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| Everyone is invited to a community work day at Kāwā this Saturday, sponsored by Nā Mamo O Kāwā and Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, from 9:30 a.m, to 1:30 p.m. See more, below. Photo from Nā Mamo O Kāwā |
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| Jeff Sessions |
The special council is investigating Russian meddling into the U.S. elections, and has led to indictments and guilty pleas by former Trump staff members and campaign associates.
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GOV. DAVD IGE AND RUNNING MATE JOSH GREEN won over the people from Volcano through Miloliʻi, and all of Hawaiʻi County in the General Election. The results released Tuesday evening show that they received 64.4 percent of the vote, with 38,300 votes cast for them on this island. The Republican candidate team, Andria Tupola and Marissa Dipasupil Kerns, received 30.2 percent, with 17,952 votes.
In Volcano, Ige and Green earned 381 by mail, 75 walk-in, and 405 cast on Election Day. Tupola and Kerns earned 142 by mail, 31 walk-in, and 173 cast on Election Day.
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| Gov. David Ige and Lt. Gov. Josh Green, at Monday night's Democratic Rally in Hilo. Image from Nā Leo TV |
In Nā‘ālehu, Ige and Green took 268 by mail, 26 walk-in and 216 cast on Election Day. Tupola and Kerns took 99 by mail, 4 walk-in, and 79 cast on Election Day.
In Ocean View, Ige and Green received 300 by mail, 33 walk-in and 338 on Election Day. Tupola and Kerns received 149 by mail, 19 walk-in, and 205 cast on Election Day.
In Miloli‘i, Ige and Green took in 120 by mail, 14 walk-in and 92 cast on Election Day. Tupola and Kerns took 36 by mail, 10 walk-in, and 43 cast on Election Day.
Statewide, the Ige/Green ticket took 61.4 percent, with 244,814 ballots. Tupola and Kerns took 33 percent, with 131,604 ballots.
Ige will enter his second term as governor. Green, a former Kaʻū resident of Punaluʻu Beach, will give up his seat as west Kaʻū through Kona's state Senator to Dru Kanuha.
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U.S. SEN. MAZIE HIRONO won over the people from Volcano through Miloliʻi, and all of Hawaiʻi County, receiving 72.9 percent of the Hawaiʻi County vote, with 43,346 votes cast for her. Republican Ron Curtis received 15,031 votes, 25.3 percent of the Hawaiʻi County vote.
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| Sen. Mazie Hirono, at Monday night's Democratic Rally in Hilo. Image from Nā Leo TV |
In Pāhala, Hirono earned 177 by mail, 31 walk-in, and 113 cast on Election Day. Curtis earned 17 by mail, 10 walk-in, and 25 cast on Election Day.
In Nā‘ālehu, Hirono earned 292 by mail, 31 walk-in, and 230 cast on Election Day. Curtis earned 92 by mail, 2 walk-in, and 83 cast on Election Day.
In Ocean View, Hirono earned 381 by mail, 75 walk-in, and 405 cast on Election Day. Curtis earned 142 by mail, 31 walk-in, and 173 cast on Election Day.
In Miloli‘i, Hirono earned 125 by mail, 15 walk-in, and 110 cast on Election Day. Curtis earned 37 by mail, 9 walk-in, and 38 cast on Election Day.
Statewide, Hirono took 69.3 percent, with 276,133 ballots. Curtis took 28.1 percent, with 111,977 ballots.
A child immigrant from Japan , Hirono became the first Asian American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the first elected female senator from Hawaiʻi, and the first U.S. senator born in Japan . She is entering her second term, though she has held offices in Hawaiʻi as far back as 1984.
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U.S. REP. TULSI GABBARD won over the people from Volcano through Miloliʻi, and all of Hawaiʻi County, receiving 76.1 percent of the Hawaiʻi County vote, with 45,235 votes cast for her. Republican Brian Evans received 12,138 votes, 20.4 percent of the Hawaiʻi County vote.
In Volcano, Gabbard earned 430 by mail, 81 walk-in, and 483 cast on Election Day. Evans earned 102 by mail, 23 walk-in, and 103 cast on Election Day.
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| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, at Monday night's Democratic Rally in Hilo. Image from Nā Leo TV |
In Nā‘ālehu, Gabbard earned 301 by mail, 31 walk-in, and 243 cast on Election Day. Evans earned 76 by mail, 2 walk-in, and 63 cast on Election Day.
In Ocean View, Gabbard earned 346 by mail, 35 walk-in, and 367 cast on Election Day. Evans earned 134 by mail, 21 walk-in, and 192 cast on Election Day.
In Miloli‘i, Gabbard earned 127 by mail, 15 walk-in, and 112 cast on Election Day. Evans earned 32 by mail, 9 walk-in, and 34 cast on Election Day.
