Kaʻū News Briefs May 17, 2024

Thin Ice, one of the art pieces in the Emptiness & Form invitational exhibit opening Saturday at
Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus at 2 p.m. See more below.

 

    

BLACK SAND, LLC PROPOSAL AT PUNALU'U, A BOTTLING PLANT AT PĀHALA AND GREEN SAND SUBDIVISION EGRESS AND INGRESS are on the agenda for Kaʻū Community Development Plan Action Committee. It will hold its next meeting, with public testimony invited, this coming Wednesday, May 22 at the Herkes Kaʻū District Gym multipurpose room in Pāhala at 5 p.m.

    On the agenda is a proposal for the Action Committee to provide testimony to the Windward Planning Commission regarding Black Sands Beach, LLC's Special Management Area permit application for its project at the old Sea Mountain resort and golf course property makai of Hwy 11 at Punalu'u. The Action Committee agenda says there will be discussion and decision making on submitting testimony to the Windward Planning Commission.

    Also on the agenda is the proposed water bottling plant for the old 60-acre sugar mill site in Pāhala. The agenda lists the item as "Discussion and potential decisionmaking on findings regarding the Pāhala Water Bottling Facility."

    Another item on the agenda is, "Egress and Ingress at Green Sands Subdivision Regarding  CDP Policy 118, Section 5.7.2. – Discussion and decision-making on prioritizing Policy 118 regarding hazard mitigation and evacuation routes." 
    According to the county website, "The Ka‘ū CDP is a forum for community input into County policy at the regional level and the delivery of County services to the community." 

    The Fact Sheet for the Action Committee says its purpose "is to be a proactive, community-based steward responsible for implementing resident-driven solutions from the Community Development Plan that positively transform the community in partnership with a network of businesses, non-profits and community leaders." It says that a required commitment of Action Committee members is that they "possess a deep love for their community; a passion for equity; and a motivation for the greater good for their community." See more at https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/DocView.aspx?dbid=1&id=96374
    Members of the Kaʻū CDP Action Committee are Jesse Ke, Ka'ohinani Mokuali'i, Leina'ala Enos, Babette Morrow, Jason Masters, Pernell Hanoa, Catherine Williams and Kaweni Ibarra. A seat is vacant on the committee and those interested can apply at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-commissions-application.

     The CDP website says, "The modern district of Ka‘ū encompasses 922 square miles, with over 80 miles of virtually undeveloped coastline. Nearly two-thirds of its total land area is in the Conservation district, a fraction of a percent is settled, and the remainder is largely agricultural. The Ka‘ū CDP includes the areas of Pāhala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, Discovery Harbour, and Ocean View."

     Th last Kaʻū Community Development Plan Steering Committee meeting is archived on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYKe58UAz0.

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Nā‘ālehu Senior Club President Keamalu Waltjen, Terry Saito of Coordinated Services for Elderly and Paulette Ke who was recognized for her contributions to the community. Photo from Senior Club

OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS FOR PĀHALA AND NĀ'ĀLEHU were recently recognized.

Pāhala Nominee Ron Johnson and Pāhala Nutrition Site
Manager Julie Pasquale. Photo from Senior Club

    Paulette Ke was named by the Nā‘ālehu Senior Club. She teaches Ike Hawai'i at Pāhala Elementary School. She is active in many community programs and organizations including the Foster Grandparent Program, Hale Lokahi, both the Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala Senior Clubs, Ka‘ū Hawaiian Civic Club and the Volcano National Park Kupuna Advisory Committee. She also served as a judge for the Merrie Monarch Pāʻū riders.
    Ronald Johnson of Pāhala was named by the Pāhala Senior Club and Nutrition Center. He became active with the Pāhala Seniors after retiring from the The Ka'u Calendar newspaper. "He was instrumental in supporting the relocation and reopening of the Pāhala Nutrition Program after COVID which allowed it to be one of the first on the island to reopen. In addition to his role as the Senior Club's Assistant Treasurer, he is an energetic and enthusiastic volunteer at the Pāhala Senior Center, going above and beyond to help make the program's special events and activities come to light," says the announcement from the County.

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MĀLAMA NĀ KEIKI FESTIVAL is Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center, 96 Kamani Street, Pāhala. Event includes keiki activities, prizes and food. Keiki (0-13 years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, call (808) 769-3792. First come, first serve. Hosted by Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.

