Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016

As a prelude to Hawai`i International Music Festival's engagement in Pahala this Saturday, violinist Eric Silberger
played this week at various locations in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Carlin Ma

SEVERAL HAWAI`I COUNTY MAYORAL candidates on Saturday's primary election ballot responded to questions posed by Big Island Now. Regarding the future of energy on Hawai`i Island, Big Island Now asked, “What is your opinion regarding the proposed NextEra merger with Hawai`i Electric Company? Do you support efforts to halt that process in favor of a public-owned (co-op) utility model?”

Paul Bryant

Alvin Akina, Jr.

      Alvin Akina, Jr.: “Against Merger, Public Co-op.”

      Paul Bryant: “There’s no doubt they won’t go away quietly, but I personally think its past time for our county to run its own energy programme. There are thousands of small and large counties throughout the mainland who do this, and we can too. A public-owned energy provider is the way to go.”
      Marlene Hapai: “The NextEra merger with HECO has already been dissolved with NextEra also pulling out of other projects with HEI. It is time to consider what is doable on an island this size with much open space between communities. I saw the benefit of the one large service provider during Tropical Storm Iselle when the local branch was able to call in additional help as needed.

Marlene Hapai

Pete Hoffmann

      “Should an effort be made to move forward with a public-owned utility model, I see the need for each independent co-op or ‘energy pod’ to have cooperative agreements to help one another in times of emergency and to be able to do this to invest in compatible technology from the onset. I will support what is best for the County of Hawai`i.”

      Pete Hoffmann: “I have always been opposed to this merger and I’m glad to see the PUC and the Governor disapproved it.”

      Wendell Ka`ehu`ae`a: “The Nextera Merger is in the hands of the State of Hawai`i. I think a Co-op would be like the Island of Kaua`i possible, but not realistic. I think HELCO will have a cash flow problem, if Hawai`i (has) a wind or storm damage all the same time on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i.”

Wendell Ka`ehu`ae`a

Harry Kim

      Harry Kim: “As it is now known, this is a mute question as the PUC wisely rejected the merger. My support would be to organize a knowledgeable working group with only one mission: to review and recommend the best alternative to meet the long-term power needs of this State.”

      Wally Lau: “One significant problem with the NextEra proposal was the lack of concrete demonstrated savings for ratepayers. Any proposal, whether a new suitor for HEI or a co-op model, must consider two critical factors: guaranteed significantly lower rates for consumers, and a course that embraces a 100 percent renewable energy future. It must also be dependable.”

Wally Lau

Helen Luta

       Helen Ole Luta: “I feel that NextEra merger may be a monopoly of higher prices for service. I would be in favor of have a public-owned utility model that is localized and keep the jobs here.”

      Shannon McCandless: “Living in the most secluded place on earth, surrounded by ocean, I do believe that a public-owned utility is more conducive to building a collaborative process in our communities, and better for our local economy. A co-op helps to create local jobs at all levels, gives our children more access to educational opportunities, helps to diversify local knowledge, expertise, and is more cost effective for customers.”

Shannon McCandless

      See answers to more questions at bigislandnow.com.

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HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK will conduct flight plans this month to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.
      On Aug. 11, 22, 25 and 29 between 6 a.m. and noon, flights will shuttle crew, camp supplies, fencing material and equipment to `Ola`a Tract.
      On Aug. 15 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., aircraft will shuttle crew and supplies for vegetation monitoring in the East Rift Zone, east of Napau Crater.
      Ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 2,500- and 7,000-feet elevation is scheduled on Aug. 23 between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.
      In addition, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kilauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
      Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
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Hawai`i State Sheriff Renee Sonobe Hong, center, asks residents to be
aware of people impersonating Sheriffs' Department personnel.
Photo from Hawai`i Department of Safety

RECENT SHERIFF IMPERSONATOR scam incidents have prompted the Hawai`i Sheriff Division to reminder residents that persons claiming to be from the Sheriff Department or Sheriffs’ Office are calling Hawai`i residents to say they are wanted on a warrant for failing to show up for jury duty. The alleged scammer is offering to clear the warrant in exchange for payment by phone.

