Kaʻū News Briefs July 26, 2024

Aikane Plantation Coffee will represent Kaʻū Coffee at Experience Volcano Festival this
Saturday and Sunday in Volcano Village. Photo by Ophir Danenberg

AT EXPERIENCE VOLCANO FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, many well known local musicians and more than 60 coffee farmers, food creators, artists, crafters, musicians, dancers, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and vendors will participate at venues around Volcano Village.

Among the musicians are Keoki Kahumoku, Tui Masaniai, Ti Chun, Makana Kamahele and Boni Narito.

Quilts in the Forest is one of the stops
during Experience Volcano Festival.

Other Hawaiian music will come from Huliau, Ola Loa, Mano Ali'i, Brandon Nakano, Kyle Stringz, Tutu Bee, Wes Awana, Adam Kay and Genesis Pililani. More live music will come from Tom Gagne, The Screaming Geckos, Wendell Ing Jazz, and Rocky D'amore.

Among the presenters are Aikane Plantation Coffee Co., Ultraviolet Alchemist, Picking Up the Pieces, Breathing Space Hawaii, Ola's Creations, Nap Glass & Spiral Triangle Studios, Coby’s Creations, Bao & Dim and Paradise Preserved,

Also presenting will be Bella Anela Jewelry, 50 Designz/Grindz & Ka`u Designz, Kolea Creations, Volcano Community Foundation, Lock-Jaw Lemon Peel, Ka`u Kreations Boutique, TLC Oils, Fused Fragments, Dov Abrams, Marty Davis, Love Bali By Archer Kelly, Yurts Of Hawaii, Hilo Baykery, Diane Hanzel, Nani Diaz, and Periwinkle Moon.
On hand will be Garimo’s Real Soap Studio, Eclectic Virgo Creations, Kealoha Gifts, Pukana Lā Farms, Looking Glass Stained Glass Artwork, Misty Vaught, Lakuna Links, Aunties Aloha Lemonade, Alchemy Farm Hawaii, Yolanda's Gifts With aloha, Kumiko Designs, Cocoa Rose Hawaii and Scott Pincus.
Other presenters include Warren Ink, Hawaii Pacific Parks Association, Na Makua Designs, Lynda Nolte Watercolors, Momi’s Confections, Island Love Studio, Tamisha Lee Glassworks, Luti Fine Arts, Big Island Luffa, Shay Hachiya, J.M. Designs, Lucky's Island Street Food & Tacos, Mystic Rebel, Mala Hanai Pua, Ohu Bean, Chunkies, Quilts In The Forest, and Aunty Ponds Thai Food Truck.
See map and schedule and visit www.experiencevolcano.com.

SIGNIFICANT CRACKS AND BUCKLING ON CHAIN OF CRATERS ROAD led to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park keeping it closed between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot. That section, however, reopened to bicycles and pedestrians on Friday.
    The Park statement says, "The cracks likely formed due to the intrusion of magma into the Upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano this week. The park engineer and rangers inspected the road this afternoon and discovered 10 locations with cracks and buckling, making it unsafe for motorists. Rangers placed signs to warn bicyclists and pedestrians of the uneven pavement."
    Escape Road between Nāhuku lava tube and Maunaulu, and Crater Rim Trail south of Nāhuku, are also open. The previously closed backcountry areas have reopened but trailheads can only be accessed on foot

Magma intrusion under Chain of Craters Road has apparently lifted the surface, almost like
a wave. A section has been closed off to all but walkers and bicyclists. NPS photo

 or bicycle. Kulanaokuaiki Campground has reopened and is accessible on foot or bicycle.
    Kīlauea is not erupting, and according to the 

Rangers and engineers found ten locations with cracks
and buckling of Chain of Craters Road.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the unrest in the Upper East Rift Zone that began July 22 has ended. More than 1,500 detected earthquakes were recorded between July 22 and July 26, including 30 earthquakes at magnitude-3 or greater.
    The park will monitor Chain of Craters Road over the weekend. Park visitors are urged to plan ahead and check the park website for any closure or hazard alerts at www.nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes.

