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September 22, 2006
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FEATURE ARTICLES
· Illegal Dwelling Amnesty Ordinance Approved; One-Year Grace Period Starts Oct 1
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
· Don’t Forget to Vote in Upcoming Primary, General Elections
· Road Closure during Aloha Festival Parade in Waimea Saturday Sept 23
· Dept of Water Supply Announces New Exploratory Well Drilling in North Kona
· Period for Filing Real Property Assessment Complaints is Sept 11-25
· Kahoa Street Closure at Honoli`i Beach Park Sept 18-29
· First County Senior Job Fair Sept 28 during Employ the Older Worker Week
· Puna Community Development Plan – Next Workshop Sept 30
· Keei Transfer Station Nighttime Gate Closure from October 2
· County Seeks Information on Potentially Contaminated Sites for Cleanup
· County Elections Division Seeks Election Day Officials
· 10,0000-Year-Old Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Display at Aupuni Center
· Hawai`i County Resource Center Accepts Healing Our Island Grant Applications
· County Seeks Applicants for Cost of Government Commission
· Environmental Commission Seeks Applicants to Represent District 3
· HI 5¢ Redemption Centers – Locations and Hours of Operation
· HI5 Redemptions – Getting your Nickels Back by Count or Weight
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
· Voices for Recovery – Family Fun Day Celebration in Kona Sept 24
· International Tropical Fruit Conference in Keauhou Sept 29-Oct 1
· Public Meetings in Kona, Hilo to Hear Concerns on Aging Issues
· Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Holds Annual Open House Oct 7
· Public Meetings on Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Monument Oct 10, 11
· Free Mulch Available at Kona Transfer Station
· Check Out our County’s Community Development Plan Website
TRAFFIC ALERT
FEATURE ARTICLES
Illegal Dwelling Amnesty Ordinances Approved; Grace Period Starts Oct 1
The following announcement was issued by the Department of Public Works Director Bruce McClure.
Three ordinances granting amnesty for illegal dwellings will become law on October 1, 2006. Ordinance 311 relates to the Building Code, Ordinance 312 relates to the Plumbing Code and Ordinance 313 relating to the Electrical Code.
How does amnesty work in this case?
For those unfamiliar with amnesty, this is how it works. Owners of homes or farm buildings completed prior to January 1, 2006 that did not receive proper authorization to build these structures, and who wish to legalize their structures, have a year starting October 1, 2006 to file the proper forms with the County.
If in doubt…
If you are unsure of whether you should participate in the amnesty process, please keep in mind the following:
· Building, Plumbing and Electrical Permits are required for all building construction work, including renovations, additions, sheds, garages, patios, animal kennels and antennas more than six (6) feet high.
· Building construction requires a review and stamp of approval by a licensed professional structural engineer or architect.
· All plumbing and electrical work requires a permit by a licensed plumber or electrician, respectively.
What does the permit process entail?
The permit process includes working with not just the Building division of Public Works, where plans and applications are reviewed and electrical and plumbing permits are issued. The permit process also involves working with the Engineering division of Public Works, the Planning Department, the State Department of Health for a septic system or the County Department of Environmental Management for a sewer hookup.
How long does it normally take to go through the permit process?
The average timeframe for processing applications and receiving approvals from all departments is between four to six weeks.
Taking advantage of this opportunity to avoid penalties
Building owners must secure the proper permits, and comply with all building, electrical and plumbing codes, and would be exempt from any penalties and pay only the existing $20 per 100 square feet of floor space, plus any other pertinent fees for private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural buildings, fences more than six (6) feet high, tanks and towers.
What penalties could result if a person fails to take advantage of the amnesty during the one-year grace period?
Penalties would be the doubling of the calculated fee for the respective permit. For example, a building permit fee of $600 would be doubled, for a total of $1,200 including penalty fee. Plumbing and electrical fee penalties would be additional.
Another incentive to take advantage of the amnesty: when you wish to sell your house
Realtors ask the seller if the structure has all necessary permits, and will disclose their findings to the prospective buyer. It obviously pays to have all your permits in order in the event you wish to sell your house.
Get a building permit worksheet to guide you through the process
A building permit worksheet is available on-line at the County of Hawaii’s website,
co.hawaii.hi.us . Click on the Departments page; go to Public Works and click on Building. Owners may complete this form and bring it, along with their building plans, to either the Kona or Hilo office.
You can also obtain an informational booklet online
The County Department of Public Works has an informational booklet, “How to Obtain a Building Permit,” which is also on-line. It explains the process and a varying fee structure for residential buildings.
Where should I start the permit process?
Forms can be taken to either the County Building division of Public Works in Hilo at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street or in Kona to the County’s Hanama Place office.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both offices are closed weekends and holidays.
For additional information, please contact Bruce C. McClure, P.E., Director of the Department of Public Works, at (808) 961-8321, or Noelani Whittington, Community Outreach, (808) 557-6437.
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
Don’t Forget to Vote in Upcoming Primary, General Elections
The 2006 Primary is on Saturday, September 23, 2006. The General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Please exercise your right to vote by casting your ballot.
You may cast your vote either by absentee mail ballot, absentee walk-in voting, or by voting on Primary day at your designated polling place. Registered voters in Hawai`i County will have received a yellow postcard from the Elections Division informing them of the location of their designated polling place.
If you need information about your designated polling place or have any questions, please contact the Hawai`i County Elections Office at 961-8277.
***The Elections Division wishes to remind voters that the Hilo Elections Office has moved to Prince Kuhio Plaza, across from the former Dottie’s restaurant. It had formerly been located on the ground floor of the old County building at 25 Aupuni Street.
The Hawai`i County Elections Division is accepting applications for absentee mail ballots for the 2006 Primary and General Elections. The deadline to request an absentee mail ballot for the Primary Election was September 16, 2006. The deadline to request an absentee mail ballot for the General Election is 4:30 p.m. on October 31, 2006.