      In three recent cases, the individuals received calls from people who identified themselves as captains or lieutenants with the sheriffs. All of the scammers in these reports had what was described as a southern drawl or accent. After mentioning that the individual had a warrant for failure to show up for jury duty, the caller then asked for money and told the individuals to go to District Court and meet with the sheriffs to clear the warrant. In two of the cases, the individuals figured out it was a scam before giving any money over the phone and immediately notified the Hawai`i State Sheriffs. A third report resulted in a Theft II case being opened.
      The public is reminded that sheriffs do not call people about warrants having to do with jury duty. They will never ask for personal information or solicit payment over the phone. Hawai`i residents are also advised not to provide credit card numbers or other personal information to callers claiming to represent a law enforcement agency or the courts.
      “This is a nationwide scam that started affecting Hawai`i residents in early 2014,” said Hawai`i state Sheriff Renee Sonobe Hong. “The calls appear to be random. The victims are usually scammed to pay money. We urge people to share this alert with your family and friends so they don’t become the next victim.”
      Anyone receiving a call matching this scam should alert the Sheriff Division at 808-586-1352.
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New American citizens to their pledge yesterday.
Photo from Sen. Mazie Hirono's Office

U.S. SEN. MAZIE HIRONO YESTERDAY welcomed 77 new American citizens from 26 countries during a naturalization ceremony at the Mission Memorial Auditorium on the grounds of Honolulu Hale. U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Hawai`i Robert Faris presided over the proceedings.

      Addressing the new citizens shortly after they took their oath, Hirono called on them to play an active role in shaping their new homeland.
      “Unlike those who were born here and become citizens automatically, you chose to become a United States citizen,” Hirono said. “You came to this country leaving everything that was familiar to you, good or bad, behind to come to this country with the hope that you could create a better life for you, your loved ones and your family. Tell your stories. Tell people where you come from, what you have gone through, because that’s how we learn from each other. That’s how we learn to appreciate the diversity that is our country, the diversity that we celebrate in Hawai`i.”
      Applicants participating in the ceremony ranged from 18-year old Sharon Sui Yan So, of Hong Kong, to 76-year-old Ansuyaben Metha, of India, and came from countries including the Philippines, Brazil, China, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea and Switzerland.
      Hirono is the only immigrant serving in the U.S. Senate.
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Soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra and more musicians
perform in Pahala this Saturday.

PRIORITY SEATING AT HAWAI`I International Music Festival’s engagement at Pahala Plantation House Saturday at 6 p.m. is available by purchasing tickets in advance.

      Tickets for the fundraiser to help Hawai`i Public Radio improve Ka`u reception are $25 and may be purchased at himusicfestival.bpt.me. To make a larger donation to HPR, contact 928-9811 or mahalo@aloha.net.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY for early walk-in voting. Hours are 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pahala Community Center.  Aupuni Center in Hilo, West Hawai`i Civic Center in Kona and Waimea Community Cente are open until 4 p.m.
      Primary Election Day is Saturday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cooper Center in Volcano, Ka`u High School Cafeteria in Pahala, Na`alehu Elementary School, Ocean View Community Center and Miloli`i Halau.
      For more election information, call 961-8277.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016

Halema‘uma‘u Crater as seen from Volcano House Saturday night, just following an explosion.
Volcano House is approximately two miles away from the vent. NPS Photo by Sami Steinkamp

R.E.A.C.H REACHES KA`U HIGH & Pahala Elementary School.
      As the new school year gets underway, Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui announced participants in the statewide Resources for Enrichment, Arts, Culture and Health Initiative for the 2016-2017 school year. Nearly 5,000 middle and intermediate public school students at 28 schools across the state will be part of the program.
      R.E.A.C.H.’s mission is to ensure all public school students in grades six to eight receive the academic and community-based support they need to stay on track toward high school graduation by engaging them in a broad base of programs and activities, outside of regular instructional hours, in areas of academic enrichment, arts and culture, and athletics.

R.E.A.C.H. has accepted Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary School
into the statewide program. Photo by Julia Neal

      “I am thrilled that we, along with the support of the Department of Education and community partners, are able to continue positively impacting after-school programs for middle and intermediate schools,” said Tsutsui. “The after-school programs participating in the R.E.A.C.H. initiative are improving and reaching more students every year.”