Statewide, Gabbard took 74 percent, with 153,132 ballots. Evans took 21.7 percent, with 44,816 ballots.
Gabbard is the first Samoan American and first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress, and is entering her second term.
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RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT THREE DRU, KANUHA won over the people from Nāʻālehu through Miloliʻi, receiving 71.8 percent of the vote, with 10,650 cast for him. Libertarian Michael Last received 2,773, 18.7 percent of the vote.
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| Sen. Dru Kanuha |
In Ocean View, Kanuha earned 312 by mail, 40 walk-in, and 345 cast on Election Day. Last earned 137 by mail, 13 walk-in, and 163 cast on Election Day.
In Miloli‘i, Kanuha earned 118 by mail, 16 walk-in, and 103 cast on Election Day. Last earned 29 by mail, 6 walk-in, and 32 cast on Election Day.
Kanuha will give up his seat on the Hawaiʻi County Council, taking over for Josh Green, the Lt. Gov. elect.
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| Rep. Richard Onishi |
In Volcano, Onishi earned 324 by mail, 67 walk-in, and 352 cast on Election Day. Fogel earned 153 by mail, 34 walk-in, and 178 cast on Election Day.
In Pāhala, Onishi earned 158 by mail, 33 walk-in, and 113 cast on Election Day. Fogel earned 18 by mail, 5 walk-in, and 12 cast on Election Day.
Onishi will begin his 6th year as District Three representative.
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BOTH COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT PASSED in Tuesday's General Election.
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FORMER GOV. NEIL ABERCROMBIE – who advocated for the regional disaster shelter and gym in Kaʻū and held his own inauguration celebration in Kaʻū when he was elected governor in 2010 – wrapped up the election eve Democratic Rally at Moʻoheau Bandstand. He urged everyone to get ready for the elections in 2020 to "return this country to the basic values that made it what it is and what the Democratic Party has always stood for."
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BOTH COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT PASSED in Tuesday's General Election.
Public Notice and Voting Requirements for the Salary Commission amendment, as it was written on the ballot, will make salary changes for administrators and council members more transparent to the public. The amendment also requires salary changes of 10 percent or more to receive the support of two-thirds of commission members. The amendment was proposed by Hilo Council member Sue Lee Loy. The amendment passed with a minimum of 64.7 percent in all of Kaʻū, with Hawaiʻi County passing at 75 percent, with 44,629 votes.
Fiscal Impact Statements for Amendments to the Hawaiʻi County Charter amendment will require changes to the Charter to be accompanied by a statement of how the change would affect the county, financially. It was proposed by Hilo Council member Aaron Chung. The amendment passed with a minimum of 65 percent in all of Kaʻū, with Hawaiʻi County passing at 73.9 percent, with 43,953 votes.
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| Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, at his confirmation ceremony in 2010, held at the Pāhala Plantation House. Photo by Julia Neal |
He talked about history, of how Democrats have "delivered for the people time after time after time. We're going to do it, now we're going to keep on doing it… the Democratic party leading the way in providing opportunities for the diversity that defines us instead of dividing us – that has been the fundamental foundation rule of the Democratic Party throughout its history in the state of Hawaiʻi."
Abercrombie spoke of the late Patsy Mink: "There isn't a day goes by that I don't think about Patsy Mink… She had four strikes against her: she was Japanese, she was female, she was smart, and she married a haole… Every young woman… every single girl in Hawaiʻi and across the country can thank Patsy Mink for making them full and total human beings, by the discrimination they had against them. That's what we represent."
He spoke of Gil Kahele – state Sen. Kai Kahele's father – and how he recalled Kai running around like Kai's daughters were at the rally. "One of the best things I ever did in my whole political life was to name his dad to be a senator, because I don't think we might have had Kai otherwise."
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NEW and UPCOMING
This ‘Ike Hana No‘eau - Experience the Skillful Work program is co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. For more call 985-6011, or visit nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes.
A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP BEGINS on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at PARENTS, Inc., in Nā‘ālehu, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The free group will meet on the second and last Wednesday of every month thereafter. Pre-registration is required; call Lindsey Miller at 333-3460.
