Associated Press
The state will receive $6.2 million to build an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building at Lanai Airport.
U.S. Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka said today that the money comes from a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Inouye said working families and visitors need safe and timely transportation between the islands. He said the funding will allow first responders to prepare for and respond to any emergency event that might arise at Lanai Airport.
Akaka said the grant will increase safety for residents and visitors flying to Lanai by stationing a new emergency response facility right at the airport.
Visit original article: http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/99798639.html
Monday, August 2, 2010
State Seeks Mana`o on Cable Project (The Molokai Dispatch)
Energy office moves forward with EIS.
By Megan Stephenson
Over the past few weeks, many Molokai residents have received phone calls asking for their mana`o on about some hot-button issues around here – La`au Point, Molokai Ranch and windmills.
The State of Hawaii Energy Office requested the survey as part of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the upcoming undersea cable project.
“We [were] doing an informal telephone survey to obtain community feedback and to better understand Molokai’s community concern, especially the interisland wind issue,” said Alan Kam of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and who is managing the EIS contract.
Kam said the survey was the first step in gathering community feedback, Next on the agenda are public meetings, to be held by the end of the year.
Read full article: http://www.themolokaidispatch.com/state-seeks-manao-cable-project
By Megan Stephenson
Over the past few weeks, many Molokai residents have received phone calls asking for their mana`o on about some hot-button issues around here – La`au Point, Molokai Ranch and windmills.
The State of Hawaii Energy Office requested the survey as part of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the upcoming undersea cable project.
“We [were] doing an informal telephone survey to obtain community feedback and to better understand Molokai’s community concern, especially the interisland wind issue,” said Alan Kam of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and who is managing the EIS contract.
Kam said the survey was the first step in gathering community feedback, Next on the agenda are public meetings, to be held by the end of the year.
Read full article: http://www.themolokaidispatch.com/state-seeks-manao-cable-project
Sunday, August 1, 2010
House resolution falls short of unqualified UN Declaration adoption (Indian Country Today)
Tribal leaders call for full, unconditional adoption
By Gale Courey Toensing
WASHINGTON – A congressional representative has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House calling on the United States “to promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consistent with United States law.”
Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, American Samoa’s congressional member and chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, introduced H.R. 1551 on July 22.
“The Declaration is a landmark instrument outlining the rights of the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples in 70 countries. A non-binding text comparable to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets out the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health and education,” Faleomavaega said.
But the resolution falls far short of the goal set by tribal leaders, citizens and organizations across the country to have the Obama administration fully and unconditionally adopt the international accord, which is currently under review by the State Department.
Read full article: http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/global/undeclaration/House-resolution-falls-short-of-unqualified-UN-Declaration-adoption-99620824.html
By Gale Courey Toensing
WASHINGTON – A congressional representative has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House calling on the United States “to promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consistent with United States law.”
Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, American Samoa’s congressional member and chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, introduced H.R. 1551 on July 22.
“The Declaration is a landmark instrument outlining the rights of the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples in 70 countries. A non-binding text comparable to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets out the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health and education,” Faleomavaega said.
But the resolution falls far short of the goal set by tribal leaders, citizens and organizations across the country to have the Obama administration fully and unconditionally adopt the international accord, which is currently under review by the State Department.
Read full article: http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/global/undeclaration/House-resolution-falls-short-of-unqualified-UN-Declaration-adoption-99620824.html
USDA Announces Implementation of Program for Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2010 -- American farmers and ranchers outside the 48 contiguous United States that experience high transportation costs will soon see relief through funding authorized through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill).
"The Obama Administration believes farm programs should provide the stability and predictability agricultural producers need," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "American producers outside the contiguous States often have to take extraordinary measures to transport needed items to their farms and ranches, and then experience substantial costs when they transport their farm output to markets. This program will provide relief to eligible producers who are at a competitive disadvantage."
Vilsack said recent rising fuel costs have made this competitive disadvantage worse. The payments announced today through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) are intended to offset a portion of the costs of transporting agricultural inputs and products over long distances.
The Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (RTCP) assists farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii, and areas including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau who paid to transport either an agricultural commodity or an input used to produce an agricultural commodity.
The Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill) provided $2.6 million for this Farm Bill program in fiscal year 2010.
