Update on Nanawale Estate Fatal Shooting

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Damon

After conferring with prosecutors, Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have charged a 43-year-old Puna man in connection with a fatal shooting Monday (May 20) in the Nānāwale Estates subdivision.

HPDBadgeSeon Keoni Aki of Nānāwale Estates was charged at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (May 22) with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, ownership prohibited (firearm), ownership prohibited (ammunition), place to keep a firearm and first-degree terroristic threatening. He is being held at the Hilo police cellblock in lieu of $370,000 bail pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Thursday (May 23).

Also Wednesday, an autopsy determined that the victim, 40-year-old Mateo D. Balinbin Jr. of Nānāwale Estates, died from an injury to the brain from a gunshot wound. The death was ruled a homicide.

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Governor Abercrombie Releases $48.3 Million for Public Housing Statewide

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Damon

Continuing to invest in capital improvement projects (CIPs) that improve state facilities and infrastructure while strengthening Hawaii’s economic and employment environment, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $48.3 for public housing CIPs across the state.

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“These investments will have long-term benefits, providing homes for island families while further stimulating our economy and generating local jobs,” Gov. Abercrombie said.

Allotment of funds for the following priority projects, identified by members of the state Legislature, has been approved by the Governor:

  • $25,822,000 – Lump Sum Non-Routine Repair, Maintenance, Improvements and Renovations, statewide – Planning, design, equipment and construction for public housing program site improvements
  • $10,000,000 – ADA Compliance for Various State and Federal Projects, statewide – Planning, design and construction to comply with the ADA for various state and federal public housing projects; among the various housing projects are: Hale Aloha O Puna (Keaau), Pahala Homes (East Hawaii), Pomaikai (Hilo), Koolau Village (Kaneohe), Hale Hookipa (Kahaluu), and various facilities on Kauai
  • $7,500,000 – Lanakila Homes, Hawaii Island – Construction for renovation of existing buildings at this public housing complex in Hilo that was originally developed in 1962; currently, it consists of 148 units built since 2000 and 62 original units built in 1962 (The 62 units are boarded up and abandoned, and the project will replace the existing buildings to allow the units to be rented to qualifying families)
  • $5,000,000 – Hale Laulima, Oahu – Design and construction for modernization, roof replacement, and termite damage repair at this 36-unit public housing project in Pearl City, built in 1981

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Quarantine Issued on Movement of Bulls in Hawaii

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Damon

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Animal Industry Division today issued a quarantine order that requires testing of all beef and dairy bulls for Bovine Trichomoniasis prior to entry into the state and before movement between herds within the state. Bovine Trichomoniasis (Trichomoniasis) is a serious contagious reproductive disease of cattle that can cause significant production losses and economic harm to affected herds. It is a disease of cattle only that is spread during breeding and does not affect humans or the safety of beef.

Click to read quarantine statement

Click to read quarantine statement

The quarantine order requires that all herd owners in Hawaii have their bulls tested with a negative result for Trichomoniasis prior to being sold, acquired or moved. The order also requires that bulls 12 months of age or older shall enter Hawaii with a negative test result for Trichomoniasis that was conducted within 30 days of arrival in Hawaii. In addition, bulls for entry shall not have contact with female cattle after testing and prior to arrival in Hawaii.

Trichomoniasis was detected in bulls in the Kau district of Hawaii Island in 2011, triggering area testing of exposed herds, slaughter surveillance testing and testing by private veterinarians in 2011 and 2012. Ten infected herds have been detected – nine on the Hawaii Island (Kau, North Hilo and Kohala districts) and one on Oahu (Makakilo). All of the infected herds have association or had contact with the Kau or Kohala
infected herds.

Infected herds were issued individual quarantine orders by the State Veterinarian, and herd clean-up plans were instituted. There has been no spread from infected herds since the individual quarantine orders were placed. One herd has been released from quarantine and remains negative for the disease. Four herds achieved one negative test round on all bulls, have been retested and are being evaluated for quarantine release. The four remaining herds continue to test positive and are continuing testing programs, with removal of positive bulls along with other control measures aimed at eliminating infection.

This statewide quarantine order is being put in place to safeguard non-infected herds and areas of the state while administrative rules are being amended to have more long-term measures put in place to prevent, control and eradicate Trichomoniasis in cattle. The department’s and cattle producers’ experiences with the protracted nature of this disease and the cost to clean up infections in herds warrants this statewide effort by all cattle owners to prevent Trichomoniasis from spreading.

