Kaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The state Board of Land & Natural Resources is looking for new members to oversee state owned lands, including all
the light green land shown on the ownership map above. Most Kaʻū state land is comprised of pristine native forests.
The darker green is Hawaiian Home lands, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is in light blue, and Kamehameha Schools
is in dark blue. The Nature Conservancy is in pink. Olson Trust is in darker yellow.
Map from State of Hawaiʻi

BOARD OF LAND & NATURAL RESOURCES NOMINEES, TO OVERSEE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES IN KAʻŪ AND BEYOND, are being recruited by Gov. David Ige. He issued a call for suggestions today and said he is looking for qualified and dedicated people "with balanced and inclusive perspectives, committed to the conservation and protection and sustainable use of Hawai‘i's natural and cultural resources that are the public trust responsibilities" of the state Department of Land & Natural Resources.

     The DLNR, overseen by the Board of Land & Natural Resources, manages public lands under its jurisdiction, forestry and wildlife, aquatic resources, state parks, boating and ocean recreation, historic preservation, and conservation and coastal lands.
     These are volunteer board positions that require attendance at BLNR meetings on O‘ahu twice a month and more often as needed.
     BLNR members are nominated and, by and with the advice and consent of the state Senate, appointed by the governor, for a term of four years. At twice monthly meetings, the BLNR reviews and takes action on departmental submittals, including land leases and conservation district use applications. Chairing the BLNR is the DLNR department head, Suzanne Case, formerly head of The Nature Conservancy in Hawaiʻi. She led much preservation work to conserve native forests in Kaʻū.
     Nominees are required to provide publicly viewable financial disclosure information prior to appointment to the BLNR. For further information about the responsibilities of a BLNR member, please refer to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 171-4. For more information and to submit nominations, visit boards.hawaii.gov.

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CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF KAʻŪ, Kanani aʻo Kaʻū, on August 17 at Pāhala Community Center, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Organizers say there will be history, food, and music. General admission is $20; kūpuna are $10; keiki ages 6 to 17 are $8; keiki 5 and under are free.

     To find out more, email hawaiiancivicclubkau@gmail.com or call 808-747-0197.

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A NATIONAL BAN ON CHLORPYRIFOS pesticide was urged this week by Sen. Mazie Hirono and 14 of her U.S. Senate colleagues. They sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler, asking him to reconsider the decision not to ban the pesticide. A release from Hirono states it is linked to brain damage in children and known to cause serious harm to human health. The Senators ask the EPA to ban Chlorpyrifos immediately in "the interest of protecting public health."

     Last year – due to legislation introduced by east Kaʻū's Sen. Russell Ruderman and now-Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a physician who was west Kaʻū's senator at the time, and west Kaʻū's state Rep., physician Richard Creagan – Hawaiʻi became the first state to pass a law banning Chlorpyrifos. At the national level, Kaʻū's legislators Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have also thrown their support behind banning the pesticide.
     Per FactCheck.org, Chlorpyrifos, first registered as an insecticide in 1965, is the most used conventional insecticide in the U.S. Roughly 6 million pounds was used on 10 million acres between 2009 and 2013. Humans can be exposed to Chlorpyrifos by ingesting food, inhaling it, and through the skin. While it has rarely been found in drinking water and outdoor air, it can be carried long distances in the air. It is toxic to birds, and extremely toxic to fish and non-target insects, such as bees.
     Chlorpyrifos toxicity leads to over-stimulation of the nervous system, similarly to Sarin gas. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, and confusion. High doses can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Extremely high doses can lead to death.
     Late filmmaker and former Pāhala resident Danny Miller took up the issue in the award winning film Poisoning Paradise, narrated by Kaʻū natives Demetrius Oliveira and Alika Atay and co-produced by Teresa Tico.

Made with the assistance of the writing, directing, and filming talents of producer Teresa Tico and late filmmaker and former Pāhala resident Danny Miller, Poisoning Paradise takes up the issue of pesticides in the Hawaiʻi environment. 
One of its narrators is Pāhala resident Demetrius Oliveira. The film has won awards at film festivals internationally. 
See poisoningparadise.com.

     From the letter: "The EPA has repeatedly found that Chlorpyrifos harms children's brains at exposures far lower than what the EPA allows." The Senators assert the EPA's refusal to ban the pesticide is "because the agency is currently unable to pinpoint the precise exposures that cause this harm." They also assert that the EPA is not taking public input into account to protect public health.
     The Senators state that Chlorpyrifos "threatens agricultural workers" who are exposed from mixing, handling, and applying the pesticide, and being in recently sprayed fields. "Chlorpyrifos is one of the pesticides most often linked to acute pesticide poisonings… This is significant given widespread under-reporting of pesticide poisonings due to such factors as inadequate reporting systems, fear of retaliation from employers, and reluctance to seek medical treatment."
     The EPA's decision, say the Senators, to "reject the petition to ban Chlorpyrifos… simply makes no sense from a public health or legal perspective." They assert the EPA is resisting "taking action that would protect children's brains. If you fail to reverse this decision, more children, farmworkers, and American families will be exposed to this pesticide and they will suffer as a result," the Senators concluded.
     The full text of the letter is available here.

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PLAN B, TO BUILD THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE IN THE CANARY ISLANDS, instead of Maunakea, receives support from scientists in Spain and some opposition from environmental groups there. When TMT submitted its back-up building permit request for siting TMT on Palama Island in the Canaries, Astrophysics Institute Director Rafael Rebolo told the Associated Press that Spanish officials solidly back the TMT if the project "needs us." TMT executive director Ed Stone said the preferred site remains Maunakea, with plans for the alternative site going through negotiations since 2016 with a building permit requested more recently.

Message from County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department

     Ben Magec, of Ecologistas en Acción, the federation of environmental associations of the Canary Islands, issued a press release. He said the organization wants to show "solidarity and empathy with the social movement that protects Mauna Kea, and we express our respect for the Kahunas. Their determination inspires us."

     Said Magec, the island of La Palma and TMT's 'plan B' site has a similar surface area to Molokaʻi. "The development of astronomical infrastructures has been done without respect for the people and for the natural and cultural values. It has cost us a notable part of our nature and we have lost archaeological sites that were very important for the understanding of the culture of our aboriginal ancestors."

     Magec said the municipality of Garafía already hosts 14 telescopes, with 20 more projected. He said it is the "poorest municipality in the Canary Islands. They have never received a financial compensation for the use of their land. That is why the struggle for dignity that is being fought in Hawaiʻi is not strange to us."
      Magec said the backup site on La Palma is used by the pro TMT community to put pressure on Hawaiian authorities, but "that has now turned against them when used by TMT opponents. It has been assumed that the supposed arrival of the TMT on the Canary Islands will not be hindered by administrative or judicial procedures and that the people and local organizations will not oppose it."

     Magec said that in the Canary Islands, "the feeling is growing that our mountain has already exceeded the capacity to house more telescopes and that we have already paid a high price for astronomical science. We are strongly opposing a project that will have a very negative impact on a unique natural area of high value that is part of the European Natura 2000 network, one of the world's largest networks of protected natural areas."

     He said a suit was filed against the Spanish government's agreement to lease La Palama land to TMT for $1,250 annually. A Canary Islands Superior Court judge revoked the concession "because of violations of European environmental laws and a wrong estimation of the value of the concession. This means they will have to start the procedure from the beginning, causing a substantial delay."

Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, located in the municipality of Garafía on the island of La Palma in the 

Canary Islands. Photo from Wikipedia

     Said Magec, "If they insist in getting authorisation to build the TMT in this legally protected area on La Palma, each step will lead to additional legal action on our part. We will not hesitate to take it to the Supreme Court of Spain because we are convinced that, in relation to the TMT, public administrations are making decisions that are in conflict with Spanish and European Laws. We have no less reason or less determination than the Hawaiian TMT opponents.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

THURSDAY, AUG. 8

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

Peter Lee & the Road Ahead, Thursday, Aug. 8, 7-8:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Martha Hoverson discusses the role that Peter Lee, an immigrant from Norway, played in the early development of tourism in Hawai‘i. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Registration Open: Watercolor Art, Thursday, Aug. 8-14, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Aug. 9, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Private Excursion: Trail Less Traveled, Friday, Aug. 9, 10a.m.-noon, Devastation Trail Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate 2 mile hike. $40/person. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Community Dance, Friday, Aug. 9, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Photographer Jesse Tunison, Aug. 10-Sept. 15, daily 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Ti Leaf Lei Making Workshop with Jelena Clay, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn how to make basic ti rope, twist a ti leaf rose, and add ti leaf inserts. Class fee is $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. Bring 15-20 ti leaves - or $5 supply fee. Pre-registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Aug. 10, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat., Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zentangle Inspired Labyrinth Shrines with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided; returning tanglers encouraged to bring favorite supplies. No experience necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest: A Samba Trip to Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Jean Pierre and the Jazztones with Sarah Bethany. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Beer, wine, and pūpū available for purchase at event. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp Lava Lounge. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

Virtual Advisory Council Mtg. for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Tuesday, August 13, 9a.m.-1p.m. Open to the public. Updates on education and outreach, resource protection, science, and Navy research. Public comment begins at 12:20 p.m. Join audio conference line at 1-866-813-9056, passcode: 1392550#. Visual presentation via Blue Jeans: https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao, 808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov. hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov,
facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale, sanctuaries.noaa.
gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov

Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

Lā‘āu Lāpa‘au Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Hawaiian herbal medicine practitioner Ka‘ohu Monfort demonstrates. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Taking astronomy to the public, the Keck Observatory staff will explore Hawaiian language and culture as enriching
astronomy at a talk story in Kamuela. Image from W.M. Keck Observatory

ASTRONOMY EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC is the goal of W.M. Keck Observatory staff, who will present an astronomy talk at Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Thursday, Aug. 15. A statement from the Keck invites everyone to the free event. "Join us to talk story about the groundbreaking results from the Event Horizon Telescope and the pioneering role Maunakea Observatories played in this nearly-impossible experiment," says a statement from the Keck.

     "We will also explore the way in which Hawaiian language and culture are enriching astronomy with a bridge to a new, yet old, understanding of the cosmos."
     The moderator will be Sherry Bracken of Island Conversations on KWXX and B97/B93l. Panelists include Georffrey Bower form the Event Horizon Telescope Group; Jessica Dempsey from East Asian Observatory; Larry Kimura from the College of Hawaiian Language at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, and Doug Simons from Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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THOSE OPPOSING the planned Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea spent their 23rd day blocking Maunakea Access Road and staying at an encampment off Saddle Road - Daniel K. Inouye Highway. They announced a worldwide day of support for Saturday, Aug. 10, when people from ocean based communities are invited to share photos of their gatherings in opposition to TMK on Maunakea.
     On the Puʻuhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu Facebook page, which has posts from the encampment, the importance of protecting the mauna's environment is a main focus. On lists for supplies needed by the Kiaʻi, Protectors of Maunakea, "absolutely no styrofoam" is requested. They also shared an infographic, detailing how to protect the area from invasive species, like weed seeds, Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death funguses, coqui frogs, little fire ants, and slugs (which can carry rat lungworm disease).

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AT KĪLAUEA CALDERA, GREEN PONDS DEEP IN HALEMAʻUMAʻU CRATER ARE THERMAL. Some 2,000 feet below the rim of the crater with temperatures of about 158 degrees Fahrenheit, the ponds are expanding and merging. Their levels are slowly rising, reports U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory scientists at volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html.
     After photographing the ponds Sunday and today, scientists reported that the two smaller ponds merged, and are nearly connected to the 50-ft. wide main pond. 

     First noticed by a helicopter pilot on July 25, the green, likely acidic ponds are the first to be recorded in Halemaʻumaʻu by volcano scientists. Laser rangefinder measurements suggest that the water has risen about three feet in the last two days. Thermal images indicate the water surface is hot - about 158 degrees F. Range finder measurements indicate the water is about 623 m (~ 2,044 ft) below the tripod set up on the crater rim for observations.

Three thermal green ponds in Halemaʻumaʻu are deeper, larger, and merging. Photos by M. Patrick/USGS

     The below images compare a normal photograph  with a thermal image. The white lines in the normal photo outline the area shown in the thermal image. Several hot fumaroles - the openings where hot sulphur gases escape - are present on the slopes within Halema‘uma‘u, with the hottest about 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees F).

     While researching the ponds, HVO scientists heard and saw multiple rockfalls from the crater rim, a reminder of the ongoing hazards in this area and the reason Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park keeps it closed off to the public.
     The scientists also noted a koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) gliding above the ponded water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. The tropicbirds were present at Halemaʻumaʻu throughout the collapse of Kīlauea Crater last year.

     Learn more at volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html.

The steep angle down which ground-based monitoring is taken, left. Right, thermal imaging shows how much hotter 

the fumaroles are than the ponds' surfaces. Photos by M. Patrick/USGS

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BRING THE U.S. SENATE BACK TO SESSION TO VOTE ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, urges Sen. Mazie Hirono. In a statement today she said, "Donald Trump says hate has no place in our country, even as he refuses to take responsibility for his racist rhetoric. Mitch McConnell is offering 'thoughts and prayers' to the victims of gun violence in El Paso and Dayton while refusing to take meaningful action to address this epidemic. I'm sick and tired of it -- and so are the American people. We need to make our voices heard and demand action now, which is why I'm launching an urgent petition aimed at calling McConnell and Senate Republicans to finally do something. See the petition urging the Senate to vote on the gun violence prevention bill the House already passed.

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND HOME PRICES JUMPED BY 18 PERCENT for a single family home in July, over the same month last year. The hike was higher for condos at 34 percent, according to a report from Hawaiʻi Island Realtors. The median price in July for the 217 Hawaiʻi Island homes that sold was $379,00; for the 47 condos that sold, it was $292,000, a jump of 11.23 percent over July of last year.

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Kealiʻi Lopez

KEALIʻI LOPEZ WILL LEAVE THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY of Hawaiʻi this Friday to become statewide Executive Director of the American Association of Retired persons. She said, "This position with AARP, a historically non-partisan organization, requires that I tender my resignation."
     Lopez reviewed her time as Party Chair: "It has been my great privilege to work with Democrats who are passionate and fearless advocates of the most pressing social and economic issues of our time. Democrats who dedicate their time and resources to assure that all residents of this great state are afforded the ability to thrive here at home.
     "It has been an honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with all of you as we worked to elect Democrats, fight to raise the minimum wage, and move closer to equality for all."
     Democrats can call in or log on to the special meeting this Saturday, Aug. 8 to elect an interim chair of the Democratic Party, beginning at 10 a.m. Call 712-451-0200, Meeting ID is 93839# or log on to join.freeconferencecall.com/dph2018. The Id is dph2018.

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A NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) happens tomorrow, Aug. 7, at 8:20 a.m. FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will assess the national message system, evaluate the readiness of the national alerting capability in the absence of internet connectivity, and determine whether improvements are needed.
     This is the fifth EAS nationwide test. Previous EAS national tests were conducted in November 2011, September 2016 and 2017, and October 2018, in collaboration with the FCC, radio and televisions stations, and emergency management officials.
     The test, which starts at the same moments all over the U.S., will begin with broadcast of the national test message from radio stations, called Primary Entry Point or PEP stations, that participate with FEMA in the National Public Warning System. Other radio and television broadcast and cable stations in each state that monitor PEP stations will receive and broadcast the test message, so that, within minutes, the test message should be presented by all radio and television, cable, wireline service providers, and direct broadcast satellite service providers nationwide.

     The EAS is a national public warning system that provides the President with the communications capability to address the nation during a national emergency. The test is scheduled to last approximately one minute. The audio test message will be similar to regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Emergency Alert System." This system was developed by broadcast and cable operators in voluntary cooperation with FEMA, the FCC, and local authorities to inform the public in the event of an emergency. During an actual emergency an official message would follow the tone heard at the start of this message.
     The text displayed at the top or center of television screens will read: "A Primary Entry Point system has issued a National Periodic Test for all of the United States beginning at 8:20 AM and ending at 8:50 AM. Significant coordination has been conducted with EAS participants and emergency managers in preparation for this test. The test is intended to ensure public safety officials have the methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public in times of an emergency or disaster. In the event of a national emergency, a national warning message would be issued at the direction of the President or his/her designee and activated by FEMA."

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. 

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Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

TUESDAY, AUG. 6

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Committees), Wednesday, Aug. 7 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

AdvoCATS, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

Paniolo: Hawaiian Cowboys, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Dr. Billy Bergin, local author and expert on Hawaiian ranching and all things paniolo, presents. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

Registration Open: Instructional Volleyball (8+, 10+, 12+, 14+), Aug. 7-15, Ka‘ū District Gym. Program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 20-Oct. 17, 6-7:30p.m. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Kimo Awai, Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Kindergarten Registration, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9a.m.-5p.m, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 8

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

Peter Lee & the Road Ahead, Thursday, Aug. 8, 7-8:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Martha Hoverson discusses the role that Peter Lee, an immigrant from Norway, played in the early development of tourism in Hawai‘i. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Registration Open: Watercolor Art, Thursday, Aug. 8-14, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Aug. 9, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Private Excursion: Trail Less Traveled, Friday, Aug. 9, 10a.m.-noon, Devastation Trail Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate 2 mile hike. $40/person. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Community Dance, Friday, Aug. 9, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Photographer Jesse Tunison, Aug. 10-Sept. 15, daily 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Ti Leaf Lei Making Workshop with Jelena Clay, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn how to make basic ti rope, twist a ti leaf rose, and add ti leaf inserts. Class fee is $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. Bring 15-20 ti leaves - or $5 supply fee. Pre-registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Aug. 10, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat., Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zentangle Inspired Labyrinth Shrines with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided; returning tanglers encouraged to bring favorite supplies. No experience necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest: A Samba Trip to Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Jean Pierre and the Jazztones with Sarah Bethany. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Beer, wine, and pūpū available for purchase at event. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp Lava Lounge. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

Virtual Advisory Council Mtg. for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Tuesday, August 13, 9a.m.-1p.m. Open to the public. Updates on education and outreach, resource protection, science, and Navy research. Public comment begins at 12:20 p.m. Join audio conference line at 1-866-813-9056, passcode: 1392550#. Visual presentation via Blue Jeans: https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao, 808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov. hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov,
facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale, sanctuaries.noaa.
gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov

Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

ONGOING

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, August 5, 2019

Green Sand Beach and Mahana Bay, addressed in the Kaʻū Community Development Plan, which is one of the
cornerstones of the proposed Hawaiʻi County General Plan update, which will be explained on Sunday, Aug. 25
at Nāʻālehu Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public comment will be accepted.
Photo from Kaʻū CDP

A DRAFT HAWAIʻI COUNTY GENERAL PLAN will be released this Friday, Aug. 9. Public comments will be solicited at a public meeting on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Nāʻālehu Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the public are invited to drop in at any time to learn about the plan and give input.

     The document is created by the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department to govern land use and development on Hawaiʻi Island for the next 25 years. It incorporates recommendations of the Kaʻū Community Development Plan. See the Kaʻū Community Development Plan online, complete with a video presentation accompanied by the song Aloha No Kaʻū.

Planning Director Michael Yee invites Kaʻū
District residents to weigh in on the General
Plan on Sunday, Aug. 25.

     The County's General Plan is the policy document that guides long-term development, including local plans, zoning ordinances, and infrastructure projects on Hawai‘i Island. The General Plan is given a comprehensive review every 10 years. The last comprehensive review of the General Plan was in 2005.
     The draft update of the General Plan, available online and at libraries on Aug. 9, tackles emerging issues that were not addressed in the 2005 General Plan, such as climate change, healthy communities, integrated water resource management, renewable energy, food security, equitable housing, and a place-based economy.
     According to Planning Director Michael Yee, "This plan is the first County plan to focus on sustainability with specific goals of self-sufficiency, social equity, economic mobility, and community well-being. These concepts are woven throughout the plan."
     Yee added, "The plan incorporates the concepts of Urban Growth Areas, which will be used to prioritize infrastructure investment. This shifts the approach for rural areas, so they provide a transition between our productive agricultural lands and our urban uses."
     To update the General Plan, the Planning Department conducted a comprehensive review of the existing 2005 General Plan and Community Development Plans (CDPs) from each of the districts around the Island. Throughout the process, County agencies, CDP Action/Steering Committees, and the general public have been asked for input.
     Following release of the Draft General Plan, the Planning Department will host community events around the island during the month of August to solicit public comments. All meetings are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and input about Kaʻū can be given at any of the following locations.
     · August 10 – at the Waimea Middle School Gym; 67-1229 Māmalahoa Hwy, Waimea.
     · August 11 – at the Aupuni Center in Hilo; 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1.
     · August 24 – at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers in Kona; 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy, Building A.
     · August 25 – at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center; 95-5635 Māmalahoa Hwy.

Environment, Culture, and Economy are major considerations in the development of
the General Plan. Image from Hawaiʻi County General Plan

     The Planning Department will host smaller events in September focused on specific topics. "We encourage residents to review the draft plan and share their thoughts," said the Planning Director.
     The public comment period will close on Sept. 30. The public can review the General Plan online at hiplan

ningdept.com/gen

eral-plan.

     After providing the opportunity for public feedback, the Planning Director will submit the revised Draft General Plan to the Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions for review, and then submit it to the County Council for final review and adoption.

     For more information, contact the County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3; Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 961-8288. Email: generalplan@hawaiicounty.gov. Those interested in keeping current with upcoming events, progress, and process can sign up for the Department's eNews at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/connect.

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A THIRD GREEN POND IN HALEMAʻUMAʻU CRATER WAS REPORTED over the weekend by the U.S.Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff. The green water that may be acidic is some 1,500 feet below the rim of Halemaʻumaʻu, within the Kīlauea caldera. The first pond was seen by a helicopter pilot. See Volcano Watch for more on the green ponds of Halemaʻumaʻu.
     While Hawaiian chants speak of the water in Halemaʻumaʻu, the recent appearance is the first recorded by scientists.

A third green pond seen deep in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. Photo by M. Patrick/USGS

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THIRTY METER TELESCOPE DEVELOPERS have applied for a building permit on the Canary Island's Palama Island, as a back up plan to building on Maunakea. Some environmental groups there say they will sue and protest, much in the same manner as those protesting TMT on Hawaiʻi Island. Palama Island is part of Spain. TMT officials today said they still hope to build the largest telescope on the planet on their preferred location, Maunakea.
     Some University of Hawaiʻi students told Hawaiʻi News Now that they plan to stay on the mauna during the new school year and take classes remotely. More than 80 professors offer 160 distance learning classes.

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Former Hurricane Flossie is passing the islands to the north. Kaʻū looks to be in the clear. Image from nhc.noaa.gov

POST TROPICAL CYCLONE FLOSSIE is bringing some weather to Hawaiʻi Island tonight and tomorrow, but no advisories are effect. Her center was about 150 miles north northwest South Point at 5 p.m., as she skirts the northeastern shores of the islands with wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
     Kaʻū is forecast to experience no further effects from the storm.
     There are no further storms expected to approach Hawaiʻi at this time.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. 

See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, and weekly events. 

Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

TUESDAY, AUG. 6

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Committees), Wednesday, Aug. 7 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

AdvoCATS, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

Paniolo: Hawaiian Cowboys, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Dr. Billy Bergin, local author and expert on Hawaiian ranching and all things paniolo, presents. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

Registration Open: Instructional Volleyball (8+, 10+, 12+, 14+), Aug. 7-15, Ka‘ū District Gym. Program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 20-Oct. 17, 6-7:30p.m. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Kimo Awai, Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Kindergarten Registration, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9a.m.-5p.m, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 8

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

Peter Lee & the Road Ahead, Thursday, Aug. 8, 7-8:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Martha Hoverson discusses the role that Peter Lee, an immigrant from Norway, played in the early development of tourism in Hawai‘i. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Registration Open: Watercolor Art, Thursday, Aug. 8-14, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Aug. 9, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Private Excursion: Trail Less Traveled, Friday, Aug. 9, 10a.m.-noon, Devastation Trail Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate 2 mile hike. $40/person. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, fhvnp.org

Community Dance, Friday, Aug. 9, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Photographer Jesse Tunison, Aug. 10-Sept. 15, daily 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

Ti Leaf Lei Making Workshop with Jelena Clay, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn how to make basic ti rope, twist a ti leaf rose, and add ti leaf inserts. Class fee is $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. Bring 15-20 ti leaves - or $5 supply fee. Pre-registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Aug. 10, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat., Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zentangle Inspired Labyrinth Shrines with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided; returning tanglers encouraged to bring favorite supplies. No experience necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest: A Samba Trip to Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Jean Pierre and the Jazztones with Sarah Bethany. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Beer, wine, and pūpū available for purchase at event. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp Lava Lounge. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

ONGOING

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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