Sign-up for RTCP will begin on Aug. 2, 2010, and end on Sept. 10, 2010.
Applicants must file their RTCP application for benefits at with their local FSA county office no later than Sept. 10, 2010, and applicants also will have until Nov. 1, 2010, to provide supporting documentation of actual costs of transporting agricultural inputs and commodities in fiscal year 2010 to the FSA county office.
For more information on the new RTCP program, farmers and ranchers in the eligible areas can visit their local FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.
"The Obama Administration believes farm programs should provide the stability and predictability agricultural producers need," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "American producers outside the contiguous States often have to take extraordinary measures to transport needed items to their farms and ranches, and then experience substantial costs when they transport their farm output to markets. This program will provide relief to eligible producers who are at a competitive disadvantage."
Vilsack said recent rising fuel costs have made this competitive disadvantage worse. The payments announced today through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) are intended to offset a portion of the costs of transporting agricultural inputs and products over long distances.
The Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (RTCP) assists farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii, and areas including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau who paid to transport either an agricultural commodity or an input used to produce an agricultural commodity.
The Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill) provided $2.6 million for this Farm Bill program in fiscal year 2010.
Sign-up for RTCP will begin on Aug. 2, 2010, and end on Sept. 10, 2010.
Applicants must file their RTCP application for benefits at with their local FSA county office no later than Sept. 10, 2010, and applicants also will have until Nov. 1, 2010, to provide supporting documentation of actual costs of transporting agricultural inputs and commodities in fiscal year 2010 to the FSA county office.
For more information on the new RTCP program, farmers and ranchers in the eligible areas can visit their local FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.
Pu‘ukohola Heiau: ‘the place that marks us as a people … known as Hawaiians’ (The Maui News)
Anniversary of Kamehameha’s unification of the Hawaiian Islands brings Mauians back to the source
By KEKOA ENOMOTO, Staff Writer
Maui cultural practitioners convene at the center of the Native Hawaiian cultural and spiritual universe this month.
Starting Aug. 12, an estimated 1,000 participants - one-third of them Maui residents and family members - will celebrate the bicentennial of Kamehameha the Great unifying the Hawaiian Islands to form the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Ceremonies will unfold with chant, hula and ho'okupu, or offerings, at the annual three-day Ho'oku'ikahi, or Unification, celebration at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historical Site at Kawaihae, Hawaii island.
A unique genealogical, historical, spiritual and cultural connection between Maui and Pu'ukohola heiau will be manifest, with Maui-related celebrants' roles ranging from ali'i (royalty) and 'ielemakua (elder statesman) to kahuna nui (high priest). Other Maui participants' roles include kaukau ali'i (akin to ali'i-elect), kumu hula, master stoneworker and ladies in waiting.
Read full article: http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/533966.html
By KEKOA ENOMOTO, Staff Writer
Maui cultural practitioners convene at the center of the Native Hawaiian cultural and spiritual universe this month.
Starting Aug. 12, an estimated 1,000 participants - one-third of them Maui residents and family members - will celebrate the bicentennial of Kamehameha the Great unifying the Hawaiian Islands to form the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Ceremonies will unfold with chant, hula and ho'okupu, or offerings, at the annual three-day Ho'oku'ikahi, or Unification, celebration at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historical Site at Kawaihae, Hawaii island.
A unique genealogical, historical, spiritual and cultural connection between Maui and Pu'ukohola heiau will be manifest, with Maui-related celebrants' roles ranging from ali'i (royalty) and 'ielemakua (elder statesman) to kahuna nui (high priest). Other Maui participants' roles include kaukau ali'i (akin to ali'i-elect), kumu hula, master stoneworker and ladies in waiting.
Read full article: http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/533966.html
Celebrating Hawaii marine monument (Hawaii Tribune Herald)
By Associated Press And Tribune-Herald
Papahanaumokuakea designation offers protection for this culturally significant area
Some 460 miles northwest of Honolulu lies a rocky isle in the heart of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Despite its remote location, Mokumanamana has an unusually high concentration of heiau, or ancient temples -- at least 34 on just 46 acres. The shrines line the top of a ridge running along the spine of the island.
There are similar shrines, with upright stones, atop Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, and Haleakala on Maui. But the concentration on Mokumanamana remains unique.
