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Linda Morgan, librarian, offers to the public an opportunity to Give the Gift of School Library through this Friday. See story, below. Photo by Nalani Parlin |
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| Void that appeared at mile marker 28 during months of daily volcanic shaking. Photo from HDOT |
From April 30 to Aug. 4, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded approximately 60,000 earthquakes - with 4,400 measured at a magnitude 3 or greater, the largest measuring magnitude 6.9. The seismic activity contributed to formation of rifts under Mamalahoa Highway near the entrance to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park between mile markers 28 and 30.
Since July 6, HDOT has repaired subsurface voids at mile markers 28.7, 30.05, 30.1, 30.6, and 31.7, along with embankment repair at mile marker 30, and has planned repairs at mile markers 28.7, 29.1, and 29.3. Ground truthing tests, including boring and camera reconnaissance, and ground penetrating radar determined size and depth of subsurface voids prior to repairs. This portion of Hwy 11 will continue to be monitored by HDOT using cameras at ops.punatraffic.com.
Photos of the subsurface void at mile marker 28, the sinkhole at mile marker 30, a photo of the embankment repair at mile marker 30, and completed repairs at mile marker 30 can be viewed here.
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| Filling the voids opened up by many earthquakes on Hwy 11 near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park entrance. Photo from HDOT |
on Thursdays and Fridays. Traffic advisories and notices are distributed via the Department's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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BENEFITS TO HAWAIʻI IN THE U.S. FARM BILL, with lobbying and sponsorship by Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, passed the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and the House today. It heads to the President for final approval. According statements from Hirono and Gabbard, the Farm Bill does the following:
Reauthorizing the USDA's Education Grants DOE institutions that serve Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native students for the purpose of helping with educational needs as they relate to food and agricultural sciences.
Protecting benefits for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP assists more than 42 million participants nationwide - including 163,000 individuals in 83,000 households in Hawaiʻi.
Reauthorizing The Emergency Food Assistance Program. TEFAP provides federal resources to support low-income individuals and households with fresh food through local food banks.
Promoting Industrial Hemp. The bill includes provisions of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, a bill that Hirono cosponsored to promote development of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture are exploring potential for industrial hemp production.
Reauthorizing and Providing Mandatory Funding for Organic Research and Extension. The bill includes permanent, mandatory funding for organic farming research, improves the organic certification process, and provides assistance to farmers who want to transition to organic food production.
Reauthorizing the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with renewal of funding for SCRI through 2023. Competitive funding from SCRI can be used by research organizations and institutions like the University of Hawaiʻi's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct research on specialty crops such as floriculture, fruits, nuts, and coffee.
Reauthorizing and Maintaining Funding for Conservation Programs. The bill reauthorizes a number of conservation programs through 2023, including the Conservation Reserve Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Maintaining Mandatory Funding for Rural Energy Programs. Energy costs have a major impact on farmers, particularly in Hawaiʻi, where we pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation. The bill renews funding for Farm Bill energy programs like Rural Energy for America to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses install renewable energy systems and improve energy efficiency.
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BENEFITS TO HAWAIʻI IN THE U.S. FARM BILL, with lobbying and sponsorship by Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, passed the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and the House today. It heads to the President for final approval. According statements from Hirono and Gabbard, the Farm Bill does the following:
Reauthorizing the USDA's Education Grants DOE institutions that serve Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native students for the purpose of helping with educational needs as they relate to food and agricultural sciences.
Protecting benefits for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP assists more than 42 million participants nationwide - including 163,000 individuals in 83,000 households in Hawaiʻi.
Reauthorizing The Emergency Food Assistance Program. TEFAP provides federal resources to support low-income individuals and households with fresh food through local food banks.
Promoting Industrial Hemp. The bill includes provisions of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, a bill that Hirono cosponsored to promote development of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture are exploring potential for industrial hemp production.
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| Lorilee Lorenzo, a senior at Kaʻū High School, represented Kaʻū and the Hawaiʻi Horse Owners Association in two Christmas parades this year, one at Keaʻau and one in Hilo. Photo by Keonaona Porter |
Reauthorizing the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with renewal of funding for SCRI through 2023. Competitive funding from SCRI can be used by research organizations and institutions like the University of Hawaiʻi's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct research on specialty crops such as floriculture, fruits, nuts, and coffee.
