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Overflows from the Fissure 8 lava channel may have ignited this fire -- producing dark smoke -- on Halekamahina, an older cinder-and-spatter cone to the west of Kapoho Crater. Poho`iki Boat Ramp remained untouched by lava today. See story, below. USGS Photo |
MAYOR HARRY KIM ENDORSED GOV. DAVID IGE last week in the incumbent's advertising.
Kim says: "Kīlauea erupted with a force none of us have ever seen. Gov. Ige responded without any hesitation. Gov. Ige told me, 'This is when people need us -- and we damn well better come through.' He coordinated all of his departments and military, the National Guard -- which is unbelievable that he continues today, because the emergency still goes on. And I'm saying, 'Thank you, Governor’ because he came through – he came through."
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who is running for the governorship, was endorsed this week by former Gov. Ben Cayetano. He endorsed Ige for governor, in a campaign that unseated Gov. Neil Abercrombie. Cayetano says, "Four years ago, I supported David Ige for governor. Sadly, he has not provided the kind of leadership needed to guide Hawai`i in the years ahead. His indecisiveness and penchant for being all things to all people has put the TMT (Thirty Meter Telescope) at risk, creating the real probability that Hawai`i may lose the world-class telescope to competitors. Colleen Hanabusa, on the other hand, demonstrated the flexibility and wisdom we expect a governor to have in adjusting to changing conditions."
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| The braided section of the Fissure 8 lava river flows close to many as-yet untouched structures. Spillovers on any side have the potential to start brush fires that burn houses. USGS photo |
LAVA SPILLOVERS LED TO FIRES, LED TO HOUSES BURNING in lower Puna this weekend. Fissure 8's lava channel spilled over along the south side of the flow, near Highway 132 and Halekamahina, yesterday, July 29, leading to brush and forest fires. The area is lava bound and inaccessible to firefighters. Various observers, according to Big Island Video News, said the fires caused several homes to burn.
Pohoiki remains, as the lava front threatening the boat ramp has not moved forward in several days.
Civil Defense says Highway 11 showed no new cracks, before today's 5.4 M collapse explosion event at 12:10 p.m.. Motorists are reminded to use caution, especially between mile markers 28 and 32. Civil Defense reminds those in the affected areas of recurring earthquakes near the summit to check utility connections after each event. Civil Defense also reminds the public to stay away from flow fields laze. Both are are extremely hazardous.
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HUI MĀLAMA'S NĀ KEIKI FESTIVAL
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| Grow Your Own Lā`au (medicine), featuring planting your own Hawaiian plants like ti. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
The staple food kalo (taro) was known to help with native Hawaiians dental health. Kalo has a high alkaline content.
Also displayed were natural kō (sugar cane); kukui, which was used for medicine and as an oil for lighting at night; uala (sweet potato), which was widely grown throughout Ka`u; ti leaf, and more.
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| Keiki learn how to effectively wash hands at the second annual Mālama Nā Keiki Festival. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
- Healthy Hapai from Hui Mālama Ola Nā `Ōiwi offered a complimentary lunch of fresh fruit, veggies, sandwiches, and water, with proof of having washed hands -- sticker required -- at the hand washing station.
- Bay Clinic Dental offered free tooth paste, tooth brush, and floss, as well as instructions on proper tooth brushing, with a toothy dragon on which to practice.
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| A toothy purple and yellow dragon helps keiki learn the proper way to take care of teeth. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie |
A number of other organizations also hosted education and displays:
- Lindsey Britt of PARENTS, Inc. shared information on new monthly programs offered in Nā`ālehu, and gave away free candy so everyone had a treat and a reason to brush. PARENTS, Inc., offers programs such as Parenting and Recovery, for parents recovering from substance abuse, and Fatherhood Support, focused on low-income, non-custodial fathers. They also throw a kickball tournament in Hilo once a year.
- Project Vision
- Linda Bong of Tūtū and Me offered info on the zero-to-five free programs offered, and helped keiki make lion masks and privacy door signs.
- North Hawai`i Community Hospital offered info on family support programs, such as early Head Start, early intervention, and home visiting services, plus a sensory activity.
Mālama Nā Keiki Festival, organized by Hui Mālama Ola Nā `Ōiwi -- see hmono.org for more -- had more health and fun on offer during the event. See future Ka`ū News Briefsfor more.
