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Ka‘ū News Briefs, Friday, July 29, 2022

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Naupaka by Tanya Ibarra is one of the artist offerings at this weekend's Experience Volcano Hawaiʻi Festival Saturday and
 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p..with arts, crafts, music, food, hula and more. See more below and at www.experiencevolcano.com.

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR KAʻŪ has been issued for Sunday by the National Weather Service. Civil Defense made the announcement Friday afternoon, explaining that a Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. "Strong, gusty trade winds, dry fuel, and low relative humidity could produce extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and be difficult to control."
    County Civil Defense recommends the following: Limit any activity that involves using open flames such as grilling and camp fires. Do not park cars on dry grass after a trip.

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A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE HELD BY GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES Vicky Cayetano and Kai Kahele created a stage this week for questions regarding their Democratic opponent Josh Green. The two, who noted that they are running against each other and have differences, said they are joining together to implore Green to release more information about his income beyond his lieutenant governor's job, including his weekend work as a physician and other money coming into his businesses. They also asked for more detail on his business and government connections with those contributing to his campaign and working with him outside of his job as lieutenant governor. They pointed to several of his companies including Green Health International, LLC.
    Cayetano referred to Green's statements that his outside income is from caring for people as a physician.
She said that "the lieutenant governor should not think that "being a doctor should give him a free pass."
Kai Kahele and Vicky Cayetano held a joint press conference
asking questions about their opponent's business and campaign
 finances. Photo from Hawai'i Public Radio
  Cayetano said the Democratic Party itself should become involved "to deliver the truth, transparency and accountability." 
     Kahele said, "There is no lieutenant governor in the history of this state that has made more than a  million dollars while serving as lieutenant governor in outside income in addition to his $165,000 taxpayer-funded salary as lieutenant governor, State of Hawai'i.....
    "If there's nothing to hide, then release the documents. In growing up here in Hawai'i my whole life, this doesn't pass the kukai test, to be frank with you. This is something that the people of Hawai'i deserve answers to. We are voting right now."
    The two also talked about consultants working with Green who were involved in a smear campaign during an earlier election for which they were fined and directed to provide money to charities.
    See the entire press conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qDohdo5VIU.
    Green responded by calling the questions attacks and saying that issues instead of attacks should be the focus of the campaigns and that he is known for bringing people together. His wife also came out with statements saying Green is all about bringing people together.

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This photo from Hawai'i Volcanoes illustrates the online volunteer application for
 opportunities at the park. See https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/Hawaii
THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION AT HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK will be up and running for August. Eric Hamren, of the Nursery Operations for Ke Ēweiēwe – Plant Restoration programs, announced three August service days.
The Monday, Aug. 8 nursery day invites volunteers to up-pot keiki and participate in general plant care. The Monday, Aug. 22 field and nursery day will see volunteers salvaging native plants along road and trail sides before the maintenance crews clear the area so they can transplant them into pots for a future restoration effort.
     On Friday, Aug. 26, there will be a field day clearing aggressive and invasive plants in restoration plots along Mauna Loa Strip Road.
    Hamren said, "Since we are still in the early stages of starting back up our volunteer program, we are trying out something different this month to compare results. Please navigate to volunteer.gov to sign up for these service days. Simply type Hawai'i into the search bar and all three service opportunities should be listed there. Warning, they may not all be up and active until August 4th."
   Other volunteer opportunities listed at https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/Hawaii include Volunteer Map Maker, Backcountry Office Assistant and Visitor Services Volunteer.

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THE ECONOMY STREAM OF VIBRANT HAWAI'I has sent out a Call to Action regarding the County of Hawai'i's Economic Development Strategy. It says:
    "The Hawaiʻi Island Economic Development Board has been contracted by the County of Hawaiʻi to garner community input for the 5-year CEDS that will guide use of the federal funds provided by the US
Economic Development Administration. Many of the priority sectors identified by the 300+ stakeholders who came together to develop the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Economic Development Strategy in 2021 have been incorporated into the draft CoH CEDS.
   "The industry sectors identified in the updated Hawaiʻi Island CEDS listed alphabetically are: Agriculture and Food Systems, Astronomy and Technology. Construction and Development, Creative Arts Education and Workforce Development, Energy, Transportation, and Shipping, Environment and Climate Change, Government, Health and Well-Being and Tourism."
    A focus group to consider the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for each of the industry sectors above focusing most on education, health, and poverty/ALICE on Thursday, Aug. 11.
    Vibrant Hawai'i states, "We strongly urge Hawaiʻi Island residents to join us for the Economy Stream meeting on August 11th from 9:00-10:30AM." See Link to Vibrant Hawaiʻi Economic Development Strategy here.
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EXPERIENCE VOLCANO HAWAII FESTIVAL opens Saturday morning. for the two-day event. The family friendly festival spans the entire Volcano area from Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, to Volcano Village and Volcano Winery.
    Organizers encourage everyone to visit all venues participating in the festival and to receive a stamp to qualify for prizes.
See the video of Experience Volcano Festival happening
Saturday and Sunday at www.experiencevolcano.com
Kilauea Lodge is one of the many venues.
    This year's grand prize is provided by Volcano's Hale Ho`ola Spa. The Rejuvenation Package consists of a full body exfoliation, custom facial masks, a steam bath, scalp massage that reveals healthier skin. After completing the treatment, enjoy an hour long Hawaiian Lomilomi massage. This prize is valued at $300.
Other prizes include: A Hand Blown Paper Weight from 2400° Fahrenheit; Wine Tasting Packages at Volcano Winery (must be 21 and over); Volcano Wineries Trio Gift Set (must be 21 and over), Hand Carved Hawaiian Gourd As A Bowl, Kilauea Lodge Gift Certificates, Hawaiian Lilikoi Butters, Hand Made Ribbon Lei, KTA Gift Certificates and Ono Ribbon Scarfs.
    Blown glass demonstrations will be on display once more at 2400 Fahrenheit, live & local music will be on the menu at Lava Rock Cafe, Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Art Center, & Volcano Winery.
    This year the festival is playing host to over 40 local vendors offering locally made products and goodies with over 50 events taking place at all festival locations.
    See the complete list of presenters, venues, a schedule and map at www.experiencevolcano.com.






 

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