NANI O KAHUKU: A LIVING HISTORY PLAY is Saturday May 18 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The entrance is located just south of the 70.5 mile marker on the ma uka (mountain side) of Highway 11. Nani O Kahuku is a one-woman living history play adapted by Jackie Pualani Johnson from the diary of Hannah Piʻilani Jones (Nani). Nani (portrayed by Alya-Joy Kanehailua) was the eleventh and youngest child of Kahuku Ranch owner from 1871-1887, George W.C. Jones. Free.

EMPTINESS AND FORM: AN INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION OF VISUAL ART is open from May 18 – June 7th on Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Volcano Arts Center Niaulani Campus in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The exhibit accompanies the 17th annual meeting of the Comparative and Continental Philosophy Circle (CCPC), a conference hosted by the Humanities Division at the University of Hawai'i–Hilo. The exhibition features invited artists from both the US mainland and Hawaiʻi Island sharing artistic explorations of the theme Emptiness and Form. Artists' reception on Saturday, May 18th, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closing reception with both artists and philosophers present will occur on Friday, June 7th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Kaʻū News Briefs May 16, 2024

Hawai'i Rise Foundation team offers scholarships for high school seniors on this island.

MORE THAN $25K IN SCHOLARSHIPS IS OFFERED THROUGH HAWAI'I RISE FOUNDATION to Big Island students. This week, Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation. a group of young entrepreneurs and community leaders, along with their community partners, announced the opening for their 2024 Scholarship application program with a deadline set for June 15. 

Breanni Kobayashi, Executive Director
of Hawai'i Rise Foundation

     Executive Director Breeani Kobayashi, who is also a candidate for Hawai'i Mayor, explained the founding of Hawa'i Rise: "My mom and I opened the Keaukaha General Store in Hilo, Hawai'i, in 2013. One day, I caught a young boy stealing in the store. Rather than calling the police, I asked him why he was stealing, why he didn’t get a job, or find volunteer opportunities. His response was simple–he didn’t know-how.
    "He had no idea how to get a job, how to write a resume, or where to go for opportunities. At that moment, I felt it was essential to help our youth develop their potential. I started the Hawai'i Rise Foundation and began a free community education series for teens in January 2016. Our first-class was on resume building.” The organization also established the scholarship program, the first scholarship coming from the Keaukaha Store.

     Since then, scholarships have grown. Sponsors have inspired others to create scholarships of their own. This year varying scholarship amounts will be distributed to graduating high school seniors.

    Applicants answer essay questions. Some questions encourage a look into their past to share their growth through adversity. Others prompt a look at issues in their communities and ideas for giving back to improve the place. Some scholarships target specific majors like Nursing, Political Science and Hawaiian Studies. Each scholarship is uniquely created by the scholarship sponsor. 

     Following the June 15 deadline, awardees will be notified in July. A formal scholarship ceremony will be held at Hilo Yacht Club for scholarship winners. Scholarships and their sponsors are:

    Rachel’s Gift, sponsored by the 'ohana of Rachel Leilani Gangwes;

    Aloha Will Save The World Scholarship, sponsored by Bronson Kobayashi and Alaina Villatora;                Charles & Dorothy DeSilva Scholarship, sponsored by Lisa Robbins;

    Danny K. Paleka Memorial Political Science Scholarship, sponsored by Susan Paleka;

    Hawai’i Development Group Scholarship, sponsored by Lailan Bento;

    He Manu I Ka Lewa Lani Scholarship, sponsored by Manuheali’i;

    Hill-Estabilio Scholarship, sponsored by Rinna and Mikey Hill;

    Hilo Yacht Club Scholarship, sponsored by the Hilo Yacht Club;

    Ho’opuakea Scholarship, sponsored by Napua and Kealani Canda;

    Holomua Scholarship, sponsored by Keaukaha General Store;

    Kim and Kids Scholarship, sponsored by Breeani, Bronson and Brock Kobayashi;

    Na'au Ho’omaika’i Scholarship, sponsored by Ka'iulani Hedlund;

    Pumehana Scholarship, sponsored by Brock and Shoshanna Kobayashi;  

    Kiana Vallente, Community & Events Coordinator with Hawai'i Rise Foundation, said, "We are a small nonprofit organization. Our mission is to create opportunities for vulnerable, or moderate and low-income families, children, and elderly by providing educational services, programs, and support."