Applications for an absentee mail ballot can be obtained from the Elections Division at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo or by downloading it at www.co.hawaii.hi.us/elections .
Absentee Walk-in Voting:
Primary Election Absentee Walk-In Voting ran from September 11 - 21, 2006.
General Election Absentee Walk-In Voting begins on October 24 - November 4, 2006.
Hours of operation and venues are as follows:
Elections Division - Prince Kuhio Plaza 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday |
Kona Mayors Offc Conf Rm,Hanama Pl. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Waimea Community Center 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday |
North Kohala Courthouse 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Pahala Community Center 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Please exercise your right as a U.S. citizen. Register to vote and cast your ballot in the primary and general elections. Your vote counts!
For further information, please contact the Hawai`i County Elections Office at 961-8277.
Road Closure during Aloha Festival Parade in Waimea on Saturday, Sept 23
The County of Hawai`i wishes to remind the community that the Mamalahoa Highway leading to Waimea will be closed for one hour to regular traffic on Saturday, September 23 during the Aloha Festival Parade.
The road closure will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 23, although emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass. The parade will run from Church Row to Waimea Park, according to parade organizers.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the brief road closure.
Dept of Water Supply Announces New Exploratory Well Drilling in North Kona
The County of Hawai‘i’s Department of Water Supply (DWS), is announcing a new exploratory well drilling project for the North Kona area. The proposed well site is in Honokohau, approximately 700 feet south of the Kaloko boundary at the 1,700 foot elevation and is approximately 4,000 feet north of the DWS’s existing Honokohau Well.
The well, to be known as Palani Well (No. 1), is expected to have a flow capacity of around 1,000 gpm or 1.4 million gallons per day.
If successful, and once fully developed and dedicated to DWS, this well is expected to provide an additional source of high-quality water for the North Kona community and to further improve the reliability of the Department of Water Supply’s current water system.
A new major reservoir tank providing system storage would be included with the project and would be located near the well.
The well project is being initiated by private development, but it is being designed to DWS Standards and with regard to the County’s existing water system infrastructure.
The three private parties to the agreement with DWS for the well, reservoir and transmission line required to connect the well to our existing pipeline on Mamalahoa Highway are: Lanihau Properties, LLC; West Hawai'i Business Park, LLC; and Palani Ranch Company, Inc.
Significant water capacity to be provided by this project
The project will provide significant water capacity beyond the needs of the private developer, which will benefit the general community.
What’s the schedule for the exploratory drilling?
Drilling of the exploratory well is expected to begin in mid-September. Hours of operation for the drilling will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Occasional Saturday operations may be required to keep on schedule and to perform basic repairs, etc., to be ready for the normal work week.
Once the well is drilled and cased, a 96-hour continuous pump test will be performed to determine the well’s safe yield. The pump test is expected to occur in mid 2007. Equipment used at the site will be designed to minimize noise, such as sound-attenuated compressors, and engines will be equipped with industrial silencers.
Water Supply Department on stream with multiple projects over next five years
The Department of Water Supply is coordinating multiple projects to be completed over the next five years. We hope to make great strides in improving the water system infrastructure to better meet the current and future needs of West Hawai'i.
With the cooperation, understanding and support of the public we may continue to reliably provide safe, dependable, good-tasting water meeting all EPA standards at the lowest rates possible. Mahalo nui loa from your Department of Water Supply.
For further information, please contact the Department of Water Supply at 961-8060. Or you can check out www.hawaiidws.org or http://www.hawaiidws.org .
Period for Filing Real Property Assessment Complaints is Sept 11-25
The Real Property Tax Division of the County Department of Finance would like to inform the public that any taxpayer may file complaints against the assessed value placed upon property in the County of Hawaii for the purposes of real property taxation.
The complaints are for the purpose of assisting the Tax Board of Review in making additional notes for their report to the Mayor and the County Council concerning instances, which, in the opinion of the Board, the Director of Finance did not use proper methods in assessing real property for purposes of taxation. Since this session or period is not for appealing assessments but only for receiving complaints, the Board cannot change any assessment during the process.
The period for complaints should not be confused with the filing of assessment appeals. The April 10th appeals deadline against the 2006 assessments has expired.
Complaints may be filed only during the period from September 11, 2006 to September 25, 2006 with the Director of Finance at the County of Hawaii, Real Property Tax Office, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, Hawaii, or at the West Hawaii Real Property Tax Office, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Kahoa Street Road Closure at Honoli`i Beach Park Sept 18-29
Improvements to Honoli`i Beach Park will make it necessary to close Kahoa Street to all but local traffic and limit park access only to foot traffic September 18 through September 29, 2006. Kahoa Street fronts the South Hilo beach park.
The street closure is necessary to allow the County to complete septic system improvements at the beach park. The County asks motorists to use caution when traveling through this area.
For additional information, please contact Bruce McClure, P.E., Director of Public Works at 961-8321 or Noelani Whittington, Community Outreach at 557-6437.
First County Senior Job Fair Sept 28 during Employ the Older Worker Week
To connect senior job seekers with employers, the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the Workforce Development Division assisted by the Big Island Workplace Connection and Keep Hawaii Beautiful will host the first County of Hawaii Senior Job Fair at Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale on Thursday, September 28, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayor Harry Kim will open the first Senior Job Fair and greet the seniors and employers.
Employers have been invited to participate in this fair to:
· recruit dependable, loyal, hardworking seniors to meet staffing needs now or in the near future,
· enhance their businesses by hiring mature, stable seniors who offer their commitment, experience and skills, and
· promote public support and goodwill for their businesses.
Employers will be invited to speak briefly about their businesses.
Seniors enrolled in SCSEP as well as other seniors referred by WDD and BIWC are expected to attend this fair. Admission is fee of charge. The public is welcome. For more information about the fair, please call Leonard Chow at 981-2860.
Low-income seniors who may lack current work experience, references and training can overcome these obstacles to employment through SCSEP placements in community service agencies where they can turn these weaknesses into strengths. SCSEP enrollees are fully expected and required to use their current work experience and current host agency supervisors' recommendations to compete successfully for job openings in the job market at large.
Enabling enrollees to advance themselves toward economic self-sufficiency is the ultimate goal. For more information about the program, call SCSEP at 961-8750.
Mayor Kim has proclaimed September 24 through 30, 2006 as “Employ the Older Worker Week” to encourage island employers to hire seniors.
Puna Community Development Plan – Next Workshop Sept 30
What did the more than 150 attendees of the first region-wide workshop say when asked, “Why do you live in Puna? What is unique about your community? What top three issues do you feel are of highest importance to be addressed by the Puna Community Development Plan (CDP)?” How do their responses differ from those received during the small group meetings that were held earlier this year? What similarities and differences exist, depending on where people live in the district? Come to the second regional workshop and find out.
The second workshop will be held on Saturday, September 30, at the Pahoa High School Cafeteria. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the workshop starting at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
There will be presentations showing what Puna is likely to look like in the next 5 – 30 years, if current trends continue. Find out about growth management tools that are being considered by the Puna CDP. During the latter part of the workshop, Working Groups will begin forming and organizing around topics of special interest. Find out more about Working Groups and how these groups can effectively contribute to the Puna CDP. Together we will steer the course.
For more information, please go to the website www.hawaiiislandplan.com. If you have questions, please email us at puna@hawaiiislandplan.com or call Debbie Chang at 961-8288 or Alex Frost at 961-8012.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the meeting, please contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 at least six (6) days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Keei Transfer Station Nighttime Gate Closure from October 2
The Department of Environmental Management wishes to inform the community that the gate at Keei Transfer Station in Napoopoo will be closed at night beginning Monday October 2, 2006. The transfer station at Keei will be open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nighttime gate closure is needed for several reasons. Appropriate operations of the facility are not possible without a secured location and our health permit requires that the site is used only for disposal of household rubbish. Commercial use has been discovered at the site, hampering cleanliness and scheduling of equipment so the site is available for household users. The gating will help deter illegal commercial use and promote cleanliness at this site.
The transfer stations were designed and built to provide a convenient means for residents to dispose of their household rubbish only. Commercial use of the transfer stations is illegal and places a significant burden on all tax payers. It requires significantly more County labor and equipment to maintain these facilities when commercial entities disregard the law.
We request your help in maintaining the cleanliness of our transfer stations. Your cooperation will ensure that your local transfer station remains a practical and convenient means of disposing of your household rubbish.
The Department of Environmental Management staff is working with residents who use the transfer stations to assure that we are meeting the needs of the community. Please be assured that your questions and concerns are welcome. They can be directed to the Solid Waste Division at 961-8058.
County Seeks Information on Potentially Contaminated Sites for Cleanup
Do you know of property on the Big Island that may be contaminated by hazardous substances or pollutants, but may have strong redevelopment potential? The County of Hawai’i wants to hear from you.
The Department of Environmental Management is working with the Environmental Protection Agency and property owners to identify and evaluate these potentially contaminated sites. This is not an environmental enforcement effort, but an opportunity to begin the process of cleaning up.
The intent of this project is first to identify all of the sites in the County. The next step is to select about five sites that have the best potential for redevelopment and evaluate their level of potential contamination.
There will be a preliminary evaluation (a phase one site assessment) of these five sites. The sites will then be reduced to three for a complete evaluation (phase two site assessment) that will include soil sampling.
These two assessments are necessary in order to begin the process of cleaning and redeveloping these sites.
It will provide potential users/developers with the information necessary to determine if redevelopment is appropriate now.
Additionally, completion of the site assessments is necessary to be eligible for federal cleanup grants and loans. The intent of the program is to encourage redevelopment of existing sites as a viable alternative to developing raw land.
One longer-range goal of this project is to develop a large inventory of properties, with substantial redevelopment potential, that we can work from for years to come.
While we will work towards a completed re-development of the most promising sites in the near-term, there will also be sites that are discovered through this process that have great potential in the future.
If you have any information about such sites, please contact Terin Gloor of the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division at 961-8058. Thank you for your kokua in making the Island of Hawai`i an even nicer place to live.
County Elections Division Seeking Election Day Officials
The Elections Division is currently seeking individuals who are interested in serving as Election Day Officials for the Primary and General Election.
However, we are experiencing difficulty in staffing precincts islandwide, especially in the districts of:
- North / South Kona
- North / South Kohala
- Ka`u
- Puna
- Hamakua
***The County of Hawaii Elections Division is short of Delivery/Collection Team members for the Kona districts. Delivery/Collection Team officials deliver ballots to and from the polling places while ensuring their security. Collection Delivery Times: Approximately two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. You can earn between $60 - $90 each Election Day worked.
For information contact the Elections Division at 961-8277.
We are seeking individuals to serve as Precinct Chairpersons, Voter Assistance Officials and Precinct Officials. Please see the attached Fact Sheet on Precinct Officials for information on the qualifications, duties and stipend.
The Elections Division will provide the necessary training.
We are appealing to the citizens in the community to volunteer as Election Day Officials, so that the voters in Hawaii can have a pleasant experience at the polls.
Interested individuals may contact the Elections Division at 959-5126.
Serve as an Election Official – It’s fun and rewarding
Assisting your neighbors and fellow citizens to vote is a fun, challenging and rewarding experience. This is your opportunity to volunteer your services to the community, and at the same time gain first-hand knowledge and experience in the electoral process.
Need a fundraiser?
This is an excellent opportunity for your nonprofit organization. Not only does your organization earn money, you are getting involved and participating in the electoral process. Requirements to participate are:
- Each participant must meet the minimum qualifications.
- Each organization shall not be a political action committee or organized for a political purpose.
- A completed Tax Clearance Application for each organization.
- A signed Memorandum of Agreement for each organization.
- A completed recruitment worksheet for each organization.
When are the elections?
Primary Election: Saturday, September 23, 2006
General Election: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
How long will I be working?
The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., however precinct officials start at 5:30 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m.
What are the Minimum Qualifications?
Each precinct official must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be 16 years old on or before June 30, 2006.
- Be a registered voter in the State of Hawaii.
- Able to read (i.e., 11 point font) and write English.
- Able to lift 25-35 pounds.
- Attend a training session and pass a certification exam.
Restrictions
No parent, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary as defined in HRS Chapter 572C, child, or sibling of a candidate may serve as a precinct official in any precinct where votes may be cast for the candidate.
No candidate for elective office may serve as a precinct official in the same election in which the person is a candidate.
No candidate who failed to be nominated in the primary or special primary election may serve as a precinct official in the following general election.
What will I be doing?
Each polling place consists of a Chairperson, Voter Assistance Official(s) (VAOs), and Precinct Officials (POs).
Precinct Chairperson’s Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manages the polling place and is responsible for the security and integrity of ballots issued and votes cast.
- Assists voters and administers special procedures such as spoiled ballots, mail-absentee ballots, voter registration update, curbside voting, language assistance.
- Organizes and supervises precinct officials and voter activity.
- Ensures that all election procedures are correctly followed.
- Receives the Supply Box before each election.
- Maintains inventory and control of all election materials.
- Completes all Election Day documents correctly.
What are the general qualifications for a Chairperson?
The Chairperson shall be the first named precinct official on the list prepared by the chief election officer.
- May belong to any political party or be nonpartisan.
- Experience in at least two (2) elections is desirable.
- Experience as a Voter Assistance Official is desirable.
- Meets all other minimum qualifications.
What are the responsibilities and duties of the voter assistance official (VAO)?
- Assists the Chairperson in managing the polling place.
- Operates the Voter Assistance Station.
- Assists voters and administers special procedures such as spoiled ballots, mail-absentee ballots, voter registration update, curbside voting, language assistance.
- Assists the Chairperson in completing all Election Day documents.
- Assists the Chairperson with miscellaneous duties.
General qualifications for a voter assistance official
- May belong to any political party or be nonpartisan.
- Experience in at least one (1) election is desirable.
- Meets all minimum qualifications.
What are the responsibilities and duties of the precinct official (PO)?
- Operates the following stations at the polling place:
1. Information and Ballot Demonstration Station
2. Poll Book Station
3. Ballot Issuing Station
4. Ballot Box Station
- Assists voters with Election Day questions.
- Assists the Chairperson and/or Voter Assistance Official (VAO) with miscellaneous duties.
General qualifications for a precinct official
- May belong to any political party or be nonpartisan.
- Meets all minimum qualifications).
Standby Precinct Official
- May belong to any political party or be nonpartisan.
- Reports to Election Headquarters on election morning for dispatch to a polling place that requires additional staffing.
- Personal transportation required.
- Responsible for precinct official duties.
- If polling places do not require additional staffing, the Standby Official will still be compensated the full rate.
- Meets all minimum qualifications
Alternate
- May belong to any political party or be nonpartisan.
- Stands-by at home on election morning for dispatch to a polling place that requires additional staffing.
- May be contacted prior to Election Day to replace a precinct official that is unable to work.
- Responsible for precinct official duties.
- If the Alternate is contacted and works in a polling place on Election Day, he/she will be compensated at the same rate as a Precinct Official.
- If polling places do not require additional staffing, the Alternate will be compensated $5.
- If the Alternate is contacted to work but declines, he/she will not be compensated.
- Must meet all minimum qualifications.
Note: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §11-72, all qualified political parties shall submit names to the Chief Election Officer by a statutory deadline. The recruitment deadline for the 2006 Elections was May 26, 2006, 4:30 p.m.
Precinct officials recruited by their respective political party and submitted to the Office of Elections by the statutory deadline have first priority when being assigned to a specific polling place. You are encouraged to call the political party of your choice to volunteer your services as a precinct official.
In the event that all positions are not filled by the political party recruitment deadline, HRS §11-72 gives the Chief Election Officer the authority to fill the vacancies with any qualified person, without regard to political party affiliation.
Mail outs to the past elections’ precinct officials, public service announcements, and presentations by election staff ensure the required number of precinct officials to fully staff the polling places on Election Day.
How will I know what to do on Election Day?
Everyone is required to attend at least one training session and pass a certification exam. Precinct officials will be instructed in the standard operating procedures for each station within the polling place.
The chairperson of the polling place will assign precinct officials to their workstation. Precinct officials rotate through all the stations during the course of the day and perform additional duties that may be required.
When is training?
Training sessions are held between June and November. The Precinct Operations staff will schedule you to attend a convenient training session in your area.
Where will I work?
State Law requires precinct officials to work in the precinct in which they vote. However, if no vacancy exists within your precinct, you will be placed in a precinct within your district. If no vacancy exists within your district, you will be placed in a neighboring district. The earlier you volunteer to work, the better your chances for working close to home.
Will I be paid?
Yes, the compensation rates for each election worked for the 2006 Elections are:
Chairperson – Rates are based on the unit size of the polling place. The unit size is based on the registered voter count in each precinct.
• for one-unit precinct |
$85 |
• for two-unit precinct |
$100 |
• for three-unit precinct |
$115 |
• for four-unit precinct |
$130 |
• for five-unit precinct |
$145 |
Voter Assistance Official |
$80 |
Precinct Official |
$75 |
Standby Precinct Official |
$75 |
Alternate |
$5 |
Every vote counts and so does your help!
Contact the Precinct Operations Section for more information at 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) or 1-800-345-5915, TTY: 808-453-6150.
Due to a temporary transition in our recycler’s processing facility, the following Transfer Stations will be affected:
· Hawi
· Honokaa
· Keauhou
· Laupahoehoe
· Pahala
· Pahoa
· Puako
· Waimea
We WILL NOT be accepting the following recyclable materials in the mixed recycling bins ONLY.
NO Paperboard or boxboard (cereal or tea boxes, snack food boxes, etc.)
NO Plastics #1&2 (milk jugs, detergent and bleach bottles, etc.)
NO Metal cans (tuna and cat food cans, soup cans, etc.)
These materials can be taken to the Kealakehe, Hilo or the Kea‘au Transfer Stations. We will let you know if and when other sites become available.
Still accepted in the mixed recycling bins are:
YES for Newspapers and magazines
YES for Cardboard (flattened)
YES for Mixed office paper (No Brites) and
YES for Phonebooks
This is a temporary change until January 2007. Look for signage at your Transfer Station. Thank you for your kokua. For more information, please call 961-8554 or 961-8942.
10,000-Year-Old Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Display at Aupuni Center
The County of Hawai`i’s Aupuni Center has a new display featuring a 10,000-year-old wooly mammoth tusk, on loan from Japan.
The 10-foot tusk is on loan from the family of the late Toshihiko Saiga of Osaka, Japan. It was originally designed to be displayed at the Big Island Country Club golf course at Pu`uanahulu, a course that the late Mr. Saiga developed and subsequently sold.
Up to recently, the display was housed at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s Edward Mookini Library. However, due to the upcoming renovation of the library, there was a need for an interim home for the display.
Mayor Harry Kim agreed to display the tusk, which will return to the Saiga family at the end of September.
The display also includes a scale model of a wooly mammoth being attacked by Neanderthal hunters.
The Pleistocene-era tusk itself weighs approximately 152 pounds, and was found in Siberia in what was then the Soviet Union.
Hawai`i County Resource Center Accepts Healing Our Island Grant Applications
The Hawaii County Resource Center would like to inform our community that the center is now accepting applications for Healing Our Island grants.
The Healing Our Island Community Fund is a mini-grant program that awards grants of up to $2,000 to community groups and grassroots organizations within Hawaii County for projects and events that address drug awareness and education, and drug prevention.
You may download the application by visiting the Healing Our Island website at www.healingourisland.com
For further information about Healing Our Island or other community grant programs, please contact the Hawaii County Resource Center, Department of Research & Development at 25 Aupuni Street, Room 109, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: 961-8366.
Thank you for helping to Heal Our Island!
County Seeks Cost of Government Commission Member for District 8
Hawai`i County is currently recruiting a citizen volunteer to serve as commissioner to represent District 8 (Council member Angel Pilago's district) on the Cost of Government Commission.
The Commission serves for a period of 11 months only, and is empaneled one year after the Mayor is elected into office.
Their mission is to study and investigate present operations within the County of Hawai`i, and make recommendations to the Mayor and Hawai`i County Council on how improvements in County government may be made.
For further information, please contact Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida at 961-8251. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to Lincoln Ashida at the Office of the Corporation Counsel at the Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, HI 96720.
Application forms may be picked up in Hilo at the Office of Information and Complaints at Room 217, 25 Aupuni Street and in Kona at the Kona Mayor's Office at Hanama Place, Kailua-Kona. You may also find an application form on line at www.co.hawaii.hi.us .
Environmental Management Commission Seeks Applicants for District 3
The Environmental Management Commission will have a vacancy for a commissioner to represent District 3 in Hilo (currently Council member James Arakaki’s district) from January 2007.
Community-minded residents are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
Members of the Environmental Management Commission advise the Department of Environmental Management on waste reduction strategies, recycling, litter control, community involvement, and other issues related to the functions of the department.
Under the Hawaii County Charter, appointments to the commission are made by the Mayor with Council approval. Commissioners serve 5-year staggered terms.
The commission is made up of nine members, each representing one of the nine Council districts.
To obtain an application, please contact the Office of Information and Complaints, Mayor's Office, Room 217, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo. Phone: 961-8223 or at the Kona Mayor's Office, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona. Phone: 329-5226.
For further information about the Environmental Management Commission, please contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8083.
Redemption Centers – Hours of Operation
The following is a primer on the State of Hawai`i's beverage container redemption program works, and the location of the County of Hawai’i’s beverage container redemption sites:
Qualifying Beverage Containers:
What’s IN: Eligible (redeemable) beverage containers include: soft drinks, soda, water, juice, tea and coffee drinks, and low alcohol content drinks (beer, malt beverages, wine coolers, mixed spirits) in metal, glass or #1 plastic, 64 oz. or less.
What’s OUT: Ineligible (unredeemable) containers include: milk, wine and liquor containers.
Reminder: ONLY eligible HI5¢ labeled containers can be redeemed.
Qualified beverage containers may be redeemed for cash at the following locations:
**Transfer Station centers closed daily from 1:00-1:30pm for lunch.**
CURRENTLY OPEN |
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION |
OPERATOR |
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Hawi Transfer Station** |
Saturday only: 8 am-4:30 pm. |
ARC of Hilo |
(Open Saturday only) |
(closed for lunch 1:00-1:30) |
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Hilo, 30 Maka’ala Street |
Mon thru Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm |
Atlas Recycling |
(Old industrial area) |
Sat & Sun: 8:00am-3:00pm |
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Hilo Transfer Station** |
M, W, F: 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Closed Tues & Thurs) |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
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Honoka`a Transfer Station (Weekends only)
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Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30 |
ARC of Hilo |
Kailua-Kona, Pawai Place |
Mon thru Fri: 7:00am-4:00pm |
Atlas Recycling |
(Old industrial area) |
Sat 8:00am-3:00pm |
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Sun Closed |
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Kea’au Transfer Station** |
M, W, F: 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Closed Tues & Thurs) |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
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Kealakehe Transfer Station** |
M, W, F: 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Closed Tues & Thurs) |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
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Keauhou Transfer Station** |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Weekends only) |
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Pahoa Transfer Station** |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Weekends only) |
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Puako Transfer Station** |
Sunday only 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Open Sunday only) |
(closed for lunch 1:00-1:30) |
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Waimea Transfer Station** |
M, W, F: 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Closed Tues & Thurs) |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
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Waiohinu Transfer Station** |
Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
(Weekends only) |
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Please contact Atlas Recycling LLC at 935-9328 (Hilo) or 329-6868 (Kona) for further information about additional scrap value paid on aluminum cans and their mobile redemption sites in rural communities.
Certified redemption centers are now accepting flattened aluminum and plastic HI5¢ beverage containers.
Flattened containers are weighed at redemption sites to determine deposit payment. The public is reminded that reverse vending machines will not accept flattened or crushed containers.
DID YOU KNOW….that the Department of Environmental Management has an information line? Call 961-5044 for HI5¢ redemption, recycling, and other solid waste information. Or visit:
www.hi5deposit.com / http://co.hawaii.hi.us/directory/dir_envmng.htm
****Check out this new Recycle Hawaii website page for "special event" disposal bins for recyclable beverage containers:
http://recyclehawaii.org/HI5PurchaseRentBin.htm
HI5 Redemptions – Getting your Nickels back by Weight or Count
Certified HI5 Redemption Centers are required to pay out deposits by either count or weight. The program allows for these two methods of deposit redemption so that consumers have a choice on how they want to get their deposits back. There are pros and cons to both methods of calculation.
Counting:
Consumers may request that the recycler count their containers
- Recyclers must count loads of 50 or fewer containers, and many recyclers have been counting loads of up to 100 containers.
- Consumers with larger loads may ask the recycler if they are willing to count larger loads during a less busy part of the day.
Pro: Consumers get back the deposit on every container when they’re counted.
Con: Consumers spend more time in line while waiting for operators to count loads.
Weighing:
- Consumers may request their containers be weighed for redemption.
- A "segregated rate" is used to calculate deposits on weighed loads of containers.
- The segregated rate is the average number of containers per pound by material type (plastic, glass, aluminum) and multiplied by the deposit. The average will not convert each load's weight to a precise count.
Pro: Consumers can receive refunded deposits back quicker than by counting each container.
Con: Consumer may receive less of a refund than they expected.
For questions about the State’s HI5 weight conversions, call the State Department of Health at (808)586-4226.
Kuakini Highway Construction Update
Construction work to widen Kuakini Highway, from Palani Road to Hualalai Road, commenced on November 8, 2004.
Kuakini Highway will be widened to four lanes for automobiles, including two through-lanes in each direction, and a pocket lane for left turns where appropriate. In addition, there will bicycle lanes on both sides throughout most of the project. The construction will last 18-24 months.
One lane will be open at all times from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. while construction is in progress. Outside of these hours, one lane in each direction will be open.
The contractor, Hawaiian Dredging, will work with the adjacent businesses and residences to assure that a reasonable access to the businesses and residences will be maintained throughout the construction period. However, motorists traveling in the area should drive with caution.
We are most grateful for the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Here is the update for this week:
- Water valve box and manhole adjustment work on-going.
- Planter wall construction north of Kuakini Highway/Kalani Street intersection in progress.
- Traffic detectors currently being installed at Kuakini Highway/Kalani Street intersection.
- Miscellaneous work along the project corridor is on-going.
For additional information, please contact Bruce C. McClure, P.E., Director of the Department of Public Works, at (808) 961-8321, or Noelani Whittington, Community Outreach, (808) 557-6437.
Information on project status will be provided via this newsletter, the County website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us and the Mayor's West Hawaii Office at 329-5226.
Mahalo nui loa for your support of this community improvement project.
Hawai`i County … a nice place to live. County of Hawai`i … a great place to work.
Consider employment with the County of Hawai`i because it offers: numerous positions, great benefits, provides valuable services, diverse culture, a beautiful island – not to mention warm and friendly residents.
Call the County of Hawai`i’s job hotline (808) 961-8618 or visit www.co.hawaii.hi.us to download an application packet.
For job postings, visit our website: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/civil_serv/civ_serv.htm
Click on employment opportunities to download all of the forms.
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Voices for Recovery-- Family Fun Day Celebration in Kona Sept 24
BISAC, Big Island Substance Abuse Council, would like to invite you to our 2nd Annual “Voices for Recovery – Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 24.
The event will focus on building a stronger, healthier community and to celebrate recovery from drug and alcohol addiction for individuals, families and the community. There will be booths that will provide information and resources for the public on Recovery from Addiction and Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
WHEN: Sunday, September 24, 2006, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Higashihara Park Field, Kailua-Kona
The event will feature entertainment, prize give-a-ways, guest speakers, free refreshments, and fun and games for the entire family.
For further information, please contact Marilyn or Jonelle at BISAC at 322-3100.
International Tropical Fruit Conference in Keauhou Sept 29-Oct 1
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) is presenting their 16th Annual International Tropical Fruit Conference September 29-October 1 at the Keauhou Outrigger Beach Resort in Kona.
This exciting and informative conference brings together tropical fruit growers and researchers from across Hawaii, the mainland, and around the globe to spend three days learning about the latest developments in the industry.
WHERE: Keauhou Outrigger Resort (main venue)
Chris Rollins will be the Keynote Speaker on Friday, September 29, speaking on Tropical Fruit in Florida and Fruit Collecting around the World. He has been the director of the Preston B. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park in South Florida for over 20 years. The park, located in South Florida, maintains an active international exchange program with over 500 plant specimens from around the world.
On Saturday, September 30, Rollins will speak on New and Rare Fruits and the Fruits of the Tropical Americas.
The all-day session on Saturday September 30 will include speakers on Federal Crop Insurance, APHIS Quarantine issues, Calculating Your Cost of Production, Growing Choices (What to Grow Where) & Production Expectations, and Bringing Quality Foods to Market. In addition, the following three issues will be addressed: 1) Post Harvest Treatment of Kaimana Lychee 2) Germplasm Collection for Kaimana Lychee Production and 3) Lychee and Longan Research. The afternoon ends with a Fruit Tasting Event.
Saturday night is a dinner and fund-raising auction. This event is open to the public.
To donate auction items, to find out more, or to buy tickets, please contact Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. Proceeds from the auction support the HTFG research and scholarship activities.
On Sunday, October 1, the discussion topics will include grafting, fruit fly issues, vegetative propagation techniques, ground covers for orchards, composting, and pruning. The workshops will be held at the combined site of the Kona Pacific Farmers Coop and the 12 Trees Project demonstration tropical fruit garden in Captain Cook. This prototype organic fruit orchard and education center seeks to stimulate profitable commercial production of new fruits and fruit products using environmentally sound practices to benefit the local community.
The conference is supported by a grant from the County of Hawaii, Department of Research and Development.
To register for the conference, please go to the HTFG website at www.hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org or contact Lily Armstrong at Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers by phone at 808 966-6444 or by email at htfghawaii@hawaiiantel.net. You may also reach us by fax at 808-966-6477 or mail at P.O. Box 1582, Hilo, HI 96721-1582.
The Keauhou Outrigger Beach Resort is offering special rates for conference participants. Please go through their reservation department directly at (808) 324-2515 to ensure the special conference prices. The email address is .kbr@outrigger.com . Please state that you want the special event prices for the 16th Annual Tropical Fruit Conference.
Public Meetings in Kona, Hilo to Hear Concerns on Aging issues
The Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs is inviting seniors and family caregivers to attend a community forum to voice their opinions about issues related to aging in Hawai`i. The concerns raised at each forum will be used to determine statewide themes and community-specific issues to guide the Advisory Board’s priorities and proposals for the 2007 Legislature.
The 20-member Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs is made up of community representatives appointed by the Governor to advise the State’s Executive Office on Aging.
The Board hopes to hear from the public on current issues of importance to older adults and their family caregivers in Hawaii that range from assisted transportation and senior housing to affordable prescription drugs and preventing financial abuse.
The community forums have been scheduled on the following dates on Hawaii Island:
Kona
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Mayor’s Office Conf Rm, Hanama Place, Kailua-Kona
For more information, call Michael Sumja at 808-987-2653 or Lito Asuncion at 808-961-8600
Hilo
WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2006, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
WHERE: Liquor Commission Conf. Rm, Hilo Lagoon Center, Hilo
For more information, call Michael Sumja at 808-987-2653 or Lito Asuncion at 808-961-8600
Admission is free to these community forums. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, you may also call the Executive Office on Aging at (808) 586-0100.
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Holds Annual Open House Oct 7
Time to dust off your hiking boots, break out the rain gear and find those binoculars. The 14th annual Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge open house will be held on Saturday, October 7.
Residents and visitors are invited to hike through the Pua ‘Akala Tract, home to a high-elevation rainforest, many native birds such as ‘i‘iwi and ‘elepaio, and significant numbers of endangered species including the Hawai‘i creeper and Hawai‘i ‘akepa.
Visitors will be met by refuge staff and tour leaders at the Pua ‘Akala Barn anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. They will receive a briefing on refuge management objectives and strategies and a description of the plants and animals the Refuge protects. Rainforest hikes of varying lengths will be offered. The hikes will be led by biologists and staff familiar with native Hawaiian flora and fauna.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the refuge greenhouse and learn about the forest restoration program. Cultural resource protection, weed control projects and the University of Hawaii’s field station will also be highlighted. A historic 115-year old koa cabin also will be open for viewing.
Participants must arrange their own transportation to the Refuge. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required for the two-hour drive from Hilo, Waimea, or Kona. This trip is not recommended for young children or those who lack an adventurous spirit due to the long rough ride, rugged terrain, and primitive facilities. Pets are not allowed.
Visitors should come prepared for wet chilly weather and bring their own lunch, water, binoculars, and rain gear.
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge consists of 32,730 acres of native forest and grassland on the windward slope of Mauna Kea between the elevations of 2,500 and 6,500 feet and 5,300 acres on the leeward slope of Mauna Loa between 2,000 and 6,000 feet.
Reservations are required and may be obtained by calling the refuge office in Hilo at 933-6915 by October 4. Directions and additional information will be mailed to all participants.
Public Meetings on Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Nat’l Monument
The public is cordially invited to public meetings to provide information about the newly-declared Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument, a colossal 140,000 square miles of ocean wilderness in our own backyard.
Public information meetings on Hawai`i Island will be held:
WHEN: Tuesday, October 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
and
WHEN: Wednesday, October 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Ground Floor, S. Hata Bldg, Hilo
For more information, check out www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov .
High Quality Mulch at Kealakehe Transfer Station
The County of Hawai’i has FREE MULCH at the public pick-up area of the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Transfer Station available 7 days a week from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. This mulch is being processed by EKO Composting and is a higher-quality product than previously available.
