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Santa arrives with park staff and Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park CEO Elizabeth Fein to meet the keiki and give them presents at Holidays in Kahuku on Saturday. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
HOLIDAYS IN KAHUKU WELCOMED THE SUN on Saturday. More than 700 people, about 500 from on island, attended. The Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's event at the Kahuku Unit's fairgrounds and visitor center began after four days of solid rain that threatened to wash it out. Park Guide Wendy Vance said the Kahuku unit experienced a long drought and had just bought water for the first time in about 15 years. As soon as the water flowed into the tanks, the rains came and tanks overflowed.
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The South Point Winds, with Peter Bosted on oboe, Lisa Wells on bassoon, Sara Kamibayashi on French horn and Farley Sangels on trumpet, opens with classic Christmas music. Photo by Annie Bosted |
She noted that the lower fairground fields were spared from a muddy situation by a new parking regime that used an old airstrip about a half mile up the hill. Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park ran a shuttle most of the day. A road and hiking trail were available for those who wanted to walk it. She said the idea was to provide more parking while keeping handicapped parking next to the fairgrounds.
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The Kipapa Sisters sing Here Comes Santa Claus, as he comes in on a UTV. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
Also performing were Kumu Debbie Ryder and her Halau Hula O Leionalani, backed up by Demetrius Oliveira and Gene Beck, South Hawai'i Symphony, Jazz Gardeners and the rock band Hot Potaytahs.
John Replogle was inspired by a classic keiki story for his telling of Little Lei Puahi and the Wild Pua'a. Joining him on stage was 99 year old Pauahi Pulham, introduced as Kaʻū 's own Little Lei Puahi.
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Emcee Makana Kamahele. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
Expansion of fifth largest U.S. airline to a fleet of 365 narrow and wide body airplanes enabling guests to reach 138 destinations through a combined networks and more than 1,200 destinations through the oneworld Alliance.
Enable Honolulu to become a key hub for the combined airline with expanded service for residents of Hawai‘i to the Continental U.S., creating new connections to Asia and throughout the Pacific for travelers across the U.S.
A commitment to Hawai‘i that remains steadfast, including maintaining robust Neighbor Island air service, and a more competitive platform to support growth, job opportunities for employees, community investment and environmental stewardship.
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Hawaiian Civic Club of Kaʻū served laulau and other local food. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
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The Jazz Gardeners playing at the fourth annual Holidays in Kahuku. Aaron Loesser is on double bass, Gabriel Cuevas is on drums and Farley Sangels plays piano and trumpet, often at the same time. Cheryl Cuevas was their vocalist for some numbers. Photo by Annie Bosted |
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A beaming Lisa Wells concludes shopping from Karen Newton and Laura Griffith who sold many hand-crafted rope baskets, coasters, jeans purses and fabric gift bags. Photo by Annie Bosted |
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Teresa Davis of Ocean View shows her creations – hand-made doggy Christmas bandanas. She and her husband, Allyn, sell a wide variety of sewn and painted crafts under the label, 'Ohi'a Creation. Photo by Annie Bosted |
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Members of Halau Hula O Leionalai sing at Holidays at Kahuku on Saturday. Photo by Brenda Iokepa Moses |
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Halau Hula O Leonalani dances for Holidays in Kahuku. Photo by Annie Bosted |
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The Knitwits provided hand-knitted hats, bags, scarves, sweaters, wraps and soft toys. Knitwit member Robin Stratton, on left, shows a crocheted garment to customer Michelle Mueller. Proceeds go to the Food Basket. Knitwits is a group of volunteers who meet weekly in Ocean View to knit and socialize. Photo by Annie Bosted |
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John Replogle entertained fair goers with his telling of Little Lei Puahi and the Wild Pua'a, a Hawaiian interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo by Annie Bosted |
Strong operational presence - Maintain a strong operations presence with local leadership and a regional headquarters in Hawai‘i to support the combined airlines’ network.
Opportunities for employees - Provide more opportunities for career advancement, competitive pay and benefits, and geographic mobility for employees.
Expansion of workforce development initiatives - Continue and expand access to workforce development initiatives, including Hawaiian Airlines' partnership with the Honolulu Community College Aeronautics Maintenance Technology Program and Alaska Airlines' Ascend Pilot Academy among others, to support future jobs and career opportunities in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Investment in local communities - Continue to invest in Hawai‘i communities, combining and expanding the two airlines’ commitments, and work with local communities and government to build a vibrant future for Hawai‘i.
Perpetuation of culture - Committed to promoting regenerative tourism in the Hawaiian Islands and investing in Hawaiian language and culture, continuing and building upon Hawaiian Airlines' existing programs.
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Wilbur Won attends an impressive display of hand-crafted jewelry, glass etchings and sculptures created by Ocean View artists Candice and Rodney Crusat. Photo by Annie Bosted |
"Alaska Airlines is committed to building upon both Alaska Airlines' and Hawaiian Airlines' strong commitments to environmental stewardship, including Alaska Airlines' five-part path to net zero by 2040 and sustainability goals in areas of carbon emissions and fuel efficiency, waste, and healthy ecosystems. In 2022, Alaska Airlines made its largest Boeing fleet order in its 90-year history, focused on the Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, which are 25% more fuel-efficient on a seat-by-seat basis than the aircraft they replace, and continued to expand use of route optimization software to help dispatchers develop routes that save fuel, time, and emissions.
"Both airlines are actively working to advance the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in their respective geographies. These climate-focused efforts will continue, including continued investment in local sourcing."\
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