Because of its cultural significance -- coupled with environmental treasures found nowhere else, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument was designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Read full article: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2010/08/01/local_news/local04.txt
Some 460 miles northwest of Honolulu lies a rocky isle in the heart of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Despite its remote location, Mokumanamana has an unusually high concentration of heiau, or ancient temples -- at least 34 on just 46 acres. The shrines line the top of a ridge running along the spine of the island.
There are similar shrines, with upright stones, atop Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, and Haleakala on Maui. But the concentration on Mokumanamana remains unique.
Because of its cultural significance -- coupled with environmental treasures found nowhere else, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument was designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Read full article: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2010/08/01/local_news/local04.txt
Search, rescue volunteers honored for commitment to mission (The Garden Island)
Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden Island
LIHU‘E — Hours of grueling searching through wind, rain and mud have not gone unnoticed.
The Kaua‘i Search and Rescue members were honored by Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., joined by representatives of the Kaua‘i Police Department, Kaua‘i Fire Department and state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement in celebrating July 26 as Kaua‘i Search and Rescue Day.
Kaua‘i Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer organization committed to providing prompt response with specialized canine, trained personnel and appropriate equipment to assist authorities in locating missing persons.
Read the full article: http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/article_113cc654-9d46-11df-bccb-001cc4c03286.html
LIHU‘E — Hours of grueling searching through wind, rain and mud have not gone unnoticed.
The Kaua‘i Search and Rescue members were honored by Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., joined by representatives of the Kaua‘i Police Department, Kaua‘i Fire Department and state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement in celebrating July 26 as Kaua‘i Search and Rescue Day.
Kaua‘i Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer organization committed to providing prompt response with specialized canine, trained personnel and appropriate equipment to assist authorities in locating missing persons.
Read the full article: http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/article_113cc654-9d46-11df-bccb-001cc4c03286.html
Food, fun and dance on tap for Heiva I Kaua‘i (The Garden Island)
Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden Island
KAPA‘A — The 2010 Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti opened to a large crowd, Saturday, at the Kapa‘a Beach Park.
An agenda of solo dance competition — under the music provided by house drummers headed by the Tyrone Temanaha ‘ohana — pulled patrons from the tents where a variety of vendors sold Polynesia-related goods.
Co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Toursim Authority and Kaua‘i County, the day featured solo competition from dancers ages 4 to 40 in tane, or male, and vahine, or female, divisions.
Read the full article: http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/article_c504f416-9d43-11df-96f5-001cc4c03286.html
KAPA‘A — The 2010 Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti opened to a large crowd, Saturday, at the Kapa‘a Beach Park.
An agenda of solo dance competition — under the music provided by house drummers headed by the Tyrone Temanaha ‘ohana — pulled patrons from the tents where a variety of vendors sold Polynesia-related goods.
Co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Toursim Authority and Kaua‘i County, the day featured solo competition from dancers ages 4 to 40 in tane, or male, and vahine, or female, divisions.
Read the full article: http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/article_c504f416-9d43-11df-96f5-001cc4c03286.html
College demand soars on Big Isle (Hawaii Tribune Herald)
'Cram course' takes on new meaning at HCC
by Jason Armstrong
Tribune-Herald Staff Writer
While Hawaii Island's slumping economy is bad for most everyone, it's a boon for Hawaii Community College, where administrators are bracing for record enrollment.
"We're expecting a total of 3,900 (students) or more," Dorinna Manuel-Cortez, HCC admissions officer, said Friday during an interview with fellow administrators.
That would be an 18 percent jump over the 3,299 students who attended Hawaii Island's only public community college during the fall 2009 semester, she said.
It's also the fastest growth rate HCC has experienced during the past decade, she added.
Read full article: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2010/08/01/local_news/local01.txt
by Jason Armstrong
Tribune-Herald Staff Writer
While Hawaii Island's slumping economy is bad for most everyone, it's a boon for Hawaii Community College, where administrators are bracing for record enrollment.
"We're expecting a total of 3,900 (students) or more," Dorinna Manuel-Cortez, HCC admissions officer, said Friday during an interview with fellow administrators.
That would be an 18 percent jump over the 3,299 students who attended Hawaii Island's only public community college during the fall 2009 semester, she said.
It's also the fastest growth rate HCC has experienced during the past decade, she added.
Read full article: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2010/08/01/local_news/local01.txt
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