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COMMUNITY MARSHALLESE AND HAWAIIAN COORDINATOR JOBS are offered in Kaʻū along with a Lead Student Coordinator position. See https://www.recyclehawaii.org/join-our-team. The three positions, with work available as early as Aug. 5, come through Recycle Hawai'i and Kaʻū High's Global Learning Lab with its three year Hawai'i Youth Clean Stream Campaign and Waste-to-Wealth Initiative, funded by the EPA. The slogan of Recycle Hawai'i is "Think Global, Act Island" and its mission is "Transforming the Culture of Waste."

    Both the Marshallese and Hawaiian positions require native language reading and writing skills and a commitment and ability to outreach into these communities. They are part-time positions, with three days a week at the school, and include off island travel. The positions earn $35.000 to $42,000 a year. 

    The Lead Student Coordinator position is for someone who has worked with high school students and will coordinate group field trips, assist with classroom instruction and help students with photography, videography and documenting their progress. The coordinator will also help transport students in the program from around Kaʻū and assist with travel. The position provides $45,000 to $50,000 a year in compensation.

     The Hawai'i Youth Clean Stream Campaign and Waste-to-Wealth Initiative is a three year grant program that aims to embed environmental justice initiatives in programs designed to significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills on Hawaiʻi Island. The partnership between Recycle Hawaiʻi and the Kaʻū Global Learning Lab fosters the development of youth-led, community-based education campaigns that promote composting, raise awareness about plastic pollution, and inform the public about ongoing recycling opportunities.

    See details of the program, jobs available and apply at https://www.recyclehawaii.org/join-our-team,

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State Department of Health has launched a public awareness program Beat Diabetes. It runs through October,

A BEAT DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM was recently launched to motivate people with prediabetes to adopt healthier behaviors to prevent Type 2 diabetes. The public is encouraged to take the Prediabetes Risk Assessment and talk with a health care provider about the need for additional testing. For people with blood glucose levels in the prediabetes range, participation in a lifestyle change program, like the Beat Diabetes Prevention Program, can lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
    Type 2 diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in Hawai'i and the number one cause of blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputations in the U.S. Diabetes complications are caused by high blood glucose, also known as blood sugar that damages small blood vessels and nerves. People with prediabetes do not yet have blood sugar levels in the diabetes range, but are at high risk for developing diabetes.
    "We should be investing more in preventing diabetes than expanding dialysis capacity," said state Director of Health Dr. Kenneth Fink. "We unfortunately have significant health inequities with Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders having higher rates of diabetes and progression to kidney failure. Increasing prevention efforts and improving disease management will help address this."

Image from BeatDiabetes.hawaii.gov

  "The good news about prediabetes is that having it doesn't automatically mean that you will develop diabetes," said Lola Irvin, DOH Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Division administrator. "Making lifestyle changes to lose weight, such as eating healthier and increasing physical activity, can prevent the development of diabetes and may also reverse prediabetes back into the normal blood glucose range."
    For people with prediabetes, losing just 5-7 percent of body weight may reduce the chance of developing diabetes by more than 50 percent for adults at high risk. However, making the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes may feel overwhelming. Enrolling in a lifestyle change program like the Beat Diabetes Prevention Program can be the easy first step to help build new, healthy habits. Participants will join a group of people with prediabetes and learn from a trained lifestyle coach.
    "My role is to guide our participants through a certified Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) diabetes prevention program, providing support and encouragement as they go through their journey to a healthier lifestyle to prevent Type 2 diabetes," said Jen Valera, a master life coach with the Hawai'i Primary Care Association.
    The DOH statement said that participants have highlighted how the program and the group support have led to positive life changes:"Having the support of others helps me stay motivated. When I'm not feeling up to eating healthy or exercising, they help me through it." - Cory A."The program started my weight loss journey. It's inspired me to do a lot of things in life, and I've come a long way." – Lei K.
    The Beat Diabetes campaign will run through October. To take the Prediabetes Risk Test or sign up for the Beat Diabetes Prevention Program, visit BeatDiabetes.hawaii.gov.

