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May 23, 2008
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FEATURE ARTICLE
ˇ Update on Ongoing County of Hawai`i Public Works Projects
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
ˇ County Seeks Applicants for Two Vacancies on Ethics Board
ˇ Brochure on Emissions from Kilauea Volcano Available Online
ˇ Kalapana Safe Viewing Program Has Daily Telephone Hotline Updates
ˇ Fire Dept Sponsors Annual EMS Family Run/Walk Event on Sunday, May 25
ˇ Grant Training Opportunity Coming to Hilo in June
ˇ Hawai`i County Offers Property Tax Relief for Flood Victims
ˇ Talk Story Meetings on Queen Ka`ahumanu Hwy Project -- Update
ˇ Water Conservation Notice in Hakalau, Wailea Areas
ˇ Federal Government Assistance for Consumers to Convert to Digital TV
ˇ Dept of Environmental Management Solid Waste Projects Update
ˇ County Seeks Applicants for Arborist Advisory Committee Vacancy
ˇ County Seeks Applicants for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
ˇ County Seeks Applicants for Public Access, Salary Commission Vacancies
ˇ County Accepting Applications for Elderly Housing in Pepe`ekeo
ˇ Vacancies on the County’s Boards and Commissions
ˇ Recycle your Old TVs and Other Electronic Waste in East and West Hawai`i
ˇ Redemption Centers – Locations and Hours of Operation
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
ˇ Vulcans-Hawai`i Basketball School Applications Now Available for Summer Camp June 25-28
ˇ Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center Holds Free Orientations in Hilo and Kona
ˇ Annual Honoka`a Western Week Rides into Town May 17-26
ˇ Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow on Memorial Day Weekend May 24-26
ˇ Workforce Expo 2008 in Hilo on Thursday, May 29
ˇ Kamehameha Day Festival on Wednesday, June 11 on Coconut Island
ˇ Mayoral, County Council Candidates at Hilo Bay Watershed Informational Forum
ˇ Benefit for West Hawai`i Mediation Center at Waiki`i Ranch in Waimea on Saturday, Aug 9
ˇ Candidates Roundtables Forum in Hilo on Thursday, September 4
ˇ Waiomina Centennial Celebration Events in Waimea
ˇ Healing Our Island Community Fund Mini-Grants Available
ˇ High-Quality Mulch Available at Kealakehe Transfer Station
ˇ Check Out our County’s Community Development Plan Website
ˇ Water Dept Earthquake Impact Repairs Information Available Online
TRAFFIC ALERT
ˇ Info on County Projects, Engineering, Permit Forms and Brochures Now Online
ˇ Got Junk Cars? County of Hawai`i Can Help
ˇ Pohoiki Road Bypass Construction Underway; Slated for Completion in Fall 2008
ˇ Traffic Light Installation at Mohouli and Kumukoa Streets in Hilo Underway
ˇ Traffic Pattern Interruptions at Hilo Transfer Station
FEATURE ARTICLES
Status of Ongoing County of Hawai`i Public Works Projects
The following is a brief summary of some major projects underway by the Engineering and Building divisions of Dept of Public Works.
20 sidewalks will be renovated in Waimea to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Under design are approximately 20 curb ramps for Waimea Town. The design is expected to be completed this summer. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall.
Approximately 204 curb ramps in Hilo, Waikoloa and Kona with an installation price tag of $23,530 each were completed on County streets in 2007.
The total cost of these ramp installations was close to $4.8 million.
Final phase of 25 Aupuni Street restoration in Hilo
The interior work will accommodate Council, County Clerk, Legislative Auditor, Corporation Counsel, Mayor’s Office, Fire Administration, and Finance offices.
Restoration includes:
- Resurfacing and striping the existing parking lot to accommodate 179 vehicles.
- ADA-compliant facilities and sidewalks.
- Installation of energy-efficient electrical and air conditioning systems to meet energy efficient requirements.
Construction is estimated to cost $20–$23 million.
Built in 1966, the 45,000-square foot facility has been under renovation and restoration since 2006 and is scheduled to reopen in 2009. In 2006, six departments and 90 employees were relocated to other offices in Hilo. Originally designed by Wilson, Okamoto and Oka Inc., the architectural features of the building will remain intact.
West Hawai`i Civic Center
This will be an 85,000 square-foot multi-building complex situated next to Kealakehe Parkway in North Kona. It will house 28 County offices and one State agency. Ground breaking is anticipated in November 2008. Projected completion is 2011.
Approximately 30% of the energy needs will be provided by photovoltaic panels.
County agencies are currently scattered at different locations in West Hawai`i renting or leasing office space. The new civic center will accommodate 28 offices and 221 staff when it opens.
Tentative office occupants will be:
Civil Defense ?Human Resources ? County Clerk, Elections ? Council Members ? Data Systems ? Environmental Mgt ? Real Property Tax? Motor Vehicle Registration ? Fire ? Office of Housing and Community Development ? Liquor Control? Mayor’s Office ? Aging ? Parks and Recreation-Elderly Division ? Planning ? Public Works ? Prosecuting Attorney (2nd phase) ? Drivers License ? Research & Development ? Water Supply in the second phase ? Mass Transit (Hele-On Bus Services) ? State of Hawai`i, Dept of Health ? Community Center ? Café
The West Hawai`i Civic Center is designed to accommodate 306 employees by the year 2037.
A Traffic Impact study and the final Environmental Assessment is online under Projects Update on the County website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us . Click on West Hawaii Civic Center.
Roads
The Mohouli Street improvements continue with the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Mohouli and Kumukoa streets in Hilo. Since March 2008 contractors have been widening the shoulders on both sides of Mohouli Street. Roadwork hours are weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and hours may be adjusted to accommodate traffic. Both lanes remain open to traffic. No delays are anticipated.
Improvements to the sight distance on Ainaloa Drive at Puhala and Silver Oak drives start May 15. Cost of the project is estimated at $1.5 million. Work is scheduled for completion in October 2008.
Drainage improvement design has been completed for Moho Road, also known as Road 8, in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision. The deadline for contractors to bid on the project is May 22 at 2:00 p.m. Estimated cost for this project is $2 million.
Roadwork on the Pohoiki Road By-pass near Isaac Hale Beach Park has been underway since March. The by-pass will allow motorists to avoid the existing coastal Highway 137, near the beach park, which is inundated during high tides. The cost for the roadwork is estimated at $1.8 million. Construction is scheduled for completion in November 2008.