    See more on Hawai'i Rise Foundation at https://hawaiirisefoundation.com/. To apply for a scholarship, see: https://linktr.ee/hawaiirisefoundation. See Kobayashi's website for her mayoral candidacy at https://www.breeformayor.com/.

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DIGGING DEEPER, EXAMINING ASH is the subject of this week's Volcano Watch  written by USGS Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory geologist Kendra J. Lynn and University of Hawai'i student Reed Mershon. Last week’s Volcano Watch summarized Kīlauea’s explosive eruptions of 1924 and their impacts on communities. This week the focus is on new discoveries made by examining ash deposited during these events. Read last week's "Volcano Watch" article—The blast of the century at Kīlauea.  Here is this week's

story:
    A few years ago, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) geologists began studying the 1924 explosive deposits by conducting detailed field and laboratory studies. Around Halema‘uma‘u, we sampled and described these ash layers which had lain largely undisturbed over the past 100 years.
   During the 1924 eruption, ash fell as far away as Pāhala; today, it is only preserved within about 2 miles (3 km) of Halema‘uma‘u. It is thickest in the downwind direction (to the southwest), ranging from about 3 feet (1 m) to several inches (a few centimeters) thick. Blocks were also ejected during the eruption and weigh up to 8 tons (8,000 kg).

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist examines layers 
                of ash deposited during Kīlauea’s 1924 explosions south of 
the summit caldera. USGS Photo by J. Chang.

    In the lab, we studied the samples of ash. We examined 200 grains ranging 0.2–0.4 inches (0.5–1.0 mm) in size; each grain was classified according to its rock or mineral type. Typical components include older, “recycled” lavas (called lithic material) and fresh magma (called juvenile material).
    Most of the 1924 ash layers we’ve studied have 95% or more lithic (recycled) material. This finding supports the classic interpretation that the 1924 eruptions were driven by water-rock interactions (called phreatic explosions). A surprising recent discovery was that many of the youngest layers in the 1924 deposits (from the later explosions) have up to 30% juvenile material, or fresh magma! This finding is not consistent with the classic interpretation of steam driven explosions.
    To learn more about the magma involved in the 1924 explosions, HVO scientists have been collaborating with colleagues at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. We have used a range of analytical techniques to study the compositions and textures of the 1924 juvenile material.
    There are a few separate ash groups, distinct both in their chemistry and their textures. To distinguish the different ash groups based on chemistry, geochemists use the magnesium oxide (MgO) content: the amount of MgO decreases as the magma cools, so we can use it as an analogue for temperature. Almost like a chemical fingerprint of the history of the magma!
    Most of the 1924 grains we looked at have MgO contents within the normal range we expect for lava erupted from Halema‘uma‘u. However, we’ve also observed two rarer groups of 1924 grains with higher amounts of MgO, likely from a hotter source material. This suggests that fresh batches of magma could have entered the magmatic system of Kīlauea during the 1924 explosions.
    The different chemical groups of 1924 grains also have distinct textures, which we can see using a scanning electron microscope. The lower-MgO group have lots of tiny crystals and very few vesicles (gas bubbles) in them. The middle-MgO group has few crystals and many vesicles that are ovals or other shapes indicating that the once round bubbles were squished. The high-MgO group has no small crystals and have circular vesicles.
    These chemical and textural differences in the 1924 deposits show that three magma types can be distinguished in the 1924 explosions. From this, we can infer that at least three different magmas were interacting underneath Halema‘uma‘u prior to and/or during the 1924 explosive eruptions, and perhaps the mixing of these magmas could help explain why the eruptions were so explosive.
 

Olivine crystals help tell the story of eruptions. USGS photo

 We also found olivine crystals, the very common green mineral you find in Hawaiian rocks, in the juvenile component of the 1924 eruptions. The olivine chemistry and textures vary widely, indicating multiple groups of minerals with different histories prior to eruption. Many of the olivine crystals are zoned, with different chemistry in their centers compared to their rims, indicating that magmas were mixing just prior to eruption. There is much more to be learned by studying the olivine crystals, and HVO scientists are hard at work probing their secrets.
   One hundred years have passed since the 1924 explosive eruptions at Kīlauea. However, we have only begun to scratch the surface on what we can learn from the deposits of these explosions. How did the magmas interact with each other? How long did they sit waiting in magma reservoirs, and what happened to cause the explosions? We hope to answer these questions with our continued research.
    On Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, May 21 at 3 p.m., join Don Swanson, HVO geologist emeritus, and Ben Gaddis, HVO volunteer, as they describe the 1924 explosive eruption of Kīlauea in presentations at the Lyman Museum in Hilo. Admission to Lyman Museum programs is free to Museum members, and $3.00 for nonmembers. See here for more information: https://lymanmuseum.org/events/.
   A newly available video provides audio of Thomas Jaggar describing the 1924 explosive eruption of Kīlauea, with historical photos: 100 years ago at Kīlauea: The 1924 explosive eruption described by Thomas Jaggar.

