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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Ka‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

Hon'uapo public lands north of the estuary reopen Thursday after being shut down since October due to risk of folks falling into ongoing underground fires, with one volunteer firefighter severely injured last year. See more below. Photo by Bob Martin

RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE TODAY drew words from U.S. Congressman Ed Case: “Russia’s attack on Ukraine, a sovereign independent country that wants nothing more than to chart its own course in peace, violates everything that our country and our partners around the world stand for.

“We must stand united against Russia, not only to defend our international rules-based order that has largely kept the peace and enabled international advancement for three generations, but to assure that Ukraine is not just one of a long list of victims of Russia and other countries and authoritarian regimes around the world.”

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HONU'APO PUBLIC LANDS REOPEN NORTH OF THE ESTUARY on Thursday, Feb. 24. The county Department of Parks & Recreation made the announcement today. The area has been closed since October 7, 2021, to protect the public’s safety and welfare related to the bagasse fires that are ongoing throughout the area.

Hou'apo fires led to shutting off the public land
for fencing and cooling off. Photo by Bob Martin

“We understand the importance of this place for our Kaʻū community and have worked diligently to make the area safe to reopen to the public,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “As we welcome back the community to a favorite fishing and lounging spot, we would like to extend a huge thanks to our Public Work’s Highways crew and our firefighters for their work over the past few months. Reopening wouldn’t be possible without them.”

Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that the area has significantly cooled, and the Department of Public Works has completed a fencing project that will maintain a safe perimeter around the affected areas.

Last year volunteer firefighter Lizzie Stabo fell into one of the imu- the underground holes with a fires burning in them. See her story below.

During windy times of year underground embers from earlier fires reignite and cause range fires.

For more information, call Assistant Fire Chief Darwin Okinaka at 932-2906.

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LIZZY STABO recently wrote about experiencing severe burns while working on a wildfire at Honu'apo last Sept. 3. She fell into an imu (a hole in the ground, not a cooking imu) with embers in it. She fell in up to her chest, burning both legs, her arm and hand. Fire Capt. Ka'aina Keawe pulled her out. She wrote:

"Was a day I will never forget. I had plans to celebrate my birthday with friends after work. About an hour before my work day was complete, my radio tones us out to a brush fire at Honu'apo."

"Unfortunately I never made it to my celebration. I sustained some terrible burn injuries. I was airlifted to Honolulu where I was transported to the Straub Burn Unit. I didn't know I would be spending the next seven and a half weeks going through the most painful time of my life."

Her treatment included multiple surgeries for skin grafts, many burn procedures, isolation to resist infections and a long and continuing time for healing. Stabo was able to come back to Kaʻū on Tuesday for the first time on a day trip. See story below.

She said, "In all of the terrible sadness and especially pain, I saw an amazing community come together. Kaʻū has been home to me for 20 years I am forever grateful for the time I was able to spend here, the support and love I received every single day has left me speechless. I have been in rehab in Kona since Oct. 25, and the support has continued.

Lizzy Stabo and firefighter Capt. Ka'aina Keawe,
who pulled her from the underground fire at
Honu'apo, receive recognition at a Daniel R.
Sayre Memorial Foundation event.

"From the moment I was wheeled onto the plane in Hilo, the Fire Companies from around our island and outer islands as well, have been with me through my injury and recovery every step of the way, along with my family. Community organizations, individual friends, and so many folks I don't even know, all have supported me with cards, activities, and fundraisers to help us get through this time.

"While I am not in Kaʻū right now, I want everyone to know that Kaʻū remains in my heart and the support and strength which I continue to gather will help us get through this."

A LIZZY STABO AWARD CEREMONY FOR FIREFIGHTERS and first responders was held in late January by the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation. The Sayre Foundation honored her for her "Meritorious Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty." It also honored other firefighters and first responders with funding for rescue work equipment on this island.

JORDAN J. ANGER HAS STEPPED BACK FROM RUNNING FOR COUNTY COUNCIL. He announced he would run in early February and called it off in mid February. He said that he stepped aside in response to Michelle Galimba's announcement that she will run for County Council District 6.
Anger wrote, "I always said originally that if some Auntie or Uncle who was better qualified and more experienced were to step up, I would bow out to them. That has occurred. Michelle Galimba is exactly what our district needs."

Anger expressed gratitude for the aloha and support he received when running. In his statement, Anger wrote, "My wife and I care deeply for our community and the ʻĀina so we will still be hosting our Keeping the ʻĀina Clean event regularly."