Ane Keohokalole Highway
The future Ane Keohokalole Extension is a mid-level highway that will connect Henry Street to Hina Lani Road, the future West Hawai`i Civic Center, Kealakehe schools, and the Villages of La`i`opua. Motorists will be able to travel from Kailua Village to Kaloko Industrial Park via Henry Street as an alternative to the Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway.
A comment sheet for the Ane Keohokalole Highway extension stakeholder session on the preliminary engineering report and environmental assessment context sensitive solutions can be filled out and submitted at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/ane/Comment_Form.pdf .
As the project moves forward, online opportunities for additional public comment at this site will be available.
COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD
County Seeks Applicants for Two Vacancies on Ethics Board
The County of Hawai`i is seeking applicants for two immediate vacancies on the Board of Ethics. The Board has a total of five at-large members (not pegged to Council districts), so anyone can apply.
The Board of Ethics is one of the major boards in our County, vested with tremendous responsibility.
Interested applicants can complete and submit the "Application for Hawaii County Boards and Commissions" found at the following web site: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/mayor/boards_&_commissions.htm
You may also pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayor’s 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 .
Brochure on Emissions from Kilauea Volcano Available Online
An updated version of the County’s brochure on Emissions from Kilauea Volcano, dated April 2008, is now available online. It was emailed to all County Newsletter subscribers earlier this week.
The link to the brochure, which gives a brief summary of hazards and protective measures regarding sulfur dioxide (SO2) and volcanic ash emissions can be found on the lava information webpage at www.lavainfo.us . Scroll down and click on Emissions from Kilauea Volcano Brochure.
The brochure gives color-coded levels of sulfur dioxide conditions, ranging from green (trace) to purple (extreme), with recommended responses accordingly.
The volcanic conditions are being closely monitored and if any changes occur that might affect your safety, you will be informed. For further information, please call Hawai`i County Civil Defense at 935-0031 or visit the Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory’s eruption updates online, please click on http://lavainfo.us/ .
Kalapana Safe Viewing Program Has Daily Telephone Hotline Updates
Hawai`i County Civil Defense has set up a new telephone hotline to provide daily updates on viewing at the Kalapana Safe Viewing site.
The lava hotline phone number is 961-8093, which lets you know the lava viewing hours for the day ahead. The lava hotline automated message is updated every day at 10 a.m.
The Kalapana Safe Viewing program at the volcanic eruption site is a wonderful natural attraction, and the County Civil Defense Agency wants all visitors to enjoy the experience in safety and comfort.
With that in mind, we encourage visitors to prepare not only for sunny days at the lava viewing sight but also for rain. Please note that there are no shelters at the site in case of rain.
For your comfort and convenience, please prepare for rain keeping in mind any trip hazard:
ˇ An umbrella and/or
ˇ Windbreaker or raincoat
Visitors are also strongly advised to take the following gear for both safety and comfort:
ˇ Bottled water (2-3 quarts or liters per person)
ˇ Sturdy closed boots or shoes and socks
ˇ Flashlight (1 per person) and fresh batteries
ˇ Long pants
ˇ Sun hat and sunscreen
ˇ Binoculars (optional)
Visitors are allowed entry to the viewing area every day from 2 p.m., with the last vehicles admitted at 8:00 p.m. This will allow officials to ensure that everybody is out of the area by 10 p.m. The viewing area is closed between 10 pm and 2 pm. This schedule is subject to change; hazardous conditions may require changes to the schedule or closure.
Visitors are reminded to obey all the warning signs and stay within the allowed areas to ensure their safety. The newly formed lava and black sand beach are extremely unstable, and can collapse into the ocean at any time. Visitors must stay well away from the volcanic steam clouds which contain hydrochloric acid and glass particles.
Please note: There is no cell phone coverage in the viewing area.
We ask that visitors show the greatest courtesy and respect to the local residents and property owners. Please remember never to go off the road or trail, and please dispose of all trash in the garbage cans provided. Guide/interpreters will be on hand in the viewing area to provide information and assistance. For more information, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.
For the Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory’s eruption updates online, please click on http://lavainfo.us/ .
The Big Island Visitors Bureau has created a new section of its website with all of the information we've been trying to get out to the public. Click on http://www.bigisland.org/parks/939/volcano-eruption-update .
Fire Dept Sponsors Annual EMS Family Run/Walk Event on Sunday, May 25
In celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hawaii Fire Department is sponsoring their 8th annual EMS 5K Family Run/2 Mile-Walk/Keiki Fun Run on Sunday, May 25, 2008. The event will take place at Liliuokalani Park, and the public is invited to participate.
This year’s proceeds will benefit the Aloha Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, whose vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease, and the Big Island’s Project Lifesaver, a program that protects the wandering and brings peace of mind to families, caregivers, and communities.
The 5K Family Run and 2-Mile Walk begins and ends at Liliuokalani Park in Hilo. The route proceeds from Lihiwai Street to the lighthouse tower at Bayfront Highway, then back along the same route to the park. The 2-mile walk also begins at the park to a shorter turn-around point and back. Both events will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25th. A Keiki Fun Run, a non-competitive event for children ages 3 to 10, will be held within Liliuokalani Park following the 5K run.
Applications may be obtained at the Spencer Health and Fitness Center, the Fire Administration office located at Puainako Center, 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue C-5, at any district fire station, or by calling 981-8394 during normal business hours.
The entrance fee is $20 for adults, and $10 for youth, students & seniors (60+). Deadline to guarantee a shirt is May 19.
Awards will be presented following the completion of the event. All participants will also become eligible to receive random drawing prizes. Spencer Health and Fitness Center and HMSA are major corporate sponsors of the event.
The family fun run/walk will also kick off various events and displays that will continue throughout the day. The American Heart Association (blood pressure screening), Ululani Pharmacy (blood sugar/cholesterol screening), Big Island Asthma Coalition-East Hawaii (asthma awareness and education), Hospice of Hilo, Hawaii Bone Marrow, and the County of Hawaii Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (Keiki ID) will provide their services to the public.
The Aloha Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association volunteers and staff will also be on hand to assist with the event as well as to provide information about their services. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, please call 981-2111.
EMS Week, which is celebrated nationwide, will bring together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety, and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of the medical front line. This year’s theme, “EMS: Your Life is Our Mission,” underscores the commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS personnel who provide an essential community service every day.
The Emergency Medical Services Week coordinators are Fire Equipment Operator /Mobile Intensive Care Technician Lance Uchida at Central Fire Station, phone: 961-8325) and Battalion Chief Jerry Lum at 883-6103.
The fun run/walk race director is Firefighter/Mobile Intensive Care Technician Jesse Ebersole at Kawailani Fire Station, phone: 959-7012.