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VOLCANO ACTIVITY UPDATES: 

    Kīlauea is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is ADVISORY. Unrest that began on April 27 continues beneath the upper East Rift Zone and the summit caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu. Over the past week, activity decreased slightly compared to the previous week. Less than 200 events were detected per day, most magnitude-2 and smaller; depths remain concentrated between 2-4 km (1.2-3.1 miles) beneath the surface. Tiltmeters near Sand Hill and Uēkahuna bluff continued to record inflationary trends. Kīlauea's summit region is pressurized, and changes could occur quickly moving forward. See the Information Statement published on May 2 for background information: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2024-05-03T07:42:02+00:00.
    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.
    Four earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian Islands during the past week: a M3.8 earthquake 5 km (3 mi) SSW of Pāhala at 33 km (20 mi) depth on May 16 at 3:25 a.m. HST, a M3.4 earthquake 14 km (8 mi) E of Pāhala at 27 km (17 mi) depth on May 14 at 6:39 p.m. HST, a M1.8 earthquake 1 km (0 mi) N of Pāhala at 29 km (18 mi) depth on May 11 at 8:11 p.m. HST, and a M3.5 earthquake 22 km (13 mi) S of Wai‘ōhinu at 7 km (4 mi) depth on May 11 at 7:59 p.m. HST.
    Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.

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ALOHA FRIDAYS AT VAC GALLERY: 'UKULELE WITH WES AWANA on Friday May 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Wes Awana offers family-friendly lessons on the iconic and inviting 'ukulele. Free cultural events are part of VAC's Cultural Connections Initiative supported by in part by Hawai'i State GIA Wai Wai Programs. Park fees apply.

MĀLAMA NĀ KEIKI FESTIVAL is Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center, 96 Kamani Street, Pāhala. Event includes keiki activities, prizes and food. Keiki (0-13 years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, call (808) 769-3792. First come, first serve. Hosted by Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.

NANI O KAHUKU: A LIVING HISTORY PLAY is Saturday May 18 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The entrance is located just south of the 70.5 mile marker on the ma uka (mountain side) of Highway 11. Nani O Kahuku is a one-woman living history play adapted by Jackie Pualani Johnson from the diary of Hannah Piʻilani Jones (Nani). Nani (portrayed by Alya-Joy Kanehailua) was the eleventh and youngest child of Kahuku Ranch owner from 1871-1887, George W.C. Jones. Free.

EMPTINESS AND FORM: AN INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION OF VISUAL ART is open from May 18 – June 7th on Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Volcano Arts Center Niaulani Campus in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The exhibit accompanies the 17th annual meeting of the Comparative and Continental Philosophy Circle (CCPC), a conference hosted by the Humanities Division at the University of Hawai'i–Hilo. The exhibition features invited artists from both the US mainland and Hawaiʻi Island sharing artistic explorations of the theme Emptiness and Form. Artists' reception on Saturday, May 18th, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closing reception with both artists and philosophers present will occur on Friday, June 7th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Kaʻū News Briefs May 15, 2024

Hikers along eroded dirt road to Green Sands Beach that is deepened by ATV and four-wheel
drive travel, much of it involving commercial operations. Photo from Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

THE STORY ABOUT TRINITY ADVENTURES' promotion of ATV tours to Green Sands Beach and other travels through Kaʻū drew a large number of Kaʻū Calendar facebook posts on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Most of the comments stated surprise and many expressed anger. Some of those who commented suggested that The Kaʻū Calendar should have refrained from running the story and the accompanying illustrations (not paid ads) that were posted to show how the place is being promoted.              Some comments suggested "Kill the Messenger," as if the community not knowing about the tours would have been acceptable. Some expressed that The Kaʻū Calendar is "a sell out," and asked whether the story is "a paid advertisement."  

