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| Noe Noe Wong-Wilson with Gov. David Ige during protests against the Thirty-Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea where she was arrested. The governor has nominated her to be on the Authority to manage the mauna. Photo from Big Island Video News |
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| As DLNR administrator, Suzanne Case will serve on the Mauna Kea Authority. |
The eight nominees, as described by the governor, are:
Kamanamaikalani Beamer: An individual with ʻāina (land) resource management expertise and specific experience with Hawaiʻi island‑based management.
Gary Krug: An individual who is recognized as possessing expertise in the fields of pre-school through 12th-grade public education or post-secondary education.
Kamanamaikalani Beamer: An individual with ʻāina (land) resource management expertise and specific experience with Hawaiʻi island‑based management.
Gary Krug: An individual who is recognized as possessing expertise in the fields of pre-school through 12th-grade public education or post-secondary education.
Rich Matsuda: A representative from a list of three names submitted by Mauna Kea Observatories.
John Komeiji: An individual with business and finance experience who has previous administrative experience in managing a large private-sector business.
Pomaikai Bertelmann: An individual who is a lineal descendent of a practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices associated with Mauna Kea.
Joshua Mangauil: An individual who is a recognized practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
Paul Horner: An individual from a list of three names submitted by the President of the Senate.
Michelle "Noe Noe" Wong-Wilson: An individual from a list of three names submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In addition, there are four ex-officio, voting members who will serve on the Authority:
Chair of state Board of Land & Natural Resources, or the chairperson's designee. This position is currently held by Chair Suzanne Case.
Mayor of County of Hawaiʻi, or the mayor's designee. Mayor Mitch Roth has designated Douglass Shipman Adams, director, research and development management.
Chair of Board of Regents of the University of Hawaiʻi, or a designee. Chairperson Randy Moore has designated Eugene Bal III, a current member of the Board of Regents.
Chancellor of University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Authority. This position is currently held by Chancellor Bonnie Irwin.![]()
Coffee Association's USCoffeeChamps competition to be held in 2023. Results were announced Monday.
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| Doug Adams of county R&D is the mayor's appointment to serve on Mauna Kea Authority |
Pomaikai Bertelmann: An individual who is a lineal descendent of a practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices associated with Mauna Kea.
Joshua Mangauil: An individual who is a recognized practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
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| Randy Ball III will represent U.H. Regents on Mauna Kea Authority |
Michelle "Noe Noe" Wong-Wilson: An individual from a list of three names submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In addition, there are four ex-officio, voting members who will serve on the Authority:
Chair of state Board of Land & Natural Resources, or the chairperson's designee. This position is currently held by Chair Suzanne Case.
Mayor of County of Hawaiʻi, or the mayor's designee. Mayor Mitch Roth has designated Douglass Shipman Adams, director, research and development management.
Chair of Board of Regents of the University of Hawaiʻi, or a designee. Chairperson Randy Moore has designated Eugene Bal III, a current member of the Board of Regents.
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| U.H. Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin will serve on Mauna Kea Authority |
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KA'Ū GROWN RED BOURBON COFFEE HELPED LIFT THREE OF THE FOUR WINNERS in Hawai'i Coffee Associations's Brewers Cup competition. The event is the prelim for the Specialty
The second and third place finishers were Melia Hardin and Rebekah Tucker of Honolulu Coffee Co.. Fourth was Kyla Villamore of Cafe Villamor. All three used Kaʻū Red Bourbon, natural process, fruit dried, from Paradise Coffee, which is a buyer of Kaʻū Coffee.
The first place finisher in the Brewers Cup was Thomas Kiesling of Honlulu Coffee Co., using Big Island Coffee Roasters Kona-grown Red Bourbon.
The first place finisher in the Brewers Cup was Thomas Kiesling of Honlulu Coffee Co., using Big Island Coffee Roasters Kona-grown Red Bourbon.
