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| An image of Lono held by Duane Pua at Kāwā. It was carried through Kāwā and Waiʻōhinu today, during the Makahiki Lonaikaukahi Relay. See more on the annual event, below. Photo by Clarissa Pua |
During a phone call on July 25, Trump said Yovanovitch, is "going to go through some things." Yovanovitch said she felt threatened.
Said Schatz, "Americans are not going to be talked out of caring about the President extorting a foreign leader for his own benefit. Whatever a pundit or a politician may say, this is an historic moment and citizens get that.
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| Former U.S. Ambassador to Photo from nbcnews.com |
"After
watching Ambassador Yovanovitch I have hope that, if we win the next election,
we will have a massive influx of talented and principled people racing into the
State Department to re-establish the United
States as the indispensable nation."
During Yovanovitch's
testimony, Trump tweeted, "Everywhere Marie Yovanovitch went turned bad.
She started off in Somalia .
How did that go?"
Objecting to Trump's attack on the career foreign service officer with more than 30 years of service, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff asked Yovanovitch, "What effect do you think that has on other witnesses' willingness to come forward and expose wrongdoing?" She testified that she felt Trump's actions were "very intimidating."
Objecting to Trump's attack on the career foreign service officer with more than 30 years of service, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff asked Yovanovitch, "What effect do you think that has on other witnesses' willingness to come forward and expose wrongdoing?" She testified that she felt Trump's actions were "very intimidating."
Sen. Mazie Hirono
tweeted, "To falsely malign, attack, and intimidate Amb. Yovanovitch while she testifies shows what a liar and a bully @realDonaldTrump is. A liar and a bully -- a terrifying combination in a president of the United States ."
She also posted a
"Hearing Haiku for Today:"
Cut through their
shibai
Republicans have
nothing
It's not a witch
hunt.
Rep. Ed Case tweeted, "An open and transparent impeachment inquiry process is essential to broad public understanding and involvement."
Case said he was in a "critical hearing" this morning with the Appropriations Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on "failures in the (Veterans Affair's) internal accountability and whistleblower protection processes; these have to work to assure we deliver for our vets and ʻohana."
Rep. Ed Case tweeted, "An open and transparent impeachment inquiry process is essential to broad public understanding and involvement."
Case said he was in a "critical hearing" this morning with the Appropriations Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on "failures in the (Veterans Affair's) internal accountability and whistleblower protection processes; these have to work to assure we deliver for our vets and ʻohana."
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| Rep. Ed Case in a hearing today on VA internal accountability and whistleblower protection. Photo from Cases' Twitter |
Case said the
House impeachment inquiry "is critical, but I also continue work every day
on the many other issues facing our country and Hawaiʻi, including meetings
today with the @citizensclimate
Hawaiʻi, @IBEW Hawaiʻi, and Waimea
Hawaiian Homesteaders Association.
Another
testifier, David Holmes, an aide to the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, stated he overheard Mr. Trump asking EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland about Ukrainian president Volodmyr Zelensky's willingness to investigate former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his son.
Schatz retweeted
a post from CNN's Manu Raju: "I obtained a copy of David Holmes'
opening statement, saying that he heard Trump telling Gordon Sondland: 'So, he's
gonna do the investigation?' Sondland tells Trump: 'He's gonna do it' and that
Zelensky will do 'anything you ask for.'"
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The annual Makahiki Run around island.
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MAKAHIKI SEASON OPENED with the Lonaikaukahi Relay, Makahiki
Pule ʻĀina Holo, traveling around the island this week. The annual event sees runners
from different aphupuaʻa and districts carrying a carved staff with an image of
akua, god, Lono – the Hawaiian deity of fertility and agriculture. The runners
pass the image from one to another around the mokupuna, the island.
Makahiki is a Hawaiian Thanksgiving,
following the harvest season. Participants often give thanks for the abundance
Hawaiʻi offers its people, with prayers to Lono. The runners and those
accompanying them often stop for ceremonies and food from welcoming groups of
people.
The run follows the practice of Aliʻi
processions that circled the island in the days of Hawaiian ancestors. Organizer
Lanakila Manquail said he was inspired to revive the race because of a similar
revival embraced by the Pitt River Nation of Northern California. Hawaiians have participated in their run and Pitt River Native Americans have joined the Makahiki run here.
Today's procession stopped in at Kāwā and Waiʻōhinu.
Today's procession stopped in at Kāwā and Waiʻōhinu.