The County of Hawaii’s Emergency Medical Services Division, a State-funded program, provides 24-hour quality pre-hospital emergency medical care and services to the residents and visitors on Hawaii. Last year, EMS responded to 15,670 calls for assistance islandwide.
To learn more about your local EMS Division, please call 961-8319.
Event organizers welcome your support of EMS. Please join this fun event with your Fire Department on May 25th.
Grant Training Opportunity Coming to Hilo in June
Grant Writing USA is coming to Hilo to present a two-day workshop sponsored by the Hawai`i County Resource Center, a program of the Department of Research and Development.
Grant Writing USA is the fastest growing, most highly sought after grant writing and grant management training in America, delivering training programs across America that dramatically enhance performance in the areas of grant writing, grants management and grant maker research. Grant Writing USA is solely focused on delivering a learning experience that absolutely sizzles -- the kind of experience that gets people excited about the limitless possibilities of their work and imparts significant information in a way that’s firmly retained, easily recalled and immediately applicable.
This is accomplished in a setting that’s 100% professional and as inspiring as it is educational.
Grant Writing USA has coached, trained, and consulted for nearly 10,000 top-rank organizations and more than 18,000 individual achievers from every imaginable domain: leaders of government, philanthropists, academics, outstanding nonprofit managers, top performing staffers, everyday heroes.
Itinerary: The two-day workshop will take place on Monday June 23 and Tuesday June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Lunch is on your own from Noon to 1:20 p.m. both days.
The Agenda and learning objectives are listed online at http://www.grantwritingusa.com .
Location: Aupuni Center Conference Room at 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
Tuition: $425.00 per person. Tuition includes classroom materials, workbook, a 250+MB resource CD, two days of terrific instruction, and free lifetime access to the Grant Writing USA Alumni Support Forums.
Registration: Interested participants should register directly with Grant Writing USA online at http://www.grantwritingusa.com , or by contacting Cathy Rittenhouse, Grant Writing USA Registrar at 1-800-814-9191. Immediately after you register online, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the location information and a map link.
Payment Policy: Payment by credit card at the time of enrollment is preferred; however, you may pay later by check. Grant Writing USA’s registration system will auto-generate a personalized invoice/receipt for you immediately after you enroll. If you choose to pay by check, it is your responsibility to print the online invoice and guide it through your purchasing channels. Grant Writing USA does not mail invoices. Payment by check or card is required by the workshop date unless other arrangements are made in advance with Grant Writing USA.
Purchase Orders: If you work for a government agency and want to pay by purchase order, when you register online choose the “pay by check” option. The web site will auto-generate a printable invoice. Print the invoice, give it and your purchase order to your purchasing department and they’ll send the check. That’s it!
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals are allowed up to one week prior to the workshop. Tuition refunds -- less a $30 administrative charge -- are made by check and mailed within 5 working days of receiving your cancellation. If you cancel within one week of the workshop or if you’re registered for a workshop and fail to show up, you are obliged to submit your tuition in full and are then prepaid for and welcome to attend any future workshop Grant Writing USA offers within one year of the workshop you cancelled.
Hawai`i County Offers Property Tax Relief for Flood Victims
Property owners with damages caused by the recent floods in November and December of 2007 and February of 2008 should contact the County’s Real Property Tax Division to apply for real property tax relief.
Who is eligible? Property owners with damage to their homes or other buildings or whose land was severely damaged by the recent floods can apply for relief. However, taxpayers currently paying the minimum tax ($100) are not eligible.
What kind of damages do not qualify for a tax reduction? Damage to items that are not now taxed, such as retaining walls, fences, landscaping and driveways does not qualify. Also, land that is not severely damaged will not be eligible.
How to apply: Application forms are available on the Real Property Tax Division website at www.hawaiipropertytax.com or at property tax offices in Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Although it is not required, applicants may submit documentation of damages with their applications. This can include photographs, contractor’s quotations, or appraisals.
What is the deadline to apply? The deadline to apply is June 30, 2008.
What happens to an application? When an application is received, property tax appraisers will visit the property to determine the extent of damages to the home and/or land. A tax adjustment for the period will then be prepared. The amount of the adjustment will be based on the reduced value from the date of the flood damage to the end of the tax year, which is June 30, 2008.
For more information: Please contact the Real Property Tax Division at:
Hilo: Aupuni Center Kona: Hanama Place
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 4 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 112
Helpline: 961-8201 Helpline: 327-3540
Talk Story Meetings on Queen Ka`ahumanu Hwy Project - Update
The public is cordially invited to a twice-monthly update on the Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway widening project every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at the Kona Mayor’s West Hawai`i Office conference room at Hanama Place. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
WHERE: Kona Mayor’s West Hawai`i Office conference room, Hanama Place.
Phase 1 of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening involves widening the existing two-lane highway to four-lanes with a median divider from Henry Street to Kealakehe Parkway. The widened highway will alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic circulation through Kona. The project started July 2005 and is planned for completion in December 2008.
The State Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Big Island motorists that paving work continues from Palani Road to Makala Boulevard and next from Makala Boulevard to Police Station Road, in the two out-bound lanes. Preparation of roadway for paving from Makala Boulevard to Kealakehe Parkway began April 8, 2008. The opening of the two out-bound lanes from Palani Road to Kealakehe Parkway is expected in the summer.
HDOT staff, consultants and contractors are providing updates to the public twice a month to address any concerns. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the Mayor’s West Hawaii Office at Hanama Place. The general public is welcomed.
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 329-5226.
For more information, please contact Mr. Sterling Chow, HDOT Construction Engineer, at 933-8866 or Mr. Dennis Lee, M&E Pacific Resident Engineer, at 326-2035.
Water Conservation Notice in Hakalau, Wailea Areas
Due to repairs of the Hakalau Iki Spring Source, the Department of Water Supply urges consumers entire Hakalau and Wailea Areas of South Hilo to conserve water while the repairs are being made. Water Conservation Notice is a voluntary action to reduce water usage by 10%.
For customers in the affected area of the Water Conservation Notice, a list of ways to reach the 10% reduction goal is provided:
ˇ Wash full loads of laundry only.
ˇ Wash full loads of dishes only.
ˇ Serve drinking water only when requested.
ˇ Do not let the faucet run unnecessarily.
ˇ When bathing, use water only to wet and rinse off.
ˇ Do not fill up the bathtub.
ˇ Use a glass to rinse when brushing your teeth.
ˇ Do not flush toilets unnecessarily.
ˇ Stop lawn sprinkling.
ˇ Stop car and boat washing.
ˇ Stop dust control watering.
ˇ Use drinking water wisely.
Agricultural users shall irrigate only at night from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This measure will reduce water loss due to evaporation and minimize water system drain during peak demand.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Elaine Chiu of the Department of Water Supply at 961-8790.
Federal Govt Assistance for Consumers to Convert to Digital TV
The following information comes from Mary Lou Kenny, the Partnership Manager for the TV Converter Box Coupon Program being managed by the US Department of Commerce/National Telecommunications & Information Administration.
After February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations will broadcast only in digital. More than 20 million households have a television set receiving over-the-air (analog) signals. About 13.5 million of these households rely on over-the-air broadcast to receive their TV programs while another 9 million households have cable and satellite service but also have at least one broadcast-only television set in the house.
Why is the digital transition happening?
Broadcasters are transitioning to digital to provide important benefits to consumers. Because digital broadcasting is more efficient, broadcasters require less of the airwaves to provide a better television viewing experience.
Once the DTV transition is completed, some television channels will be turned over to fire and police departments for emergency communication and others will be auctioned to companies to provide new wireless services.
Who relies on over-the-air TV?
Individuals who on average are more reliant on over-the-air television include:
- Seniors
- The economically disadvantaged
- Rural residents
- Minorities
- People with disabilities.
Federal program offers financial assistance to make the conversion to digital TV
There is a Federal Government financial assistance program designed to help consumers make the digital transition.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is operating the TV Converter Box Coupon Program at the direction of Congress.
Since the program began on January 1, 2008 Hawaii consumers have applied for 13,787 coupons, but that is a small portion of those who need assistance.
What is the DTV Converter Coupon program?
The DTV Converter Coupon Program is the only program designed to ensure that every household continues to receive television service after the conversion to digital transmission.
For many people, television is more than simply entertainment. For seniors and the homebound, it is a social network and in many cases provides lifeline services.
Recent immigrants use it both for education and as a tool to learn English. All of us use it in weather emergencies to plan for the safety of our families and property.
In emergencies and disasters, television is a national unifier. We want the Hawai`i County community to know that financial assistance is available to make the conversion and maintain your existing television service.
February 17, 2009 is when the switchover to digital TV happens
Consumers who use “rabbit ears” or a rooftop antenna with an analog television need to take action before February 17, 2009, to continue receiving television broadcasts.
Will my TV work after February 17, 2009?
Analog television sets receiving free TV using an antenna will not work after February 17, 2009. Television viewers with these sets that are not connected to a pay TV service will need to take action before February 17, 2009, to ensure their TV sets continue to work.
What is a TV converter box?
A TV converter box is a new product available in early 2008 that plugs into your analog TV and, along with your antenna, will keep your analog set working after February 17, 2009. A TV converter box is a one-time purchase and is expected to cost between $50 and $70. A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a TV converter box from this program.
How do I install a TV converter box?
Converter boxes plug into TV sets, either in the back or front, depending on your TV. You will still need your antenna, which works with the TV converter box.
Each TV converter box will come with installation instructions from the manufacturer. You should be able to install the converter box using the instructions provided by the manufacturer. For specific questions, you should ask your retailer or call the manufacturer’s technical support hotline. A generic “Quick Start Guide” and installation video are available at www.DigitalTips.org .
How does the TV Converter Box Coupon program work?
The Federal Government created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009.
The Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes. Consumers must complete and submit an application to receive the coupons.
Where Can I Apply for the Coupon?
By phone: 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009)
TTY: 1-877-530-2634
Online: www.DTV2009.gov
By mail: DTV-2009, P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000.
Where can I find the information about applying for the TV converter box coupons?
You can visit the website that includes all the materials you will need to inform your members about the transition and how to apply for the coupon. Please visit the partner section at www.DTV2009.gov .
Or for more information, please contact:
Kathie Klass, Ombudsman
Television Converter Coupon Program
National Telecommunications & Information Administration
Department of Commerce
1-(202) 482-4728
For Frequently Asked Questions about the Coupon Program, visit www.DTV2009.gov .
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 |
Kea`au Transfer Station |
5 |
Emergency tree removal, completed |
Pa`auilo Transfer Station |
1 |
Fence and gate installation, in progress |
Waimea Regional Transfer Station |
1 and 9 |
Sign installations, completed |
Laupahoehoe Transfer Station |
1 |
Fence and gates installation, out to bid |
Milolii |
6 |
Concrete pad and ramp, in progress |
Kealakehe Transfer Station |
8 |
HI5 glasscrete pad, bid awarded |
Puako Transfer Station |
9 |
HI5 glasscrete pad, out to bid |
For further information, please contact Terin Gloor, Solid Waste Civil Engineer at 961-8058.
County Seeks Applicants for Arborist Advisory Committee Vacancy
The County of Hawai`i is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Arborist Advisory Committee.
The County wants to fill the vacancy with someone from the west or north areas of Hawai`i Island who has an interest in community beautification and the protection of island's exceptional trees.
Interested applicants can complete and submit the "Application for Hawaii County Boards and Commissions" found at the following web site: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/mayor/boards_&_commissions.htm
You may also pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayor’s 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 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The County of Hawai`i is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The County wants to fill the vacancy with someone who has an interest in bicycle paths, cycling and pedestrian safety on our island.
Interested applicants can complete and submit the "Application for Hawaii County Boards and Commissions" found at the following web site: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/mayor/boards_&_commissions.htm
You may also pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayor’s 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:
ˇ Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission: Vacancies in District 1 (represented by Council member Dominic Yagong) and District 3 vacancy (represented by Council member J Yoshimoto)
ˇ 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 Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayor’s 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 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 tenant’s share of rent is based on gross income of the household.
Gross annual income by household size cannot exceed:
ˇ 1-person household $ 21,800
ˇ 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 County’s 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).
13. Fire Commission: Two vacancies; Council Districts 3 and 5.
To apply, you may pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo 96720 or the Kona mayor’s 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 building’s 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 facility’s 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 Department of Parks and Recreation:
Mid-May 2008 - Receive plans for bidding from Architect.
Mid May to Mid June 2008 - Review plans and prepare for public bidding; advertise for bid; commence building permit application and routing.
Mid-Late June 2008 - Bid opening.
Late June to Late July 2008 - Review of bids for requisite insurances, licenses, etc.; review and approval of bid amounts by FEMA, State CD and AIG Insurance; commence routing of construction contract,
Late July to Early August 2008 - Construction contract executed.
Early August to Late September 2008 - Contractor submitting material info for approvals; creating project work schedules; coordinating subcontractors' schedules.
Early October 2008 - Construction work may commence as early as this (anticipated to last 4-6 months given the scope of the project).
Early April 2009 - Construction work should be completed.
Early May 2009 - Reopen gymnasium after final inspection executed and punch list completed.
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.
Recycle your Old TVs and Other Electronic Waste in East and West Hawai`i
Bring your old televisions, computer monitors and other electronic waste to drop-off locations in East and West Hawai`i.
The drop-off locations are as follows:
ˇ East Hawai`i: Bayside Computer Shop, 108 Kalakaua Street, Hilo. Phone: 934-7748
ˇ West Hawai`i: Kona CompuCycle, Kaloko Business Center (below Costco Parking Lot), 75-5580 Maiau Street, Bay #8, Kailua-Kona. Phone: 987-4818.
**Note: Please call the above locations first before dropping off items.
Residents may drop off the following electronic waste items for free: (Businesses: $0.55 per pound recycle fee).
ˇ Televisions
ˇ Computer monitors
ˇ Cell phones and telephones
ˇ DVDs/VCRs
ˇ Inkjet, Laser and Toner cartridges
ˇ Microwave ovens
ˇ Fax machines and copiers
ˇ Digital cameras
ˇ Printers
ˇ Laptops
For more information, please call 934-7748 (in Hilo) and 987-4818 (in Kona.)
This service is brought to you by the County of Hawai`i Department of Environmental Management and Recycle Hawai`i at www.recyclehawaii.org .
The following items are now accepted in the Mixed Recycling drop-off bins at the County Transfer Stations:
Okay to Recycle:
ˇ Paperboard or boxboard (cereal, tea, snack food boxes, etc.)
ˇ Plastics #1, #2 & #5 (milk jugs, detergent bottles, yogurt cups, etc.)
ˇ Metal cans (Rinsed tuna and cat food cans, soup cans, etc.)
ˇ Newspapers and magazines
ˇ Cardboard and brown paper bags (flattened)
ˇ Mixed office paper and junk mail (No Brites)
ˇ Shredded paper
ˇ 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 Kea‘au 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 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, 1260 Kilauea Ave. |
Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:30 pm) |
Reynolds Recycling |
Hilo, 30 Maka’ala Street (Old Industrial area) |
Mon thru Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm Sat & Sun: 8:00am-3:00pm |
Atlas Recycling |
Goodwill Redemption & Donation Center 500 Kalanianaole Ave., Hilo
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Mon-Sat: 8am – 6pm Sun: 9am – 5pm |
Goodwill Industries |
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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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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Atlas Recycling LLC operates Mobile Redemption Sites (monthly 9 am- 1 pm) at:
- Ocean View (South Point U-Cart) every 2nd Saturday and
- Na`alehu Elem. & Inter. School every 3rd Saturday.
For further information about Atlas Recycling’s 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
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
Vulcans-Hawai`i Basketball School Applications Now Available for June Camp
Applications are now available for the 2008 Vulcans-Hawaii Basketball School, to be held Wednesday through Saturday, June 25-28 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Waiakea High School Gym.
The popular camp is under the direction of Vulcans men’s head coach Jeff Law and assistants David Kaneshiro and Hamilton Manley.
The camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and is open to boys and girls from age 8 to incoming high school seniors.
“We’ll focus on basketball fundamentals again,” Law said. “And we’ll place heavy emphasis on shooting, footwork, ball-handling, passing, fastbreak offense, and high-low post play.”
Cost is $110 per camper and includes a daily lunch as well as a camp T-shirt and basketball. The deadline to apply is June 13. After June 13, a $20 late fee will be added.
“We’re looking to have a lot of fun and teach some basketball to the campers,” Law said. “Over the years, we’ve watched a lot of outstanding high school players grow up and develop their skills at the camp.
“We’re looking forward to seeing a lot of the campers again, and enjoying a fun week.”
Besides Law and his staff, the camp staff will include current UHH women’s coach Daphne Honma and her assistant, Fred Collins, as well as former UHH men’s coach Jimmy Yagi, ex-UHH all-star guard Bill O’Rear and several high school and youth league coaches.
For more information or a camp application, call the UHH Basketball Office at 974-7701 or go to the UHH athletic web site.
Applications are available at: http://vulcans.uhh.hawaii.edu/events/attached/flyer.pdf
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center Holds Free Orientations in Hilo and Kona
The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is a non-profit organization that provides homebuyer education and counseling to help people prepare to buy a home. Our services are available to anyone interested.
Come to a free orientation and learn more about us.
Office of Housing & Community Development
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 104, Hilo
- Thursday, June 5, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 17 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Mayor’s Office (West Hawai`i)
75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona
- Tuesday, June 3, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Please call to reserve a space: 1-877-523-9503 (toll free).
Annual Honoka’a Western Week Rides into Town May 17-26
Giddy up and get a move on because Western Week is galloping in to Honoka‘a Town on Hawaii Island like a stampede. It’s that time of year again when everything cowboy is celebrated with 10 full days of hollering hoopla honoring the heritage of the Hamakua Coast. This year, Western Week takes place from May 17 through May 26, culminating with the Hawaii Saddle Club’s Memorial Day Weekend Rodeo.
The festivities kick-off with the Old Time Market Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 and the “Cowboy Up!” Parade through Honoka‘a town at 10 a.m. Visitors can shop the sidewalk sales and arts, crafts and food vendors all along Mamane Street and join the Paniolo Talk Story at Honokaa People’s Theater where saddle makers and cowboys share their talents and knowledge.
Rounding out the first day of activities is the Hog Wild Shindig at Hog Wild Feed & Supply Store organized by owners Troy and Brittney Martinez. The store’s shindig anchors the Old Time Market Day at the Hilo side of Honokaa Town and takes place right after the parade.
The Hog Wild Shindig, which will run until 3 p.m., features food and product booths, free live music by Donny B., a party bouncer, a dunking booth and games for the whole family.
In addition, there will be a petting zoo with a calf, bunnies, chicks and a miniature horse.
At the other end of town, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Keiki Corral at Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool provides live music featuring X5, a keiki ID booth and ono food. The event’s silent auction features top-notch items such as exotic trips, fancy dinners, catamaran rides and Dolphin Quest adventures. In addition, fun keiki games make sure that everyone goes home a winner.
The festivities wrap up with JJ’s Meat Market BBQ and Giant Block Party from 5 to 11 p.m. May 23 with succulent fixings hot off the grill, a sassy Saloon Girl Contest plus Honoka‘a’s own Brown Bags to Stardom dance winners Neva 2 Young, a live auction, and entertainment by Silver Spurs.
The Hawaii Saddle Club Memorial Day Rodeo caps off the weekend from noon until dark, May 25 and 26 at the Honoka’a Arena. Admission is $7. For more rodeo information, call (808) 775-9057.
Western Week is presented every year by the Honoka’a Business Association, Hamakua Farm Bureau and the Hamakua Lion’s Club. Most events are free and funded in part by a grant from the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development with the Hawaii Tourism Authority as well as business sponsors.
To show your support, please buy a Western Week Pride Button. These commemorative buttons are only $3.00 and the funds raised help to keep these events free or at a reasonable cost to the public. The buttons are on sale at T. Kaneshiro Store, Taro Patch Gifts, Hog Wild Feed & Supply, JJ’s Meat Market.
For more information contact Alice Moon & Co. at (808) 933-9772 or email amooninfo@bigisland.com .
Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow on Memorial Day Weekend May 24-26
The Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow will take place May 24, 25 and 26, 2008 at Wailoa River Park in Hilo, Hawai’i. The theme of this year's event is "Honoring Our Heroes."
This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Veterans Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts.
This is a drug and alcohol free event.
The head staff includes: Head Man Dancer: Sterling Shouting; Head Woman Dancer: Marilyn Shigetani; Master of Ceremonies Oliver Shouting; and Arena Directors: Dan McDaniel & Tom Rowland. The Host Drum is Eagle Spirit from Standoff, Alberta, with guest drums: Red Warrior from San Diego, California, Wild Horse from Southern California, Hunter’s Moon from the Island of Hawaii, and 808NDNZ from Oahu.
Other special guests who will be on hand throughout the weekend include: Riding Thunder Dance Theatre from Dawson Creek, British Columbia; the Eagle Song Dancers of the Squamish Nation; the Wapato Indian Club from Washington State; Shelly Hill, a Mohawk Smoke Dancer and Native American Flautist, Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche.
The event is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. Support has been provided by the Hawaii Tourism Association, and the County of Hawai’i Department of Research & Development, Healing Our Island Community Grant Fund, Connections Public Charter School, County Council members J Yoshimoto, Bob Jacobson, and Emily Naeole.
For more information, go to www.hilopowwow.com , e-mail info@hilopowwow.com or call Liz De Roche at 557-8607.
Workforce Expo 2008 in Hilo on Thursday, May 29
Join us in celebrating Workforce Development Professionals Month at the Workforce Expo 2008 in Hilo on Thursday, May 29.
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Workforce Development Office, 1990 Kinoole St.
Meet Hilo’s community of workforce fevelopment professionals – and learn how you can become a part of the profession. This is a career where you might help people to:
- Gain knowledge about occupations & careers and help others make career decisions and
- Work with employers and businesses to help meet workforce related needs and issues.
Meet with professionals from the following agencies:
Altres Staffing Alu Like Inc
Business Education Partnership Catholic Charities
Office for Social Ministries County of Hawaii – Human Resources
Going Home Project Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Workforce Investment Board Hilo Community School for Adults
Huiana Internship Program Job Corps – Maui
Mayor’s Task Force Myers-Briggs Type Applications
Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center The Employment Experts
Unemployment Insurance Division Workforce Solutions
Senior Training & Employment Program IES Jobs
Workforce Development Division/Big Island Workplace Connection
County of Hawaii – Office of Housing and Community Development
Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind.
Kamehameha Festival 2008 on Wednesday, June 11 on Coconut Island
The annual Kamehameha Festival is a historic and culturally significant event that honors the memory of Kamehameha. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Kamehameha Day) and feature Hawaii’s only Ha’a Koa (Dance of the Warrior) Ho’ike (exhibition/competition), some of Hawaii’s top recording artist including Na Hoku Hanohano award winners Ledward Kaapana, Diana Aki, and Darren Benitez, award winning hula halu, an oli (chant) ho’ike, cultural presentations booths, ono (delicious) food, art and craft booths, and more.
Proudly presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Mamala Hoa, the festival will take place on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) beginning at 10:00 am and end at 5:30 pm. Free and open to the public, the Festival will be an alcohol, smoke, and drug free event.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Kamehameha Day), 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
WHERE: Moku Ola (Coconut Island) Hilo
For further information, please contact: Pua Ishibashi, Co-Chair, Kamehameha Festival at 691 Ainako Ave.,Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Phone: (808) 989-4844, email: hpij@aol.com . From March 11 visit our website: www.KamehamehaFestival.org .
Mayoral, County Council Candidates at Hilo Bay Watershed Informational Forum
The Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group will sponsor an informational candidates forum on Monday, June 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Aupuni Center in Hilo.
Appearing at the forum will be the Mayoral candidates and the candidates for County Council Districts 1-5 (East Hawai`i).
WHEN: Monday, June 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
WHERE: Aupuni Center, Pauahi Street, Hilo
The forum’s format will feature a keynote presentation about the Hilo Bay Watershed and issues relating to watersheds. The public will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates.
The aim of this Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group Candidates Forum is to provide some basic watershed education for future elected officials, and for the community.
For further information, please call Susan O’Neill at 933-9313 or 345 - 5900.
Benefit for West Hawai`i Mediation Center in Waimea on Saturday, August 9
The nonprofit West Hawai`i Mediation Center, which receives County funding, is holding its 2nd Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit event on Saturday, August 9.
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: The Clubhouse at Waiki'i Ranch (Waimea)
Join us for an elegant evening of wine tasting, pupus, live music, and a silent auction to benefit the nonprofit West Hawaii Mediation Center.
Advance tickets are $75.00 and space is limited. To reserve your seat, please call the West Hawai`i Mediation Center at 885-5525 or see www.whmediationcenter.org for further information.
Candidates Roundtables Forum in Hilo on Thursday, September 4
The League of Women Voters of Hawai`i County and the American Association of University Women, Hilo Branch invite the community to save the date of Thursday, September 4, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., for a Candidate Roundtables forum in Hilo. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
WHEN: Thursday, September 4, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
WHERE: Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu’au Hale on 799 Piilani Street, Hilo
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear candidates running for mayoral office. Currently the plans call for inviting mayoral candidates only to participate in the forum.
After introductions, candidates for office will rotate from table to table to answer questions from community members sitting at the tables.
Details about the program will be announced at a later date.
For more information, please contact either Margaret Drake at mdrake@netdoor.com or 967-7295, or Helen Hemmes at hemmesh@hawaiiantel.net or 935-6214.
Waiomina Centennial Celebration Events in Waimea
The following calendar includes the events planned by the Paniolo Preservation Society during 2008 to commemorate the Year of the Paniolo (cowboy) and Ikua Purdy’s legendary win at the 1908 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Wyoming (Waiomina in Hawaiian). For more information on any of the Waiomina Centennial Celebration events contact Penny Keli`i Vredenburg, 808-769-0215, or visit www.paniolopreservation.org .
May 10, 2008 through May 2010
The Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming, will host an exhibit on the Hawaiian paniolo (cowboy), featuring champion roper Ikua Purdy and the story of his experience at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in 1908.
July 19 to 27, 2008
Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Join the Paniolo Preservation Society and its Waiomina Centennial Committee in a 6-day trip to the “Daddy of ‘em all” where three Hawaiians showed everyone there in 1908 that Hawai`i had cowboys too! The Old West Museum unveils a tribute to the paniolo and to the other cowboy participants back in 1908 when the world of the American cowboy was expanded to include Hawaii.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Pa`u Demonstration, Anna Ranch, 10 a.m. to noon, no admission fee.
A celebration of the history and protocol of pa`u riding with demonstrations of pa`u wrapping and discussion of the history and future of pa`u with experts in the protocols of pa`u.
"Real Beef by Real Cowboys," Anna Ranch, 2 to 5 p.m., admission
A paniolo cookout featuring meat preparations unique to Hawaii. Planned by the Hawaii Cattleman's Association.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Cocktail Reception at Anna Ranch, 6 to 9 p.m., admission
The celebration’s opening event, held on the grounds of Historic Anna Ranch, will commemorate the actual day Ikua Purdy shocked the western world with his unprecedented win. Limited public participation.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Craft Fair, Parker Ranch & Waimea shopping centers, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., no admission
Featuring island-style arts and crafts by local artisans.
"Old Hawaii on Horseback," Minukeole Park (YMCA Lawn), 10 a.m. to noon, admission
A costumed reenactment of various events key to the history of Hawai`i. The event was first created by Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske, a Waimea ranch owner and cowgirl, who raced and roped with the best of the cowboys. She turned the event into one of the largest fundraisers for the American Heart Association in the United States.
Horse Races and Hawaiian cowboy-style concert, Paniolo Park (Parker Ranch Rodeo Grounds)
Horse races - 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Concert – 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., admission
The concert will feature local name entertainers including Melveen Leed and Jerry Santos. The music will include those songs written to celebrate the 1908 event as well as other paniolo and Hawaiian music.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Trail Ride at Pono Holo/Kahua Ranch; Paniolo Stew Cook off and BBQ Dinner at Kahua Ranch
Trail ride and ranch activities – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; barbecue and entertainment – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. admission.
A day on a Hawai`i ranch with a choice of horseback trail ride, ranch activities including ATV and wagon rides; tours of several nearby ranches; various cultural activities; followed by a barbecue dinner and entertainment.
Limited public participation.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Paniolo Pa`ina at Pukalani Stables, 6 to 10 p.m., admission
A real paniolo pa'ina (feast) to celebrate the Hawaiian cowboy! Performances by local hula halau (schools). A great family event!
Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, 2008
Parker Ranch Labor Day Rodeo, Paniolo Park (Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena). Time/Admission TBD
Organized by the ranch cowboys and their families, the event is a scholarship fundraiser to benefit keiki (children). It is open to outside participation by other ranches and cowboys.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
An Evening at Pu`uopelu, 5:30 to 10 p.m., admission
A formal dinner event at the historic home of the late Richard Smart, the last owner of Parker Ranch. This is a fundraiser for Paniolo Preservation Society. Entertainment by pianist Jay Larrin. Silent and live auction.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Cowgirls of the Pacific Brunch & Fashion Show, Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission.
First annual event featuring local designers sharing their best paniolo attire during a saucy fashion show with charming cowboys and cowgirls.
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 Island’s 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:
- N/S Kohala: Carolyn Lancaster 987-3395 carolyn96755@yahoo.com
- N/S Kona: Christine Light 987-4510 paikona@yahoo.com
- Ka’u: Teresa Alderdyce 937-7919 aldert@juno.com
- Puna: Barbara Lively 640-9428 blively77@yahoo.com
- N/S Hilo: Susan Labrenz 966-8450 JA-susan@hawaii.rr.com
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 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 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 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.
Water Dept Earthquake Impact Repairs Information Available Online
Regularly updated information on the October 2006 earthquake damage and repairs is now available at the Department of Water Supply website www.hawaiidws.org .
The update provides cost estimates, timelines, status, location, and scope of work.
For further information please call Kanani Aton at Department of Water Supply at (808) 961-8050.
TRAFFIC ALERT
(All project schedules based on weather permitting)
May 26, 2008 Monday |
Where/Location: No work scheduled (Memorial Day) |
May 27, 2008 Tuesday |
Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Kawili St., Puainako St. to Kinoole St. |
What: Maintain edge-of-pavement markings with thermoplastic striping. |
May 28, 2008 Wednesday |
Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Kawili St., Puainako St. to Kinoole St. |
What: Maintain edge-of-pavement markings with thermoplastic striping. |
May 29, 2008 Thursday |
Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Kawili St., Puainako St. to Kinoole St. |
What: Maintain edge-of-pavement markings with thermoplastic striping. |
May 30, 2008 Friday |
Where/Location: No field work scheduled |
Signs and Markings Project by Traffic’s Term Contractor: Central Striping |
(All project schedules based on weather permitting.) |
May 26, 2008 Monday – May 30, 2008 Friday |
Where/Location: South Hilo District: E. Palai Street. |
What: Striping centerline, edge-of-pavement markings. |
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 7:00 am to 4:00 pm 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
Ka’u, Waiohinu Phone: 939-2500
Puna Phone: 966-5806
Your County Department of Public Works thanks you for your kokua, as always.
Info on County Projects, Engineering, Permit Forms and Brochures Now Online
Information about County of Hawai`i Public Works projects, building or sign permits, and downloadable forms, brochures, historical maps, a photo gallery, and the schedule of upcoming meetings are now just a few clicks away on the Department’s website.
Downloadable building permit worksheets can help to make the permit process a bit simpler, and answers to frequently asked questions guide the user through the application process. For the worksheet, County building codes and other permit information go to http://co.hawaii.hi.us/permits/permits.htm .
The Building Division now offers an online service to access building, plumbing, and electrical permit information for active and completed permits from 1980 to today. Details such as the date the permit was issued, the contractor’s name and the description of the work performed appear in the report. Information is updated weekly.
To generate a permit inquiry, go to www.co.hawaii.hi.us , click on “Real Property Tax,” then click on “Real Property Tax Site.” Once you’re there, click on Property Search, then click on Parcel Number. Type in the TMK number and click Search. Click on the parcel ID #, then on the icon Generate a Permit Report. The information takes a few minutes to download. Details and a summary of permits that pertain to this TMK will appear.