Trichomoniasis is found in many areas of the United States and is an economically important venereal disease of cattle because it can reduce a calf production due to a large number of cows that can abort or reabsorb their pregnancy when they get infected.  Thirty to 70 percent of cows or heifers bred to infected bulls can lose their pregnancy several months after conception.

It has not been determined how the disease got to Hawaii; however, the disease is found in many states on the U.S. Mainland where Hawaii cattle producers purchase cattle.

 

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Hawaii Included in Foster Farms Chicken Breast Recall

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Damon
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service  announced Tuesday.
The following product is subject to recall:
4.5 lb. cases containing 12, 6-oz. trays of “FOSTER FARMS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS BONELESS & SKINLESS WITH RIB MEAT 97% FAT FREE,” with an identifying case code of “000606.”
Foster Farms

Foster Farms

The recalled product bears the establishment number “P-20923″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by date of “JUN 22 2013″ printed on each tray. The product was produced on April 23, 2013, and was distributed to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Teresa Lenz, the company’s Consumer Affairs Manager, at 209-394-6914. Media with questions about the recall should contact Lorna Bush, with Fineman PR, at 415-326-3199.

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Big Island Police Identify Victim in Puna Shooting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Damon

Hawaiʻi Island police have positively identified the victim of the shooting Monday (May 20) in the Nanawale Estates subdivision. He is identified as 40-year-old Mateo D. Balinbin Jr. of Nanawale Estates.

Mateo D. Balinbin Jr.

Mateo D. Balinbin Jr.

Balinbin’s autopsy, originally planned for today, has been rescheduled for Wednesday (May 22).

Seon Keoni Aki of Nanawale Estates, who was arrested Monday on suspicion of second-degree murder, remains at the Hilo police cellblock without charges while detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section continue the investigation.

 

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Volcano Art Center Introduces Summer Sunset Hula

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Damon

“Hula Arts at Kilauea” program erupting in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center is about to turn up the heat at Kilauea Volcano. Starting this Friday, May 24 and running monthly through August, “Sunset Hula” performances by Halau Kahula O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu will light up the pa hula (stone platform) near the VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Sunset Hula

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has been continuously erupting lava and thrilling visitors and park staff following a major activity surge in March 2008. A vigorous, towering plume of volcanic gas churns out of Halema’uma’u Crater throughout the day and as the sun sets, the plume’s reflection of the lava glowing below sets the twilight sky on fire. This nightly occurrence draws a huge audience to the best viewing areas surrounding the Jaggar Museum, where the fiery phenomena can be enjoyed with all five senses.

Four evenings this summer, Volcano Art Center (VAC) aspires to enhance the lava glow experience by introducing a special hula performance just before sunset. The following dates and times were chosen specifically for their closeness to the full moon cycle and actual sunset: May 24 at 6:00pm, June 21 at 6:00pm, July 26 at 6:30pm, August 23 at 6:15pm.

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Hula is widely recognized as one of the most treasured elements of Hawaiian cultural heritage. VAC has made an intentional effort since 1980 to perpetuate the ancient art of hula kahiko, welcoming an extensive variety of halau (troupes) and kumu hula (teachers) to share their dramatic portrayals of hula through dance, oli (chant) and mele (song).

“We are thrilled to have the dancers of Halau Kahula O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu performing under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopii,” states Julie Callahan, VAC’s Hula Program Coordinator. “Their movement is pure poetry come to life.”

Sunset Hula

This inspired outdoor presentation will take place rain or shine, and the audience is encouraged to bring a sitting mat, dress in warm, layered clothing, and come prepared for inclement weather. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service should call (808) 967-8222 or email julie@volcanoartcenter.org.

“Sunset Hula” is the latest addition to VAC’s expanding “Hula Arts at Kilauea” program, supported in part by the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. All events are free, though donations are welcome and park entrance fees apply. For more information on Hula programs through Volcano Art Center, visit volcanohula.com.

Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1974 to develop, promote and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaii’s people through the arts and education.

 

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Big Island Video News – Hawaii County Democratic Convention, High Surf, Heavy Rains and More

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Damon

Big Island Video News for May 20th, 2013:  Hawaii County Democratic Convention, High Surf, Heavy Rains and more courtesy of  HawaiiScoops:

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U.S. DOE Approves Hawaii’s New School Accountability and Improvement System – Strive HI Performance System

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Damon

Strive HI Performance System replaces components of federal NCLB requirements

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is pleased to announce it has received federal approval today for a new Strive HI Performance System designed to ensure all students graduate college- and career-ready. The redesigned school accountability and improvement system approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) replaces many of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with multiple measures of success to meet the needs of Hawaii’s students, educators and schools.