Reauthorizing and Maintaining Funding for Conservation Programs. The bill reauthorizes a number of conservation programs through 2023, including the Conservation Reserve Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Maintaining Mandatory Funding for Rural Energy Programs. Energy costs have a major impact on farmers, particularly in Hawaiʻi, where we pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation. The bill renews funding for Farm Bill energy programs like Rural Energy for America to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses install renewable energy systems and improve energy efficiency.
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MORE AFFORDABLE HAWAIIAN AIRLINE SEATS to the mainland are expected, with a new lower ticket pricing for those willing to make no ticket changes, board last, and receive seat assignments at the gate without upgrade opportunities. Hawaiian expects to introduce the new ticket option soon, following lower demand for some of its flights, and less than expected revenue per plane seat. The option will be called Main Cabin Basic, according to a story in Pacific Business News today.
Other ticketing options are Premium, Extra Comfort, and Main Cabin.
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MORE AFFORDABLE HAWAIIAN AIRLINE SEATS to the mainland are expected, with a new lower ticket pricing for those willing to make no ticket changes, board last, and receive seat assignments at the gate without upgrade opportunities. Hawaiian expects to introduce the new ticket option soon, following lower demand for some of its flights, and less than expected revenue per plane seat. The option will be called Main Cabin Basic, according to a story in Pacific Business News today.
Other ticketing options are Premium, Extra Comfort, and Main Cabin.
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| A book fair in April at Nāʻālehu brought in book-buying funds for Nāʻālehu Library. This evening through Friday, a Gift the Gift of Reading! book fair will do the same. Photo by Nalani Parlin |
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING to help raise funds to buy more books for Nā’ālehu Elementary library. The public is invited to peruse the school book fair at the library, this evening, on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday until 2 p.m.
The book fair will open this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., coinciding with the school's monthly family reading night. Guests check in at the school office, when visiting the fair during school hours.
Books of all levels are available for purchase, ranging from first picture books for babies to chapter books and books for adults. Other fun items like activity and craft kits, special pens and pencils, bookmarks, and posters are also on sale.
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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 |
Kaʻū High December Sports Schedule
Girls Basketball:
Dec. 15, Sat., JV host
Laupāhoehoe, 2pm
Dec. 17, Mon., host HPA, 6pm
Dec. 19, Wed., host Kohala, 6pm
Dec. 22, Sat., host JV
Christian Liberty, 2pm
Boys Basketball:
Dec. 15, Sat., host Pāhoa
Dec. 18, Tue., @Keaʻau
Dec. 22, Sat, host Parker
Dec. 27, Thu., @Kealakehe
Wrestling:
Dec. 15, Sat., @Oʻahu
Dec. 22, Sat., @Oʻahu
Soccer:
Dec., 13, Thu., Girls host Makualani
Dec. 19, Wed., host HPA
Dec. 22, Sat., host Waiakea
Dec. 29, Sat., @Konawaena
Swimming:
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kamehameha, 10am
Dec. 15, Sat., JV host
Laupāhoehoe, 2pm
Dec. 17, Mon., host HPA, 6pm
Dec. 19, Wed., host Kohala, 6pm
Dec. 22, Sat., host JV
Christian Liberty, 2pm
Boys Basketball:
Dec. 15, Sat., host Pāhoa
Dec. 18, Tue., @Keaʻau
Dec. 22, Sat, host Parker
Dec. 27, Thu., @Kealakehe
Wrestling:
Dec. 15, Sat., @Oʻahu
Dec. 22, Sat., @Oʻahu
Soccer:
Dec., 13, Thu., Girls host Makualani
Dec. 19, Wed., host HPA
Dec. 22, Sat., host Waiakea
Dec. 29, Sat., @Konawaena
Swimming:
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kamehameha, 10am
NEW and UPCOMING
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| Image from volcanoartcenter.org |
VOLCANO ART CENTER HOSTS A ZENTANGLE INSPIRED ART POP-UP EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village. The free event is open to the public, and features the work of local Zentangle artists and hobbyists.