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NEW and UPCOMING
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MONDAY, JULY 30
TUESDAY, JULY 31Family Yoga Class, Wed, Aug 1, 9-10am , PARENTS, Inc., Nā`ālehu. 3-12 years old and caregivers. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat, if can, as supplies are limited. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
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Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, Aug 2, 6-7pm , Ocean View Community Center
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
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`O Ka`ū Kākou Meeting, Fri, Aug 3, 6:30pm , Aspen Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
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Chili Cook Off w/Benefit Concert for Puna and Ka`ū Food Bank, Sat, Aug 4, 4-8pm, The Terraces, 1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd, Ocean View. Raffle, non-alcoholic mixers and more, with music provided by Soul Town
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
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Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun, Aug 5, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park
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MONDAY, AUGUST 6
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2nd Annual Bi-Annual Quilt Show, Quilts In The Forest - Where the Path May Lead, Tue-Sat, through Aug 3, 10-4pm, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village. Free. Fia Mattice, 967-8222, quiltshow2018@volcanoartcenter.org. volcanoartcenter.org
Exhibit, Birds of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park: The Hawai`i Nei Invitational Daily, through Aug 4, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Free. Artists: John Dawson, Reyn Ojiri, Sarah Koh, Wendy Barske, Maria Macias, Cody Yamaguchi, Ann Guth, and John Mydoock. Art represents endemic bird species. volcanoartcenter.org
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Temporary changes to Tūtū and Me traveling preschool's Nā`ālehu site location. The new location, until further notice, is Kauaha`ao Church in Wai`ōhinu. Meeting days and times remain the same: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Currently on summer break, both Nā`ālehu and Pāhala site programs will resume August 7 and 8. Pāhala site program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center.![]()
Orientation takes place August 1 and 2. To enroll in either program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 464-9634. Questions: Clark at 929-8571 or eclark@pidfountation.org.
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5th Annual Ka`ū Coffee Trail Run Registration Open, online at webscorer.com/register?raceid=128145, Fees, before Aug 13: 5K, $30/person; 10K, $40/person; and 1/2 Marathon, $50/person. After Aug 13: 5K, $35/person; 10K, $45/person; and 1/2 Marathon, $55/person. Race Day Sat, Sept 22, 7 a.m.; begins and ends at Ka`ū Coffee Mill, kaucoffeemill.com. Event organizers: `O Ka`ū Kākou, okaukakou.org.
Disaster Recovery Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kea`au High School Gym. Buses run to and from Kea`au Armory every 20 minutes and Pāhoa Community Center Shelter every hour; see full bus schedule on the Civil Defense Website at HawaiiCounty.gov/Active-Alerts. For a list of the information applicants need to bring to the DRC, or to register online, go to DisasterAssistance.gov. The Salvation Army continues to operate a distribution center at the Pāhoa Community Center on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To donate, please coordinate with the Salvation Army at (808) 756-0306.
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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.
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
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Rangers offer new and familiar programs – free of charge, with no entry fees – for visitors at the park's Kahuku Unit, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center and Prince Kūhio Plaza in Hilo.![]()
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Grand Naniloa Hotel
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NEW and UPCOMING
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| Learn about making fermented foods using naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria at a workshop on August 18. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
LEARN TO PICKLE VEGGIES AND MAKE YOGURT in a hands-on fermented foods workshop with Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods, on Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus in Volcano Village. "Fermentation is an Art not a Science… It's flexible and fun, not rigid or difficult," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org.
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| Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
The class focuses on lactic-acid fermentation, or fermentation by naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria. "We will also discuss the health benefits of fermented foods in the diet. A variety of vegetables will be available to pickle; including cucumber, carrot, daikon, and others. The other half of the class we will learn how to make yogurt at home using dairy of choice, and we will discuss methods for dairy-free yogurt. Each student will take home their own fermented vegetables and yogurt culture!" the description continues.
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| Join Silverstein at Volcano Art Center and learn to make pickles and yogurt. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
Silverstein invites participants to learn the step-by-step process of making their own fermented vegetables and probiotic-rich yogurt, for a fee of $50 per Volcano Art Center Member and $55 per non-Member. Pre-registration is required. All supplies and organic ingredients will be provided. Register online at volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.
Silverstein, a holistic chef and retreat caterer on the island, began experimenting in the world of fermentation in 2011, shortly after being diagnosed with a severe autoimmune condition. "The benefits she has received from discovering and engaging in the world of microbes has proven to be invaluable. She hopes to share her experience and inspire others to cultivate their own health," states the description. See heartbeetfoods.com.
Silverstein, a holistic chef and retreat caterer on the island, began experimenting in the world of fermentation in 2011, shortly after being diagnosed with a severe autoimmune condition. "The benefits she has received from discovering and engaging in the world of microbes has proven to be invaluable. She hopes to share her experience and inspire others to cultivate their own health," states the description. See heartbeetfoods.com.
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MONDAY, JULY 30
Register to Vote in the Primary Election at an Early Walk-In Voting site from Monday, July 30, to Thursday, August 9.
Free Dinner and Talk Story with Raina Whiting, hosted by Friends of Raina Whiting, begins Monday, July 30, at 5 p.m., at Pāhala Plantation House. Free school supplies for keiki will be distributed. Whiting is a teacher at Nā`ālehu Elementary School, and is running for state House of Representatives for the district that includes Punalu`u through Pāhala and Volcano. She and her partner operate the Ka`ū corn and vegetable farm above the village. The meeting is at 96-3209 Maile Street. See voteraina.com.