“Approval to move forward with the Strive HI Performance System validates our strategic direction and allows us to build on Hawaii’s successes,” stated Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “With the new system, we are more focused on college- and career-readiness, rewarding high-performing schools and customizing support to students, educators and schools with strategies proven in the Zones of School Innovation.”

After winning a Race to the Top grant in 2010, HIDOE established two Zones of School Innovation (ZSI) that targeted support for struggling schools in rural or remote, hard-to-staff areas serving the largest population of native Hawaiian and economically-disadvantaged students in the state.

The Strive HI Performance System is a culmination of work by Hawaii educators, parents, community groups, and higher education. It replaces NCLB’s most ineffective and outdated components with meaningful benchmarks aligned with goals of the HIDOE/Board of Education State Strategic Plan:

NCLB

The Strive HI Performance System not only reflects the State Strategic Plan, it aligns and connects with state education policies and initiatives including Common Core State Standards, updated assessments, more rigorous diploma and graduation requirements, successful school improvement strategies in the ZSI and robust teacher and principal evaluation and support systems.

“We are proud of the work happening at every level of Hawaii’s public education system to prepare students for real-world demands and provide better data, tools and support to students, educators and schools,” Deputy Superintendent Ronn Nozoe noted. “Now, with the approval of the Strive HI Performance System, we’ve unlocked the potential of all these efforts to work together in a coherent way to support success.”

HIDOE will host a webinar on May 28, 2013 to provide more information about the new system.

Webinar: Overview of Strive HI Performance System: Hawaii’s new school accountability and improvement system
Date: May 28, 2013
Time: 9 – 10 am HST
Register now: https://hvln.webex.com/hvln/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=733937907
event password: striveHI
HIDOE will work closely with Complex Area Superintendents and principals this summer to ensure school leaders and educators are positioned for successful implementation of the Strive HI Performance System in the coming school year.

For more information, visit HIDOE’s new Strive HI Performance System webpage at www.hawaiidoe.org/strivehisystem.

 

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Kona Charter School “Greening Up” With Community Support

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Damon

Kona Pacific Public Charter School is becoming an island leader in green school practices, thanks to generous community support and the commitment of school administrators, faculty and students.
 
The first few months of 2013 have been exciting ones for Kona Pacific’s ambitious program of environmental awareness, sustainability and green school practices. Several generous donations from community members and businesses have helped support the school’s various green initiatives.

Solar panels were installed this year on one of Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s new buildings. The school is now 100% solar powered.

Solar panels were installed this year on one of Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s new buildings. The school is now 100% solar powered.

 
Kona Pacific is now 100% solar powered. In January, solar contractor P.A. Harris Electric and private benefactors donated and installed a high-capacity rooftop solar power system, which has reduced the school’s monthly electric bill to less than $300.
 
Due to the school’s new proactive program of careful purchasing, aggressive recycling efforts, compost, and an ethic of re-use, the daily solid waste output is now a single garbage bag, for an organization of almost 300 people, and water use is now 25% of what is considered average for a school of this size.
 
In March, supported by the “Zero Waste” Initiative of Hawai‘i County’s Department of Environmental Management, students from Kona Pacific pitched in at two major community events, the Kona Brewers Festival and Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club’s Mac-A-Thon, to man zero-waste stations in an effort to minimize the amount of waste material going into the island’s landfill and reduce the events’ impact on Hawaii’s natural environment.
 
“These efforts are a terrific way to engage students in turning their school into a green school, which is one of Kona Pacific’s strategic goals,” said [who should be quoted?] “It’s the enthusiasm and activism of our young people that will create a green future for our island.”
 
Kona Pacific, which offers a rigorous academic program inspired by Waldorf education and firmly rooted in the land and culture of Hawai‘i, is located on 40 acres of prime agricultural land mauka of Kona Community Hospital. The school also operates a significant community service, the WHOLE Food Service Program, which provides more than 200 at-risk and disadvantaged students, young children and elderly with healthy meals.
The school’s gardens and biodynamic farm will be integrated with the food service program to ensure the WHOLE Food program’s sustainability and ongoing access to local, affordable and high-quality produce.
 
Most recently, in April Kona Pacific received a $6,000 grant from the Bill Healy Foundation in support of the school’s dedication to green efforts and community well-being, and this month received a $17,500 grant from the Sam Mazza Foundation for the  construction of a “green” nature-based playground, using only natural materials.
 