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AN INTERIM RULING FROM THE HAWAIʻI PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW HELCO TO INCREASE RATES,
according to a release from Hawaiʻi Electric Light. The utility filed a rate review in December 2018. HELCO seeks
a 3.4 percent increase in revenues, or $13.4 million.
In requesting the rate increase, the company cited continued improvements to the power grid to help integrate even more renewable resources while improving reliability. It also described extensive vegetation management work that is credited with reducing outages and their duration during storms.
An interim decision is one step in the ratemaking process. The PUC will continue to review the rate request and other matters and will later issue a final decision that could result in a rate increase or decrease and other changes.
If the final decision results in a rate decrease, the difference will be refunded to customers with interest. If a higher amount is approved, the increase will be applied going forward, not retroactively.
The decision and order is available on the PUC's website, dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/. The docket is 2018-0368.
In requesting the rate increase, the company cited continued improvements to the power grid to help integrate even more renewable resources while improving reliability. It also described extensive vegetation management work that is credited with reducing outages and their duration during storms.
An interim decision is one step in the ratemaking process. The PUC will continue to review the rate request and other matters and will later issue a final decision that could result in a rate increase or decrease and other changes.
If the final decision results in a rate decrease, the difference will be refunded to customers with interest. If a higher amount is approved, the increase will be applied going forward, not retroactively.
The decision and order is available on the PUC's website, dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/. The docket is 2018-0368.
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| Sen. Mazie Hirono. Photo from Hirono's Twitter |
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN ACT is being blocked from coming to the U.S. Senate floor by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "McConnell's need to please the NRA," is influencing the decision, said Sen. Mazie Hirono
this week. "He refuses to bring any gun safety legislation to the floor
because he cares more about the gun lobby than the lives of women in our
country," she said.
According
to Wikipedia, the United States
federal government shutdown of late 2018 and early 2019 caused the
Violence Against Women Act to expire on Dec. 21, 2018
On
April 4, the reauthorization act passed in the House by a vote of 263-158. All
Democrats voted yes, joined by 33 Republicans.
The Act imposed "automatic and mandatory restitution" on those convicted of
violence against women, and "allowed civil redress in cases prosecutors
chose to leave un-prosecuted," according to Wikipedia. The Act also
established the Office on Violence Against Women within
the Department of Justice.
Sen. Brian Schatz also commented: "For 25 years, the Violence Against Women Act has provided support, shelter, and a new chance at life for women and children in Hawai‘i and across the country. This bill will strengthen vital services, improve prevention programs, and increase housing and financial assistance for survivors – ensuring that more Americans can live free from violence and abuse."
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KAʻŪ ART FAIR at Ocean View Community Center 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature hand-crafted and locally produced items by Ka‘ū artists and craftspeople. Items will be on display and for sale. "Kaʻū Inspired, Come Celebrate Beauty; Meet Talented Kaʻū Artists; Buy great handmade, aesthetic stuff." 92-8924 Leilani Circle . 939-7033, or DeeDee, 785-1158.
FUNDRAISING BAZAAR AT KAUAHAʻAO CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH in
Waiʻōhinu happens tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. , on the church campus at the corner
of Mamalahoa Hwy , Kamaoa
Road , and Pinao
Street , just above the Wong Yuen Store.
The annual event
will feature Kalua Pig Bowls, Smoked Meat bowls, baked goods, produce, crafts,
and more, sold by the church. Other vendors selling food, crafts, and more will
also be on hand.
A huge book sale by the Friends of the Kaʻū
Libraries will feature a large selection of art books, a collection of World
War II books, many cookbooks, a collection on fighter planes, a collection on
wines of the world, vitage books, antique books, Hawaiiana, novels,
non-fiction, audio books, records, and DVDs. Plants, household items, and
clothes round out their inventory for this sale. This event is a major
fundraiser for FOKL. All proceeds go the Pāhala Public and School Library
and the Nāʻālehu Public Library.
Entertainment will be provided by community groups Hannaha's Makana ‘Ohana Hālau, Thy Word Ministry Praise Team, and Gene Akamu.
For more, call Debbie at 928-8039.
Entertainment will be provided by community groups Hannaha's Makana ‘Ohana Hālau, Thy Word Ministry Praise Team, and Gene Akamu.
For more, call Debbie at 928-8039.
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See monthly and weekly Kaʻū and Volcano Events, Meetings, Entertainment, Exercise, and Meditation at kaucalendar.com.
Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Nov. 16, 7:30a.m.-4p.m. , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org
Art Fair, Saturday, Nov. 16, 8a.m.-3p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Hand-crafted and locally produced items on display and for sale by Ka‘ū artists and craftspeople. DeeDee, 785-1158
Free Haircut Day, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9a.m.-1p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster. 12 slots available. Also, Free Shower Day and The Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org
Mixed Media Encaustic with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10a.m.-3p.m., Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $30 supply fee. Supplies provided. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
MONDAY, NOV. 18
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
Cultural Understanding through Art and the Environment: Ti Leaf Lei Making with Jelena Clay, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. Pre-registration required; class size limited. $10 per person supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Nāʻālehu School Family Reading Night, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6-7p.m., Nāʻālehu School Cafeteria. Family reading, make & take activities, and snacks provided. Free.
Cultural Understanding through Art and the Environment: Guided Cultural Tour of the Ni‘aulani Forest, Friday, Nov. 22, 9:30-11a.m., Volcano Art Center. Kumu Hula Ryan McCormack leads. Tour focuses on Hawaiian protocol, traditional chants, history, and lifeways, as they relate to the native forest ecosystem. Free; open to public. Spaced is limited, reservations suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Vote for Izaiah "Bobby" Pilanca-Emmsley of rthe Wedemeyer Award - Two-Way Player of the Year, at khon2.com/uncategorized/vote-2019-cover2-hawaii-high-school-football-awards/. Voting remains open through Monday, Nov. 25. The winners will be announced on Thanksgiving by the L.A. Rams. Pilanca-Emmsley is the only candidate from Kaʻū. Fans can vote for six of the seven awards presented.
Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29,9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. Booths are open for crafters with quality homemade and homegrown products. Food vendors must prepare all food items in a certified kitchen and must have a Department of Health permit displayed prominently at their booth. Application online at thecoopercenter.org. Direct questions to 936-9705 or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.
Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes
throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on
stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com
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UPCOMING
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
Small Group Kama‘oa Cleanup, Saturday, Nov. 16. Limited space available. Contact to be added to waitlist. 769-7629, mattieHWF@gmail.com, or kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. wildhawaii.org
Art Fair, Saturday, Nov. 16, 8a.m.-3p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Hand-crafted and locally produced items on display and for sale by Ka‘ū artists and craftspeople. DeeDee, 785-1158
Fundraising Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9a.m.-2p.m., Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church, Wai‘ōhinu. Free entry. Hot lunches and baked goods for sale. Vendor booths. Debbie Wong Yuen, 928-8039
Free Haircut Day, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9a.m.-1p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster. 12 slots available. Also, Free Shower Day and The Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org
Nature & Culture, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo
Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10a.m.-2p.m., Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org
Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Nov. 16, 10a.m.-1p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Hula Kahiko - Kumu Ha‘amauliola Aiona with haumana (students) of Ke Kula ‘O Nāwahīokalani‘ōpu‘u Public Charter School, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30-11:30a.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Nā Mea Hula with Wes Awana, Saturday, Nov. 16, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
SUNDAY, NOV. 17
Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sunday, Nov. 17, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo
P&R T-Ball League Registration, Nov. 18 - Jan. 6, Kahuku Park. Ages 5-6. Athletic shoes required. Program takes place Jan. 13 - Apr. 16, day and time TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Nature Wreath Registration, Nov. 18-25, program takes place Tuesday, Nov. 26, 3-4p.m. Ages 6-14. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Scholastic Book Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 19, Open to public: 7:30-8a.m. and 2:07-3:30p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2:07-7p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30a.m.-3:30-p.m.; and Friday, Nov. 22, 7:30a.m.-2p.m., Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Library.
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Nov. 19 (Committees), Wednesday, Nov. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12:30-1:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
THURSDAY, NOV. 21
Ka‘ū Food Basket, Thursday, Nov. 21, 11a.m.-noon, Pāhala Community Center. 928-3102
Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, Nov. 21, 4-6p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
Nāʻālehu School Family Reading Night, Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Family reading, make & take activities, and snacks provided. Free. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
FRIDAY, NOV. 22
Forest Restoration Project, Friday, Nov. 22, 8:30a.m.-3p.m., HVNP. 12+; under 18 require adult co-signature. Pre-registration required - include first and last names, email address, and phone number of each participant. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Patty Kupchak, 352-1402, forest@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org
Christmas in the Country featuring 20th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, daily, Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org
Dances of Universal Peace, Friday, Nov. 22, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Church hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. Fun, easy to le
ONGOING
P&R Track & Field Practice Registration, through Wednesday, Nov. 20, Kahuku Park
Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29,
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.
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