      The initiative, spearheaded by Tsutsui in collaboration with state Department of Education Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi, provides an organizational framework for public middle and intermediate schools to offer students expanded learning opportunities during after-school hours.
      “R.E.A.C.H. provides a very positive option for our students that keeps them engaged in activities and learning after the school day has ended,” Matayoshi said. “Keeping young minds and bodies active is essential for growth, and we appreciate the support of our R.E.A.C.H. partners and their commitment to our keiki.”
      Studies have shown that after-school programs not only keep students safe and engaged in learning but also help improve their academic performance, school attendance, behavior and health.
      Selection of the schools was based on criteria that included strong student interest and/or participation for the after-school program and established relationships with key stakeholders.
      Applications were also evaluated on readiness to achieve goals and student outcomes set forth by the initiative. Some schools apply for the grant every year and are selected based on the criteria. This year, 14 of the 28 schools are returning R.E.A.C.H. participants.
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THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY is awarding a $750,000 grant for construction of a low-cost air pollution sensor network that will test for volcanic emissions on Hawai`i island. The funding is part of $4.5 million that will be used to help communities tackle their unique air quality challenges.

      Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists will create a Hawai`i Island Volcanic Smog Sensor Network (HI-Vog) of air pollution sensors to track air quality changes caused by emissions from Kilauea. The network aims to provide improved measurements of air quality and vog exposures across the island, as well as to assess the utility of air quality sensor networks as community resources and as tools for atmospheric chemistry research. The project will emphasize community engagement in collaboration with The Kohala Center, local schools and health centers.
      While recent advances in technology have led to the development of low-cost air pollution sensors, they have not been widely tested, especially under field conditions, according to EPA. These grants will help fund research projects that explore how scientific data can be effectively gathered and used by communities to learn about local air quality.
      “Through these projects, scientists and communities will join together to develop and test new low-cost, portable, easy-to-use ways to measure air pollution,” said Thomas A. Burke, EPA science advisor and deputy assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “This research will provide tools communities can use to understand air pollution in their neighborhoods and improve public health.”
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Sam Gon III

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY scientist and cultural advisor Sam Gon III is Gov. David Ige's latest appointee to the state Board of Land & Natural Resources. The Nature Conservancy manages Kamehame hawksbill turtle preserve, Kaiholena and other native species conservation areas in Ka`u and around the state. Its former chief, Suzanne Case, is now the chair of the BLNR and the Department of Land & Natural Resources’ top executive.

      Gon has worked at The Nature Conservancy for nearly 30 years. He previously served as director of science and program coordinator for Hawai`i Natural Heritage Program. Gon is also an affiliate faculty member at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at University of Hawai`i-Manoa.

      Gon earned a bachelor of arts degree in zoology from UH-Manoa in 1978. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in animal behavior from University of California-Davis in 1985.
      “Sam has extensive knowledge of the Hawaiian culture and history, as well as research, teaching and administrative experience that will serve the board well as it works to protect, conserve and manage our state’s unique resources,” Ige said. “Sam will be a valuable member of the team.”
      Gon has served two terms on the BLNR, from 2006 to 2014. He will serve the remainder of Woodside’s term that expires in June 2017. The Senate will decide whether to confirm Gon’s appointment to a full term when the state Legislature reconvenes in 2017.
      “After two stimulating and satisfying terms on the Land Board, I learned so much, and I very much look forward to serving again in support of the protection and preservation of Hawai`i’s unique and precious natural and cultural resources,” Gon said.
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Charred wires and metal components, surrounded by melted plastic,
is all that remains of the power supply for an instrument located
about 80 ft from the crater rim. Photo from USGS/HVO

KILAUEA VOLCANO SUMMIT EXPLOSION Saturday night was detailed yesterday. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park released a statement reporting that park ranger Tim Hopp was on routine patrol of the closed Halema`uma`u Overlook in his vehicle Saturday night. Suddenly, the dark sky lit up bright orange, “so surreal and bright you could read a book,” he said. He heard a violent and extremely loud sloshing sound from the crater. Fragments of volcanic rock, or tephra, were ejected from the volcano and rained down on his patrol vehicle as he cautiously left the area, respirator on. He noticed the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory equipment perched on the rim shooting off light as electrical wires burned. “It lasted about a half hour,” Hopp said.