For more information about Kona Pacific’s green initiatives, or to learn more about The WHOLE Food Service program, please contact:
 
Chris Hecht
Executive Director
Kona Pacific Public Charter School
chris@kppcs.org
808-895-3030

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Tomorrow: Free Hepatitis Screenings Available to the Public – National Hepatitis Testing Day

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Damon

National Hepatitis Testing Day will be observed in Hawaii on Monday, May 20, 2013. In collaboration with Hep Free Hawaii, Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) clinics and other community-based sites are offering free hepatitis screenings to the public on May 20 to encourage people to find out their hepatitis B and C status. National Hepatitis Testing Day events will also help to raise awareness within communities and remind people with insurance to get tested through their primary care provider.

Hepatitis Testing

“Often called the silent epidemic, most people with hepatitis B or C don’t have symptoms for many years,” stated Health Director Loretta Fuddy, A.C.S.W., M.P.H. “People with hepatitis B and C shouldn’t wait until they feel sick to be tested because there are many things, including treatment, they can do to take care of themselves before they become ill. The earlier people know they have hepatitis, the better the outcome.”

According to DOH Immunization Branch estimates, between 1 and 3 percent of people in Hawaii have hepatitis B, and approximately 23,000 are living with hepatitis C. Hepatitis B and C are the most common known causes of liver cancer in Hawaii, and Hawaii has the highest rate of liver cancer in the United States.

Hepatitis B and C are spread through contact with blood and body fluids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that anyone who has been exposed to blood through needle use, blood transfusion, non-sterile equipment, or tattooing should be tested for both hepatitis B and C. Anyone born in a country with high rates of hepatitis B, especially countries in Asia and the Pacific should be screened for hepatitis B. Anyone born from 1945-1965 (“baby boomers”) should also get a one-time test for hepatitis C, regardless of any known risk.

“If you are at risk, you should ask your doctor to get tested for hepatitis B or C. Putting off this simple test now can have dangerous health implications later on, such as liver disease and cancer,” said Fuddy.

Individuals without insurance may call Aloha United Way 211 or go to www.hepfreehawaii.org to find the free screening location nearest them (flyer attached). Not all sites will offer hepatitis B testing. Testing will be based on eligibility and availability at each site.

For more information about National Hepatitis Testing Day, go to http://www.cdcnpin.org/HTD.

For more information about hepatitis resources and events in Hawaii, go to http://www.hepfreehawaii.org.

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High Surf Causes Havoc to Maui Boats – Destroys Three Boats

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Damon

DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Lahaina harbor office is working to address removals of three vessels moored off the shore near Mala Wharf which went aground today due to high surf between six to ten feet. Witnesses said the vessels broke loose from their moorings during a large set of five waves. High surf is also forecast for Saturday. No rescues of boaters were required.

1. 30’ fiberglass sailboat “Best Revenge” which broke off its mooring.

The "Best Revenge"

The “Best Revenge”

Staff are working to obtain a bid from a salvage company to remove this vessel.

2. 30’ sailing vessel “Caribou III” which went aground also near Mala rocky shoreline due to high surf.

Caribou Before

Caribou III Before

The vessel had completely broken up by this afternoon.

Caribou After

Caribou III After

Staff are working to contact the vessel’s owner who has insurance and determine a removal plan. A marine salvage company is expected to begin removal work on Saturday, ocean conditions allowing.

3. 38’ trimaran “Triple Play” also aground at the Mala shoreline.

The "Triple Play"

The “Triple Play”

This vessel does not have insurance. Staff are working to obtain a bid for emergency salvage removal of the vessel.

 

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Noted Buddhist Scholar, Author and Educator to Present Talk at Honoka’a Hongwani Buddhist Temple

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Damon

Shining a modern light on an ancient practice, noted Buddhist scholar, author and educator, Dr. Ugo Dessi will present a talk at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Ugo Dessi

Dr. Ugo Dessi

Asking the question, “Can the globalization of Buddhism help solve war and alienation?” Dessi brings international and inspiring insights to the podium, discussing how Japanese Buddhism continues to evolve, along with environmental and human rights values, as global interconnectedness has increased.  Admission is free and the general public is enthusiastically welcome.