During his short time in the race, Anger said he is concerned about "abandoned vehicles that have come to line our roadways, the ever-rising crime rates, and the fact that there are so few local jobs in District 6."

Jordon J. Anger, of Ocean View, pulled

back from running for County Council.

Anger recently gave testimony before a state Senate Committee supporting Sen. Dru Kanuha's bill SB3211 urging appropriation of funds to the County of Hawaiʻi for the plans, design, and construction of a police substation in HOVE. "Our community in HOVE deserves the best response time our good officers can provide," said Anger.

Anger graduated from Konawaena High School in the class of '99 and has lived in Ocean View for eight years with his wife Ayla, son Gavin, and mother-in-law. See his story at http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/02/kau-news-briefs-tuesday-feb-8-2022.html.

Anger's decision to step down reconfigures the race for County Council District 6. Long-time Kaʻū resident and rancher Galimba, put her hat in the race on February 11, See

http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022_02_11_archive.html. Galimba joins Chrissey Joy of Ocean View in the County Council race to represent all of Kaʻū. See http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/search?q=Chrissey+Joy

EXPERTS ON CULTURAL RESOURCES, PRACTICES, BELIEFS CONNECTED WITH MAUNAKEA are sought by University of Hawai'i. UH announced on Tuesday that it needs experts to assist with its "UH managed areas on Maunakea. Through this effort, the university will advance its understanding of the role of Maunakea in Hawaiian culture and the possible effects on cultural practices by future land authorizations.

"This outreach effort will contribute to the preparation of a Cultural Impact Assessment for an Environmental Impact Statement that will address proposed future UH land authorization for Maunakea. UH’s current land authorization for the mauna, a 65-year lease, ends in 2033."

The CIA aims to identify and evaluate the possible cultural impacts of the alternatives being considered in the EIS including: a new land authorization comprising the existing UH managed lands on Maunakea; a new land authorization for a substantially smaller area comprised of the area where existing astronomy facilities are located, Halepōhaku, and the roadway connecting the two areas; and a no action alternative.
The statement from UH says, "Many past studies, including several by UH, have documented the significance of Maunakea in Hawaiian culture. Since those studies were published, community interest has increased and a new generation of cultural practitioners have become active. Both new and longstanding practitioners are encouraged to participate in the process."
Go to http://www.pcsihawaii.com/mkcia to learn more about the CIA, participate in the cultural practices questionnaire, and view the EIS Preparation Notice. CIA questionnaires will be accepted through March 31. "Responses to the questionnaire will help UH identify individuals to be interviewed to further inform the CIA," says the statement. The draft EIS, with a draft CIA attached, is expected to be released for public comment around midyear 2022.
Kaimipono Consulting Services, LLC and Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. are preparing the CIA.

THE PROSECUTION OF JEREMY JOHN JENSEN, OF OCEAN VIEW, has been adopted by the U.S Attorney's Office, District of Hawai'i.
Hawai'i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen made the announcement Tuesday. He said Jensen, 35, was previously charged by Hawai‘i County Prosecutors following his Oct. 12,
2021 arrest for the attempted distribution of over 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, heroin possession, and being a felon in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun.

Jeremy John Jensen , of Ocean View, to face
federal drug and weapon charges.
Photo from County Prosecutor

As the Federal Indictment alleges, Jensen, who has a prior felony conviction in Hawai‘i State court, was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Heroin (possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a detectable amount of heroin), Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime (carrying a Ruger EC9S, 9mm semi-automatic handgun during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition (possession of a Ruger EC9S, 9mm semi-automatic handgun and multiple rounds of 9mm ammunition).
On Jan. 18, 2022, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Rom Trader ordered that Jensen be detained without bail pending his jury trial, which is now scheduled for July 25, 2022.
The initial investigation was handled by Officer Stephen Kishimoto, with the assistance of Canine Rory, and members of the Area II Vice Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. The federal investigation is being handled by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Hudspeth.
The statement from the County Prosecutor says, "The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney remains dedicated to the pursuit of justice with integrity and commitment. Anyone having information concerning illegal narcotics distribution should call the Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section in East Hawai‘i at (808) 961-2258 or in West Hawai‘i at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 226, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300."

THIRTY SEVEN MOTORISTS WERE ARRESTED FOR DUI during the week of Feb. 14 through 20.