      An hour later, Hopp cited two individuals for sneaking into the closed area to get a closer look at the potentially lethal lava lake. The area, which includes the summit lava lake, Halema`uma`u Overlook and about four miles of the 11-mile Crater Rim Drive and Crater Rim Trail, has been closed since 2008 when the current summit eruption began.
      “This type of volcanic explosion is not that uncommon at the summit of Kilauea and could have easily killed or seriously injured and burned anyone in the area,” Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said. “Despite the closure, people continue to trespass into the closed area, putting themselves and first responders at great risk.
      “Part of the mission of the national park is to provide safe access to active volcanism, and our emphasis is always on safety.
      “The view of the summit eruption is fantastic one mile away from the Jaggar Museum observation deck, and that’s as close as visitors can safely get.”
      The park has no plans to reopen the closed areas until the eruption from Halema`uma`u ceases, she added.
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Following his concert at Volcano House, Eric Silberger
performs at Pahala Plantation House Saturday.
Photo by Carlin Ma

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE for priority seating at Hawai`i International Music Festival’s engagement at Pahala Plantation House Saturday at 6 p.m. Honoring the 20th anniversary of Ka`u Coffee, the concert helps raise awareness for donations for Hawai`i Public Radio’s efforts to improve reception here and throughout the state.

      Tickets for $25 may be purchased at himusicfestival.bpt.me. To make a larger donation to HPR, contact 928-9811 or mahalo@aloha.net.

KA`U HIGH SCHOOL athletic director Kalei Namohala holds meetings with student athletes' parents this week. Meetings are from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at Ocean View Community Center, tomorrow at Na`alehu School Cafeteria and Friday at Ka`u High School band room.

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY for early walk-in voting. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pahala Community Center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aupuni Center in Hilo, West Hawai`i Civic Center in Kona and Waimea Community Center.
      For more election information, call 961-8277.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016

Violinist Eric Silberger, who performs with Hawai`i International Music Festival Saturday at Pahala Plantation House,
played yesterday inside Thurston Lava Tube and other locations at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.
Photo by Carlin Ma

VIOLINIST FILLS LAVA TUBE WITH MUSIC. Yesterday, Eric Silberger played at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park inside a lava tube, at Kilauea caldera and within Volcano House and Kilauea Lodge. The International Tchaikovsky Competition winner is one of the featured musicians this Saturday at 6 p.m. at Pahala Plantation House along with pianists Ian Parker and Carlin Ma, cellist Daniel Lelchuk and sopranos Mikayla Sager and Amy Shoremount-Obra. 

      Honoring the 20th anniversary of Ka‘ū Coffee, the concert will help raise awareness for donations for Hawai`i Public Radio’s efforts to bring a stronger and more reliable signal to this community and the entire state.
      Tickets for $25 may be purchased at himusicfestival.bpt.me. To make a larger donation to HPR, contact 928-9811 or mahalo@aloha.net.
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White area is left where rocks fell from from the rim of Kilauea's
summit vent, triggering an explosive event. Photo from HVO

ROCKS FROM THE EAST RIM of Kilauea Volcano’s summit vent fell into the lava lake at 10:02 p.m. on Saturday, triggering an explosive event that hurled fragments of molten and solid rock onto the rim of Halema`uma`u Crater. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that rocks in the vent wall can become unstable when the lake’s level drops, as has been happening for the last several days.

      The explosive event blanketed the rim of Halema`uma`u Crater with a layer of volcanic rock fragments up to about eight inches thick. The tephra deposit was thickest to the east of the former visitor overlook on the crater rim where it formed a continuous layer. Bombs were thrown up to 295 feet beyond the crater rim at the overlook and were deposited over an area 720 feet wide along the rim. The event is a reminder of why the area remains closed. According to HVO, had anyone been standing in this area when it occurred, they would have been severely burned or killed by the falling debris. 

      Tephra blasted from the vent included solid rock fragments from the vent wall as well as spatter ejected from the lava lake.
      Volcano monitoring equipment installed on the rim of Halema`uma`u Crater was a casualty of the event. Charred wires and metal components, surrounded by melted plastic, is all that remains of the power supply for one of HVO’s gravity instruments located about 80 feet from the crater rim.
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Hawai`i EMA urges residents to use several
methods to stay informed about emergencies.
Image from NOAA

SIREN TESTING WILL OCCUR in Pahala tomorrow. Hawai`i Emergency Management Agency, together with the Hawai`i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct tests between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

      The new sirens are part of the statewide Siren Modernization Project. Residents nearby may hear the siren sound six to eight times for 30-second to one-minute intervals during the timeframe. Testing will include short blasts known as burps. During these tests, emergency management officials and technicians will check that siren installations were properly completed. 

