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Nuclear testing by the U.S. in the South Pacific from 1947-1962 led to welcoming the people of the Marshall Islands to move to the U.S,. including Kaʻū, where many brought their families. Read about state legislature plans to improve health and other services for Marshallese and other Pacific Islanders on these Hawaiian islands. See story below. Image from Wikipedia |
Onishi, chairman of the House tourism committee, said, "We're trying to capture the taxes from people that are doing the business in Hawaiʻi. Which is the state's responsibility."
Alicia Humiston, of Rentals by Owner Awareness Association, testified in general support of SB 1292 SD2 HD2, but said concern lies in closing off online vacation rental marketers that don't have tax collection capabilities.
Representatives from AirBnB and Expedia contended that both bills violate of federal law, as they require turning over personal information of vacation rental operators. Expedia Group, which owns HomeAway.com and VRBO.com, said the legislation threatens Hawaiʻi's tourism economy. Matt Middlebrook, Head of Public Policy, Hawaiʻi, for Airbnb, testified that the purpose of tax bills should not be "to use confidential tax information to facilitate the Department of Taxation's enforcement of county land use laws."
A law to require STVR platforms to collect taxes was passed by lawmakers previously, but Gov. David Ige vetoed the bill.
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Bridging the Gap counted almost 2,000 homeless people in January, across Hawaiʻi, A statement from Bridging the Gap explained that each January, the Homeless Point in Time Count takes place throughout counties nationwide. On this island, the survey covers urban areas as well as parks and beaches, asking people "Where did you sleep on Jan. 22?" Homelessness is defined by those sleeping on the street, a vehicle or other place not meant for human habitation.
On Hawaiʻi Island, "the substantial decrease was a surprise, since last year's natural disasters displaced more people than usual," said Brandee Menino, Bridging the Gap Chair. During the January count, 67 people stated their homelessness was caused by natural disasters.
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FUTURE HEALTH OF THE MARSHALLESE and other Compact of Free Association citizens in Hawaiʻi is the goal of a group of Hawaiʻi state legislators, including west Kaʻū Rep. Richard Creagan, a physician who served in the Peace Corps there.
Rep. John Mizuno, Chair of the House Health Committee, yesterday announced a "blueprint for a path in the right direction for both Compact citizens and the state. When Pacific Islanders do well, our entire state benefits." He reviewed the history: In 1947, the United Nations granted the United States trusteeship over the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau, also known as the Compact Nations or the Freely Associated States. In exchange for exclusive military use and positioning, citizens from these nations are allowed to freely travel, live, and work in the United States . Those who have emigrated to Hawaiʻi from these independent nations are referred to as the Compact of Free Association – COFA – citizens. "They face extreme challenges due to their unique immigration status. Many COFA citizens deal with health conditions that can be linked to effects of U.S. nuclear testing in the nations from which they come," said Mizuno.
Along with Creagan, lawmakers and stakeholders – including the state Department of Health, state Department of Education, and Project Vision – created an outline following the House Health Committee's legislative briefing on COFA citizens.
Mizuno noted that the Department of Health reported spending $10 million annually in health care costs while the Department of Human Services spends $38 million in human services for COFA citizens. "We reviewed how state funds were allocated for services to Compact citizens and determined how we can be more efficient with services and prudently spending state resources for the benefit of both our state and Compact citizens," said Mizuno. Stakeholders and lawmakers concluded that a trifecta of education, civic engagement, and health care are the core to successful integration of COFA citizens in Hawaiʻi.
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| Compact of Free Association member island states. Map from hawaiifreepress.com |
"Hawaiʻi's Departments of Health, Human Services, Education, Public Safety, University Systems, and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism must collaborate to efficiently use state resources to serve COFA citizens. Collaboration will result in the dual benefit of reducing government spending while providing more meaningful services," urges the blueprint.
Using mobile clinics is a viable option to provide health care outreach and services to COFA citizens as well as veterans, homeless, and needy persons, says the blueprint.
To move the blueprint forward, creating a Compact of Free Association Advisory Body is the aim of concurrent resolutions moving through the 2019 Legislature. "This advisory body can act to bridge the gap in communication and understanding between COFA citizens and government officials. The group could act as a data center and clearing house for support services," according to the blueprint.
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HAWAIʻI FARMERS UNION UNITED asks for testimony on three resolutions going to hearing Friday, April 12, starting at 9:30 a.m. Testimony is due 24 hours before each hearing starts.