Of those arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, six were involved in a traffic accident. Four were were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 166 DUI arrests compared with 178 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.7 percent.
There have been 100 major accidents so far this year compared with 100 during the same period last year. To date, there were five fatal crashes, resulting in seven fatalities (one crash led to multiple deaths), compared with five fatal crashes, resulting in five fatalities for the same time last year. This represents an increase of 40 percent for fatalities.
The police department promised that DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.

SACRED HEART: LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Thursday, Feb. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Located at 95-5558 Mamalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

KUPUNA FOOD BASKET, Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Disaster Recovery Project. Thursday, Feb. 24, 12 - 1 p.m. and 6 - 7 p.m. To join the 12 p.m. meeting: https://swca.zoom.us/j/91430664015. Those without internet access can join by phone: (888) 475-4499 US Toll-free; Meeting ID: 914 3066 4015. To join the 6 p.m. meeting: https://swca.zoom.us/j/97252271515. Those without internet access can join by phone: (888) 475-4499 US Toll-free; Meeting ID: 972 5227 1515.

COVID-19 PFIZER VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC at Ocean View Community Center. Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Open to ages 5 and up. Home test kits will be available while supplies last. Walk-ins and uninsured are welcome. Bring ID. Contact (808) 932-4205 for any questions.

MILOLIʻI ʻOHANA FUNDRAISER at Park Halau in Miloliʻi. Saturday, Feb. 26 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Food, crafts, music, silent auction, and more. For more information, contact (808) 937-1310 or visit www.Kalanihale.com.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Ka‘ū News Briefs, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

Hikers on the 1868 Mauna Loa lava flow in Kahuku. With more than 1.2 million visitors coming to the Kīlauea entrance of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park last year, the park encourages visitation to less busy locations. NPS Photo by Janice Wei

MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE VISITED HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK last year. The park released a statement today saying, "In 2021, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park welcomed 1,262,747 people to the park. The park is among the top 100 most-visited national parks in the U.S. last year." It came in 63rd in the national rankings based on visitation.

Visitation at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National in 2021 increased 114% from 2020 when 589,775 people came during the first year of the pandemic.
The statement pointed out that "While most visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park limit their visit to the often-crowded summit of Kīlauea hoping to witness an eruption, the volatile history of Mauna Loa volcano is revealed in the park's uncrowded Kahuku Unit, located in Kaʻū."
The Kahuku entrance is an hour drive south of the park's main entrance, with eight hiking trails, a deep pit crater enrobed in native plants, and a 150-year ranching history. Rolling green puʻu (hills) intersect

Kahuku VSC and ranch house from Puu o Lokuana.
NPS Photo by B.Hayes

with lava from the 1868 eruption of Mauna Loa, "one of the most profound natural disasters in Hawaiian history. It is a captivating landscape, and one that most visitors miss on their way to Kīlauea," says the park statement.
The park suggests additional less visited sites: "Another 'must-go' park, located about 100 miles from the main entrance of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, is Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae. The massive heiau (temple) built by Kamehameha the First, his warriors and other kāne (men) is a monument to the beginning stages of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This is where Kamehameha sealed the fate of his Kaʻū cousin, Keōua Kūʻahuʻula, ending a bloody civil war. It is also where blacktip reef sharks cruise over a submerged heiau. A scenic stretch of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail starts just south of the heiau."
Kahuku and Puʻukoholā Heiau do not charge entrance fees. The $55 Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Pass provides access to three fee-charging parks in Hawaiʻi: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park and Haleakalā National Park on Maui. The tri-park pass is available at the participating parks' entrance stations and is valid for one year from the purchase date.
National Park Service 2021 visitation statistics for all parks are available on the NPS Visitor Use Statistics website. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 421 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Tulsi Gabbard (center) met with Kaʻū Coffee farmers John Ah San, Gloria Camba, Efren Abellera and Kili Matsui at
Ka'u Coffee Mill during her tenure representing Kaʻū and all of rural Hawai'i from 2013 to 2021 in the U.S. Congress.
Gabbard left her post in the U.S. House, ran for President, frequented Fox News as a commentator, and is considered
a possible candidate for President or VP. She will speak at this week's Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida.
Photo by Julia Neal

TULSI GABBARD IS BACK ON THE POLITICAL STAGE, named as a speaker at the next Conservative Political Action Conference, which starts Wednesday in Orlando, FL. CPAC is largely Republican and friendly to Pres. Donald Trump. Gabbard is a Democrat.

