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October 19, 2007
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FEATURE ARTICLE
· County of Hawai`is Affordable Rental Housing Program
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
· Community Meeting in Pahoa Oct 23 to Discuss Paving of Honolulu Landing
· Repairing County Streetlights and Spot the Dot Campaign in Time for Halloween
· Fresh Produce Available for Certified Low-Income Seniors Islandwide
· Down Payment Assistance Loans Available to First-Time Home Buyers
· Home Repair Loans Available for Hawaiian Home Lessees
· Dept of Environmental Management Solid Waste Projects Update
· County Seeks Environmental Commissioners for Vacancies in North, South Kona
· County Seeks Applicants for Public Access, Salary Commission Vacancies
· County of Hawai`i Offers Home Repair Loans
· Pu`uanahulu Volunteer Fire Station Blessing Saturday, October 27
· County Accepting Applications for Elderly Housing in Pepe`ekeo
· Vacancies on the Countys Boards and Commissions
· Recycling Drop-Offs -- Update
· Redemption Centers Locations and Hours of Operation
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
· Healing Our Island Community Fund Mini-Grants Available
· Hawai`i Home Ownership Center Offers Free Orientations
· Local Style Halloween Fun Three Obake Storytellers in Hakalau Saturday, October 20
· Hawaiian Culture and Traditions Free Lecture by Archaeologist Kathy Kawelu
· October ReefTalk on Deepwater Animals of Hawai`i on Tuesday, October 23
· South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Improvement Project Meeting in Waimea October 24
· Presentation on ReefWatcher Monitoring by DLNR Aquatic Biologist October 25
· Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop in Hilo Tuesday, October 30
· Basic Facilitation Workshop Training Opportunity for Community Members November 2
· Community Emergency Response Team Training in Kona November 3, 10,13, 20 and 27
· No Footprints in the Sand A True Story from Kalaupapa to be Told Nov 10 in Hakalau
· Concert to Benefit Preservation of Kahalu`u Bay Saturday, November 17
· Carousel of Care Caregiving Event on Saturday, November 17 in Keauhou
· Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade Saturday, December 15
· High-Quality Mulch Available at Kealakehe Transfer Station -- Update
· Check Out our Countys Community Development Plan Website
TRAFFIC ALERT
· Work Underway on La`i`opua Connector Road in Kona
FEATURE ARTICLES
County of Hawai`is Affordable Rental Housing Program
The County of Hawaii has initiated a new program called the Affordable Rental Housing Program. This program provides a property tax incentive to owners who rent their units at or below the affordable rental rate.
To qualify for benefits under this program for the tax year that begins on July 1, 2008, an application must be filed with the Real Property Tax Division no later than December 31, 2007. A signed rental agreement (must be 6 months or longer) or other proof of rental charges must be submitted with the application.
For 2008, the Affordable Rental Housing Rates are as follows:
Studio |
One Bedroom |
Two Bedrooms |
Three Bedrooms |
Four Bedrooms |
Five Or More Bedrooms |
$555 |
$642 |
$748 |
$1,016 |
$1,113 |
$1,280 |
Below are rental rate exceptions for the following Zip Codes: 96719, 96725, 96738, 96739, 96740, 96743, 96745, and 96755:
Studio |
One Bedroom |
Two Bedrooms |
Three Bedrooms |
Four Bedrooms |
Five Or More Bedrooms |
$611 |
$732 |
$822 |
$1,160 |
$1,272 |
$1,462 |
Please submit your completed application form with supporting documentation to:
Real Property Tax Division at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, HI 96720 at 961-8201 or fax: 961-8415. Or to Real Property Tax Division at 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 112, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 at 327-3540 or fax: 327-3578.
Application forms and informational material are available at the Real Property Tax Division offices in Hilo and Kona, or at website www.hawaiipropertytax.com.
REMEMBER: To participate in this program for the 2008 tax year, you must file your application on or before December 31, 2007.
Qualifications:
Residential rent at or below the designated rates for the entire calendar year.
General information/requirements to participate:
What are the benefits for participating in this program?
Breach Conditions:
Retroactive taxes
For further information on the Affordable Rental Housing Program, please call the Real Property Tax Division at 961-8201.
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
Community Meeting in Pahoa Oct 23 to Discuss Paving of Honolulu Landing
The Department of Public Works will hold a community meeting at the Pahoa Community Center on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to discuss whether or not to pave Honolulu Landing. A professional facilitator will oversee the meeting.
Honolulu Landing is considered a Road in Limbo. Roads in Limbo were built or planned by the State or the Territorial government. They are classified into either existing or paper roads.
For decades the State and County government argued over maintenance responsibility because of limited recourses. Typically, existing roads are referred to as government roads or homestead roads. The County has now accepted responsibility for maintaining 122.6 miles existing Roads in Limbo. To learn more about the Countys Roads in Limbo program and download a fact sheet on the issue, please go to www.co.hawaii.hi.us and type roads in limbo in the search box.