    More than 300 comments came in for the story, showing strong community interest.

    Most commenters said they oppose commercial tours to Green Sands and South Point area and some asked if they are legal. Some examples of comments are: "I can't believe this is real, just heartbreaking;" "I just don't get why people can't just leave Kaʻū alone, what's left of real Hawai'i;" and "Hiking that trail is much more enjoyable." Another commenter pointed to some local residents "when they go down there with their ATVs and dirt bikes and 4X4s" and do damage. 

    Another said, "As locals who’ve a family blood history to the Hawaiian Home lands - creating a way to help people get out and back with an organized track that keeps to one way in and one way out - thus allowing the other tracks to heal over and even get rehabbed - That could be sustainable. However a random outfit letting people bomb all over the place on ATVs is total destruction for profit."

     Some commenters asked about the company name, Trinity Adventuress. In addition to the name being used for the Kaʻū tours, Trinity Adventures is an apparently unrelated San Francisco based group that offers wilderness tours for high school students and adults. Its website says, "Our mission is to help people of all ages disconnect and experience an immersion in nature through backpacking. We run trips for teens and adults through wilderness areas of California and the West Coast and teach the skills necessary for successful expeditions. We provide training in outdoor living skills, leadership, risk management, and how to confront challenges head-on." It apparently  has no programs in Hawai'i. See https://www.trinityadventureprogram.com/about.

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THE LATE SEN. GIL KAHELE, WITH FAMILY ROOTS IN MILOLI'I, an advocate for land preservation, for Kaʻū Coffee and a public servant as Kaʻū's state Senator, was honored with ceremony on Wednesday for installation of signage that illustrates his life. 

    Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation, under direction of Mayor Mitch Roth, joined the Kahele ʻOhana in on Wednesday, which would have been Kahele's 82nd birthday. Ceremonies were held at the Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area. The recreation area is located on the slopes of Mauna Kea along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway and was transferred to the County from the State of Hawaiʻi in 2014 through efforts spearheaded by then-Senator Kahele and others.

    The late Senator's brother, Leighton Kahele, purchased the new signage before his passing. County workers, in a show of support, assisted the Kahele ʻOhana in selecting an appropriate location and

Sen. Gil Kahele was a strong supporter
of Kaʻū Coffee, a coffee bag on his 
office wall and coffee for his guests.
Photo by Julia Neal

installing the sign. "This sign is a testament to Gilbert Kahele's life and contributions to the Hawaiʻi Island community," says a statement from Hawai'i County.
    "We are privileged to share a glimpse of Gil's story with our community and honor the Kahele family by installing this sign at a park that Senator Kahele played a pivotal role in establishing years ago," said Mayor Mitch Roth. "Our parks bear the names of individuals who have left indelible marks on our community, and Senator Kahele's legacy is one of profound influence and unwavering commitment to the people of Hawaiʻi Island."
    "On behalf of our Kahele ʻohana, we would like to mahalo the County of Hawaiʻi, Mayor Roth, and the team at the Department of Parks and Recreation for the installation of this park signage to honor our Dad and Hawaiʻi Islands former State Senator," said Kai Kahele. "Our Dad loved this place and would be humbled and honored by this recognition. He always believed in preserving and protecting special places throughout Hawaiʻi for future generations, and this park embodies his vision and dedication to the 'āina and people of Hawaiʻi Island."
    "The new signage is a lasting tribute to Senator Kahele's enduring legacy and his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of residents and visitors alike," says the county statement. "The Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, a living testament to his vision and efforts, remains a place where the community can congregate, bask in the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi Island, and find solace during their journeys between destinations."

 

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RECOMMENDATIONS TO FILL SEATS ON COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS are announced. "These civic bodies play a crucial role in shaping the future of Hawaiʻi Island." Mayor Mitch Roth "invites individuals with the necessary skills, expertise, and commitment to public service to apply," says the county statement. The following Boards and Commissions are seeking dedicated members:

                                                    Cultural Resources Commission

    Fire Board of Appeals

    Transportation Commission

    Public Access, Open Space, & Natural Resources Preservation              

    Kailua Village Design Commission

    Community Development Plan Action Committees

    The county statement 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."

    "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," said Mayor Mitch Roth. "Your input and expertise will help contribute to the growth and prosperity of our communities for generations to come."

    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.

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