Gabbard served as a Representative in U.S Congress for Kaʻū and all of rural Hawai'i from 2013, after winning the seat left open by Mazie Hirono who won a seat in the U.S. Senate.

During Gabbard's four terms in Congress, she was known for her work with veterans, peacekeeping, agriculture and the environment. She gave a Veterans Day address and a Memorial Day address at Kilauea Military Camp.

She was known for coming to Kaʻū to work on issues with agriculture. She was a keynote speaker at a statewide annual meeting of Hawai'i Farmers Union United. She was considered progressive and pro-environment. She was seen particularly connected to the ocean as a surfer.

Gabbard decided to refrain from running for reelection in 2020. Instead, she ran for President in the last election to become the nominee for the Democratic Party. She participated in Presidential Debates, running on a peace platform, and said Donald Trump was unfit for a second term as President. Ultimately Pres. Joe Biden won the nomination. Gabbard endorsed Biden and he beat Trump.

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in 2013, with Kīlauea Military Camp

director Randy Hart and Capt. and Mrs. Justin Montgomery.

Gabbard gave the keynote address on Memorial Day.

Photo by David Howard Donald

After the election, Gabbard took a job with the National Guard. She had risen to the rank of lieutenant colonel in Hawai'i Army National Guard, enlisting in 2003 and serving two terms in the Middle East.

After the 2020 election, Gabbard also became a regular commentator on Fox News. Recently, she has become a more frequent critic of Vice President Kamala Harris and Biden in their attempts to avert war in Ukraine.

On her twitter account this week, Gabbard said: "A Russia-US/Ukraine conflict will quickly go cyber with mutual attacks on communication/ information assets, which will blind both sides to the other’s plans, actions & intentions, increasing the likelihood of miscalculation & misunderstanding, thereby drastically increasing the likelihood of the conflict going nuclear (accidentally or intentionally). And what for?"

She said, "Confrontation/war with Russia is and will be very costly to the American people, beginning with increased inflation, making it harder for us to afford gas, food, and other necessities of life."

Gabbard is scheduled to speak at CPAC's Ronald Reagan Dinner on Saturday evening, leading up to Keynote Speaker Glenn Beck.

Gabbard, now 40 years of age, is considered a possibility for another run for President, or perhaps Vice President.

A FEDERAL JUDGE SENTENCED STACY HIGA TO 46 MONTHS IN PRISON today. Higa is a former Hawai'i County Councilman, former candidate for mayor and former

Stacy Higa received a sentence of almost
four years in prison.

CEO of Na Leo TV, which provides community television for this island. He was punished for bribery in connection with Covid grant money and for embezzling more than $38,000 in AmeriCorps funding. He admitted to the crimes last October. See the story at http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2021_10_

13_archive.html
In addition to almost four years of incarceration, Judge Reggie B. Walton ordered three years of supervised release for Higa and repayment of $38,642 in restitution and an identical amount in a forfeiture money judgment. Higa will be required to perform 200 hours of community service.
The Inspector General of AmeriCorps, Deborah Jeffrey, said, "Stacy Higa exploited his position of trust to steal AmeriCorps funds from vulnerable communities and schemed to deny his neighbors money needed for pandemic relief.”

FBI Special Agent in Charge Merrill said, “The citizens of Hawaiʻi deserve a government free of corruption. Stacy Higa’s actions undermine the respect and reputation of all public officials who have the responsibility to uphold the public’s trust. Today’s sentencing reflects the ongoing commitment and dedication of the FBI to work with our partners to identify, investigate, and prosecute those who abuse their authorities and hold them accountable.”

The investigation of Higa was punctuated by the FBI raiding Na Leo headquarters in Hilo.

See the complete U.S. Department of Justice statement on the sentencing: https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/former-hawaii-official-sentenced-46-months-prison-embezzling-americorps-and-offering.

COOPER CENTER COMMUNITY PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Located at 19- 4030 Wright Road in Volcano. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

SACRED HEART: LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Thursday, Feb. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Located at 95-5558 Mamalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

KUPUNA FOOD BASKET, Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

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Monday, February 21, 2022

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St. Jude's Shower Ministry has reopened to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, with hot water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and clean towels in Ocean View on Paradise Circle. There is also free food. See more below.
Photo from St. Jude's

GROWING HEMP IN HAWAI'I IS FACING LEGISLATION in the state Senate and House of Representatives. Hawai'i Farmers Union United urges testimony by Tuesday morning.
The Farmers Union supports SB 2986 and asks for amendments "to eliminate double inspections by the State which is a waste of State and taxpayers dollars and cost farmers money with new fees and wasted time." Farmers Union notes that "U.S. Department of Agriculture already regulates hemp farmers in Hawai'i and has the authority to inspect farms as needed. Required testing by USDA of every hemp crop and the state Department of Health for CBD products protects the public."
Law enforcement in Hawai'i already has the authority to enter a farm if concerned, "so these double inspections do not improve public safety." Hawai'i hemp farmers "have been the most regulated hemp farmers in the country and these regulations have made them non-competitive," states the Farmers Union.

See https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2986&year=2022&mc_cid=05c2350332&mc_eid=563999cc96

The Farmers Union states that it is also concerned that an "arbitrary change in the definition of hemp two years in the future" would make hemp illegal, "which is in conflict with the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill."
Farmers Union opposes another hemp regulating measure, SB 2973, contending that it would continue "the unnecessary double and costly regulation of Hawai'i farmers, who are the most regulated hemp farmers in the country," and "change the definition of hemp two years in the future, making hemp illegal." See https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2973&year=2022&mc_cid=05c2350332&mc_eid=23faaa7019

Those on Hawai'i Island listed as having licenses to grow hemp under the state Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp Pilot Program are: Kaʻū Hemp; Earth Matters; GoodbyeKitty LLC; Aloha Green LLC; Mauna Kea Agribusiness LLC; Aina Hawaiian Tropical Farms LLC; Kapu Kine Farms LLP; Mauna Kea Trading Company LLC; Mauna Loa Farms LLC; Island Hemp LLP, Aloha Hemp CBD LLP; Asante Gardens LLC; Martin M. Canning; Brittany Neal; Tropical Sunset Farms LLC; Lono Holdings; Thomas Pace; and Gail Babber. See more from the state on growing hemp in Hawai'i at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/hemp/

BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I, the Right Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, will lead the service at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View on Sunday, March 6. The service will be on zoom

The Episcopal Bishop of Hawai'i,
Bob Fitzpatrick, comes to Ocean
View on Sunday, March 6.

and live at 92-8606 Paradise Circle Drive. Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85987340947?pwd=VmJOUWkvM3lCT0N2cVN2RUFiM1kzQT09 Meeting ID: 859 8734 0947; Passcode: Aloha.

ST. JUDE'S SHOWER MINISTRY has reopened to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, with hot water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and clean towels. Masks and social distancing are required before and after showering. The long standing public shower service, put on pause by Covid, is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi's Commission on Mission Beyond Church and St. Jude's own outreach fund. Location is 92-8606 Paradise Circle Drive in Ocean View. Members of the congregation built the facility.

FREE WIFI AND CHARGING OUTLETS ARE AVAILABLE at St. Jude's Episcopal Church for residents of Ocean View. A message from the church says, "St. Jude's has been affectionately named the 'Patron Saint of WiFi' for the community." WiFi is available from 6 a.m. till sundown. Location is 92-8606 Paradise Circle Drive.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR CAMP MOKULEʻIA is open. This summer, Camp Mokuleʻia is offering four weeks of residential camp programs for youth on Oʻahu and one week of day camp for youth on the Big Island, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i. Registration deadline is May 6. For more details about 2022 Mokule'ia Summer Camp programs, visit campmokuleia.org/camps-programs.

Free hot meals on Saturdays from 9 a.m. have
resumed at St. Jude's. Photo from St. Judes

ST JUDE'S HOT MEALS have resumed and are free to those in need on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until they run out, no later than noon. Volunteers from the community are welcome to help and can contact Karen at pooch53@gmail.com. Location is 92-8606 Paradise Circle Drive in Ocean View.

THIS WEEK, FREE FOOD IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT KAʻŪ will be distributed. Here are the dates and places:

KAʻŪ FOOD PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. - Pau. Located at St. Judeʻs Episcopalian Church above Kahuku Park in Ocean View. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

ʻO KAʻŪ KĀKOU PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - Pau. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

COOPER CENTER COMMUNITY PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Located at 19- 4030 Wright Road in Volcano. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

SACRED HEART: LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Thursday, Feb. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Located at 95-5558 Mamalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

KUPUNA FOOD BASKET, Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

SEE MORE CALENDAR OF EVENTS & SPONSORS

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