Also downloadable are engineering forms (http://co.hawaii.hi.us/forms/dpweng.html ) and an online sign permit application and brochure. The electronic brochure makes it quick and easy to calculate signs for your business. From the County home page, go to Departments, click on Public Works Building for the sign ordinance brochure.
Also posted online is information about Roads in Limbo, flood maps, historic maps, and proposed, ongoing and completed projects. This is accessible on the Projects Update page at the County Web site, http://co.hawaii.hi.us .
Roads in Limbo
Detailed maps showing the locations for Roads in Limbo in the districts of Puna, Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Kona and Ka’u are available at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/dpw/ril.html . To view this information, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a link to download this software is provided.
Also posted are:
- A fact sheet on Roads in Limbo
- An excel spreadsheet for easy access in locating information about these roads
- Roads identified for paving
- Minutes of community meetings to discuss the merits of paving.
A road in limbo is classified as either an existing or a paper road. For decades, the State and County government disagreed over maintenance responsibility because of limited resources. The County has now accepted responsibility for maintaining 122.6 miles of existing Roads in Limbo. It represents a 13% increase in road maintenance to the County’s existing 900-miles, for a total of 1,029.6 miles of County roads around the island.
There are 408.9 miles of Roads in Limbo located islandwide. Of that total, 122.6 miles actually exist and are recognized as government or homestead roads. There are also 286.3 miles of paper roads, which are government or homestead rights-of-way that are shown on tax maps, but have not yet been built.
Projects
Also online are files on proposed, completed or ongoing projects and electronic brochures on roads and bridges. These may be accessed directly at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/projects.htm .
- Proposed projects include the West Hawai`i Civic Center, Lako Street Extension, and the La`aloa connection to Kuakini Highway.
- Ongoing projects include traffic studies, maps and frequently asked questions about Mamalahoa Highway by-pass, a copy of the Waimea Traffic Circulation Plan, a Pohoiki by-pass map and media release, and a map of the Palani Road safety improvements.
- Also new on the Projects Update webpage is information about recent floods in South Kona and Waiakea-Uka and revisions to flood maps, proposed by FEMA that could affect the cost of flood insurance for Pu`ukapu and Waiakea-Uka residents.
- A brochure listing 43 road projects in North and West Hawai`i is available under “West Hawaii.” This handy black and white brochure is updated monthly and can be downloaded and printed on 8” x10” paper.
- Two electronic brochures profile 127 wooden bridges in Hawai`i County, which serve residents in Hamakua. These wooden bridges date back to the plantation era of the 1900s.
- A history of previous projects is in Archive, located at the top of the Projects Update page.
Maps dating back to 1891
Copies of government survey maps that date back to 1891 of Hilo, Kailua Bay, Kealakekua, Keauhou and Puna are now online. The Hilo map pinpoints delivery stables, fishponds and old roads of Hilo of that era. Trails in Puna and the Thurston home in Kealakekua are just some of the interesting features of life at that time.
Click on Maps on the home page of the County website or input in your address bar http://co.hawaii.hi.us/maps/maps.html .
Schedule of community meetings and photo gallery
A schedule of upcoming meetings and a photo gallery of completed projects appear on the Department’s web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/pubwks/press.htm .
Got Junk Cars? County of Hawai`i Can Help
If you have junk cars on your property, the County of Hawai`i can help. The Department of Environmental Management’s Amnesty Program can remove two (2) derelict vehicles from your private property for FREE.
How do I qualify for the Amnesty Program?
The private property owner or a certified representative must complete and sign the application. You may obtain an Amnesty Application by calling (808) 961-8552 or via the internet at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/env_mng/swm/DVAP%20application.pdf .
Applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Solid Waste Division, Amnesty Program, 108 Railroad Avenue, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720.
To report an Abandoned Vehicle on a public highway, public or private street or thoroughfare, please call police dispatch at 935-3311.
Be prepared to give the location and description of the vehicle. You may also call the County’s Abandoned Vehicle Program at 961-8552.
Pohoiki Road Bypass Construction Underway; Slated for Completion Fall 2008
Construction is scheduled to begin during the week of March 24th, 2008 on the Pohoiki Road Bypass near Isaac Hale Beach Park.
The Pohoiki Road Bypass will allow motorists to avoid the existing coastal Highway 137, near the beach park, which is inundated during high tides. The cost for the roadwork is estimated at $1.8 million. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of March 24, 2008 and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008.
Also scheduled are improvements to the sight distance on Ainaloa Drive at Puhala and Silver Oak drives. Cost of the project is estimated at $1.5 million.
Still under design with no scheduled construction date are drainage improvements in several locations to Moho Road, also known as Road 8, in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision. Estimated cost is $2 million.
Already completed is the realignment of Highway 137, also known as “Red Road,” between mileposts 14 and 15. This stretch of roadway was moved inland, providing a safer route and eliminating the danger of the road collapsing due to high surf.
For the 24-hour Road Construction Hotline, call 334-9559.
Traffic Light Installation at Mohouli and Kumukoa in Hilo Underway
Traffic signals at the intersection of Mohouli and Kumukoa streets in Hilo is underway, beginning March 3, as part of ongoing Mohouli Street improvements in an effort to minimize peak-hour traffic.
Installation work is expected to take 180 days, or by early summer 2008. Motorists should plan on delays and use alternate routes while the work is underway. Police will control lane closures.
Jas W. Glover, Ltd. will do the work on the $1.6 million project which will be paid for entirely by County funds.
Mohouli Street is a vital artery linking the growing mauka suburbs and Downtown Hilo, the University of Hawai`i-Hilo and major commercial areas. Over the past seven years, $11.1 million in Federal, State and County funds has been spent on Mohouli Street traffic projects, and it is estimated that another $13 million will be spent in the next seven years on additional improvement projects.
In 2001, the $9.5 million Mohouli Street extension project was completed, extending Mohouli between Komohana Street and Kaumana Drive, connecting the communities of Lower Kaumana/Ainako with the existing Mohouli Street.
For updated information on this roadwork and other projects around the Island of Hawai`i, call the 24-hour hotline at 334-9559.
Traffic Pattern Interruptions at Hilo Transfer Station
The Department of Environmental Management would like to advise motorists to slow down, use caution and note traffic revisions while approaching the Hilo Transfer Station.
The Contractor is installing a new water main that will service the East Hawai`i Regional Sort Station. The work is scheduled to begin in February, and anticipated completion is May 2008.
Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
For further information, please contact Bobby Gonsalves, Solid Waste Operations Superintendent at 961-8514.
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
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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