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| Kaʻū Auto Repair hauls a crashed car every year to the Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade to remind everyone to avoid drinking and driving on July 4. See message from the Chief of Police below. See more of last Saturday's parade photos in Tuesday's Ka`u News Briefs. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
Another site under consideration is makai of the town, below the rodeo grounds on Kaʻū Mahi land, between the village and the communications tower.
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| Site 30 is under consideration for the new Nāʻālehu wastewater treatment plant. Site 26 is next to the school which drew opposition, and sites 31 and 32 would require pumping the effluent uphill. Map from County of Hawai`i |
In a letter to the EPA, county Environmental Management Director William Kucharski asked for more time to purchase an appropriate site, extending the deadline from June 27 of this year to June 20, 2020. The EPA gave the permission.
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| Engine H Charlie rolls through Nāʻālehu for Independence Day Parade. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
Environmental Impact Statements before acquiring the site. He noted that the county considered 32 locations. Regarding property next to the school, he said, opposition to that location became apparent at community meetings and interviews and two of the four owners chose not to sell the property.
"While it was reported that there was general agreement with the treatment technology, there was also community opposition to the proposed sit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant," wrote Kucharski.
According to the letter, the county is moving to determine the feasibility of at least one of the newly considered properties - reportedly, the one below the rodeo grounds. The evaluation includes geotechnical borings, a drainage study, and Phase Environmental Site Assessment.
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| Medics and fire department crews joined the Independence Day parade in Nāʻālehu last Saturday. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the 2016 Fourth of July holiday, 6 p.m., July 2 to 5:59 a.m., July 6: 188 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. This is a 28 percent increase from 2015 when there were 146 fatalities.
"Nearly half of those who died were in a vehicle crash involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC of .15 or higher – almost twice the legal limit.
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| Police Chief Paul Ferreira |
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WITNESSES IN WORDS: The Literature of Kīlauea: Early Western Visitors. For eons, witnesses to the workings of Kīlauea have given voice in moʻolelo, oli, mele… in journals, scientific observations, fiction, newspaper articles, essays, letters, poetry, and memoirs. Accounts vary with era, culture, gender, personality and purpose, yet each view tells us a bit more about Kīlauea, a place that stirs the mind and spirit of every human who encounters these immense forces shaping the planet.
On Thursday evening, July 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Volcano Center’s Niʻaulani Campus in Volcano Village, the words of the first Western visitors to Kīlauea will be brought to life through dramatic readings and reenactments of their encounters with this volcano.
Among the presenters depicting these 1800's visitors are Mike Nelson, Volcano Art Center Director, reading Rev. William Ellis who, in 1823, was the first Western man to describe Kīlauea. Pamela Frierson, author of The Burning Island, reminds us of the cultural perspectives these 1800's visitors packed with them. Tom Peek, author of the Volcano-based novel Daughters Of Fire, presents vivid 1840's accounts by evangelist preacher and keen volcano observer, Titus Coan. Jackie Pualani Johnson, well-known for her enactments of women prominent in Hawaiʻi's story, becomes Isabella Bird, telling of her 1873 journey to Kīlauea, and the Volcano Art Center's Fia Mattice reads her translation of Swedish Prince Oscar's journal, in which he describes his 1884 Kīlauea visit, adding this new account to Kīlauea's dramatically unfolding story.
Among the presenters depicting these 1800's visitors are Mike Nelson, Volcano Art Center Director, reading Rev. William Ellis who, in 1823, was the first Western man to describe Kīlauea. Pamela Frierson, author of The Burning Island, reminds us of the cultural perspectives these 1800's visitors packed with them. Tom Peek, author of the Volcano-based novel Daughters Of Fire, presents vivid 1840's accounts by evangelist preacher and keen volcano observer, Titus Coan. Jackie Pualani Johnson, well-known for her enactments of women prominent in Hawaiʻi's story, becomes Isabella Bird, telling of her 1873 journey to Kīlauea, and the Volcano Art Center's Fia Mattice reads her translation of Swedish Prince Oscar's journal, in which he describes his 1884 Kīlauea visit, adding this new account to Kīlauea's dramatically unfolding story.
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| Literature of Kīlauea series begins on Thursday, July 12. Photo by Jesse Tunison, Volcano Art Center |
Volcano Art Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through the arts and education.
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FIERY WHIRLWINDS THROW LAVA DEBRIS from the lava river in lower Puna, reports Robert Ballard of the National Weather Service. During a press confrence today, he said Fissure 8’s lava channel, which flows to the ocean, is creating miniature, short-lived, localized tornadoes of molten lava debris - caused by strong updrafts from the heat of the lava coming into contact with the cooler surrounding air temperature. See the video. Ballard said similar events occur over the laze plume – when the plume is very vigorous, and trade winds have died down – producing short-lived water spouts or weak whirlwinds. He said the occasional lighting produced in the laze plume is likely static discharge, and likely not dangerous outside the plume.
