Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 26, 2024

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is heavily promoted in social media and through travel publications, including Travel & Leisure,
which published this photo. Decisions are soon to be made by the Planning Commission regarding proposals for more accommodations and commercial enterprise at Punalu'u. Photo from Travel & Leisure 

A NOMINEE FOR THE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION is sought by Mayor Mitch Roth. The person selected could vote for or against one of the ongoing considerations - proposal for a Special Management Area permit for various accommodations and commercial enterprises in the old Sea
Mountain Resort and Punalu'u Black Sand beach area.
    The position on the Planning Commission is for N. Hilo - Hamakua and was formerly held by John Cross, who worked for many years in Kaʻū. The Commissioner for Kaʻū is Louis Danielle, manager of Kaʻū Coffee Mill. He succeeded John Replogle, who has worked and volunteers for land and ocean conservation programs.
    Holders of the seven Planning Commission seats vote on issues concerning each others districts,
including zoning changes, variances, approval of Special Management Area permits and other matters.

    The Planning Commission is advised by the Hawai'i County General Plan, Kaʻū Community Development Plan and its Action Committee, the Planning Department and the public through written comments and public hearings and meetings. It is also informed by submissions and interaction with those proposing developments.

     A county statement on Friday said the Mayor seeks qualified candidates to fill critical positions on various Boards and Commissions in the County of Hawaiʻi. "These civic bodies play a crucial role in shaping the future of Hawaiʻi Island, and the Mayor invites individuals with the necessary skills, expertise, and commitment to public service to apply."     

    Other commissions where nominees are sought are Board of Appeals, Merit Appeals Board, and Cultural Resources Commission.
    A statement from the Mayor's office says, "These bodies play a vital role in ensuring our communities' responsible and sustainable development, protecting cultural resources, and upholding the highest standards in planning and appeals processes." 

    The Mayor said, "Our Boards and Commissions are the backbone of effective governance, and we seek individuals with a passion for public service and a commitment to the betterment of our County. Your input and expertise will contribute to the growth and prosperity of our communities."
    Qualified individuals interested in serving on these Boards and Commissions are invited to apply. "Applicants should possess a solid commitment to the community, relevant expertise, and a willingness to dedicate their time to public service."
    For further information or inquiries, contact Pomai Bartolome at pomaikai.bartolome@hawaiicounty.gov or apply online at Boards & Commissions Application - Mayor | Hawaii County, HI.

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WALKSTARS - WALKING FOR FITNESS BEGINS in March with Herkes Kaʻū District Gym and Pāhala Senior Center in partnership with Hawai'i island-based health promotion nonprofit organization Vivawell.org. Vivawell will hold an information session on the Walkstars program Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center. 

    Walkstars- Walking for Fitness Program will be held Fridays 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Herkes Kaʻū District Gym beginning March 1.

    According to Vivawell, the program helps participants gain the most health benefits from a regular walking habit. Walkers will learn how to add time, frequency and intensity to their walks as well as set goals, monitor progress, and have fun with different walking tools and equipment. The program consists of ten, one-hour sessions with a warm up, walking workout, and weekly health education topics led by a board certified health coach and personal trainer.  

    Each session will build on previous information and skills. A statement from Vivawell encourages participants to attend as many classes as possible. Walking for Fitness is a free program open to adults with donations accepted. Participants can register for the program at Kaʻū District Gym, Pāhala Community Center or online at vivawell.org.

    Vivawell launched the Walkstars Program in 2023 in partnership with the Kamana Senior Center in Hilo and Hawai'i County Elderly Recreation Services. With grant funding from the Hawai'i Community Foundation, the program is expanding to Kaʻū and Puna in 2024. Vivawell is a 501c3 nonprofit organization offering community based programs to prevent chronic health conditions through diet, exercise, stress reduction, social connection, and health-supporting environments.

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Matthew Koi

MATTHEW KOI, OF NA'ALEHU, IS SOUGHT BY HAWAI'I ISLAND police, who are requesting the public’s assistance. The 20-year old is wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and also for questioning in two other criminal investigations. He is described as being 5-foot 9-inches tall, 155 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Koi is known to frequent the Naalehu town area.    

     Hawai‘i Police Department announced it "would also like to inform the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbors or concealed the wanted person."
   Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Koi can contact Detective Donovan Kohara at 808-960-3118 or donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. Also contact the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.
    Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Hilo at Waiākea High School Parking Lot B (entry via Po'okela Parkway, upper driveway off W. Kāwili Street).
    Another Hazardous Waste Collection will be in Kona on Saturday, Feb. 10 at West Hawai'i Civic Center Parking Lot (entry via 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway).
    County Department of Environmental Management states that it "holds these regular collection events, at no charge to the public, so households can conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects both public health and the environment."

    Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and pesticides. For a more complete list of acceptable or unacceptable household hazardous waste, visit https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste/. The website includes information on solid waste diversion and recycling.
    These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Business, government agency, non-profit agency, or farm wastes are prohibited by law. No latex paint, no electronic waste, and no tires will be accepted.
    Rules have been set for public safety and the safety of the staff conducting these events:
- Remain in your vehicle unless directed by authorized personnel.
- Prior to arriving at the event, place your HHW items in your trunk or truck bed. Make sure your trunk can be unlocked or opened remotely. If you don't have a trunk or truck bed, it is preferred that you place your materials in the unlocked and unoccupied backseat area.
- All containers brought to the event will not be returned and should be disposable. If you want to keep your container, transfer the material into a safe disposable container prior to the event.
- Please label your HHW items (if possible) and make sure that your HHW items are easily distinguishable and separate from anything else in your trunk or truck bed.
- If you are under quarantine, feeling ill or showing symptoms of illness, please consider postponing your participation in our event or designate someone else to drop off your materials.
    With questions, contact Chris Chin-Chance, Recycling Specialist with Department of Environmental Management, at (808) 961-8554, or email recycle3@hawaiicounty.gov.

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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 25, 2024

The first JV Trojans Baseball Team in many years. Front row: Samthen  Ainos, Joner Labin and Erwin Ralling. Back row:
Coaches Terry Cox and Jeremy VanArkel, with players Caleb Crook, Eli Crook, Riley Koch, Devin Alpin, Bobti Carlend,
Bobgi Carlend, Obten Boaz, Ian Beck and Coaches Rolland Alcoran and Josh Crook. Photo from Trojans JV Baseball

IN ITS FIRST SEASON OPENER IN MANY YEARS, JV TROJANS BASEBALL, representing Kaʻū High and Kanu o ka ʻĀina schools, on Wednesday led Hilo Vikings at start of the game by more than four points. Final score saw the Vikings win 13-5. 

    This is the first time in perhaps a decade or more for Trojans to sponsor a JV team. Varsity Trojans baseball begins its season in February.

    Trojan's next game is home at Kaʻū High this Saturday Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. against Pahoa, followed by a game in Hilo against Waiākea on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. Their last game is at home on Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. against Hawai'i Preparatory Academy. For the home games there will be food concessions to raise money for the sport.
    During the JV game against Hilo, Trojans added to their early lead after Sophomore Riley Koch of Kaʻū High, Sophomore Caleb Crook of Kanu o ka ʻĀina, and Freshman Eli Crook of Kanu o ka ʻĀina together scored four runs by the end of the second inning. Both Koch and Caleb Crook each hit a double. In the third inning Caleb Crook scored another run giving the Trojans five total. Hilo Vikings took the lead in the

Coaches Jeremy VanArkel, Rolan Alcoran, Josh Crook and Terry Cox.
Photo from Trojans JV Baseball

bottom of the fourth inning.
    Caleb Crook began the game for the Trojans as starting pitcher giving up three hits, and four unearned runs over three innings, striking out five and walking three. Hilo's starting pitcher Shayden Sipinga allowed five hits and five runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking five.
    Leadoff hitter Koch led the Trojans with two hits in three at bat. Caleb Crook, Eli Crook, Freshman Ian Beck of Kaʻū High, and Sophomore Devin Alpin of Kaʻū High each drove in one run for the Trojans. Koch, Caleb Crook, and Eli Crook each stole multiple bases. The Trojans ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game. Center fielder Samthen Ainos and Second baseman Eli Crook turned a double play. Shortstop Caleb Crook and first baseman Alpin also turned a double play. Other notable highlights of the game featured Beck who played as catcher the entire game, as well as Sophomore Bobgi Carlend and Sophomore Erwin Rilang both of Kaʻū High making great catches in the outfield.
    Koch was named Trojan's Player of the Game with batting 2 for 3 and hitting a double. Trojan's Head Coach Josh Crook said, "I am proud of all the boys and their hard work in athletics and school. I look forward to see how their skills will improve the rest of the season and the upcoming Varsity season. It's been a blessing to get to know these boys and be an influence in their life." Assistant coaches are Rolland Alcoran, Jeremy VanArkel and Terry Cox. Kaʻū High has three more games to finish the JV season.
 

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A pair of nēnē and gosling are Hawaiian State Birds, their protection supported by Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association, which recently raised more than $90K through its stores at parks and historic sites. NPS photo

HAWAI'I PACIFIC PARKS ASSOCIATION, IN ITS 90TH YEAR, RAISED MORE THAN $90K FOR VOLCANOES AND OTHER PARKS and historic sites through donations in its Hawai'i Island and Maui stores in 2023. Stores in Ka'u are located at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at Kīlauea Visitors Center in Volcano and at the Kahuku Unit.
    Since its founding in 1933, HPPA has been a dedicated National Park Service Partner with a mission to support the preservation, interpretation, and educational programs of national parka and. historic sites in Hawai'i and American Samoa. Over the past 90 years. Hawai Pacific Parks Association has raised tens of millions of dollars to support projects and programs. All donations raised at the park stay with that park. The fundraiser in 2023 was called 90 for 90 Challenge. The goal was reached on Dec. 1 but donations continued to flow in through Dec. 31, reaching $106,125.

Mel Boehl, Executive Director of Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association.

    

    Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association Executive Director Mel Boehl said, "We reflect on the incredible impact that HPPA has made over the past nine decades. We are grateful to our partners, supporters, and the dedicated staff who have helped us achieve our mission and ensure that our national parks are supported for generations to come."

THE 1868 ERUPTION OF MAUNA LOA will be the subject of the 9:30 a.m. Coffee Talk at the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, this Saturday, Jan. 27, just off Hwy 11 between South Point Road and Ocean View.

    At Volcano, a hike to Ha'akulamanu, the Sulphur Banks, begins at 10:30 a.m.

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DIVERSE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK will be explained this Saturday by volunteer Harvey Scott. He will meet people at the Cooper Center Swap Meet on Wright Road from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park volunteers at recent Appreciation luncheon. Photo by Janice Wei

     HVNP states that volunteers in this photo during a recent Volunteer Appreciation lunch for the 2023 volunteers "helped us with a gauntlet of tasks. We could not fulfill our mission without them! Mahalo to @HawaiʻiPacificParksAssociation and the Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park for helping support our volunteer programs."

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY REPORTS ON ICELAND ERUPTIONS, A REMINDER OF LAVA FLOW HAZARDS in its weekly column Volcano Watch, by USGS scientists and affiliates:
    Lava flows slowly approaching houses. Authorities evacuating neighborhoods. The tension of residents not knowing when, or if, they can return to their homes.
    These scenes may bring up difficult memories for Island of Hawaiʻi residents whose lives were affected by the destructive 2018 eruption of Kīlauea. During the four months of that eruption on the lower East Rift Zone, hundreds of homes were destroyed, and thousands of lives were disrupted.
    But this scenario also occurred just this month, in Iceland. A new eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on Jan. 14, threatening the small fishing village of Grindavik. Fissures opened just a few hundred meters (yards) upslope of the town, sending a lava flow into residential areas. The flow inched into the edge of town and destroyed several houses.

A stone marker over a house destroyed by a lava flow from the 1973 eruption on the island of Heimaey, Iceland.
Photo from USGS

    By the next day, the flow front had stalled, and the eruption was ending. But the magmatic system has been reinflating beneath the surface, indicating another eruption could happen in the near future.
    This isn't the first time that Iceland has dealt with destructive lava flows. In 1973, an eruption sent lava through the village on the island of Heimaey, with lava creeping into the nearby bay. That eruption was, perhaps, most notable for the use of water cannons to try to cool the flow and arrest its advance before it blocked the entrance to the fishing harbor.
    Nearly half of the town was destroyed and today, a house "graveyard" is present on the surface of the 1973 lava flow that covered the town, with stone markers showing the location of each owner's house accompanied by a small sketch of the residence.
    The eruption this month in Iceland hasn't been the only recent eruptive activity there. Over the last three years, five different eruptions have occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Most of these have been a safe distance from residential areas. Thousands of tourists were drawn to the up-close views of spectacular lava fountaining.
    Unfortunately, the geologic record suggests that more eruptions could occur in the near future on the peninsula. The last eruptive phase in this part of Iceland occurred 800 years ago, but eruptive phases have lasted decades or longer. This suggests that the past five eruptions may be just the start of activity that could persist for years. This no doubt adds to the anxiety of Grindavik residents.

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    In a way, this recurrent eruptive phase in the Reykjanes Peninsula is reminiscent of the current era that we see at Kīlauea. The summit caldera at Kīlauea has been in a multi-year phase of crater refilling, following the collapse and subsidence of the caldera floor during the 2018 eruption. Five eruptions have occurred since 2020.
    However, at Kīlauea, we have been fortunate that this multi-year eruptive phase has been safely contained within the summit caldera, with no threat to residential areas. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists keep a close eye on the monitoring data, particularly for any signs of magma migrating into the East Rift Zone.
    The Iceland and 2018 Kīlauea eruptions are just two of several recent examples that highlight the destructive nature of lava flows. In 2021, the eruption of Cumbre Vieja, in the Canary Islands, produced lava fountains and flows which reached the ocean, cutting through residential areas and destroying over a thousand buildings.
    Earlier that same year, a flank eruption of Nyiragongo volcano, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sent lava flows through several villages, destroying about a thousand homes and killing 32 people. Thousands of residents were displaced.
    In each of these places—on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Kīlauea in 2018, Cumbre Vieja, and Nyiragongo—the impact of the eruption extends far beyond the margins of the lava flow. Large numbers of nearby residents have been displaced, and their lives severely disrupted, even if the flow spared their property.
Residents and communities take time to adjust to a changed landscape. The effects of the lava flows can linger for years after the eruption ends.
    While advances in monitoring and forecasting of eruptive activity have improved our ability to provide warning to stakeholders before an eruption; residential areas around the world are still vulnerable. Whether it's been 800 years or five years since the last eruption where you live, it's important to know the volcanic hazards that could impact you and make a plan for taking care of yourself, your family, and your property.
Volcano Activity Updates

   Kīlauea is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is ADVISORY. Earthquake activity in Kīlauea summit region remained low over the past week, while summit tilt shows continuing inflation. Unrest over the past several months has fluctuated and eruptive activity could occur in the near future with little or no warning. The most recent sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission rate for the summit—approximately 70 tonnes per day—was measured on January 17. No unusual activity has been noted along the rift zones.
    Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert Level is at NORMAL.
    Webcams show no signs of activity on Mauna Loa. Summit seismicity has remained at low levels over the past month. Ground deformation indicates continuing slow inflation as magma replenishes the reservoir system following the 2022 eruption. SO2 emission rates are at background levels.
    Three earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian Islands during the past week: a M3.0 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) ENE of Honaunau-Napo'opoo at 7 km (4 mi) depth on Jan. 22 at 5:41 a.m. HST, a M2.7 earthquake 23 km (14 mi) SE of Waikoloa at 32 km (19 mi) depth on Jan. 19 at 8:04 p.m. HST, and a M3.4 earthquake 20 km (12 mi) W of Kailua-Kona at 8 km (5 mi) depth on Jan. 18 at 2:54 p.m. HST.
HVO continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

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Kaʻū News Briefs Jan. 24, 2024

The Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences will have new leadership in the Hawai'i Public Charter Schools
Commission with Dr. Ed Noh as new Executive Director. Photo from Volcano School

THE VOLCANO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCES WILL LOOK TO DR. ED NOH AS THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Volcano is one of 37 charter schools across the state. A statement Tuesday from the commission, also called ʻAha Kula Hoʻāmana, and its executive search team said: "With an extensive background in education leadership, including an Ed.D., Noh brings a wealth of experience in Hawaiʻi’s educational system. Bringing 30-plus years of professional experience and more than 16 years of executive leadership experience in the education sector, Noh has a proven track record of driving educational excellence in both public and charter school systems. His vision aligns seamlessly with the commission’s goals of fostering innovation and ensuring the highest education standards for students across the state."
    Noh has been serving the in Hawai'i state public school system as a Complex Area Superintendent, providing executive leadership to 16 schools that educate more than 7,400 students and oversees a $73.8M budget. "Focused on high expectations, equity, and cultural understanding, Noh has cultivated a shared vision of instructional excellence through the Academic and Financial Planning process, fostering professional development among principals and complex area leaders."

    Responsible for tracking school performance indicators, Noh collaborates with principals to set professional goals. In his prior position as executive director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Education Leadership Institute, Noh spearheaded initiatives such as a leadership pipeline, teacher innovation grants, and innovative teaching strategies during the pandemic. Additionally, as School Director of Kaʻōhao Public Charter School, "Noh achieved top-tier elementary school rankings, annual enrollment growth, and a balanced budget while introducing new classroom technologies." 

    Noh holds a doctorate degree in Professional Educational Practice from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from University of Washington.
    Noh said, “I have always believed that charter schools fill an important need in the educational landscape of Hawaiʻi, and across the world, as the innovative arm of public education. ʻAha Kula Hoʻāmana resonates with me because charter schools in Hawaiʻi are taking education to a ʻhigher level' and rather than approaching the commission solely as an ʻauthorizer,' I lean on Dr. Peter Hanohano’s translation of Hoʻāmana as ʻto empower.' Charter schools exist ʻto empower our communities to create schools of excellence.' The commission can, and will fulfill its legal and fiduciary responsibility as the authorizer, by empowering school leaders and their respective governing boards, supporting them in their pursuit to serve their students, staff, families, and communities as they live out their mission and vision. I am honored, humbled, and excited to be part of this next phase of growth.”
    This announcement follows a nationwide search, for which the commission selected KEES, an executive search firm. The comprehensive search was launched in Fall of 2023. Noh was ultimately selected "from a passionate, motivated, diverse, and talented pool of nearly 30 national finalists," said the statement from the commission and KEES. The commission’s search efforts were led by Commission

Dr. Ed Noh moves into the position of Executive Director
of the Hawai'i Public Charter Schools Commission

Chair Cathy Ikeda, Commissioners Makalapua Alencastre, Alex Harris, Matthew Kodama, Roger McKeague, and Carl Takamura. 

    Noh is the first permanent executive director since 2020. He succeeds two interim leaders, Yvonne Lau, now executive administrator of University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents, and PJ Foehr who has been leading the commission since April 2023.
    “Having served in the public and charter educational systems at the school, district, and state levels, Noh understands the charter system in Hawaiʻi from a truly unique perspective. Ed is a bridge builder and a catalyst,” said KEES President and CEO Heather Eddy. “Starting as a classroom teacher, his dedication to public education has been a consistent thread in his career, and it will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for the commission."
    Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission, ʻAha Kula Hoʻāmana, is State of Hawaiʻi’s statewide charter school authorizer. The mission is to authorize high-quality public charter schools throughout the state. The commission’s strategic vision is that the schools provide excellent and diverse educational options for Hawaiʻi’s families, prepare students for future academic or career success, and contribute meaningfully to the continued improvement of Hawaiʻi’s public education system as a whole. The commission has responsibility for oversight of all 37 Hawaiʻi charter schools. For more information, visit www.chartercommission.hawaii.gov.
    KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams

with dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman-owned-and-operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and human resources support. For more information, visit www.kees2success.com.

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HPD ARRESTED 20 FOR DUI during the week of Jan. 15 through Jan. 21. Hawai'i Police Department arrested the motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.

    So far this year, there have been 55 DUI arrests compared with 73 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7 percent.

 To date, there have been three fatal crashes this year, resulting in three fatalities, compared with two fatal crashes, resulting in two fatalities for the same time last year. This represents an increase of 50% for fatal crashes and 50% for fatalities.
    In 2024, the non-traffic fatality count (not on a public roadway) is zero compared to zero non-traffic fatalities for the same time last year.
    HPD promises t hat DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.

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