Please note that only those property owners along Honolulu Landing will be part of the discussion. Property owners should bring their last real property tax notice receipt as proof of ownership. Non-property owners are welcome to attend, however discussion will be limited to property owners.
For more information on this and other County road projects, please contact Department of Public Works at 961-8321 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Repairing County Streetlights and Spot the Dot Campaign in Time for Halloween
The Department of Public Works is encouraging Hawai`i County residents to report malfunctioning street lights so they can be repaired in time for Halloween when trick-or-treating children and their families will be walking on the streets.
The Traffic Division of the County Department of Public Works manages 9,246 streetlights, each of which is operated by light-sensing cells. Two things can happen with these lights, either bulbs can burn out and the light is off or the sensor can malfunction and the light remains lit all day.
Public Works needs your help locating these streetlights so they can be repaired.
If a streetlight in your neighborhood is lit all day or is not lit at night, please call the Traffic Division of Public Works on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 961-8341 with the following information:
· 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.
· The street or highway name and a well-known landmark.
Please be aware that the average time from reporting a malfunctioning streetlight to its repair can be between two and three weeks.
The County will also be conducting its annual Spot the Dot for a Safer Halloween campaign. The neon orange reflective dots, each of which is about an inch in diameter, greatly increase pedestrian visibility at night. According to a national study, these Hot Dots have the ability to reflect car headlights from a distance of 500 feet.
The adhesive Hot Dots can be affixed to clothing or placed on smooth surfaces of bicycles, toys, or trick-or-treat containers. They work best when attached to surfaces that move up or down or sideways, such as the back of shoes, the elbows of costumes or the pedals of bicycles.
The Hot Dots will be distributed for free to all elementary schools in Hawai`i County during the week of October 15th, 2007.
Fresh Produce Available for Certified Low-income Seniors Islandwide
The Countys Office of Aging, Nutrition Program and Coordinated Services are again teaming up with the Hawai`i Food Bank to distribute locally-grown fresh fruit and vegetables to low-income seniors at sites islandwide for 10 weeks starting September 17, 2007 and ending in November
Low-income seniors are defined as individuals who are at least 60 years old and having household incomes of 185 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines, which for Hawai`i means $21,738 for an individual and $29,139 for a couple.
Program participants must be certified applicants to receive the fresh produce. Applications, re-certifications and information about this program can be obtained by calling the Office of Aging at 961-8600 or 327-3597.
The distribution sites are as follows:
EAST HAWAI`I |
Hawaii Island Adult Care 34 Rainbow Drive, Hilo Mon 11:00 - 12:00 |
Kamana Elderly Housing 147 Kamana St, Hilo Mon 1:00 2:00 pm |
ILWU Hall 100 E. Lanikaula St, Hilo Mon 1:30 2:30 pm |
Aunty Sallys Luau Hale 799 Piilani St, Hilo Tues 10:30 11:30 |
Pahala Nutrition/Sr. Center 96-1183 Holei St, Pahala Wed 9:30 10:30 |
Naalehu Nutrition/Sr. Center 95-5635 Mamalahoa Hwy Wed 10:00 11:00 |
Ocean View Nutrition Center(St Judes Church) Wed 11:00 12:00 pm |
Papaikou Community Center Papaikou Thurs 9:30 10:30 |
Pepeekeo Community Center 28-2892 Alia St Thurs 10:00 11:00 |
Papaaloa (Gym) Nutrition Center 35-1994 Govt. Rd Thurs 10:00 11:00 |
Paauilo Nutrition Center 43-505 Paka Lp Thurs 10:30 11:30 |
Honokaa Nutrition Center 45-540 Koniaka Pl Thurs 11:00 12:00 |
Keaau Nutrition Center 45-540 Koniaka Pl Fri 9:30 10:30 |
Pahoa Community Center Pahoa Rd Fri 10:00 11:00 |
WEST HAWAI`I |
Holualoa Imin Center 76-5877 No.Kona Belt Rd Mon 9:30 10:30 |
Hale Hookipa Elderly Housing 81-1038 Nani Kupuna St Tues 9:30 10:30 |
Yano Hall 82-6148 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealekekua Tues 10:00 10:30 |
Kona Adult Day Care 81-989 Haleikii St, Kealakekua Tues 10:30 11:30 |
Kohala Nutrition Center 54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau Wed 9:00 10:00 |
Waimea YMCA 67-1199 Mamalahoa Hwy Wed 10:00 11:00 |
Waikoloa Community Church 68-3670 Paniolo Dr Wed 11:30 12:30 |
St. Benedicts Church 84-140 Painted Church Rd, Honaunau Thurs 11:0012:00 |
Hale Anuhea Housing 82-1040 Kiloa Rd, Kona Thurs 10:30 11:00 |
ILWU Office (Kona) 74-5565 Luhia St (Kaiwi Square) Fri 10:30 11:30 |
This program is funded by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Office of Community Services, which recently awarded the Food Basket Inc. (Hawaii Food Bank) a $547,877 grant award to provide low-income seniors with fresh produce.
The Food Basket is a program of the Office for Social Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawai`i and is a Hawai`i Island United Way agency.
Down Payment Assistance Loans Available to First-Time Home Buyers
The American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) Program is a deferred mortgage loan to low-income first-time home buyers on the Island of Hawai`i.
The program helps first-time home buyers with down payment assistance to purchase an existing dwelling unit to be used as their primary residence. The minimum loan amount is $1,000 and the maximum may not exceed the greater of 6% of the purchase price of a single-family housing unit or $10,000.
All loans have a 0% interest rate and payments are deferred for 15 years. The borrower will not be required to repay the ADDI loan if he/she remains as owner occupant for the Affordability Period of 15 years.
Leasehold property is not eligible.
For more information or an application call Dawnelle Forsythe at the Office of Housing and Community Development at 959-4642 or e-mail at ohcdeh@co.hawaii.hi.us ... Application packets can also be found on-line at http://www.hawaii-county.com/directory/dir_housing.htm .
Home Repair Loans Available for Hawaiian Home Lessees
The Office of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications to its Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) Home Repair Loan Program.
NAHASDA was established by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and administered by the Office of Housing and Community Development to make low-interest loans available to low-and moderate-income DHHL lessees who are interested in repairing their primary residence.
The NAHASDA loan can be used for roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment and damages caused by termites or wood rot and the installation of a solar water heating system in conjunction with repairs.
Loans range from $2,500 to $50,000 at 0% to 3% interest. The interest rate is set based on age and income.
Applicants 62 years or older and very-low income may have a 0% interest and deferred payment loan with a possible grant provision.
For more information or an application contact Dawnelle Forsythe at 959-4642. Application packets can also be found on-line at http://www.hawaii-county.com/directory/dir_housing.htm .
Dept of Environmental Management Solid Waste Projects Update
The following is a list of current and upcoming projects at our Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Baseyards. These projects address safety concerns, general repair and maintenance, environmental issues and Department of Health regulations.
All project dates may be subject to change without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Location of Project |
Council District |
Work being done |
Puako Transfer Station |
9 |
Install access ramps, work completed 9/26/07 |
Kea`au Transfer Station |
5 |
Construct Reuse Area award bid 10/9/07 |
Volcano Transfer Station |
6 |
Install access ramps 10/12/07 |
For further information, please contact Terin Gloor, Solid Waste Civil Engineer at 961-8058.
County Seeks Environmental Commissioners for Vacancies in North, South Kona
The County of Hawai`i is seeking civic-minded applicants to fill vacancies to represent North Kona and South Kona on the Countys Environmental Commission. Citizens have the opportunity to serve on important boards and commissions that make decisions which affect the quality of life on our island, and determine the future for generations to come.
The new Environmental Management Commission members would begin their terms in January 1, 2008.
The following commissions currently have vacancies:
· District 7: South Kona (portions of Honaunau, Capt. Cook, Kealakekua), and North Kona (Kainaliu, Keauhou, Kahaluu, Holualoa)
· District 8: North Kona (Kailua-Kona, Kealakehe, Kalaoa, Puuanahulu).
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To apply, you may pick up an application at the Mayors Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayors office at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona 96750. Applications may also be found on line at www.hawaii-county.com , after clicking on the board/commission link. Upon completing the application, you may drop off or mail the application to either of the above addresses or to Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel at Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo 96720. Phone: (808) 961-8304, extension 118, or via email at Lashida@co.hawaii.hi.us .
County Seeks Applicants for Public Access, Salary Commission Vacancies
The County of Hawai`i is seeking civic-minded applicants to fill vacancies on County commissions. Citizens have the opportunity to serve on important boards and commissions that make decisions which affect the quality of life on our island, and determine the future for generations to come.
The following commissions currently have vacancies:
· Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission: District 3 vacancy (represented by Council member J Yoshimoto)
· Salary Commission: Vacancies in District 4 (represented by Council member Stacy Higa), District 5 (represented by Council member Emily Naeole), District 6 (represented by Council member Bob Jacobson).
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission, commonly known as the Open Space Commission, is charged with developing and maintaining a prioritized list of qualifying lands within the County worthy of preservation, and to make annual recommendations to the Mayor and County Council regarding those properties. This commission includes nine members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Council.
The Salary Commission reviews and compensates all County elected officials and appointed directors and deputy directors so that their total salaries and benefits have a reasonable relationship to compensation in the public and private sectors. The Salary Commission consults with those boards and commissions which have appointing authority for department heads.
Volunteering for commissions normally takes no more than one day a month, and a few hours a month in preparation time. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you have served your community and played a part in shaping the future of our island.
To apply, you may pick up an application at the Mayors Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayors office at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona 96750. Applications may also be found on line at www.hawaii-county.com , after clicking on the board/commission link. Upon completing the application, you may drop off or mail the application to either of the above addresses or to Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel at Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo 96720. Phone: (808) 961-8304, extension 118, or via email at Lashida@co.hawaii.hi.us .
County of Hawai`i Offers Home Repair Loans
The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications to its Residential Emergency Repair Program (RERP). This program was established in 1997 to make low-interest loans available to low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence.
The RERP loan can be used for roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment and damages caused by termites or wood rot and the installation of a solar water heating system.
Loans range from $2,500 to $25,000 at 3% interest. Loan payments are deferred for 15 years at which time full payment will be due. Applicants 62 years or older or with special needs may have 30% of the principal balance of the loan forgiven as a grant.
For more information or an application contact Dawnelle Forsythe at 959-4642. Application packets can also be found on-line at http://www.hawaii-county.com/directory/dir_housing.htm .
Pu`uanahulu Volunteer Fire Station Blessing Saturday Oct 27
A blessing ceremony of the Puuanahulu Volunteer Fire Station will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
With its official opening, the Puuanahulu Volunteer Fire Station becomes the 23rd volunteer station on the Island of Hawai`i. It is located between the 20- and 21-mile marker on the makai side of the old Mamalahoa Highway.
Following the formal ceremony, light refreshments will be served.
County Accepting Applications for Elderly Housing in Pepe`ekeo
The County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Community (OHCD) is currently accepting applications for one-bedroom units located at the Kula`imano Elderly Housing Project in Pepe`ekeo.
Occupancy cannot exceed 2 persons per unit. Eligible applicants must be 62 years of age or older and meet income requirements. The tenants share of rent is based on gross income of the household.
Gross annual income by household size cannot exceed:
· 1-person household $ 21,800
· 2-person household $ 24,900
Applications will be processed in the order (date & time) that they are received by the OHCD. For additional information or an application, please call Garrett at 959-4642.
Seeking Applicants to Vacancies on Countys Boards and Commissions
The County of Hawai`i is seeking applicants from our community to the following Boards and Commissions which currently have vacancies:
1. Committee on Aging: Two vacancies; one in Kohala and one in Ka`u.
2. Arborist Advisory Committee: One vacancy (at-large).
3. Family Violence Advisory Committee: Presently not empanelled; we intend on doing so, so there are many vacancies (all at large).
4. Fire Board of Appeals: Five vacancies (all at-large).
5. Highway Safety Council: Four vacancies (all at-large).
6. Kailua Village Design Committee: Three vacancies.
7. Pension Board: One vacancy (at-large).
8. Salary Commission: Three vacancies; Council Districts 4, 5 and 6.
9. Transportation Commission: Two vacancies; Council Districts 1 and 4.
10. Veterans Advisory Committee: Four vacancies.
11. Water Board: One vacancy (Council District 8).
12. Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission: One vacancy (Council District 3).
To apply, you may pick up an application at the Mayors Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayors office at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona 96750. Upon completing the application, you may drop off or mail the application to either of the above addresses or to Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel at Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo 96720.
If you have any questions, please call Lincoln Ashida at 961-8251.
The Ikuo Hisaoka Gymnasium, a County Parks and Recreation facility in Kamehameha Park in Kapa`au, North Kohala, sustained major structural damage during the October 15, 2006 earthquake.
Extent of the damage
The connections where several of the buildings concrete columns join the steel roof framing were compromised by a loss of concrete around the anchor bolts connecting the two components.
The earthquake also damaged much of the suspended ceiling and many of the facilitys light fixtures. Other damage included broken plumbing fixtures, cracking of walls and broken tiles.
Where are we now on the Hisaoka Gym repair project?
Here are the most recent and upcoming developments, according to the Dept of Parks and Recreation:
The project was advertised in the October 5, 2007 edition of the Hawaii Tribune Herald and the West Hawaii Today. Prospective bidders may pick up a set of plans and specifications through the Department of Public Works. Bid opening has been postponed to Thursday November 15, 2007 in order for Parks and Recreation to get a hazardous materials assessment in response to inquiries from potential bidders. Phase II preliminary plans are currently under review. (Phase II entails restoration work, while Phase I entails demolition and structural repair work.)
In the meantime, the small but serviceable gym in Hawi is available for public use.
For further information, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 961-8311.
The following items are now accepted in the Mixed Recycling drop-off bins at the County Transfer Stations:
Okay to Recycle:
· Paperboard or boxboard (cereal, tea, snack food boxes, etc.)
· Plastics #1, #2 & #5 (milk jugs, detergent bottles, yogurt cups, etc.)
· Metal cans (Rinsed tuna and cat food cans, soup cans, etc.)
· Newspapers and magazines
· Cardboard and brown paper bags (flattened)
· Mixed office paper and junk mail (No Brites)
· Shredded paper
· Phonebooks and paperbacks
NO wax-coated boxes or paper
NO food or oil contaminated materials
NO Styrofoam or plastic bags (#4 or #2)
Please note: Materials taken to the Kealakehe, Hilo or the Keaau Transfer Stations can still be commodity-separated. Please look for signage on where to place recycled materials at these sites.
Thank you for your kokua, as always. For more information, please call 961-8554 or 961-8942.
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 Hawaiis beverage container redemption sites:
Qualifying Beverage Containers:
Whats 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.
Whats 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, 1260 Kilauea Ave. |
Tues-Sat 9am-5pm(Closed 12:30pm-1:30 pm) |
Reynolds Recycling |
Hilo, 30 Makaala 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** |
Daily 8:00am-4:30pm |
ARC of Hilo |
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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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Keaau 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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Atlas Recycling LLC operates Mobile Redemption Sites (monthly 9 am- 1pm) at:
For further information about Atlas Recyclings operations on the island of Hawai`i, call 935-9328 (Hilo) or 329-6868 (Kona).
Reynolds Recycling at 1260 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo also participates in the HI5¢ program: Tues-Saturday 9am-5pm. For further information, call 754-8984.
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
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 is anticipated to end during the fourth quarter of 2007.
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 publics patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Here is the update for this week:
The Contractor is currently doing the following:
The Kuakini Highway improvement project has included widening the road from two to four lanes from Palani Road to Hualalai Road, building pocket lanes for left turns, adding bicycle lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, retaining walls, and utility relocation.
The project is part of an action plan the County of Hawai`i is using to prioritize solutions to mitigate traffic congestion in Kona. The action plan is based on a study the County commissioned in 2000, entitled Keahole to Honaunau Circulation Plan.
Information about this study and the Keahole to Honaunau circulation plan is available online at the County website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us under Projects Update. For 24-hour information on road work, call 334-9559. For specifics about this project, contact Bruce McClure, Director, County Department of Public Works, 961-8321.
Information on project status will be also provided via this newsletter and the Mayor's West Hawai`i Office at 329-5226.
Mahalo nui loa for your support of these community improvement projects.
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`is 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
Healing Our Island Community Fund Mini-grants Available
Do you have an idea or an initiative for a drug prevention and education activity that will help your community? Do you know of others willing to collaborate and conduct anti-drug activities with a focus on youth, family and neighborhood? Mini-grants are now available for initiatives like these.
The Healing Our Island Community Fund is a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawai`i from the Hawai`i State Legislature aimed at inspiring and encouraging grassroots community involvement to plan and implement services, programs and events in the fight against drug abuse.
Funds for this program are intended to fund projects of Hawai`i Islands community-based grassroots organizations and non-501(c)(3)s that traditionally do not have access to grant funds. The grants are not to exceed $2,000.00 and applicants are encouraged to collaborate and cooperate with others in their own communities and with other communities. This program has been successful in all districts across the island over the past two years.
More than 281 community mini-grants have been awarded since the inception of this program. This funding has enabled communities to connect and work in a united front to address substance abuse issues.
Each district on Hawai`i Island has a district liaison available to assist groups with their grant proposals and to help and encourage groups to connect with potential collaborative partners in their communities. Grant requests are evaluated monthly and are due by the 10th of each month. Funds are limited so preference will be given to first-time Healing Our Island applicants.
The Healing Our Island 2007-2008 Community Grant Fund information and application packet is available at www.hcrc.info or for pick up at the Hawaii County Resource Center in Hilo at the Puainako Town Center at 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, Bay C-5 (Puna side-end unit) or in Kona at the Lanihau Professional Center at 75-5591 Palani Road, Suite 2001 (next to Frame Ten Center-Kona Bowl).
For more information, please call Laverne Omori at 327-3665 or contact the liaison for your district:
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center Offers Free Orientations
The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is a non-profit organization that provides homebuyer education and counseling to help people prepare to buy a home.
Please come to a free orientation and see if our services can help you. The upcoming orientations are at:
Office of Housing & Community Development
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 104, Hilo
Mayors West Hawai`i Office
75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 103, Kona, Hi
Please call 1-877-523-9503 (toll free) to reserve a space.
Local Style Halloween Fun Three Obake Storytellers in Hakalau October 20
Come join us for a fun and spooky evening in Wailea Village, Hakalau at Akiko's B&B for a local style Halloween featuring three Obake" story tellers on one dark night on Saturday, October 20 from 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Motonaga Garage Gallery at Akikos B&B, Wailea Village (mauka off Highway 19 at the 16-mile marker)
WHEN: Saturday, October 20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Three of Hawaiis scariest storytellers will be calling forth the spirits in what promises to be a VERY spooky evening. Tita Kathy Collins, Alton Chung and Jeff Gere promise to give you chicken skin, make your hair stand on end. You get da idea.
Park at the Hakalau Baseball park and walk 3 minutes into the village. Admission for adults: $10, $8 children under 12. For reservations call Akiko at 963-6422 or email: msakiko@hawaii.rr.com .
Hawaiian Culture and Traditions Free Lecture by Archaeologist Kathy Kawelu
Hawaiian archaeologist Kathy Kawelu will give a presentation on the intriguing subject A Sociopolitical History of Hawaiian Archaeology on Monday, October 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the University of HawaiI at Hilo.
The free lecture is part of the new Puana Ka Ike Lecture Series sponsored by Bishop Holdings Corporation/Kamehameha Investment Corporation and the University of Hawaii at Hilo Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center.
Kawelu, a Hilo native, is a 1990 Kamehameha Schools graduate who recently received a doctoral degree in Pacific archaeology. Her talk focuses on the contemporary issues of archaeology in Hawaii, taking into account the development of anthropology as a discipline in the islands.
The dynamic Puana Ka Ike (Imparting Knowledge) Series covers a diverse range of topics such as Hawaiian moon phases and the Hawaiian perspective of the environment. This series aims to provide an educational forum for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Hawaiian culture, history and tradition. Lectures will feature noted cultural authorities and scholars such as olohe lua (Hawaiian martial arts master) Richard Likeke Paglinawan and long-time Bishop Museum employee Patience Namaka Bacon.
Seven additional lectures are planned through April 2005; the next two are in November. On Nov. 16, Neil Hannahs, director of Land Assets Division, Kamehameha Schools, presents Honoring Traditional Values and Becoming People of Place, Caring for Place; while Patience Namaka Bacon discusses the Concept of Hanai: Through Namakas Eyesthe Life of Patience Bacon on Nov. 30. Both presentations run from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Venues to be announced.
The Puana Ka Ike Lecture Series is also sponsored by the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kohala Center, Hawaii Tourism Authority, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College program. Reservations are not necessary.
For more information please call Bishop Holdings Corporation on Oahu at 808-521-1408.
October ReefTalk on Deepwater Animals of Hawai`i on Tuesday, Oct. 23
The ReefTalk lecture for October will feature guest speaker Dr. Christopher Kelley of the Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory with a talk entitled "Deepwater Animals of Hawai`i" on Tuesday, October 23 at Kealakehe High School Library in Kona.
This ReefTalk will be a photographic journey and introduction to the deepwater animals that live around the Hawaiian Islands. Dr. Christopher Kelley, the program biologist for the Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory, will be describing the environmental conditions in which deepwater animals live.
Dr. Kelley, whose photographic images of the various animal groups have come through scuba diving in depths of over a mile below the surface, as well as from submersible and remotely-operated vehicles showing examples. Dr. Kelley will show how little we actually know about these unique and fascinating deepwater invertebrates and fishes.
When: Tuesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Kealakehe High School Library, Kona
Admission is free to all ReefTalks, which are held monthly, alternating between Kona and Waimea.
ReefTalks are co-sponsored by the University of Hawai`i Sea Grant College Program, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the Malama Kai Foundation.
For more information, call the University of Hawai`i Sea Grant College Program at 329-2861.
South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Project Public Meeting in Waimea Oct 24
The community is invited to attend a public meeting regarding the South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Improvements Project on October 24 in Waimea.
The meeting will feature a general Informational presentation on the Conceptual Plans and Draft Environmental Assessment Report.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Location: Waimea Senior Center, Waimea
For more information, please contact Ms. Tommie Suganuma at (808) 586-8510 or www.cindyevans.com .
Presentation on ReefWatcher Monitoring by DLNR Aquatic Biologist Oct 25
The community is cordially invited to attend an evening presentation on October 25, 2007 with guest speaker West Hawaii Aquatic Biologist, Dr. Bill Walsh of the Division of Aquatic Resources of DLNR. Join us to learn the status and challenges of managing the West Hawai`i nearshore reefs you are helping to monitor.
Active and past ReefWatchers we will also be sharing data compilations with you that we have been working on for various ReefWatcher monitoring sites.
WHEN: October 25, 2007 at 6:30 pm
WHERE: Kealakehe High School Library
Refreshments will be served at intermission.
We need the communitys help in planning activities for the upcoming International Year of the Reef 2008, a worldwide event that starts January 1, 2008. We are brainstorming on how to involve West Hawai`i in various activities for this global year-long event.
For more information, please call Sara Peck or Kate Bourdon at 329-2861.
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop in Hilo October 30
A public workshop for Double-Goal Coaches will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at the Countys Aupuni Center Conference Room. The workshop is hosted by the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation.
Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the workshop goes from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Come to participate and learn more about Positive Coaching Alliance principles and practices.
Please call Mason Souza at 961-8735 extension 25 by October 23 to let him know youre planning to come.
From time to time, we circulate announcements and articles related to Positive Coaching Alliance. Please let your friends, family, and colleagues know that you can contact us at PCABigIsland@hawaiiantel.net to be put on our PCA Big Island email circulation list.
Basic Facilitation Workshop Training Opportunity for Community Members
The Hawai`i County Resource Center of the Department of Research and Development would like to invite the public on Friday, November 2 to a Basic Facilitation Workshop, a training opportunity for non-profit and community organizations. This daylong training session will take place in Kailua-Kona.
Facilitation skills can make your meetings effective and interactive. This basic workshop will help you:
WHEN: Friday, November 2, 8:15 am--3: 30 pm. (Starts promptly at 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE: West Hawaii Mayors Conference Room, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 101, Kailua-Kona
Fee: $10.00 (Includes workshop materials and refreshments included.)
Please make check payable to: Director of Finance
Registration Deadline: October 29. No refunds after this date.
Note: Lunch is 45 minutes. Please bring your own brown bag lunch.
Space is limited to 15 participants.
For a registration forms please contact: Laverne Omori, Resource Center Specialist at: 327-3665 or fax: 327-3667 or email at lomori@co.hawaii.hi.us .
Community Emergency Response Team Training November 3, 10, 13, 20 and 27
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training workshops will be offered in Kona on November 3, 10, 13, 20 and 27th.
These workshops are hosted by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, the Fire Department, and the Hawaii County Resource Center, a program of the Department of Research and Development.
CERT Training consists of five sessions in which participants will learn about emergency response procedures and understand their roles and functions in the event of a major emergency or natural disaster that affects their community.
WHEN AND WHERE:
76-147 Royal Poinciana Drive.
The goal of CERT Training is for emergency personnel to train residents, community organizations or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are trained to assess damage after a disaster, extinguish small fires, teach fire safety, perform basic rescue operations, provide first aid and organize procurement of supplies.
These hands-on workshops will be conducted by a certified CERT instructor of the Hawaii Fire Department.
Registration is limited to 25 participants. The program fee is sponsored by the County of Hawaii, which covers the workshops and CERT Training manual.
To register for the training workshops, contact Frecia Basilio, Hawaii County Resource Center, at 981-8344 or email fbasilio@co.hawaii.hi.us .
No Footprints in the Sand: A True Story from Kalaupapa Nov 10 in Hakalau
Be part of a very moving evening with Henry Nalaielua and Sally Jo Bowman, co-authors of the book No Footprints in the Sand who will talk about the life of Hansons Disease patients in Kalaupapa, Molokai.
At age 11, Henry was taken away from his home in Ninole on the Big Island. Diagnosed with Hansons disease, Henry was taken first to a hospital in Kalihi on Oahu and then to Kalaupapa on Molokai, where he has lived for the past 70+ years.
The history, the heartbreak and the conditions of growing up in Kalaupapa will deepen our understanding of a little-known part of Hawaiis history.
WHEN: Saturday, November 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Motonaga Garage Gallery at Akiko's B&B, Wailea village, Hakalau (mauka of Hwy 19 at 16-mile marker)
Park at the Hakalau Baseball park and walk 3 minutes into the village. Admission: $10 for adults, $8 children under 12. For reservations please call Akiko at 963-6422 or email: msakiko@hawaii.rr.com .
Concert to Benefit Preservation of Kahalu`u Bay Saturday, November 17
The community is cordially invited to a concert to benefit the preservation and restoration of Kahalu'u Bay on Saturday, November 17 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort, Hawai'i Lawn.
Serving as emcee is comedian Frank De Lima. Headliners for the benefit event include Na Hoku Award winners Maunalua and Natalie Ai Kamau'u. Other performers include Jes Us with Kumu Sam Kama, Taiko Drummers of Daifukuji Mission and Angels of Aloha with Casey Bliss Dugan, Jas Marlin, and Kauwila and Friends.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and available at Big Island Surf Co. (Kona, Waimea and Hilo), Music Exchange (Kona and Hilo) and Waimea Music Exchange. For more information, visit www.kohalacenter.org/bayconcert .
Over the years, Kahalu'u Bay has suffered from the impact of heavy usage. According to a University of Hawai`i Sea Grant Program count, over 400,000 people per year use the park during peak daylight hours.
The Kahalu'u Bay Project, a public-private partnership overseen by a citizen advisory group and managed by The Kohala Center, has outlined a 15-year effort to restore Kahalu`u Bays natural beauty, care for its natural resources, and create a center for cultural education, scientific research and community recreation.
The advisory committee includes Hawai'i Tourism Authority, County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, For the Sea Productions, Kamehameha Investment Corporation, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, National Park Service Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, University of Hawai'i Sea Grant, West Hawai'i Explorations Academy and West Hawai'i Girl Scouts. The group is pursuing grants, donations and other activities to raise funds.
In the past six months, the advisory group, under the leadership of The Kohala Centers outreach coordinator Cindi Punihaole, has implemented several activities including:
The Kohala Center is an independent, 501(c)3 center for research and education which respectfully engages its unique island setting as a living laboratory and classroom to generate new knowledge about global ecological phenomena and provide systemic solutions to global environmental challenges. The Center identifies, welcomes, and supports high-quality education and research programs in the areas of global health, ocean sciences, environmental studies and alternative energy. For more information, visit www.kohalacenter.org .
Carousel of Care Caregiving Event November 17 in Keauhou
The 9th Annual Carousel of Care is presented by Hawaii Community Caregiver Network along with AlohaCare and Hospice of Kona. This event is taking place on Saturday, November 17 from 7:30 am - 4:00 p.m. at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
This conference is designed to help people understand the lifestyle changes that occur with caring for older adults. The Carousel of Care conference offers information on how to plan and coordinate care, how to take care of your own health, and when to use available resources when necessary in order to make care giving easier.
Throughout the day, there will be dynamic speakers from various backgrounds who will share their knowledge and experience to help people give their loved ones the care they need.
Registration fee: $20 for family caregivers, $25 for professional caregivers and providers. Fee includes lunch.
For more information, please contact: Hawaii County Office of Aging at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 106, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, or call 327-3597.
Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade Saturday, December 15
The 2007 Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 15. The parade, presented by the Rotary Club of Kona, starts at 5 p.m. at Konas Kekuaokalani Gym (near the Old Airport).
The parade route will proceed along Kuakini Highway, down Palani Road, and along Ali`i Drive to Coconut Grove Marketplace.
This years Grand Marshall is Rev. Henry Boshard, longtime pastor of Mokuaikaua Church, the oldest church in Hawaii, located on Ali`i Drive across from Hulihee Palace.
The parade theme this year is Na Mele O Kalikimaka (the Songs of Christmas).
Neighborhood and community groups are encouraged to enter as parade participants, as are businesses and organizations.
The parade announcers will be stationed at: West Hawaii Today (Kuakini and Kaiwi), King Kamehamehas Kona Beach Hotel, Torchys Restaurant, Pancho & Leftys, Kimos at Uncle Billys Hotel, Waterfront Row and Rios Restaurant at Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Bring the kids to see Santa at West Hawaii Today from 4:30 until 5:00 pm., and then he'll ride in the parade. After the parade Santa will be available at Coconut Grove Marketplace.
To enter, volunteer, or sponsor, go to the Kona side Mayors Office at Hanauma Place (by Big Island Grill), or call 329-5226, or email Renee Kraft at konakolohe@yahoo.com (345-2108). Also at www.konaparades.com .
High Quality Mulch at Kealakehe Transfer Station -- Update
The County of Hawaii 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 Systems and is a higher-quality product than previously available.
To inquire about daily mulch availability at the Kealakehe site, please call 929-8200.
Bring a shovel to load your own vehicle or have EKO Systems operators load with a mechanical loader between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. Assisted mechanical loading availability is subject to machine operability and time permitting. To inquire about assisted loading, please call 217-1219 or 929-8200. No loading fees.
If you want large loads delivered to your property, please contact a local trucking firm to arrange for delivery of large loads of mulch. Again, no fees are charged to load any truck, regardless of size.
EKO Systems has a second permanent grinder deployed at the Hilo greenwaste site year-round.
We are still accepting untreated/unpainted pallets at both the Kealakehe and Hilo greenwaste sites. For further information, please call the County's Recycling Specialist at 961-8554.
Check out our Countys 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 Hawai`i Island for generations to come.
Go to the website http://www.hcrc.info/hawai-i-island-plan (note: this is a new website address) to see what is happening in each of our 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
(All project schedules based on weather permitting.)
October 22, 2007 Monday |
Where/Location: N. Kona District: Kona Hospital Rd |
What: Thermoplastic centerline. |
October 23, 2007 Tuesday |
Where/Location: N. Kona District: Kalani Sunset Subd. |
What: Thermoplastic centerline. |
October 24, 2007 Wednesday |
Where/Location: N. Kona District: Kona Hospital Rd |
What: Thermoplastic edge-of-pavement and install raised pavement markers. |
October 25, 2007 Thursday |
Where/Location: N Kona District: Henry St |
What: Maintain crosswalks and pavement arrows. |
October 26, 2007 Friday |
Where/Location: N. Kona District: Henry St |
What: Replace raised pavement markers |
Some of our streetlights are malfunctioning. Please call 961-8341 and report any malfunctions.
The Traffic Division of Public Works manages 9,246 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.
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
Kau, Waiohinu Phone: 939-2500
Puna Phone: 966-5806
Your County Department of Public Works thanks you for your kokua, as always.
Work Underway on La`i`opua Connector Road in Kona
Construction has begun on a long-awaited connector road between Kealakehe and the Villages at La`i`opua that when completed will provide motorists a new mauka-makai access.
The connector will run for approximately 3,800 feet from Keanalehu Drive in the Villages of La`i`opua, mauka on Manawale`a Street to connect with Kealaka`a Street in the Kealakehe housing area.
On the makai end, Keanalehu Drive connects with Kealakehe Parkway and Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway. Bike lanes are on the mauka and makai side of Manawale`a Street.
Cost of the project is projected to be $10.3 million and completion is scheduled for September 17, 2008. Eventually, Keanalehu Street will be extended to Palani Road. However, that project is not currently scheduled for construction.
For the publics safety, the County will close the Kealakehe pedestrian pathway and ask that students use school buses or find an alternate means of getting to school while construction is taking place.
Also currently under construction in the Kealakehe area are the Palani Road Safety Improvements, a 13-month project that will extend Kealaka`a Street to meet a new intersection at Palani Road. This extension will include sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage and guardrails. The project will realign Palani Road to accommodate a new four-way intersection with a traffic light at Palihiolo Street, one of the entrances into Queen Liliuokalani Subdivision.
Bruce McClure, Director of the County Department of Public Works, asked for the publics patience during the course of the projects.
For updated information on this road work and other projects around the Island of Hawai`i, call the 24-hour Hotline at 334-9559.
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
Community Development Plan website: http://www.hcrc.info/hawai-i-island-plan
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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