Free Dinner and Talk Story with Raina Whiting, hosted by Friends of Raina Whiting, begins Monday, July 30, at 5 p.m., at Pāhala Plantation House. Free school supplies for keiki will be distributed. Whiting is a teacher at Nā`ālehu Elementary School, and is running for state House of Representatives for the district that includes Punalu`u through Pāhala and Volcano. She and her partner operate the Ka`ū corn and vegetable farm above the village. The meeting is at 96-3209 Maile Street. See voteraina.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 31
Ka`ū Food Pantry, Tue, July 31, 11:30-1pm , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Hula Voices w/Kumu Manaiakalani Kalua, Thu, Aug 2, 5-6pm , Volcano Art Center Volcano Village
Ka`ū and Kona House and Senate Candidate Agricultural Forum, Thu, Aug 2, 6-8pm, Konawaena High School Cafeteria, Kealakekua. Forum subject area is to help meet the needs of farmers; participants encouraged to bring questions. Co-sponsored by Kona Coffee Farmer Association, konacoffeefarmers.org, and Kona Farmers Union, hfuuhi.org.
Talk Story about Agriculture in Ka`ū at Pāhala Plantation House on Fri, Aug 3, at 6pm . All farmers and community members interested are invited. Bring a dish, pupu, or dessert to share if can. Contact HFUU Ka`ū Chapter president Raina Whiting at 808-464-0799 or rainawhiting@gmail.com.
Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat, Aug 4, 9:30-11:30am , Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Pu`u o Lokuana, Sun, Aug 5, 9:30-11 a.m. , Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Sunday Clay - High Fire! with Erik Wold, 8-week session beginning Aug 5 (no class Aug 12), morning class 11:30-2:30pm , afternoon class 2:45-5:45pm , Volcano Art Center Volcano Village
Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon, Aug 6, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā`ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon, Aug 6, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
ONGOING
5th Annual Volcano Winery Harvest Festival, tickets on sale from Wed, Aug 1, for event on Sun, Sept 9. Benefit for Volcano School of Arts and Sciences. Music, food, wine and raffle. $40/adult (21+). 967-7772, volcanowinery.com
Exhibit, Birds of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park: The Hawai`i Nei Invitational Daily, through Aug 4, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Free. Artists: John Dawson, Reyn Ojiri, Sarah Koh, Wendy Barske, Maria Macias, Cody Yamaguchi, Ann Guth, and John Mydoock. Art represents endemic bird species. volcanoartcenter.org
Tūtū and Me also 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.
Harmony Educational Services, Home Based Educational Programs - Open Enrollment through Oct 15; harmonyed.com/hawaii. Partnered with four local public charter schools, Harmony offers benefits of homeschooling with resources available to public schools. Interested families can also contact Rayna Williams, rwilliams@harmonyed.com or 430-9798.
Volcano Forest Runs Registration Open, online at volcanorainforestruns.com. Fees through July 31: 5K - $35, 10K - $55, 1/2 Marathon - $95. Fees increase Wed, Aug 1. Race Day Sat, Aug 18, Volcano Village. No race day registration for 1/2 Marathon. Race Director Sharron Faff, 967-8240.
Disaster Recovery Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kea`au High School Gym. Buses run to and from Kea`au Armory every 20 minutes and Pāhoa Community Center Shelter every hour; see full bus schedule on the Civil Defense Website at HawaiiCounty.gov/Active-Alerts. For a list of the information applicants need to bring to the DRC, or to register online, go to DisasterAssistance.gov. The Salvation Army continues to operate a distribution center at the Pāhoa Community Center on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To donate, please coordinate with the Salvation Army at (808) 756-0306.
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
Find Your Park, invites Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Kama`aina and tourist alike are encouraged to experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, After Dark events, and more from Ka`ū to Volcano to Hilo. "While Kīlauea continues to shake the ground and blast ash from its ever-changing summit crater – causing the partial closure of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park on May 11 – park rangers continue to enlighten and engage visitors from other locations," says a release from HVNP staff.
Kahuku Unit
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 No`eau: Experience the Skillful Work Cultural Demonstrations and Activities, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
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 at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday in June and July. Meet the ranger at the welcome tent.
Coffee Talk, in the Visitor Contact Station 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.
Find Park Rangers in Volcano at the Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus at 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., in Volcano Village. Rangers are there most days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide talks and answer questions about the current eruption.
The return of After Dark …near the park at the Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus. Each event will have a different subject matter.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
Find Park Rangers in downtown Hilo, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rangers provide daily eruption updates, and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., give a talk about all five of Hawai`i Island's volcanoes -- including Kīlauea. Get NPS Passport Books stamped. Located at 76 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo.
Prince Kūhio Plaza
Find Park Rangers alongside the park's non-profit partners, Hawai`i Pacific Parks Association, at their brand new mall store.
Find Park Rangers 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.
Park rangers also greet incoming arrivals at the Hilo International Airport, welcome cruise ship passengers as they disembark at the Port of Hilo, and inform visitors at `Imiloa Astronomy Center most Sundays.To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see Facebook. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. See our online calendars and our latest print edition at kaucalendar.com.