Bring a pitchfork to load your own vehicle or have EKO Composting operators load with a backhoe from 7 am to 4 pm only. No loading fees.
If you want large loads delivered to your property contact a local trucking firm to arrange for delivery of large loads of mulch. Again, no fees are charged to load any sized truck.
For inquiries, please call the County's Recycling Specialist at 961-8554.
Check out our County’s Community Development Plan Website
All around the island, communities are actively engaging in a monumental planning effort that has the potential of positively affecting the future of Hawaii Island for generations to come.
Go to the website www.hawaiiislandplan.com to see what is happening in each of our 9 judicial districts as it relates to the Community Development Plan process.
In addition to finding current information about the process, you can also find, among other things, information about past planning efforts.
TRAFFIC ALERT
Signs and Markings Project by Traffic’s Maintenance Crews Only
(All project schedules based on weather permitting.)
September 25, 2006 Monday |
Where/Location: S Hilo/Kilauea Ave., from Ponahawai St to Hale Manu Dr |
What: Repaint edge-of-pavement lines and lane lines |
September 26, 2006 Tuesday |
Where/Location: S Hilo/Kilauea Ave., from Ponahawai St to Hale Manu Dr |
What: Maintain stop lines and arrows |
September 27, 2006 Wednesday |
Where/Location: S Hilo/Kilauea Ave., from Ponahawai St to Hale Manu Dr |
What: Maintain raised pavement markers |
September 28, 2006 Thursday |
Where/Location: S Hilo/Kilauea Ave., from Ponahawai St to Hale Manu Dr |
What: Maintain crosswalks |
September 29, 2006 Friday |
Where/Location: S. Hilo/Ponahawai St, from Kapiolani St to Kamehameha Ave |
What: Maintain center lines |
Signs and Markings Project by Traffic’s Term Contractor: Central Striping |
(All project schedules based on weather permitting.) |
September 25, 2006 Monday – September 29, 2006 Friday |
Where/Location: S. Kohala District: Mamalahoa Hwy., from Mana Rd to Mud Lane |
What: Layout/installation of center line and edge line striping & raised-pavement markings |
Street Lights and Traffic Signal Projects by Traffic Maintenance & Independent Term Contractors under Traffic’s Direction |
September 25, 2006 Monday – September 29, 2006 Friday |
Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Alae St |
What: Street light installation |
Some of our streetlights are malfunctioning. Please call 961-8341 and report any malfunctions.
The Traffic Division of Public Works manages 9,020 streetlights operated by individual light sensing cells. If your streetlight stays on all day, or is off all night, please let us know so that we can repair them.
Please call the Traffic Division of Public Works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 4:00PM at 961-8341.
In addition to your name and contact number, please provide the following information:
We need the streetlight pole number. It is easily spotted from a car. It is a large silver number located six to seven feet up on the streetlight pole. If you know the street or highway name and a well-known landmark, it is also helpful.
For more information, please contact Ron Thiel, Traffic Division Chief at 961-8341. Mahalo nui loa.
And if you need a pothole repaired? Call Public Works
If you know of a pothole in your street, in your neighborhood or in your travels, please call the County to have it repaired. Public Works personnel repair potholes each Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Please call one of the numbers listed below for the community where you live. Let the staff know you have a pothole that needs repair. The staff will ask you the following questions:
1) General location of the pothole
2) Give a landmark if you can.
3) Your phone number in case they need to contact you.
The office hours for each of the following nine offices are weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you call after hours, please leave a message on the voice mail.
S. Hilo Phone. 961-8636
N. Hilo/Hamakua Phone: 775-7500
Kamuela Phone: 887-3004
Keauhou, N. Kona Phone: 322.2877
N. Kohala Phone: 887-3004
Ka’u, Waiohinu Phone: 939-2500
Puna Phone: 966-5806
Your County Department of Public Works thanks you for your kokua, as always.
We encourage everyone to use web-based calendar links. Please add your own events to the respective calendars so others can get the word and not conflict with your plans.
County of Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
State of Hawaii: http://www.state.hi.us/calendars.htm
Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau: http://calendar.gohawaii.com/
Hawaii.com: http://www.hawaii.com/live/
Hawaii Community Foundation: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/calendar/index.php
Alternative-Hawaii: http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/calendar.htm
Kamuela.com: http://kamuela.com/calendar/default.asp
Hawaii Public Radio: http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/psa.htm
Hawaii Theatre Network: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiitheatre
UH at Hilo Theatre Events: http://performingarts.net/Theatre/seasoncalendar/calendar.pl
Waikoloa Village: http://www.waikoloa.org/calendar
Hilo Downtown Improvement Association Activity Guide: Send an email to dia@hilo.net with the details of your upcoming event or
call 935-8850.
Prince Kuhio Plaza: http://www.princekuhioplaza.com/html/Events.asp
Substance Abuse Conference (Hawai`i Community College) www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/hsersacc/BPC.htm
County of Hawaii WebSite Address: http://co.hawaii.hi.us
County Forms Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/forms/forms.html
County Maps Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/maps/maps.html
County Project Summaries And Updates Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/projects.htm
Use the following links to the specific
region:
North Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/nh/NH-M.htm
East Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/eh/EH-M.htm
South Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/sh/SH-M.htm
West Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/k2k/K2K-M.htm
Procurement Notices: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/purchasing/bids.htm
Information & Complaints: cohinfo@co.hawaii.hi.us
County Departments: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/email.htm
Hawaii County website: co.hawaii.hi.us
To add or remove your name from distribution, e-mail Janet Snyder: jsnyder@co.hawaii.hi.us
For more information, contact:
Janet Snyder
Phone: (808) 961-8223
Fax: (808) 933-1521
e-mail: jsnyder@co.hawaii.hi.us
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