Born and raised on the Italian island of Sardinia, with many similarities to Hawai‘i, Dessi and his wife, Dr. Elisabetta Porcu met as university students. Together, they traveled to Mumbai, India to study Buddhism, and then to Germany, where both received PhD in religious studies from the University of Marburg.  After six years in Japan, working at Ryukoku University, Otani University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, they returned to Germany in 2010 to teach Japanese religions at the University of Leipzig.

Dessi is the author of Japanese Religions and Globalization (Routledge 2013), and is presently doing research on meditation practice by Jodo Shinsu lay and clergy practitioners in Hawai‘i for another book project on the global relevance of Japanese Buddhism.  He will be sitting with the Honokaa Mindfulness Sangha, Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m. in the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple social hall.

“What is globalization?” said Dessi.  “Through a variety of examples we will see how Japanese Buddhism is unexpectedly involved in globalization in a variety of ways. Like in the past, the transmission of Buddhism continues to be an important ingredient in the globalization of culture…  And, significantly, there are cases in which Japanese Buddhism is addressing global problems such as war and social alienation that are left unsolved by the global markets and politics.”

Dr. Dessi’s talk is free and open to everyone regardless of religious or spiritual background.  The program begins at 7 p.m., followed by time for questions and answers, and light refreshments.  For information please call Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 775-7232.

The presentation is made possible by the Buddhist Education Commission with support of the Peace Committee of the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, producers of the annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace. (www.peacedayparade.org)

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Informal “Talk Story” With Mayor Kenoi and His Cabinet

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon

Community Meeting Kenoi Kern Yoshimoto

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UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences Announces its Spring 2013 Dean’s List recipients

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon

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The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo announces its Spring 2013 Dean’s List recipients:

Shannon Abarra, Leilani Maijastina Abaya, Richard Makaala Muraoka Abbley, Maeva Accart, BJ Isaac Pacupac Acosta, Samantha Starr Acosta, Melissa Ellen Adams, Jazlyn Aurora JoAnn Afusia, Jamaica Paz Sicat Agustin, Eric James Akerman, Alston Alika Albarado, Maureen Lucy Allison, Jenna Kuuolenalani Almarza, Heather Lov Anderson, Janelle Marie Andres, Anshuka Anshuka, Brandi J. Antonio, Krista Natsuko Aoki, Zion Makanalani Apao, Shanley Apele, Travis Roy Apple, Whiteeagle Arai, Joshua King Seong Haruo Araki-Kwee, Justin King Shan Tooru Araki-Kwee, Megan Lilinoe Araujo, Keanu Makana O Ke Akua Arke, Shawn Eugene Asistin, Janelle R. Au, Jolie Hisako Au, Sanoe M.K. Awai, Marta I. Azzollini, Rosanna R. Badua, Paul Jacob Barch, Ahnesty Mo’ilani’okamakani Barrozo, Heather Kayleen Bartlett, Paul Sloane Batausa, Robin K. Belcher, Peter Charles Bennett, Lars Arthur Bergstrom, Jacob Kaunahi Bernabe, Justin Takeo Bisel, Aaron James Bishop, Carolyn Irene Blind, Kyra Lynn Blue, Stephen Elias Bond, Lori Diane Bothwell, Brenna Katherine Bourque, Brittany Nicole Boyd, Reitchel Navarra Boyd. Michael Joseph Bradley, Anashe Brooks, Eleanor Lorraine Brown, Leena Brown, Stephen Michael Brown, Benjamin Garrett Browning, Kevin Alexander Bruce, Kristen Cara Brunell, Ashley Dawn Buasriyottiya, Josephine Malia Buck, Chase Jameson Buffam, Jenna Lee Burns, Spencer Darren Kaimalie Cabral, Dawn Akiko Kananiokapuamaeole Cabreros, Bronya Anuhea Cacal, Goody Butay Cacal, Sabine Chiemi Callarec, Malia Rose Kimiko Callo, Nicole Marie Calsbeek, Vada Grace Cambio, Britney Rose Carey, Sean Leo Carlos, Loren Leilani Case, Christina Noel Cauley, Jaeeun Cha, Amy Kaakim Chang, Andy Chang, Silas Chapman, Matt Chen, Kealii Andrew Cho, Min Ji Cho, Autumn Tehani Uakoko Chong, Brandon Lee Chun, Kobie Lehua Clarke, Connor Joaquin Clay, Gregory James Cleary, William Berkeley Cleary, Joyce M.K. Close, Kayleigh Loleka Concepcion, Nicole C. Conley, Michael Eugene Cook, Taylor Alexandra Coons, Renee Lynn Corpuz, Robin Marie Correa, Elyssa Rae-Ann Correia, Allyssa Shawna Noelani Cortez, Sean Fumio Costales, Nicole A. Cowan, Angel Lee Cruz, Jai Akualani Crystal, Nicholas Logan D’Amico, Ida Kristin Danielsen, Ida Pelihda David, Renee I. David, Jaylyn Lokelani Davis, Dwane J. Deem, Brandi N. A. L. Dela Cruz, Randy William Dellinger, Amber D. Demler, Marley M.K. Depew, Angelina Diep, Stacie Emiko Doi, Amelia Rivkah Dolgin, Noah Patterson Dolim, Ryan S. Domingo, Tiare N. Doria, Pedro Dos Santos, James Kenneth Drescher, Kaylie Lynn Drew, Alejandra Evajean Duarte, Melanie Leila Dudley, Julie Padua Duhaylongsod, Louise Marie Economy, Chad Richard Engevold, Jordan Kainoa Enos, Danielle Kanani Enright, Brianna K. Enriquez-Cabalis, Tiffany Marie Epping, Tiffany Grace Erickson, Melanie Guittap Fermin, Emily Fernandes, Erik Daniel Ferreira, Nicholas Iokua Ferreira, Chelsea K. Field, Doug Walter Fitzpatrick, Kelly Odell Fitzpatrick, Katherine Anne Foerster, Scheherazade Alexandra Folley-Regusters, Amber Marie Forrestal, Ella Rose Fregeau Olmstead, Cory Aikau French, Joshua Allen Fuentes, Samantha Kahealani Fuhrmann-Blyth, Kaitlyn Akemi Fujii, Kendra Akemi Fujioka, Ashley Ayaka Fukuchi, Christopher James Fukumoto, Tyson Kaniela Fukuyama, Naomi Sison Gagabi, Brooke Mary Gagnon, Heather Lynn Gallahorn, Brian Alberto Galvez, Dayna Lynn Pu’unani Ganigan, Jeremy Ramos Ganir, Todd Simon Taylor Gardner, Ashley Christina Garnett, Shannon Blake Garnett, Stephanie Makaleka Gayle, Kawaikapuokalani W. Genovia, David Timothy Gentry, Alex C. M. Gerken, Hattie Le`a Gerrish, Sha de Glessner, Joseph Daniel Gomez, Makalele Alegra Gorsich, Renee Kathleen Graber, Lauren K.A.H. Grace-Finley, Rebecca Leigh Green, Sarah Ashley Green, Rachel Grace Greenbach, Emily Greene, Kylie Judith Grogg, Stine Marie Gundersen, Gabrielle Lacuesta Gutierrez, Brittany Krystal Hale, Tamara Kuulei Halliwell, Kayla H. Hamel, Soyoung Han, Jamaica Ann Hancock, Dustin Wayne Hanson, Christopher L. Hardy, Margaret Alyse Harris, Amy Frances Harrison, Courtney Ann Hideko Harrison, Ganga Devi Harrison, Vrindavan Harrison, Rose Sierra Hart, Rachel Ann Hazeltine, Tazialynn Leilani Hegarty, Britta Lena Helzberg, Ryan Barton Henderson, Karl Robert Hennen, Randi Keala Henriques, Hannah Ciera Henry, Sophia Hernz, Alexandria Aspen Herring, Noriko Hida, Ryan Alton Higa, Iris Hsing Mei Hirayama, Rya Catherine Horne, Neeley Jo Horton, Asia Carolynne Howe, Shayna Y. P. S. Hu, Molly Ann Huff, Kai Aaron Igarashi, Kadi Mie Igawa, Allena Yukiye Ikehara, Natalie Kawehiuilani Ilaban, Kana Inoue, Carrie Ga lai Ip, Kelsey Kazuyuki Ito, Linda Gabriela Ixtupe, Aimehio Vez Iyeke, Jessica Jacobs, Astrid Mafina Johansson, Annalise John, Liv Monique Johnson, Kaycie Chiemi Jyo, Jarin S. Kadooka, Shaylyn Pohaikealoha Kahawai, Ayaka Kajiura, Ashlee Keolalaulani Kalauli, Bree Kealaonaonaokanoelani Emi Kalima, Kaiulani Kamelakeonaonamaikalani Kamau, Halena Kailiehu Kapuni-Reynolds, Alyssa Ann Terra Kartheiser, Jonathan Hiroshi Kataoka, Nellie Kati, Lilinoe Yael B. Kauahikaua, Tori Sachie Kaya, Josh Leo Kedzior, Sarah Leialoha Kekauoha, Jessica Ann Kennedy, Sean Stephen Kenny, Serina Haleakakaneaumoana Kiili, Peter Allen Kim, Soyeon Kim, Yong Hoon Kim, Kristy Kathleen Michiko Kimura, Taylor Alexander Kinsey, Ronald Paul Kittle, Ku’upuamae’ole Kacie Chiyeko Kiyuna, Dania-Maria Elena Klink, Christopher Zdenek Kluzak, Andrew Emery Knight, Laura Jean Knight, Katrina A. 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Vancamp, Nichelle Leanne Veien, Alexandra Rose Ventresca, Conan-Cordero Laahia Vierra, Jodi Anne Souza Vierra, Joseph Hunter Vinarcsik, Jacob Lim Vinluan, Sheryl Vea Visitacion, Joyce Dyan Vitales, Christopher Vito Vizzone, Brittany A. Wagner, Tianna Kenani Waipa, Maria Karin Walczuk, Emily Grace Wallingford, Gerald Thomas Walsh, Jennifer Gail Wass, Casandra Jo Weatherly, Bobby Ray White, Alexandra Brooke Williams, Daisy Lee Willis, Stone Adam Willow, Kellie Nicole Wilson, Leah Adele Wilson, Denyse Nichole Kuupuaimohalaikalani Woo-Ockerman, Bailey Aya Wooldridge, Mariah Wyckoff, Arlinda Meagan Yamaguchi, Kelli Emi Yamane, Nicholas William Yamauchi, Christopher Germain Yoakum, Katrina Pomaikaiwale Yogi, Nicole Michiko Yoneishi, Tristan Kazuo Yoshida, Lynn Hiromo Inaba Young, Jamie Alan Yugawa, Qi Zhang, Izabella Zobova.