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The Reunion features the screening of a PBS film Ka'u Sugar,
A Town Remembers on the history of the sugar plantation
 and the closing of the mill in 1996

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Kaʻū News Briefs July 25, 2024

Catimor Hybrid trees are available from U.H. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to coffee farmers.
The hybrid is resistant to Coffee Leaf Rust and is sold first come, first serve. Photo from CTAHR

COFFEE LEAF RUST RESISTANT COFFEE TREES are offered by University of Hawai'i  to help farmers recover from the devastating pest. The College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources says the prices are set at market value with grafted Catimor Hybrid Trees #2 and #4 at $15 each and ungrafted seedlings $10 each. "CTAHR shall not compete with industry growers," says the statement. Preorders are being taken the plants are conventionally grown and not certified organic.
    Catimor Hybrid Tree #2 and #4 will be available as seedlings and grafted trees on (coffee root-knot nematode-tolerant) liberica rootstock. Distribution of plants will be organized according to availability of

plant materials and on a first come, first serve basis.
    Email mail andreak@hawaii.edu to express interest in Catimor hybrids and to receive a waiver and release to be completed and returned prior to purchase. The waiver advises that seeds from Catimor Hybrid Tree #2 and #4 shall not be used for propagation as there is likely genetic variability from cross pollination with non-CLR resistant trees that can reduce or eliminate CLR resistance. The Catimor Hybrid plant materials are to be used solely for the purpose of production of coffee cherry and berries and not for propagating for the use of harvesting, selling, and/or distribution of seeds, cuttings, air layers, or other propagative plant materials by the recipient or anyone else.
    The minimum number of plants for an order is 12. Depending on plant availability, orders may be received in incremental batches. Payment is expected at pick-up. "Please be sure to water, fertilize, inspect and treat for disease and pests, and plant quickly after receipt," says the announcement.
Review a presentation on the Catimor Hybrid CLR-resistant Coffee Project at Kona Research Station presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-ytPT2jFU.

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THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN is coming to Ocean View this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, instead of Volcano, as the original Kilauea MIlitary Camp venue is

being renovated. The musical is based on the comic strip and is produced by Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network which normally stages musical and operetta productions at Kilauea Theater in the park. However, since the theater is getting a new roof, it is not available for performances.
KDEN is bringing its production to Ocean View. "That's really good news for those of us who value live music in our town. You really won't want to miss such a rare opportunity," says music and play enthusiast Annie Bosted.
   The musical was originally produced off Broadway from 1967, making it a classic. Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy.
    As usual for this theatrical company, they do three shows a weekend - Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The dates are this weekend July 26 - 28.
"The prices are very reasonable, considering the very professional shows they have put on over the past few decades. You can book ahead or just show up at the door. Come early for the best seats," said Bosted.

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WHAT'S BEEN A MOVIN' AND A SHAKIN' IN KILAUEA'S UPPER EAST RIFT ZONE? That's the title of this week's U.S. Geological Survey Hawai'i Volcano Observatory's Volcano/ Watch. The weekly article and activity update is written by USGS scientists and affiliates:

The upper East Rift Zone (UERZ) of Kīlauea has been shaking more than normal, with nearly 1,500 earthquakes between July 22 and 25. The activity is being closely monitored by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) staff and prompted closures in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. What is causing it and what should we expect to see happen if itcontinues?     Kīlauea's UERZ extends southeast of the summit to Maunaulu. Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park parallels the UERZ and is aptly named for the numerous craters that it passes by. These craters, as well as the nearby lava flows, tell us that the area has been volcanically active in the past. Earthquakes began at a low rate in the UERZ within a few days after the June 3 eruption. Between June 27 and July 1, seismicity increased drastically with 1,500 earthquakes beneath the UERZ. That swarm was related to pressurization of the magma storage areas beneath Kīlauea's summit, which were inflating following the June 3 eruption. This reference map depicts recent unrest along Kīlauea's upper East Rift Zone. Earthquakes that occurred between July 22–25, 2024, are shown as yellow circles. Recent ground deformation in this region, over the timeframe of July 15-24, 2024, is shown as colored fringes; data were recorded by the Italian Space Agency's (ASI) Cosmo-SkyMED satellite. More fringes indicate more deformation, and each color cycle represents 1.5 cm (0.6 in) of ground motion. The bullseye feature southeast of Pauahi Crater on the upper East Rift Zone indicates inflation over this time period due to magma accumulation underground. USGS map continues?     On July 22, another swarm of earthquakes began in Kīlauea's UERZ and is ongoing. Earthquake locations have shifted, first being distributed along the UERZ, then concentrated near Pauahi Crater on July 23–24, and clustering to the northwest near Koʻoloʻolau Crater the morning of July 25.     Pulses of intense earthquake activity have been accompanied by changing patterns of ground motion, first in just the UERZ, then also in Kīlauea's summit region. As earthquakes increased in the UERZ, Kīlauea's summit began to deflate. This indicates that magma is moving from the summit storage regions into the UERZ, likely being intruded upwards into planar crack systems called dikes in the area between Pauahi Crater and Maunaulu.     This type of activity isn't surprising for Kīlauea. During the past 50 years, there have been about 50 intrusive episodes like this in the UERZ. In each case, magma moved underground in the UERZ, causing earthquakes and ground deformation. Only five of the events resulted in UERZ eruptions: in 1968, May 1973, November 1973, 1974, and 1979. These eruptions were relatively brief, each lasting for hours to about a month.     The most recent significant intrusion in this area started on Father's Day in 2007. An earthquake swarm near Maunaulu was accompanied by changing ground deformation rates. Over the following days, earthquakes moved downrift towards Puʻuʻōʻō in the middle portion of Kīlauea's East Rift Zone. Cracks and steam vents formed, and a small amount of lava erupted in the middle East Rift Zone, downrift of Maunaulu.     Kīlauea's UERZ also connects with the Koaʻe fault system, which is between Kīlauea's Southwest and East Rift Zones south of the summit. It's a complicated area—with deep cracks and vertical pali (cliffs)—that magma can sometimes move into, though eruptions have been rare. Deformation related to the ongoing swarm is localized along a strand of the Koaʻe fault zone, which is something that can occur when the fault zone is stressed.     These examples of past activity give us clues as to what could happen in the coming days and weeks. The Kāne Nui O Hamo during Upper East Rift Zone eruption in 2011.  Photo by Alan Cressler UERZ intrusion could continue to grow underground, which has been the most common scenario in this area in the past.     The intrusion could result in a brief eruption in the UERZ, which has happened just a handful of times in the past 200 years.     The intrusion could also migrate to the east, farther down the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, which in turn may or may not result in an eruption. If this occurs, HVO expects to see earthquake locations migrate to the east, past Maunaulu. Features on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, such as the lava shields of Maunaulu, Kāne Nui O Hamo, and Puʻuʻōʻō, are examples of long-lived eruptions in this area (months to years) but shorter duration eruptions are also possible.     Intrusions are common processes at active volcanoes, and at Kīlauea. Whereas lava flows on the surface are how shield volcanoes grow externally, they also grow internally via intrusions. The UERZ has not produced many intrusions in the near past, so this event is a unique opportunity to learn more about magma transport along the East Rift Zone. HVO will continue to closely monitor Kīlauea during this dynamic phase of UERZ activity. Volcano Activity Updates      Kīlauea is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is ADVISORY. Elevated earthquake activity and local ground deformation patterns in Kīlauea's upper East Rift Zone indicate that an intrusion is ongoing in this area. Over the past week, approximately 2,000 earthquakes were detected beneath Kīlauea's upper East Rift Zone, the area immediately southeast of the summit caldera. Unrest may continue to wax and wane with changes to the input of magma; changes can occur quickly, as can the potential for eruption. The most recent summit sulfur dioxide emission rate measured was approximately 65 tonnes per day on July 13, 2024.     Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert Level is at NORMAL.     Nine earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian Islands during the past week: a M3.9 earthquake 7 km (4 mi) S of Volcano at 1 km (0 mi) depth on July 25 at 4:33 a.m. HST, a M3.4 earthquake 13 km (8 mi) ESE of Pāhala at 27 km (17 mi) depth on July 24 at 3:48 p.m. HST, a M3.1 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) S of Volcano at 2 km (1 mi) depth on July 23 at 9:18 p.m. HST, a M3.0 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) SSE of Volcano at 2 km (1 mi) depth on July 23 at 6:42 p.m. HST, a M3.4 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) SSE of Volcano at 1 km (1 mi) depth on July 23 at 6:33 p.m. HST, a M3.1 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) SSE of Volcano at 1 km (1 mi) depth on July 23 at 8:58 a.m. HST, a M3.6 earthquake 8 km (4 mi) SSE of Volcano at 1 km (0 mi) depth on July 23 at 3:33 a.m. HST, a M3.0 earthquake 5 km (3 mi) S of Volcano at 1 km (0 mi) depth on July 22 at 10:24 a.m. HST, and a M3.5 earthquake 6 km (3 mi) SSW of Volcano at 1 km (0 mi) depth on July 20 at 11:45 a.m. HST.     HVO continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. 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Kaʻū News Briefs July 24, 2024

Summer Fun keiki gets upfront experience with a county firefighter as the youth visited work places
and hosted speakers this summer during the County program at Nāʻālehu Community Center.
Photo by Elijah Navarro

KA'U SUMMER FUN YOUTH met professionals in their community and visited workplaces during this year's session from June 12 to July 19 at Nāʻālehu Community Center. The Summer Fun Program

Summer fun keiki interact with a Hawai'i Police Department
officer during their school break. Photo by Elijah Navarro

hosted nearly 40 participants and ran for six weeks.
    Students visited Punalu'u Bakeshop and the adjacent Ke Ola Pu'uhonua cultural grounds, Nāʻālehu Library and Ka'u Coffee Mill. Guests interacting with the Summer Fun youth included county firefighters and medics and Hawai'i Police Department Officer Calican.

    Elijah Navarro, County of Hawai'i Recreation Director II at Nāʻālehu Community Center, said he would like to thank the all the venues and the police and fire department representatives. He said he would also like to thank guest speakers and other programs including: John Kahiapo with state Department of Land & Natural Resources; Gemini Observatory; West Hawaii – Tobacco & HEAL Coalition: James Akau, caretaker of Kahuku Ranch; Nohea Kaawa with The Nature Conservancy; Karratti 'Ohana ranching family; CU Hawai'i Federal Credit Union; and County Council member Michelle Galimba.

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HAWAI'I ISLAND FENTANYL TASK FORCE WILL HOST ITS 3rd Annual Hawaiʻi Fentanyl and Addictions Summit on Monday, August 5 at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A statement from

the County says, "This free event has established itself as the State's premier opioid and addiction awareness summit since its inception in 2022. It brings together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across Hawaiʻi to tackle the opioid-driven addiction and overdose crisis affecting our communities."
    "We are committed to doing all we can to protect our community from the opioid and fentanyl epidemic," said Mayor Mitch Roth. "Since November 2021, we have worked closely with community leaders and healthcare professionals to address this crisis head-on, and this summit represents a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to protect and educate our residents."
    The event will feature sessions aimed at educating attendees about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl, sharing the latest facts and statistics of this crushing epidemic, and identifying actionable solutions. Attendees can expect to hear from families directly impacted by a drug overdose, participate in active discussions, and collaborate on strategies.

    Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita, the Chief Executive for the Big Island Substance Abuse Council and one of the leaders of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, emphasized the importance of community involvement: "This epidemic is much closer to your household than you might think. By attending the summit, you can become more educated and aware of this issue and learn how to protect your loved ones."
    Wally Lau, another leader of the Task Force, added, "Our goal is to save lives by raising awareness and providing the necessary tools and resources to fight this epidemic. We are grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors, without whom this summit would not be possible."
    Dr. Kevin Kunz, also a Task Force leader, echoed these sentiments: "The collaboration and dedication of everyone involved in this summit demonstrate our collective commitment to making a difference. Together, we can turn the tide on this crisis that is killing someone every nine days on Hawaiʻi Island and one every twenty-eight hours in the State of Hawaiʻi."
    For more information on the summit and to register, please visit https://www.hiftf.org.

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Kalo to Poi 101 with Desiree Moana Cruz during the upcoming Experience Volcano Weekend.
Photos from Experience Volcano

'Ukulele lessons with Wes Awana

EXPERIENCE VOLCANO IS THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY at venues around Volcano Village. The opening oli (chant) will kick off the festival. Other cultural highlights will include creating Leī Hulu with Zenaida Sawyer, Kalo to Poi 101 with Desiree Moana Cruz, Lauhala Weaving with Ku`uipo Morales, and Hawaiian hula with Ke `Olu `Āhinahina and Ke `Olu Makani O Mauna Loa.
    Participants will be able to learn about the 'ukulele and learn to play it with Wes Awana, and listen to Hawaiian jams with Keoki Kahumoku, Ti Chun, Tutu Bee, Huliau and Boni Narito.

Hula performances and hula lessons will be at Experience Volcano this weekend.

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The Reunion features the screening of a PBS film Ka'u Sugar,
A Town Remembers on the history of the sugar plantation
 and the closing of the mill in 1996

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