"Meet the artists and discover art created using the Zentangle method," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org. Volcano Art Center asks "all Zentangle artists and friends to come to this holiday gathering. This is a wonderful opportunity to display your Zentangle art and meet your fellow tanglers. Bring your friends, your art, and a light holiday pupu to share."
Event attendees are welcomed to make and take home a Zentangle Inspired ornament.
The event also offers door prizes, a Zentangle library, and the presence of Volcano Art Center's product storefront.
No cost to exhibit or attend. Donations to Volcano Art Center are welcome. Registration not required. For more information, call 967-8222. See volcanoartcenter.org.
"Meet the artists and discover art created using the Zentangle method," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org. Volcano Art Center asks "all Zentangle artists and friends to come to this holiday gathering. This is a wonderful opportunity to display your Zentangle art and meet your fellow tanglers. Bring your friends, your art, and a light holiday pupu to share."
Event attendees are welcomed to make and take home a Zentangle Inspired ornament.
The event also offers door prizes, a Zentangle library, and the presence of Volcano Art Center's product storefront.
No cost to exhibit or attend. Donations to Volcano Art Center are welcome. Registration not required. For more information, call 967-8222. See volcanoartcenter.org.
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Story Time with Auntie Linda from Tūtū & Me, Thu., Dec. 13, 10:30 -noon , Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 929-8571
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu., Dec. 13,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Coastal Clean-Up with Konawaena Middle School Recycling Club, Fri., Dec. 14. Contact for meet up details. BYO-4WD welcome; no seats available. Free; donations appreciated. RSVP to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com or call 769-7629 for more.
Arts & Crafts Activity:
Christmas Feast and Candlelight Service, Fri. Dec. 14, Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. Registration at
Christmas Concert, Fri., Dec. 14,
Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network's A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol, Dec. 14-23, Thu., Fri., Sat., 7:30pm, Sun., 2:30pm, Kīlauea Military Camp Theater inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. $20/person - cash or check, available at door. KMC open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. KDEN, 982-7344
Stewardship at the Summit, Sat., Dec. 15 and 22. Meet Paul and Jane Field at 8:45am in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers help remove invasive, non-native plants species that prevent native plants from growing. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves and tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required. Free; however, park entrance fees apply. No advance registration required. nps.gov/havo
Realms and Divisions, Sat., Dec. 15,
Ocean View C.E.R.T. Meeting, Sat., Dec. 15,
Zentangle: Inspired Art Pop-Up Exhibit & Reception, Sat., Dec. 15,
Hula Kahiko - Kapuaokalaniikapoliopele Ka‘au‘a w/Unuokeahi, Sat., Dec. 15, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Waiho‘olu‘u Ola Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Sat., Dec. 15,
Potluck and Parade of Lights & Sounds, Sat., Dec. 15, potluck at
Holidays @ Kahuku, Sun., Dec.16,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Dec. 18, 11:30-1pm , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Wed., Dec. 19, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘
Ocean View Community Association Special Membership Meeting, Wed., Dec. 19,
Substitute School Health Assistant Positions are available. Qualifications: CPR and First Aid certifications, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Training begins in 2019. Contact Kristy Loo for more at look@hkkk.k12.hi.us.
Christmas in the Country and 19th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibition are open at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘iVolcanoes National Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Christmas in the Country runs thro ugh Wednesday, Dec. 26. Enjoy an abundance of art and aloha as VAC creates a merry scene of an old-fashioned Christmas inside its 1877 historic building. In addition to artwork, find unique holiday offerings of island-inspired gifts, ornaments, and decorations made by Hawai‘i Island artists, including VAC exclusives.
The Wreath Exhibition is available through Tuesday, Jan. 1. The exhibition presents one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques, and styles, from the whimsical to the traditional, with this year's theme of Home for the Holidays - inspired by the four month closure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
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Admission is free; Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8222, or visit volcanoartcenter.org.
Christmas in the Country and 19th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibition are open at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i
The Wreath Exhibition is availabl
Registration for P&R Boys & Girls, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League open through Jan. 16, Kahuku Park, H.OV.E. For ages 5-8. Programs run Jan. 22-Apr. 18, game and practice times tba. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
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