.
      “I regret that my vote benefits A&B and harms the Maui streams, and the Maui small farmers that deserve water. But I must vote to support the family farms in my district who have been caught up in the fight through no fault of their own.
      “In the end I represent my district, and I’m voting for the farmers in my district. Therefore I vote ‘yes, with reservations.’”
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KA`U VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS attending Kamehameha Schools-Hawai`i continued their winning streak last night in the state high school finals on O`ahu. They beat Kapalama Hgh School 25-15, 25-19, 26-28, 25-18. Tonight they take on Moanalua at 7 p.m., televised live on OC16. Last weekend the Ka`u players, with no losses all season, led their team to the Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship.  The Ka`u contingent attending Kamehameha is comprised of Addison Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Avery Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Kameron Moses, of Pahala – setter and libero; and Naia Makuakane, of Na`alehu – setter. Kamehameha is coached by Punalu`u resident Guy Enriques.

Stargazers travel to Makanau during the Ka`u Coffee
Festival. See www.instagram.com/hawaiikaunews.

Photo from Ka`u Coffee Festival
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO STARGAZE atop Makanau is coming up on Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The Ka`u Coffee Festival event is $35 per person, including refreshments and rides. Participants meet at Ka`u Coffee Mill and travel together to Makanau, where they discover Ka`u’s dark skies. Olson Trust land manger John Cross and others will speak of the history of lands below and the significance of Makanau and the night skies.
      To sign up, email  lisa@kaucoffeemill.com, or call 928-0550.
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A TRANSMISSION LINE THAT FELL near Pahala caused a power outage for customers in various areas of Hawai`i Island yesterday at 11:15 a.m., Hawai`i Electric Light Co. reported. Most customers, except one, were restored by 12:12 p.m.
      An estimated 16,900 customers experienced a power interruption. At the same time, another transmission line was out of service to allow crews to perform maintenance work. When the transmission line fell, it caused a temporary situation where power being generated by Kama`oa Wind Farm was disconnected from the grid. This resulted in insufficient generation to meet customer electricity demand. To protect the island’s power grid, some customers were automatically disconnected. Crews in the area were able to respond quickly to perform emergency circuit switching and restore customers. The cause of the line failure is under investigation.
Kanoe George Photo from Robyn Baglow
      “Hawai`i Electric Light sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this interruption. We appreciate everyone’s understanding,” said Rhea Lee-Moku, Hawai`i Electric Light spokesperson.
      To report a power outage, call 969-6666.
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KANOE GEORGE was crowned Miss Hawai`i American Teen 2016 last Saturday night in Honolulu. She is the granddaughter of Robyn Baglow, of Discovery Harbour, who operates the Land Office, LLC real estate firm in Na`alehu. Kanoe George, 16, is known in Ka`u for her frequent visits and for having worked at the upcycle clothing store in the Na`alehu Shopping Center. She attends Sacred Hearts School in Na`alehu.
Robyn Baglow
      Baglow was recently named to the Most Transactions list by Hawai`i Business Magazine. She will be honored in a special June real estate edition of the magazine and will attend a June 2 Most Transactions gala at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, sponsored by Bank of Hawai`i.
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KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Cinco de Mayo buffet today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $18; Children 6-11, $9. KMC is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

VOLCANO SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES students present Middle School Theater Night today at 6 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply.