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22nd Annual Rubber Duckie Race Fundraising Event Set for Fourth of July

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon

It is going to be a fun-filled day raising much needed funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) of Hawaii and honoring our first responders.  The 22nd Annual Rubber Duckie Race, with 100 percent of the duck adoptions benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) of Hawaii, is set for July fourth.

Rubber Duck Race 2

“This year we chose the theme Hawaii Five-0 to show our appreciation of our first responders here on Hawaii Island,” said Specialty Leasing Manager Colene DeMello.  “This is an opportunity for Kings’ Shops to give back to our island community, continued Mrs. DeMello who is spearheading this year’s event.

Kings’ Shops General Manager, Steve Schwartz commented, “last year we raised over $35,000 and this year with the public’s help, we hope to raise even more.” The duck adoptions are slated to begin the first week of June.

Between the first week of June and July 4th, adoption certificates will be available at Adoption Headquarters, the Kings’ Shops Management Office and at the Queens’ MarketPlace Management Office.  Mail-in order forms will be available at Waikoloa Village Market.  Online adoptions can be made at www.KingsShops.com.  On race day look for the United Cerebral Palsy Association duck booths where adoptions will be available all the way up to race time. Adopt a duck with a donation of $5 or a “quack pack” of four adoption certificates and a duckie t-shirt for a $25 donation.

The adopted ducks are tagged with a waterproof ticket with the adoption certificate number and the name of the adoptee.  They will then be placed in a giant starting cage which is suspended over the Kings’ Lake.  At exactly 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July they will be released.  The first 50 duckies to cross the finish line win one of the 50 prizes which together total over $25,000.00.

 

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Coast Guard, Hawaii Fire Department Suspend Big Island Search for Swimmer

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon

The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department suspended the search at sunset Thursday for a man last seen Monday night at the north end of Waipio Valley Beach on the Big Island.

Coast Guard watchstanders in the Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified of the situation at approximately 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, by the Hawaii County fire department. The report stated that a man had gone swimming off the northeast coast of the Big Island and had not been seen since Monday night.

Kevin Devlin

John Spillane (HPD reported him as Kevin Devlin)

The Coast Guard searched with air and sea assets for the 62-year-old male John Spillane for nearly three days. The Coast Guard’s search area covered over 3,750 miles. Hawaii County Fire Department’s search included air, sea and shore assets as well as divers.

The Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center gathered data using self locating data marker buoys and the search and rescue optimal planning system.  To calculate search areas in the complex currents of the Hawaiian Islands, watchstanders use the SAROPS. SAROPS is a software system that uses simulated particles generated by users in a graphical interface. These particles are then influenced by environmental data to provide information on search object drift. Using information on a point of origin and local currents, it calculates the most likely area to find a person in the water.