SCR118 SD1requests the Department of Agriculture designate areas in each county for dairy operations and develop incentives to increase dairy operations in the state.
SCR 119 SD1requests the state energy office, in collaboration with the Dept. of Ag, create and implement a strategic plan to increase renewable energy and local food production, and provide an environmental impact report on both.
SCR 165 SD1 requests the office of planning establish an agricultural housing task force to study existing county and state laws and rules, and plan for the construction of on-farm employee housing within the state agricultural district.
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| First image of a black hole, captured yesterday by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, which includes members of Mauna Kea Observatories, the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, and the Submillimeter Array. |
Maxwell Telescope and the Submillimeter Array.
John O'Meara, Chief Scientist at W. M. Keck Observatory, said, "We are thrilled by this morning's announcement unveiling EHT's first results – a direct image confirmation of the shadow of the supermassive black hole at the center of Messier 87. This truly is a fundamental leap towards significantly advancing our understanding of black holes, one of the most enigmatic objects in the universe, and providing new tests of general relativity, the theory underlying them.
"Supermassive black holes, like the other one EHT studied at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, are of significant interest; understanding their behavior and environment is one of the signature areas of research that Keck observers, like Andrea Ghez of UCLA's Galactic Center Group, have been leading for over 20 years.
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| John O'Meara, Chief Scientist and W. M. Keck Observatory Photo from EHT |
"We enthusiastically look forward to the important science and new discoveries that will undoubtedly come as a result of EHT's exciting breakthrough, and give our heartfelt congratulations to all the teams involved."
U.S. Rep. Ed Case, Kaʻū's former member in Congress, called the image capture a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough and "a truly international effort." He also said this would help efforts to diversify Hawai‘i's economy.
Said Case, "Part of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, the JCMT and SMA, joined six other telescopes around the globe to form an Earth-sized telescope of unprecedented power and resolution able to 'photograph' the supermassive black hole in the M87 galaxy. Hawai‘i's key contribution was to place world-class telescopes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean .
"These Hawai‘i observatories pioneered the study of black holes and, thanks to powerful new capabilities, perfect conditions atop Mauna Kea, and dedicated personnel, we can all look forward to more of JCMT and SMA's cutting edge discoveries in the future, in addition to the continued growth and reputation of Hawai‘i as a world leader in exploring our heavens."
Case said astronomers partnered with renowned Hawaiian language and cultural practitioner Dr. Larry Kimura to suggest the Hawaiian name Pōwehi, meaning embellished dark source of unending creation.
Case noted the contributions of astronomy to Hawaiʻi education, through STEM programs in Hawaiʻi schools and continued advancement of the University of Hawaiʻi
"Astronomy plays a key role in efforts to diversify our economy… We need to continue to support the world class work of these scientists not only because they work on the frontiers of discovery but because these efforts expand so many more opportunities in both the public and private sectors."
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| As of 2018, Hawaiʻi has the fifth-highest state cigarette tax. Map from taxfoundation.org |
Co-introduced by west Kaʻū Sen. Dru Kanuha and Hilo Sen. Kai Kahele, the measure sought to increase the tax with the intent of reducing smoking, and to fund various programs, including cancer research, medical school loan repayment, and community health centers.
Some House Committee on Health members expressed concerns that the increase could create a "robust black market of cigarettes procured online from states with lower cigarette taxes," as the five-cent increase would be the "greatest tax increase since the tax was first introduced."
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Another view: Making public health programs, and non-profit organizations and agencies that run them, dependent on cigarette taxes for revenue could make them dependent and less likely to survive if cigarettes were banned or the age group narrowed.
Said Kanuha, "While SB 887 stalled in the House Committee on Finance, there was plenty of discussion and positive dialogue showcasing support and a collective desire to move forward SB 887. Thus, next session, I plan to work tirelessly with my colleagues in the Senate and across the way in the House of Representatives to pass SB 887."
Another view: Making public health programs, and non-profit organizations and agencies that run them, dependent on cigarette taxes for revenue could make them dependent and less likely to survive if cigarettes were banned or the age group narrowed.Said Kanuha, "While SB 887 stalled in the House Committee on Finance, there was plenty of discussion and positive dialogue showcasing support and a collective desire to move forward SB 887. Thus, next session, I plan to work tirelessly with my colleagues in the Senate and across the way in the House of Representatives to pass SB 887."