Wednesday, May 04, 2016

Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Ka`u volleyball players attending Kamehameha-Schools-Hawaii led their team to the BIFF championship last weekend, and their game at state finals will be televised this evening. See more below. Photo by Coach Richard Lau
TELEHEALTH IS COMING TO KA`U. To be located at Ka`u Rural Health Community Association, Inc. in Pahala, the Health Kiosk makes accessing health care easy and convenient for community members. The kiosk will serve residents from the Ocean View, Ninole, Wai`ohinu, Na`alehu and Pahala communities. Anyone living in those communities, including children accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, can use the kiosk for free.
      “Many residents have no primary care physician, no insurance, no access to health care and limited financial resources,” said Jessie Marques, executive director of KRHCAI. “They often have medical conditions that are treatable, but they don’t see a doctor or health care professional and eventually end up in the emergency room or in the hospital.”
Telehealth is coming to Ka`u this summer. Photo from KRHCAI
      Natasha Richards, business analyst for HMSA’s Online Care, encouraged residents to use the wide array of services that the kiosk offers. “The kiosk makes it much easier for residents to go to the community center and sit down for a 15-minute visit versus driving an hour and a half or taking the bus to Hilo or Kailua-Kona,” Richards said. 
      Another advantage of the kiosk is that residents can get behavioral health services, which is one of the specialist shortage areas.
      The kiosk also features a blood pressure cuff, otoscope, derm cam, thermometer, pulse oximeter and a handset for private conversations.
      “It’s remarkable how rapidly telehealth has grown over the past few years,” Richards said. “We’ve gone from expensive, complicated computer equipment in doctors’ offices and hospitals to immediate access to quality health care with a simple click of a button. We hope that offering the use of the kiosk free of charge to community members will encourage more of them to see a health care professional before their condition gets serious. It’s easy, convenient and completely confidential.”
      The kiosk also plays a role with interning practical nursing students from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, certified nurse aides and community health workers who help people use the kiosk and its features.
      “The internship is an outreach to the underserved, geographically isolated communities and minorities who are in dire need of access to health care,” Marques said. “The students learn about telehealth alternatives while connecting residents to doctors and specialists.”
      The kiosk will be located in a separate room to ensure privacy. It’s a self-guided touchscreen with a high-definition webcam that lets residents use Online Care to see health professionals.
      For more information, call 928-0101.
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KA`U VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS attending Kamehameha Schools-Hawai`i led their team to the Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship last weekend and play for the state finals tonight on O`ahu. They are Addison Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Avery Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Kameron Moses, of Pahala – setter and libero; and Naia Makuakane, of Na`alehu – setter.
Kamehameha, coached by Punalu`u resident Guy Enriques is undefeated for the season.
      Ka`u residents can watch today’s match on OC16 at 7 p.m.
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Apply this month for Preschool Open Doors. Photo from DHS
PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS is accepting applications through May 31. Applications received in this period are for consideration for POD program participation for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Applications will be accepted for children born August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012.
      Families affected by the change to the kindergarten entry age are encouraged to apply. The POD program provides child care payments to eligible families so their child is able to receive a preschool experience prior to their entry into kindergarten. Funding for POD is limited, and priority for program selection is detailed in the POD administrative rules which can be found at the state Department of Human Services website at http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/admin-rules-2/admin-rules-for-programs.
      Preschool prepares children for kindergarten by teaching social skills and recognition of shapes and some letters. It allows children to explore and discover their world in an environment where they learn through hands on play experiences.
      Eligible families select the DHS-licensed facility of their choice. Household size and monthly gross income also are used to determine priority. Income eligibility for tuition subsidies is based on a monthly gross family income not exceeding the amounts below. The subsidy amount is based on a sliding fee scale using the family monthly gross income and the maximum POD rate allowed for the selected preschool or the cost of care if lower.
      Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure the May 31 deadline is met.
      For additional information, call 1-800-746-5620 http://humanservices.hawaii.gov.
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Be aware of IRS scams, Hawai`i police advise.
HAWAI`I ISLAND POLICE ARE WARNING the public about an IRS scam.
      Residents have reported that they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS who threatens a government lawsuit because they owe a large sum of money to the IRS. The potential victims are instructed to go to the bank and withdraw a large sum of money. One resident reported that the caller said he would then go to the house to collect the money.
      Instructions from the official IRS website say that if you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, you should record the employee’s name, badge number, call back number and caller ID if available; call 1-800-366-4484 to determine if the caller is an IRS employee with a legitimate need to contact you.
      If the person calling you is an IRS employee, call them back. If not, report the incident to TIGTA and to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov (Subject: ‘IRS Phone Scam’)
      For more information, see www.irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing.

The Inouye `Ohana will perform at Ka`u
Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a.
Photo from Kathie Inoue
THE INOUYE `OHANA WILL PERFORM at the Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a on Saturday, May 21. Kathie Inoue said the group will be flying across the Pacific to the Big Island and will share some of the Hawaiian music they perform where they live in and around Japan. They are hosted by Kumu Debbie Ryder. The Ho`olaule`a is from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also includes performances by Halau Hula Kalehuaki`ki `Eika`iu, Hands of Time, Hannah’s Makana `Ohana Halau, Miss Ka`u Coffee, Junior Miss Ka`u Coffee, Miss Peaberry and their courts, Kupuna `O Pahala, Bolo, Keaiwa & Demetrius, Halau Hula O Leonalani, Sammi Fo & Halau Kahokukauahiahionalani, Phoebe & Bobby Gomes Family, Makana and Harry Evangelista & Kukubird.
      Enjoy a free, full day of music, hula, the Ka`u Coffee Experience, educational displays and demonstrations, farm tours and vendors, and meet the farmers.
      See kaucoffeefest.com.
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TWAIN MEETS TITA TODAY at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The show celebrates the sesquicentennial of Mark Twain’s 1866 visit to Hawai`i.
      In honor of Mother’s Day, actors will also read from the Diaries of Adam & Eve.
      Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. 
      Reserve by calling 982-7344 or emailing kden73@aol.com.
      Park entrance fees may apply.

KMC offers Cinco de Mayo buffet tomorrow.
Photo from KMC
KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Cinco de Mayo buffet tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Menu includes short rib fajitas, Mexican chicken casserole, stuff-your-own-burrito bar and more. Adults, $18; Children 6-11, $9. KMC is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

VOLCANO SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES students present Middle School Theater Night tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Sixth grade offers Poultry in Motion by Patrick Rainville Dorn. Seventh grade takes on the humorous murder mystery No Body to Murder by Edith Weiss. Eighth-grade students perform After Hours by Kevin Stone.
      Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply.