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Friday, August 25, 2023

Kaʻū News Briefs, Friday, August 25, 2023

Corals and reef building in this island's nearshore waters along the west coast from South Point north is the topic of a youtube live event led by Nathan Hayes, of the state Division of Aquatic resources on Thursday Aug. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
See more below. Photo from Malama Kai Foundation
FORMER HAWAI'I COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AND FIRE CHIEF DARRYL OLIVEIRA has been named interim Director of the Maui Emergency Management Agency and will take the post on Aug. 28. With his experience with volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires and other disasters, said Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, "Chief Oliveira's history of emergency management and community leadership will be an asset for us as we deal with a wildfire disaster and its aftermath." The Maui Mayor said, "As Maui deals with this unprecedented disaster, our response and recovery efforts will need strong leadership."
    Oliveira, 62, worked for Hawai'i County Fire Department for 31 years, including nine as Fire Chief,
Former Hawai'i County Fire Chief and Civil Defense Director Darryl
Oliveira is new Director of Maui Emergency Management Agency.
followed by three years as head of Civil Defense on this island. He is a lecturer at Hawai'i Community College and operates his consulting firm, Community Safety Innovations, LLC.
     During a press conference on Maui on Friday, Oliveira praised the Maui communities that have pulled together to support one another. "I think that's the strength we have in the islands with people coming together." 
    Oliveira replaces Herman Andaya, who resigned after the firestorm destroyed Lahaina, taking hundreds of lives. He resigned after defending the decision to withhold using sirens to warn people, saying they might have thought it was a tsunami and could have run the wrong way.


MORE DETAILS ON THIS SUNDAY'S DISCOVERY HARBOUR FUNDRAISER FOR LĀHAINĀ AND OTHER MAUI FIRE VICTIMS have been released. Community members are invited to bring lawn chairs to The Club at Discovery Harbour for outdoor seating to listen to music, and to donate to Kako'o Maui by buying at the silent auction. Attendees can also buy snacks and drinks ($1 for each alcoholic drink goes to Maui).
     Silent auction items include many original local works of art and prints, gift baskets from such places as Paradise Meadows and Volcano Winery, handmade large bags sewn by local quilters, prints on antique slate roofing shingles, vacation rental nights locally and in Washington state, a koa wood clock, koa jewelry boxes, and one Japanese cedar jewelry box. A sculpture made from black coral and another made of soap stone will also be auctioned. There are hundreds of items and organizer Jeff Jones says he is very grateful for the many donations to the silent auction, saying it is a great way to buy presents for the upcoming holidays.
     Money raised through the event will go to the Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement's Kako‘o Maui Fund and will be matched by donors for up to $1.5 million.                     
   Jones said he is also grateful that the DaBOMB BBQ prime rib dinner for the event sold out in three days.
   Doors open with silent auction viewing and music beginning at 3 p.m. The event is expected to wrap up around 7 p.m. or til pau.
     Call The Club for more at 808-731-5122.

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THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT AND PARTNERS HAVE CHOSEN HAWAI'I COUNTY FOR THE CITIES FORWARD PROGRAM. Hawai'i County is one of 12 U.S. municipalities chosen to foster urban sustainability on a global scale. The program is a collaborative endeavor involving U.S. Department of State, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and Institute of the Americas.
    Hawai'i County has been paired with Fortaleza, Brasil.
    The Cities Forward program is designed to empower communities across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean in their journey toward crafting resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures. Participating municipalities are assisted in tackling pressing challenges head-on through project consultation, co-design, and the exchange of knowledge.
    Mayor Mitch Roth said, "Our administration continues to build partnerships to help ensure the sustainability of our island home, which, to us, means forging an island that allows our keiki every
opportunity to live and thrive here for generations. That's why we're thrilled to have received the honor of this partnership and look forward to collaborating with states and nations across the globe who share similar goals. A thriving community cannot be achieved alone, as a rising tide lifts all ships. We look forward to embarking on this journey with Fortaleza and collectively shaping a brighter, more resilient future for our communities together."    
     The statement from Hawai'i County says the partnership promises to enrich local insight and leverage the wealth of global resources available through ICLEI's international network of agencies.
     "This collaboration ensures the creation of innovative, comprehensive sustainability solutions tailored to the unique needs of both regions."
    Hawai'i County secured this opportunity as one of a dozen chosen from a competitive pool of 129 applications from municipalities across the Americas.
    "Through Hawaiʻi County's participation, we aim not only to celebrate the wisdom of our indigenous practices but also to bring back the most cutting-edge solutions the global community has to offer regarding social, economic, and environmental resiliency," says the County's statement.
    For more info on Cities Forward program, visit https://icleiusa.org/cities-forward/.