SB 1405 SD2 HD2passed the House Tuesday, and goes back to the Senate. The bill would raise fines for under age 21 possession of e-cigarettes, and raise taxes on e-cigarettes and e-liquids to be in line with traditional cigarettes.
House Bill 1509, authored by west Kaʻū Rep. Richard Creagan, proposed banning cigarettes in Hawaiʻi over five years, giving addicts time to wean off them and agencies, dependent on cigarette taxes, time to find other funding. The first year would have raised the age of those permitted to buy cigarettes from 21 to 30, the second year to 40, the third year to 50, the fourth year to 60, and the fifth year to 100.The bill died in the House Committee on Health. It received international attention as Hawaiʻi would have been the first cigarette free state in the U.S. It was co sponsored by Reps. John Mizuno and Cynnthia Thielen. See more on the proposal in the Feb. 25 Kaʻū News Briefs.
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| Small amounts of marijuana may soon be decriminalized. Photo from drugabuse.com |
HB1383 would also allow anyone to apply for expungement if previously convicted of possessing 3 grams or less of marijuana. Drug Policy Forum of Hawaiʻi testifies the measure doesn't go far enough, and suggested decriminalizing possession of up to an ounce of pot.
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KAʻŪ TROJANS BOYS VOLLEYBALL hosted Hilo Warriors Tuesday. The Warriors took each of three sets, 25-10, 25-7, and 25-12.
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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 |
Baseball:
Sat., April 13, 3 p.m. , @Kamehameha
Fri., April 19, BIIF Semi-Finals
Sat., April 20, BIIF Semi-Finals
Fri., April 26, BIIF Finals
Sat., April 27, BIIF Finals
Wed.-Sat., May 8-11, HHSAA
Softball:
Fri., April 12, BIIF Semi-Finals
Sat., April 13, BIIF Semi-Finals
Fri., April 19, BIIF Finals
Sat., April 20, BIIF Finals
Wed., May 1-4, HHSAA
Boys Volleyball:
Fri., April 12, 6 p.m. , @Keaʻau
Wed., April 17, 6 p.m. , Kamehameha
Fri., April 19, 6 p.m. , host Honokaʻa
Mon. April 22, BIIF First Round
Wed., April 24, BIIF Semi-Finals
Thu., April 25, BIIF Finals
Thu.-Sat., May 2-4, HHSAA
Track:
Sat., April 13, 9 a.m. , @HPA
Sat., April 20, 9 a.m. , @Kamehameha
Fri., April 26, 2 p.m. , BIIF Semi-Finals
Sat., April 27, 3 p.m. , BIIF Finals
Fri.-Sat., May 3-4, HHSAA
JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT KAHUKU, Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Program debut. Keiki who complete the junior ranger handbook, illustrated by Hawai‘i artists, earn a wooden junior ranger badge, junior ranger certificate, and will be sworn in by a National Park Service ranger. Free. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
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UPCOMING
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
Free Vision Screenings, . Students receive free comprehensive eye exam and sunglasses. If given a prescription, keiki will receive free eyeglasses with choice of frames, with parental consent. Mission co-sponsored by Tūtū & Me and Project Vision Hawaiʻi. pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me, projectvisionhawaii.org, 808-430-0388
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197
‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org
Tales of Forgiveness and Tales of the Three Monks, performed by Storyteller Jeff Gere, Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center. $10/VAC member, $15/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. – noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. ovcahi.org, 939-7033
Community Dance, Friday, April 12, 7 p.m – 10 p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Annual Manuka/NARS Cleanup, Saturday, April 13. Free; donations appreciated. RSVP: kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, 769-7629
Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033. ovcahi.org
Soft Pastel Still Life with Patti Pease Johnson, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. – noon, Volcano Art Center. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Nā Mamo O Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, April 13, meet 9:30 a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP: James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii
Ka‘u Unity Celebration, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. All ages. Free. Register same day. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hula Kahiko - Kumu Kini Ka‘awa with Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School, Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Nā Mea Hula with Loke Kamanu & ‘Ohana, Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Jazz in the Forest: Jazz Goes to the Movies, Saturday, April 13, 5:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Watch Jean Pierre Thoma and the Jazztones play along with a collection of tunes alongside a silver screen. $20/VAC member, $25/non-member. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
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Lava Lounge Entertainment, Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp. Soul Town performs. $5 cover per person. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Palm Sunday Services, April 14, 9:30 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. 939-7000
Ocean View Easter Egg Hunt at Kahuku Park happens Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by D-Tech solutions, Robert Unger, 238-8441, is accepting donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy.
Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, April 14, 2nd Sunday monthly, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527
MONDAY, APRIL 15
Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Monday, April 16, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church,
Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, hihs.org, 796-0107
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Discovery Harbour Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Monday, April 15, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
Hypertension Management, Monday, April 15 and 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kaʻū District Gym, with Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
Walk for Fitness, Tuesday, April 16-June 25, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. 18+. Registration ongoing. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Arts and Crafts Activity: Spring Collage, Tuesday, April 16, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 8-12. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hula Hoop Challenge, Tuesday, April 16, 2:45 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 8-12. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
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Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Mtg., Tuesday, April 16, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
Walk & Fit, Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-May 23, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala. 18+. Register April 3-15. Shoes required. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
After Dark in the Park: The Amazing, Almost Unbelievable, Story of the Coconut Palm, Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. John Stallman of the Friends Institute of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, guides attendees on the epic journey of the modern palm, what has been called, "the most useful tree on Earth." Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Early Head Start, Wednesday, April 17, 10 a.m. – noon, Ocean View Community Center. Social get together for keiki and parents; open to public. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
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Easter Craft Day, Wednesday, April 17, 11 a.m. – pau, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. Free; all ages. 939-2442
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Arts and Crafts Activity: Spring Basket, Wednesday, April 17, 3:30-5p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. Register keiki grades K-6 April 8-16. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Palm Sunday Services, April 14, 9:30 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. 939-7000
Ocean View Easter Egg Hunt at Kahuku Park happens Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by D-Tech solutions, Robert Unger, 238-8441, is accepting donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy.
Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, April 14, 2nd Sunday monthly, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527
MONDAY, APRIL 15
Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Monday, April 16, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church,
Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, hihs.org, 796-0107
Hypertension Management, Monday, April 15 and 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kaʻū District Gym, with Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
Walk for Fitness, Tuesday, April 16-June 25, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. 18+. Registration ongoing. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Arts and Crafts Activity: Spring Collage, Tuesday, April 16, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 8-12. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hula Hoop Challenge, Tuesday, April 16, 2:45 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 8-12. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Walk & Fit, Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-May 23, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala. 18+. Register April 3-15. Shoes required. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
After Dark in the Park: The Amazing, Almost Unbelievable, Story of the Coconut Palm, Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. John Stallman of the Friends Institute of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, guides attendees on the epic journey of the modern palm, what has been called, "the most useful tree on Earth." Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Early Head Start, Wednesday, April 17, 10 a.m. – noon, Ocean View Community Center. Social get together for keiki and parents; open to public. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Arts and Crafts Activity: Spring Basket, Wednesday, April 17, 3:30-5p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. Register keiki grades K-6 April 8-16. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
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Beginning Farmer Institute Cohort Applications open through Monday, April 15. Free training program which "prepares new producers of any age or operation type for a successful future in agriculture." Applications at nfu.org/education/beginning-farmer-institute.
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Kaʻū Coffee Fest invites non-profits, clubs, cooperatives, and businesses to sign up for booths at the 11th annual Kaʻū Coffee Fest Hoʻolauleʻa on Saturday, May 4 at Pāhala Community Center. The all-day event comes with music, hula, coffee tasting, and meeting the famous Kaʻū Coffee farmers. See
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Booth fees are $100 for food vendors; $60 for non-food items and crafts, including coffee and coffee samples; and $35 for pre-approved information displays. No campaign and other political displays. Fifty percent discounts for non-profit organizations and cooperatives selling food, crafts, and coffee. Vendors must also obtain county vendor permits costing $30 each and a Department of Health permit, if serving food. Call Gail Nagata 933-0918. Apply by Friday, April 26. Application at KauCoffeeFestival.com. Email to biokepamoses@gmail.com; mail to Brenda Iokepa-Moses, P.O. Box 208 , Pāhala , HI 96777
Exhibit: On Sacred Ground by Dino Morrow is open daily through Sunday, May 5 at Volcano Art Center Gallery. The public is invited to see documentary and protrait photography of Hula Arts at the Kīlauea Program. Visit volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
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