Heat from lava is also contributing to weather in lower Puna, including rain and much lightening. More than 1,200 lightening strikes were recorded from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in lower Puna. Ballard likened the lava influenced weather to what happens in the Western part of the mainland during wildfires, with pyrocumulus or pyrocumulonimbus clouds rising high into the atmosphere, today's clouds reaching some 45,000 feet. Ballard said his guess is that the rainfall is “more acidic,” in areas of high SO2.
Another scene in the lava river are lava blocks, called lava boats. They are large pieces of lava that fall off the channel wall or the Fissure 8 cone and move toward the ocean in the lava river.
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| Video, https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vsc/movies/movie_174002.html, of fiery whirlwinds over Fissure 8's lava river, flinging molten lava dozens of feet. Video from USGS |
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| A lava block, called a lava boat, is captured in the lava river by a USGS photographer. USGS photo |
Another scene in the lava river are lava blocks, called lava boats. They are large pieces of lava that fall off the channel wall or the Fissure 8 cone and move toward the ocean in the lava river.
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| Video, https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vsc/movies/movie_174003.html, shows plants in the foreground vigorously shaking, followed by a slow, thin plume rising from the crater. Video from USGS |
VIDEO OF A COLLAPSE EXPLOSION AT KĪLAUEA SUMMIT CAPTURED intense ground shaking and an ash plume on June 30. Brian Shiro, seismologist with USGS HVO, said the ash plume was minor. See video.
The collapse explosion at the summit at 1:24 a.m. this morning, July 2, produced a plume up to 1,200ft above ground level, with shaking equivalent to a 5.3-magnitude earthquake.
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| Ocean entry lava still produces a heavy laze plume, while under the waves, the lava has traveled about .25 miles. Photo from USGS |
KAPOHO LAVA DELTA IS MORE THAN 500 ACRES, reports Mike Zoeller of USGS. The geologist at the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes at University of Hawai'i-Hilo said the delta is expanding slightly both north and south. The lava continues to spread out from the channel into the Vacationland and Kapoho Beach
Zoeller said some preliminary sonar data from June 27 “suggests that several flow lobes, extending under the ocean, have advanced to depths of abut 100m below sea level – possibly deeper – within 400m (about .25 mi) of the delta edge.” Fissure 22 is spattering up to 80m above the cone there, said Zoeller, and producing a sluggish flow within a few hundred meters of the cone.
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| In bright green, the north-south Hwy 130 will open to all traffic tomorrow at 8 a.m. Map from hawaiicountygis |
HIGHWAY 130 REOPENS IN LOWER PUNA TO ALL TRAFFIC, tomorrow, July 3, at 8 a.m., announced Civil Defense this morning. McKenzie State Recreation Area and the new lava flow areas remain closed. Vacation rentals as well as all businesses in the Kalapana area can resume normal operations. Kamaili Road will be open to residents only. Highway 137 will be open from Highway 130 north to Opihikao road. “There is no immediate danger,” Civil Defense said, “but persons in the area are reminded to be on the alert for changing conditions and to monitor Civil Defense messages.”
Mike Zoeller of USGS confirms scientists have been monitoring SO2 emissions and temperature readings from the cracks along the highway since they formed, and that “no real change has been observed in several weeks.”
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TUESDAY, JULY 3
Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue, July 3, 4-6pm, July 17, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue, July 3, 6-8pm , Pāhala Community Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
4th of July Parade, Craft Fair, Wed, July 4, 9-1:30pm , Volcano Village Old Volcano Rd , ends at Cooper Center Cooper Center Volcanoes National Park 8-5pm ) or email idoaloha@gmail.com. thecoopercenter.org
Hula Voices w/Kumu Manaiakalani Kalua, Thu, July 5, 5-6pm , Volcano Art Center Volcano Village
Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, July 5, 6-7pm , Ocean View Community Center
FRIDAY, JULY 6
Spaghetti Dinner, Fri, July 6, 5:30pm , St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Single plate, $8, 2 for $15, family for $20. Tickets available at door. 939-7555, stjudeshawaii.org
Free Community Dance, Fri, July 6 and 13, 7-10pm , Cooper Center Volcano Village
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Pā‘ula Cleanup Event w/Ala Kahakai Trails Association and friends, Sat, July 7. Contact in advance for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park
Art in the Everyday Community Quilt Project - Assembly Workshop, Sat, July 7, 10-4pm , Volcano Art Center Volcano Village Rogers hopes to construct monumental sculptural quilt built of round wood 5” pieces - each blank and designed by community participants. Pick up blank piece and packet at Volcano Art Center Wailoa Art Center
‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, July 8, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower, on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO
MONDAY, JULY 9
Air and Space Camp, Science Camps of America, July 9-18, based at Pāhala Plantation Cottages with field trips all around island. For local teens ages 13-17, entering grades 9-12. Topics: Solar system, moon, planets, space exploration, structure of atmosphere, weather, carbon cycle, climate, Hawaiian history and culture, Polynesian voyaging, hiking and camping skills. $2,395 per student, includes ground transportation, meals, etc. Financial Aid available. scicamp.org
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| Nose to Nose by Vicki Penney-Rohner. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
A TWO DAY OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH VICKI PENNEY-ROHNER takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Volcano Art Center’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village. The class welcomes beginners and intermediate students.