DURING A RECENT WARRANT SWEEP, Hawai'i Island Police arrested 42-year old Marlene Hamilton, of Pāhala, who is charged with: Violations of Conditions of
Release on Bail, Recognizance, or Supervised Release. The sweep resulted in numerous arrests in East Hawai'i. 
    The statement from Hawai'i Police Department says, "During the past week, the Hawai’i Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, and investigators from the Hawai’i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, held a joint operation primarily in East Hawai’i that led to the arrest of numerous wanted individuals."

SETTLEMENT DYNAMICS OF REEF BUILDING CORALS ON HAWAI'I ISLAND'S WEST COAST is the topic of a youtube live event led by Nathan Hayes, of the state Division of Aquatic resources on Thursday Aug. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
     Attending in person is also available at the West Hawai'i Civic Center in Kona or go to the YouTube channel @malamakai https://malamakaifoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4005ffc3ec160e39d0eb693fb&id=78aa61303a&e=556d39834a.
    Contact Kater Hiney, MKF's Reef Talks Coordinator, for more information at kateralisha@gmail.com.
     The event is sponsored by Malama Kai Foundation.











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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Kaʻū Hospital & Rural Health Clinic Community Health Fair is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center.
Photo from Kaʻū Hospital

THE HEALTH FAIR THIS SATURDAY at Pāhala Community Center is the first for Kaʻū Hospital & Rural Health Clinic which has released the latest details.
    The opening ceremony will be at 10 a.m., followed by entertainment by Pāhala Hongwanji Taiko Drumming at 10:30 a.m. and Halau Hula O Leionalani at 11 a.m., Ti Chun will perform at noon followed by Shesley Martinez at 12:30 p.m., Ti Chun again at 1 p.m. and closing ceremony at 2 p.m.
    Food vendors will be 4 Scoops of Aloha, Good to Go Grindz, Sel's Lunch Wagon and Triple 7 Shave Ice.
    Here are the Health education and service presenters:
    KTA Pharmacy will administer most routine vaccines and provide consultation and screening and
The Health Fair takes place at Pāhala Community Center
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
educational materials on vaccines. Distributed will be KTA-branded swag and gift certificates
    Project Vision will test whether refraction in each eye is normal or abnormal and share info on healthy eating for the eyes and health info on the retina.
    East Hawai‘i Family Guidance Center will present its children's mental health service, telehealth psychiatry services information, and links to other mental health providers.
    Shine Sisterhood Initiative of Kaʻū Women's Health Collective will present the case for prenatal care to prevent problems during delivery and ensure long-term health for mothers and children. Shine Sisters will explain the normal process of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Provided will be information about the easy access community prenatal clinic in Nā‘ālehu on the fourth Sunday of every month and some swag items relating to health, pregnancy, and babies.
    Keiki ID Cards will be issued by the Hawai‘i Police Department, which will also hand out police badge stickers.
    Kupuna Cards will be issued by Elderly Activities Division of the County of Hawai‘i Parks & Recreation. The agency will also present its island-wide services for seniors 55 years of age and older. Distributed will be gift cards and lumbar pillows.
    Hawai‘i Keiki will present education on sugary drinks and how sugar affects the body. Distributed will be Hawai‘i Keiki consent forms, marketing items and flyers with info on sugary drinks.
    The Public Health Nurse Branch of the state Department of Health will share the vision, mission, and values of Public Health Nursing. DOH will also share the Take 10 essential items for Disaster Preparedness, and Hawai‘i Family Guide to Health Emergencies. Provided will be masks, COVID tests, hand sanitizer ad info on emergency preparedness.

    Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter will present the ten warning signs of Alzheimer's and opportunities for care and support services and how to participate in the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimers. Educational information will be distributed concerning services and caregiver support. Prizes are Walk to End Alzheimer's T-Shirts.
    Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center will present evidence-based information to assist with tobacco cessation, carbon monoxide testing, and important contact information for all of their clinics. Offered to the public will be brochures, sample nicotine replacements and organization swag. Prizes will be a beach chair, shirts, beach blanket, tap 'n read fitness tracker, pedometer, hat, pens and 36-inch water bottle
    Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary will share educational activities available on the school campus academic programs and extracurricular
activities available to students, and health services available on campus. Distributed will be folders, shopping bags, pens and pencils. A prize will be a self-care basket with shampoo, soap, lotion and more.
    Nā‘ālehu & Pāhala Public Libraries will present Health resources available through library books and online, new hours at Kaʻū Libraries, and information on ‘Ohana Readers Program. Distributed will be bookmarks, bags, reusable utensils, reusable straws, fans and more. There will be a gift basket of Hawai‘i State Public Library System swag.
     Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i will present information on Girl Scouts and distribute swag and flyers.
     Additional presenters are expected.

UPDATE: NADYA PETRENKO OF OCEAN VIEW IS FOUND. Police requested the public's assistance in locating the missing and endangered 29-year-old. She is known to be diagnosed with a condition that requires medication. Petrenko was last seen walking in the 92-8000 block of Iwalani Parkway in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision on 08-24-2023 at around 6:30 p.m. She is described as being 5'-03", 170 lbs. with blonde hair and brown eyes, and was last seen carrying a purse while in the company of a black-colored dog.
    If anyone has any information on Petrenko, call the police non-emergency number at (808)935-3311.

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OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RAISED ALMOST $1,000 at its Aug, 12 pancake breakfast for Maui disaster relief. Upcoming events for September include: 
     County Council member Michelle Galimba and other county reps will hold a public outreach event at the OV Community Center on Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. OVCA invites all Kaʻū residents to attend. The next monthly pancake breakfast will be on Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Cost is $7 for a big plate of food ($6 for OVCA members).
    Yoga classes are Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    Aikido classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
   Teen night is the first Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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A MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR KIDNAPPING AND ROBBERY OF AN OCEAN VIEW BUSINESS ON JULY 20. Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Derick Clayson Kaohuikaulunahele Camacho, of Captain Cook, "on the strength of a grand jury indictment warrant stemming from a violent incident which occurred on July 20, 2023, in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates," says the HPD statement released on Thursday.
    On Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2023, Camacho was located at a residence on Hawai‘i Boulevard in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. He was charged in accordance with the indictment warrant, for the following offenses: First-degree Robbery, Second-degree Burglary, Second-degree Theft, Attempted Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle and Two counts of Kidnapping. 
Derick Clayson Kaohuikaulunahele Camacho
    Camacho’s bail was set at $250,000.The charges against Camacho stem from an incident reported shortly after 2:30 a.m. on July 20, 2023, when Kaʻū patrol officers responded to an active burglary report at a business in the 92-8000 block of Māmalahoa Highway in Ocean View. While investigating this burglary, officers were alerted to a second active burglary occurring at a nearby retail establishment.
    Upon investigating at the second business, officers discovered a masked man, later identified as Camacho, making verbal threats and physically dragging a 61-year-old male victim into the back room of the business. Officers immediately demanded that Camacho release the victim, however he refused to comply with the officers’ orders. An officer then deployed his Conducted Energy Weapon, commonly known as a “taser,” and Camacho was subsequently taken into police custody.
    The initial investigation was completed by the Area II Criminal Investigation Section; and on Friday, July 21, 2023, after conferring with the Hawai‘i County Prosecutors Office, Camacho was charged with the offenses listed above. His bail at that time was set at $36,000; however, it was later increased to $250,000 by the Honorable Judge upon reviewing and signing the Riverside Affidavit.
    Unable to post bail, Camacho remained in police custody over the weekend. On Monday, July 24, 2023, he made his initial court appearance in Kona District Court, where at the objection of the assigned deputy prosecuting attorney, the presiding judge granted Camacho supervised release.
    On Aug. 1, a Kona grand jury was convened and the $250,000 indictment warrant was issued.
    Camacho remained at large until police located and arrested him on Wednesday.




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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Kaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Close-up of the Great Crack with a kīpuka in the distance. NPS Photo by Janice Wei

THE FUTURE OF THE GREAT CRACK AND ALA WAI‘I between Volcano and Pāhala is the subject of a public input meeting set for Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center. Potential use and stewardship are on the table for the “talk story” meeting.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park staff surveys coastline at Great Crack
 looking towards Ka Lae. NPS Photo by Janice Wei
    
    The Park "accepted stewardship of the 1,951-acre Great Crack in 2018, and the adjacent 2,750-acre Ala Waiʻi area in 2022 because of their unique geologic, biological and cultural resources and public concerns for the areas to be protected from future development," says the statement in the meeting announcement.
    "The rugged areas, while mostly barren lava rock, with no surface water, few trees, and little shade, are superb examples of the geologic forces that shape the Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano and are known to contain cultural and natural resources. The Pacific Ocean borders their windswept lava rock cliffs."
    The park is working to create a long-term plan for managing the Great Crack and Ala Waiʻi areas. Great Crack, an 18-mile long fissure up to 50 feet wide in some places, was designated as potential wilderness in 1978 while under private ownership. Over the years, various commercial developments were proposed by the previous landowner, including a space launch facility, but none were implemented.
    The park officials said that Ala Waiʻi needs to be evaluated for wilderness eligibility. Both areas are currently managed by the park as wilderness backcountry and are open to the public for day hiking.
Surf pummels the exposed windward shoreline of the Great Crack
 parcel. NPS Photo by Janice Wei
    Overnight use is allowed with a backcountry permit obtained through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Office.
    The public may also submit comments via mail or email to the park superintendent:
Attention: Superintendent Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 52, Hawai‘i National Park, HI 96718.
    Email havo_superintendent@nps.gov
    For more information on the Great Crack and Ala Waiʻi, visit the park website.
    The park statement notes that "The mission of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is to protect, conserve, and study the volcanic landscapes and associated natural and cultural resources and processes, and to facilitate safe public access to active volcanism, diverse geographic settings, and wilderness for public education and enjoyment."


VISITORS TO HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK CONTRIBUTED $149 MILLION TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Park Service. It states that visitor spending in 2022 supported 1,500 jobs in the local area and $195 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the park.
     "We recognize that tourism is a critical driver to the local economy. People come to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to experience volcanic eruptions, the rich island biodiversity, and cherished cultural landscapes," said Hawai‘i Volcanoes Superintendent Rhonda Loh.
    National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said, "Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 300 million visitors every year. The impact of tourism to national parks is undeniable: bringing jobs and revenue to communities in every state in the country and making national parks an essential driver to the national economy."
Kīlauea eruption inside Halemaʻumaʻu. NPS Photo by Janice Wei
     The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists at the National Park Service. The report shows $23.9 billion of direct spending by nearly 312 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 378,400 jobs nationally; 314,600 of those jobs are found in these gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $50.3 billion.
    As for the economics of visitor spending, the lodging sector had the highest direct effects, with $9 billion in economic output nationally. The restaurant sector had the second greatest effects, with $4.6 billion in economic output nationally.
     Authors of the report produced an interactive tool that enables users to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value-added, and output effects by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS Social Science Program webpage: Visitor Spending Effects - Economic Contributions of National Park Visitor Spending - Social Science (U.S. National Park Service).
    To learn more about national parks in Hawaiʻi and how the National Park Service works with local communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to https://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm.

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ONSITE HELP WITH GRANTS FOR FARMERS MAKING VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, AND FARM PROGRAMS AND LOANS will come to Pahala next Wednesday, Aug. 30.
    From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the site is the annex conference room next to the Herkes Kaʻū Gym on the school grounds at 96-1219 Kamani Street. 
    On hand will be Denise Salmeron, a USDA Business Programs Director; Malia Kantrowitz, a Hawai'i Energy, Energy Advisor; Chloe Gallegos and Kevin Burke from Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Jennifer Balderas and Keisan Tamura from USDA Farm Service Agency.


Dr. Walt Kaneakua is appointed to Hawaiian Homes Commission.
WALT KANEAKUA AND SANOE MARFIL ARE APPOINTED TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
      Kaneakua is a director for Hawaiʻi Pacific Foundation, a nonprofit, Native Hawaiian organization and member of its Strategic Planning Committee. He oversees part of the HPF portfolio for charitable giving in the Native Hawaiian community. Kaneakua is also a professor for the U.S. Naval War College at Pearl Harbor and an adjunct professor at Pacific Rim Christian University. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and earned additional degrees at the University of Southern California, University of Oklahoma and the Naval War College. His Doctorate in Organizational Leadership was earned at the University of Phoenix.
Sanoe Marfil is appointed to 
Hawaiian Homes Commission
    Sanoe Marfil is a nonprofit leader with nearly 20 years of experience in people, program and project management. She serves as chief program officer at the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE), in Waiʻanae. Marfil is a graduate of Leeward Community College, University of Hawaiʻi, West Oʻahu, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Present-Fielding Graduate School where she earned a Doctorate in Education in Leadership for Change.
    Both appointments by Gov. Josh Green require advise and consent of the State Senate for a term that ends June 30, 2027.


MIKE HAMASU AND REGINA OSTERGAARD-KLEM ARE APPOINTED TO STATE COUNCIL ON REVENUES. Hamasu is director of consulting and research at Colliers in Hawaiʻi. He has more than 30
Mike Hamasu is appointed to the
state Council on Revenues.
years of experience in market research at commercial brokerages, with a focus on providing information to assist in strategic decision-making for investors and other brokerage clientele. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and San Francisco State University, where he earned a Masters of Business Administration.
    Ostergaard-Klem is an associate professor of environmental science at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. Among other honors,
Ostergaard-Klem attended the University of Lodz Department of Urban Economics in Poland, as a Fulbright Fellow. She earned her Ph.D. in Systems Analysis and Economics for Public Decision Making from The Johns Hopkins University, in addition to other degrees from Johns Hopkins and Lehigh University. 
Regina Ostergaard-Klem is appointed
 to the state Council on Revenues.
    Both appointments by Gov. Josh Green require advise and consent of the State Senate for a term that ends June 30, 2027.

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A FREE WASTEWATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COURSE will be offered in September to Hawai‘i Island and Maui residents. It is sponsored by Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations and the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research.
   A statement from the sponsors says, "There is a critical workforce shortage that currently hinders the process of converting over 80,000 cesspools by 2050, as mandated by the Hawai‘i state legislature in Act 125." There are 48,596 cesspools on Hawai‘i Island and 11,038 cesspools on Maui. Hawai‘i’s cesspools release an estimated 53 million gallons of wastewater per day into the ground, "threatening public health by contaminating the islands’ groundwater, the primary source of Hawai‘i’s drinking water."
     Those who complete the course will receive a $500 stipend for taking this entry-level wastewater training program to explore related career pathways and become better informed about wastewater and onsite treatment. The program is called Work-4-Water and applications are now open. 
      Funded by a grant through the Department of Labor, the W4W program aims to address this workforce shortage by providing a free, eight-week, entry-level wastewater training course. Developed in collaboration with local and national wastewater experts and water quality professionals, the curriculum will cover topics such as water quality issues in Hawai‘i, onsite wastewater management and treatment, wastewater regulations and policies, and emerging technologies in the industry. 
    The course will also explore the diverse career pathways available in this sector and ways to pursue them. Participants will benefit from networking opportunities and earn a certificate of completion. 
    Dennis Teranishi, CEO of PICHTR, said, "We are grateful to Sen. Mazie Hirono for bringing this cause to the fore and helping us secure this needed funding for Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i W4W project can serve as a model for other US states and territories facing similar challenges of sewage-related pollution and pandemic-related unemployment." 
    Stuart Coleman, WAI Executive Director, emphasized WAI's commitment to water quality protection and sewage pollution reduction, stating, "This federal funding will help provide career training for local workers to convert cesspools and improve water quality across Hawai‘i." 
    Those interested in applying to the W4W program can visit Waicleanwater.org/Work4water or email the team directly at info@waicleanwater.org. 
    PICHTR, the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research, is a leader in planning, development, evaluation, and deployment of place-based sustainable practices, with a mission to facilitate the adoption and implementation of these practices throughout Hawai‘i and Asia Pacific. PICHTR was established by the 1983 Hawai‘i Legislature and originally managed within the University of Hawai‘i before being incorporated in 1985 as an independent, Hawai‘i-based not-for-profit. 
   WAI, Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, works to protect water quality, reduce sewage pollution and restore healthy watersheds by providing innovative, affordable and eco-friendly solutions to waste and wastewater management for all people.

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THE COUNTY MEETING FOR PĀHALA AND NĀ‘ĀLEHU SEWAGE OPTIONS is this Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m., hosted by Deputy Director of the county Department of Environmental Management Brenda Iokepa Moses and Director Ramzi Ramsour.  The meeting will be at Nā‘ālehu Community Center.
      The purpose is to review options for sewage disposal in Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu for homes served by large-capacity cesspools formerly operated by the old sugar plantations in neighborhoods built by them.




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