Allthough the Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department have suspended their search, the Hawaii County Police Department will continue a missing persons investigation. Anyone with information on Spillane or his next of kin are requested to contact the Hawaii County Police Department.

 

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Oh Boy! Oberta’s Bacon Jerky is Nasty!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon

Oberto’s “Bacon Jerky” is the nastiest thing I have ever tasted.

Bacon Jerky

My guess is that those damn “Beggin Strips” for dogs are better then these things!

Oberta Bacon Jerky

Oberta Bacon Jerky

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Big Island Video News for Thursday, May 16, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon

Big Island Video News for Thursday, May 16, 2013:

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Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Features Repeat Stars Still Wanted

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon

The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights three men who were highlighted before but are still wanted.

The new episode begins airing tomorrow, Friday May 17th.

In it, police ask for the public’s help in locating a 47-year-old man wanted for a violent crime in Puna in August 2010. Rexford Milo is wanted for threatening a 64-year-old Leilani Estates man with a shotgun, knocking him to the ground, tying him up, stealing cash, identification and credit cards and then driving off in the victim’s pickup truck.

Rexford Milo

Rexford Milo

Milo is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-10, 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates area. The stolen truck is still missing. It is described as a dark green 4×4 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Police caution the public not to approach Milo, as he may be armed and dangerous.

The television program also asks for help in locating an unidentified suspect in a theft case.

ATM Suspect

ATM Suspect

A Hilo woman reported in April 2010 that cash was withdrawn from her account during an unauthorized ATM transaction. Investigators recovered surveillance video, which depicts a man using the victim’s bank card to make withdrawals.

In this latest edition of “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted,” Officer Patrick Menino also asks for help locating a Honokaʻa man wanted in an investigation into burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.

David Botelho

David Botelho

Thirty-year-old David Botelho is described as 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with short black hair and hazel eyes. He is also wanted on a $20,000 bench warrant.

Police ask that anyone with information about any of these men call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential. Crime Stoppers does not tape record phone calls or subscribe to caller ID.

“Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” is a project of Crime Stoppers Hilo, Inc., which is a partnership of the business community, the media and the police. It was inspired by the national TV show, “America’s Most Wanted.” The program airs on Na Leo O Hawaiʻi Community Television Channel 54 on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs intermittently on Channel 53.

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Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger Project

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon

COULD BREADFRUIT HELP ALLEVIATE GLOBAL AND LOCAL HUNGER?

The newly launched Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger project harvests breadfruit in Kona and distributes it to the food insecure. The project is based upon the simple fact that there are many people on Hawai‘i Island without enough nutritious food to eat, and at the same time there are literally tons of breadfruit that are not being harvested and eaten. Breadfruit (‘ulu) is a local, abundant and nutritious food that can be used to alleviate hunger in Hawai‘i.

Breadfruit

Breadfruit is a traditional staple crop throughout the Pacific region. According to Dr. Diane Ragone, Director of the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, more than 80% of the world’s hungry live in tropical and subtropical regions where ecological conditions are suitable for cultivating breadfruit. Just like in Hawai‘i, many people in the tropics have high food, fuel, and fertilizer costs and need sustainable, low-input crops. Many island nations are turning to breadfruit as a solution.

According to a survey done by Hawai‘i Homegrown Food Network, people who grow breadfruit reported that 46% is wasted. At the same time, many of Hawai‘i’s families are food insecure—lacking access to affordable and nutritious food.

In its first month of operation, Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger harvested, distributed and processed over 500 pounds of breadfruit.

The project builds relationships with landowners who have excess breadfruit and forms an agreement to harvest. The breadfruit is then distributed through social service agencies such as the Kealakehe Meet and Eat, Ocean View Food Basket and Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps. Excess breadfruit is processed and frozen for future use by the West Hawai‘i Community College Culinary Arts Program.

The Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger project was started with the support of the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It is an initiative of Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu—a project to revitalize ‘ulu (breadfruit) as an attractive, delicious, nutritious, abundant, affordable, and culturally appropriate food which addresses Hawai’i’s food security issues.  The Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu project is led by Hawai‘i Homegrown Food Network and the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.

The project is seeking additional partnerships with landowners who have excess breadfruit and agencies that serve the food insecure.  For more information or to donate breadfruit from your trees, please email hooulu@hawaiihomegrown.net or call Andrea Dean at 960-3727. More information about the project can be found at www.breadfruit.info.

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