The event description on volcanoartcenter.org states that, through taking the class, students will “let go of those nagging anxieties when using new colors and gain new confidence in your composition.” Adding that by understanding medium and using tools effectively, students will get the results they want, the description claims that this 2-day class will give students a better command of the medium.
Students learn to mix colors, use different mediums to achieve various effects, and learn to “layer color to bring depth and luminous richness to their work,” says the description. Throughout the two days, students will learn to create form using values and light, and recognize, understand and apply the elements of design and composition to improve their work. Students work with a pallet knife as well as brushes. The lesson also explores painting water.
The event description on volcanoartcenter.org states that, through taking the class, students will “let go of those nagging anxieties when using new colors and gain new confidence in your composition.” Adding that by understanding medium and using tools effectively, students will get the results they want, the description claims that this 2-day class will give students a better command of the medium.
Students learn to mix colors, use different mediums to achieve various effects, and learn to “layer color to bring depth and luminous richness to their work,” says the description. Throughout the two days, students will learn to create form using values and light, and recognize, understand and apply the elements of design and composition to improve their work. Students work with a pallet knife as well as brushes. The lesson also explores painting water.
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| Ancient Outrigger by Vicki Penney-Rohner. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
Penney-Rohner has taught art for fifteen years. Her work is in the State of Hawai‘i’s permanent collection, has been featured in magazines and won numerous awards throughout the U.S. She is currently the Artist-in-Residence at the Fairmont Orchid and teaches weekly classes there.
Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies and are invited to bring unfinished work from previous workshops. A complete supply list can be found online. The class fee is $90 per Volcano Art Center Member or $100 per non-Member. Register online or call 967-8222.
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Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies and are invited to bring unfinished work from previous workshops. A complete supply list can be found online. The class fee is $90 per Volcano Art Center Member or $100 per non-Member. Register online or call 967-8222.
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ONGOING
Benefits offered include: a $1,600 monthly living allowance (before taxes); a $5,920 education award towards higher education; health care and childcare benefits (if eligible); and receive an entry-level conservation career experience.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, October 2018, and possess or be working towards a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications must also have their own housing and transportation, a drivers license, and be able to pass a criminal history check.
The internship is offered through Kupu Hawai‘i. Those interested are asked to fill out an online application at kupuhawaii.org under Conservation Leaders Program as soon as possible, as spaces are limited; http://www.kupuhawaii.org/conservation/. For more, call The Nature Conservancy at 443-5401 or call Kupu Hawai‘i at 808-735-1221.
Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program: Hawai‘i State Public Library System, through Saturday, July 14, statewide and online. Register and log reading at librarieshawaii.beanstack.org or at a local library. Free. Reading rewards, activities, and programs for children, teens, and adults. 2018 participants have a chance to win a Roundtrip for four to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites kamaʻaina and tourist alike to visit the Kahuku Unit. There are no entry fees, and all programs are free of charge. In addition to regularly scheduled Guided Hikes and the monthly Coffee Talk, Kahuku Unit has added daily Ranger Talks, and cultural demonstrations and activities on weekends. Visitor Contact Station hosts Ike Hana Noe ʻAu, Cultural Demonstrations and Activities, at 12:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in June and July, made possible by Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.
Visitor Contact Station hosts Ranger Talks on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ; Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Guided Hikes begin at9:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday in June and July. Meet the ranger at the welcome tent.
Guided Hikes begin at
In the Visitor Contact Station, Coffee Talk, a monthly, casual get together, is held the last Friday of the month, 9:30-11 a.m .
Kahuku events are posted to the park website, nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/kahuku-hikes.htm.
Park Rangers invite the public to downtown Hilo to learn about the volcanic activity, to get their NPS Passport Book stamped, and to experience the Hawaiian cultural connection to volcanoes. Rangers are providing programs at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center at 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Tuesday through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Two Park Rangers are stationed at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in downtown Hilo, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday and Monday, in the Willie K Crown Room - as long as nothing else is scheduled in the space. The rangers will be doing daily talks at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. about the eruption. They will show the park film that is normally available to visitors to see at the Kilauea Visitor’s Center at the Summit, Born of Fire, Born in the Sea, every half-hour beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Kona Vet Center visits to Ocean View Community Center are Suspended until further notice. Veterans may call 329-0574 for VA benefit information. ovcahi.org
Tūtū and Me Offers Home Visits to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 464-9634.
St. Jude's Episcopal Church Calls For More Volunteers for the Saturday community outreach. Especially needed are cooks for the soup served to those in need, and organizers for the hot showers. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's April newsletter. Volunteer by contacting Dave Breskin at 319-8333.
5th annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run registration open. Race day Sat, Sept 22,
Volcano Forest Runs Registration Open through Friday, August 17, at 6 p.m. Half marathon $85, 10K $45, 5K $30. Registration increases August 1: half marathon to $95, 10K to $55, and 5K to $35. Race is run from Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village on Saturday, August 18.
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