Learn More About Becoming A Foster Parent, Thu., Nov. 8, 8:30-10:30am, Pāhala Community Center. Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool on-going; however, all are welcome to visit w/ Michelle Caravalho of Hui Ho‘omalu to discuss becoming a foster parent. East Hawai‘i, 987-5988, West Hawai‘i 896-3829
Health Insurance Sign-up, Thu., Nov. 8, 9-4pm, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu., Nov. 8, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund & Nā Mamo o Kāwā Estuary Volunteer Work Day, Sat., Nov. 10, meet 9:30am, Northern Gate, Kāwā. 2WD accessible, volunteers welcome. Free; donations appreciated. Sign-up w/James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111, nmok.org. HWF - RSVP to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, call 769-7629
Stained Glass Basics I, Sat. & Sun., Nov 10, 11, 17 & 18, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Four session workshop for beginners with Lois Pollock. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Advance registration required; class size limited to 6 adults. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Learn about native plants that play a vital role in Hawaiian culture, and observe the catastrophic change and restoration of the land as it transitions from the 1868 lava flow to deeper soils with more diversity and older flora. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes
Zentangle: Botanical Boarders and Beyond w/Dina Kageler, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Returning tanglers encouraged to bring their favorite Zentangle supplies - loaner pens, pencils and watercolors available. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Bring light refreshment to share. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Annual Volunteer Appreciation - Ice Cream, Brownies & Tie Dye Social, Sat., Nov. 10, 3-5pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Volcano Art Center members welcome, others welcome to become members to attend. Julie Williams, 339-1699, volcanoartcenter.org
Ocean View Turkey Challenge, Sat., Nov. 10, 4-10pm, Terraces, 92-1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Ocean View. D-Tech Solutions DJ Robert Unger, 4-7pm; K.O.A. band, 7-10pm. Adults only. Admission: One Keiki gift $10-15 value, unwrapped, no stuffed animals. Raffle Tickets $1 each, or 6 for $15; winners need not be present to win. Turkey plates available on site or to-go, $10. Proceeds fund Keiki Christmas at Kahuku Park. Competitors sign-up by Nov. 1. Contact Lee, 494-8835, or Kathie, 937-5865, peoplerdcare@gmail.com
Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sun., Nov. 11, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Short, moderately difficult, 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone, Pu‘u o Lokuana. Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time. Enjoy breathtaking view of lower Ka‘ū. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes
Veteran's Day Ceremony, Sun., Nov. 11, 3pm, Kīlauea Military Camp front lawn, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Keynote Speaker: Colonel Thomas Barrett, Commander USAG Hawai‘i. Veterans who will attend Ceremony are asked to call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to KMC Veteran's Day Buffet. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Veteran's Day Buffet, Sun., Nov. 11, 4-7pm, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Menu entrees: Prime Rib, Asian Infused Ono, and Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry. Meal tickets: $29.95/Adult, $15.95/Child (6-11 years old). Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Veterans who will attend KMC Veteran's Day Ceremony at 3pm call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to Buffet. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Veteran's Day Concert, Mon., Nov. 12, 10:30-4pm, Nā‘ālehu Community Center & Park. Free. Sponsored by ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Entertainment features acclaimed falsetto singer Mark Yamanaka and bands Shootz and Bottle of Blue. Paul Sakamoto and his Taiko drumming group perform. Food includes stew, rice, and mac salad w/Punalu‘u Sweetbread. okaukakou.org
Free STD Testing, Mon., Nov. 12, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 2nd Monday of month. Call for individual appointment for different day or time. Teenagers 14+ do not need parent consent. Always confidential. Free condoms and lube. 895-4927
Painting with Peggy, Mon., Nov. 12, noon-3pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Ongoing Acrylic Painting Sessions w/Margaret "Peggy" Stanton for artists of all levels. No previous experience needed. $15 VAC members/$20 non-members per session. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
How to Grow Culinary Herbs, Tue., Nov. 13, 1pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. Master Gardeners explain which herbs to buy, which to propagate, and how. Free seedlings provided while supplies last. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 939-2442
C.E.R.T. Discovery Harbour / Nā‘ālehu, Tue., Nov. 13, 4-6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, and participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com, 410-935-8087
The Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor, Tue., Nov. 13, 4-7pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Artist Nancy DeLucrezia shows how to transfer a photo onto watercolor paper and introduces basic painting techniques. Enjoy sampling of several wines. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $17 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Volcano Bay Clinic Mobile Health Unit Visits: Dental, Wed., Nov. 14, 8-5pm; Medical, Thu., Nov. 29, 1-5pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Must be Bay Clinic, Inc. patient. Call 333-3600 to schedule appointment. See Cooper Center June and August newsletters for details. thecoopercenter.org
Lā‘au Lapa‘au - ‘Ike Hana No‘eau: Experience the Skillful Work, Wed., Nov. 14, 10-2pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Local practitioner Momi Subiono uses herbs to help the Hawaiian community and aims to create renewed awareness, understanding, and use of plants for traditional healing. Free; park entrance fees apply. Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes
Yarn Scarecrow, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 14, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 7 to 13. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
ONGOING
Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, has twice a week meeting in Pāhala, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center, and in Nāʻālehu at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
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To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.
Registration for Track & Field Practice open through Wed., Nov. 21, Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in H.O.V.E. Program for ages 6-14 to be held Dec. 3-Feb. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.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.