See other HSCA results and learn more about HCA at www.hawaiicoffeeassociation.org.
KE ĒWEIĒWE - PLANT RESTORATION at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park leader Eric Hamren has announced one September and four October volunteer opportunities. Helping with the Nursery Operations in August netted the harvesting and up-potting of more than 300 native plants, including 22 ʻŌlapa, 37 ʻŌhelo, 85 Hapuu, 49 ʻŌhiʻa, 29 ʻUki, ten Pilo, 24 Kōlea, and 44 Kāwaʻu.
The next Volunteer Day is Friday, Sept. 30 for invasive plant removal on Mauna Loa Strip Road. Four volunteer days for October are:
Monday Oct. 3 - General nursery day, plant care and up potting. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the NRM Nursery.
Thursday and Friday Oct. 20 and 21 - Planting on Mauna Loa Strip Rd. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the Bird Park / Kipuka Puaulu Trailhead and shuttle to the planting site. With shuttling, volunteer could last until 2-2:30pm.
Monday, Oct. 24 - Clear an area for a new Nursery Native Plant Garden. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the NRM Nursery.
To register to volunteer in September, see https://forms.office.com/g/BTSNG8KLwN. To register to volunteer in October, see https://forms.office.com/g/FVDp8Z2sTR Questions, contact Hamren at (808) 985-6195 eric_hamren@nps.gov
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"There is no greater honor than serving the communities that we live and raise our families," said Mayor Mitch Roth. "That's why we're inviting the community to see what career opportunities lie ahead for them with the County of Hawaiʻi by joining our virtual job fairs. The opportunities we're offering provide essential, viable, and stable careers with awesome benefits, as we look forward to continuing to grow our County ʻOhana."
Register for the Sept. 21 Virtual Job Fair at https://tinyurl.com/HICountyEmployment1 and for the Sept. 22 event at https://tinyurl.com/HICountyEmployment2.
To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see www.facebook.com/kaucalendar. See latest print edition at wwwkaucalendar.com. See upcoming events at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.html.
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| Hapu'u are grown at the Native Plant Nursery in HVNP. In the wild they can grow up to 35 ft. tall. NPS photo |
The next Volunteer Day is Friday, Sept. 30 for invasive plant removal on Mauna Loa Strip Road. Four volunteer days for October are:
Monday Oct. 3 - General nursery day, plant care and up potting. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the NRM Nursery.
Thursday and Friday Oct. 20 and 21 - Planting on Mauna Loa Strip Rd. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the Bird Park / Kipuka Puaulu Trailhead and shuttle to the planting site. With shuttling, volunteer could last until 2-2:30pm.
Monday, Oct. 24 - Clear an area for a new Nursery Native Plant Garden. Start at 8 a.m., meeting at the NRM Nursery.
To register to volunteer in September, see https://forms.office.com/g/BTSNG8KLwN. To register to volunteer in October, see https://forms.office.com/g/FVDp8Z2sTR Questions, contact Hamren at (808) 985-6195 eric_hamren@nps.gov
To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see www.facebook.com/kaucalendar. See latest print edition at wwwkaucalendar.com. See upcoming events
at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.html.
A VIRTUAL JOB FAIR will be held by the county Office of Housing & Community Development and the Department of Human Resources on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participating departments include Fire Department, Police Department, and Department of Parks & Recreation. In addition, the American Job Center will also present information about the services and resources offered through their various employment-related programs.
Register for the Sept. 21 Virtual Job Fair at https://tinyurl.com/HICountyEmployment1 and for the Sept. 22 event at https://tinyurl.com/HICountyEmployment2.
To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see www.facebook.com/kaucalendar. See latest print edition at wwwkaucalendar.com. See upcoming events at https://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-events-for-kau-and-volcano.html.
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| See September issue of The Kaʻū Calendar at www.kaucalendar.com, and in the mail - Volcano, Kaʻū to South Kona. |
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