      Residents can direct questions about the siren testing to Civil Defense at 935-0031.
      Hawai`i EMA encourages the public to make use of other supplemental warning methods, including Hawai`i County’s mass text notification system, Blackboard Connect and NOAA Weather Radio. 

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HAWAI`I COUNTY REPORTED difficulties with its Internet connection this morning. Early walk-in voting, real property tax payments and building permits services are still available but may experience longer than usual wait times.
      Services unavailable until connectivity is restored include new and renewal vehicle registration and driver licensing. The offices remain open to answer any questions.
      Crews are working to restore connectivity as soon as possible, and an update will be issued once systems are up.
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Telephone scams can lead to years of problems related
to identity theft. Photo from IRS

HAWAI`I ISLAND POLICE WARN residents about a telephone tax scam. A West Hawai`i resident received a call from someone claiming to be a tax office employee providing the recipient with a new tax identification number. The caller also requested personal information. The recipient did not provide any and hung up the phone.

      A police check with the state Department of Taxation confirmed that a May 5 press release stated that new tax identification numbers will be sent out by mail only beginning Aug. 20. 

      For more information, see tax.hawaii.gov.
      Police remind the public to be diligent in protecting personal information and to protect themselves from identity theft by releasing personal information only to trusted sources. When in doubt, check out the source first. Identity theft can lead to years of problems in clearing the victim’s name from obligations incurred from a thief’s use of the victim’s personal information.
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IN HONOR OF KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S and Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park’s centennial, Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network presents a look back at the people who were a part of the beginnings of both entities. Kilauea 1916: A Centennial Celebration of KMC & HVNP explores the unique partnership between KMC and the HVNP that began in 1916.

Dick Hershberger will portray Dr Thomas Jaggar in Kilauea 1916;

A Centennial Celebration of KMC & HVNP. Photo from KDEN

      A group of Hilo businessmen raised the necessary funds to build and operate a permanent camp in 1916 on land owned by Bishop Estate. The camp was to serve as a rest and relaxation facility for military troops as well a training ground for local National Guard members. Later that same year marked the establishment of the park in August 1916.
      “Since Kilauea Theater is our home, we were honored when KMC asked us to put together a show to commemorate their centennial, said KDEN’s Suzi Bond. “We were happy to oblige. There is so much history in the area, we are taking a look at some of the people who were there when it all began; businessmen, politicians, Buffalo soldiers and the local Japanese immigrants.”
      Dick Hershberger, who portrays Dr. Thomas Jaggar in KDEN’s Living History program, A Walk Into the Past, wrote the entertaining look at some of the characters who were a part of the Volcano community as the camp and park became a reality. The show is a series of vignettes where the characters tell their story, narrated by a reporter having a conversation with Mrs. Isabel Jaggar as she is preparing to board a ship in Honolulu to take her back to Hilo and her Volcano home. On the dock are musicians playing music of the era. Other characters in the show include Dr. Jaggar, Lorrin Thurston, Gov. Walter Frear, Cpl Ovid Smith, George Lycurgus, Mitsue Tanaka, Shizuka Yasunaka and Hidechi Yasunaka. Members of the cast include Arlene Araki, Stephen Bond, Bill Chikasuye, Dick Hershberger, Joel Kelley, Theresa Miller, Steve Peyton, Ray Ryan and Samantha Saiki. Karl Halemano is coordinating the music.
      Performances take place at Kilauea Theater Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. between Aug. 19 and Aug. 28. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
      For reservations or more information, call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com.

 

Vote early through Thursday at Pahala Community
Center. Photo by Julia Neal

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EARLY WALK-IN VOTING for this Saturday’s primary election continues through Thursday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pahala Community Center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Waipuni Center in Hilo, West Hawai`i Civic Center Bldg. G in Kona and Waimea Community Center.

      For more election information, call 961-8277.

MOMI SUBIONO INTRODUCES traditional medicinal uses of Hawaiian plants tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Subiono creates natural herb products to help the Hawaiian community. Her goal is to create a renewed awareness, understanding and use of traditional Hawaiian plants for healing.
      Free; park entrance fees apply.

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