KIRC 2014 Year In Review - Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission

Kaho�olawe Island Reserve Commission Kūkulu ke ea a kanaloa - The life and spirit of Kanaloa

State of Hawai�i

Kaho�olawe Island Reserve FY14 Year-in-Review July 2013 — June 2014

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“If you see Hawai‘i as part of you, then Kaho‘olawe is part of you. It is not outside of you, it is part of you. Kaho‘olawe is for all of us” — Hōkūlani Holt

message from the executive director The year 2014 marks several milestones in Kaho‘olawe’s history: 20 years since the U.S. Navy returned Kaho‘olawe to the people of Hawai‘i, 10 years since the Navy’s final departure from the island upon completion of their 10-year cleanup of unexploded ordnance and, concurrently, 10 years since the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (the KIRC) assumed responsibility of the Reserve’s daily management and restoration. The KIRC has made a commitment to care for Kaho‘olawe on behalf of the people of Hawai‘i, now and for generations to come. As a new era was prompted by the turnover, so began a resource management regime based upon the traditional Hawaiian cultural concept of Aloha ‘Āina. By fostering ancestral knowledge while integrating ancient and modern resource management techniques, the KIRC has held fast to its commitment to restore, preserve and protect Kaho‘olawe through the years. Today, with the help of a strong network of inspired volunteers and grant supporters, we have restored hundreds of acres of Kaho`olawe wetlands, watersheds and reefs; put 400,000 native plants in the ground; worked beside 10,000 community volunteers; and engaged countless individuals through education & outreach efforts on and off-island. The 18-member staff has additionally served as Kaho‘olawe’s local board of water supply, electric company, public works department, telephone and radio communications provider and inter-island shipping department. Maintaining and continuing this work is a multi-generational feat. This next year will be an important turning point for the KIRC. After 20 years of steadfast commitment to restoring, preserving and protecting Kaho‘olawe, the 1993 Federally-appropriated trust fund to launch the vision for Kaho‘olawe will be depleted. For the past four years, we have worked with our supporters at the State Capitol to introduce legislation that would (finally) support the KIRC by providing State funds for Kaho‘olawe. Unless we can convince our legislators that Kaho‘olawe is an important resource to the people of Hawai‘i, work will come to an abrupt halt. At the start of the 2015 legislative session, we will rely on the continued support and dedication of every volunteer who has set foot on Kaho‘olawe. We will encourage them to speak to their legislator in an effort to convince him or her to support bills during the next legislative session that will help fund Kaho‘olawe. Part of the KIRC’s vision is through careful and cooperative stewardship, Kaho‘olawe will become a living conduit between past and future generations of Hawai`i’s people, where traditional values will again take root producing ever greater resources into the future. This year, we call upon you to take action and to join in the responsibility of caring for our island. Mahalo, Michael K. Nāho‘opi‘i Executive Director Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission



FY14 Year-in-Review • KIRC Photo: Marina Nunamaker, Volunteer. Front & back cover photo: Cory Yap, Volunteer

The Reserve: Decimated of its natural environment through years of over foraging and military bombing, an estimated 1.9 million tons of soil is lost annually on Kaho‘olawe to erosion. Severely eroded landscapes cover one-third of the island, with runoff choking the Reserve’s pristine reefs and significantly impacting the ocean ecosystem. The Reserve’s inventory of 3,000 historic sites and features - all part of the National Register of Historic Places - are in constant need of protection from these damaging conditions. Despite an extensive, 10-year cleanup by the Navy, unexploded ordnance litters one-third of the island plus all surrounding waters, leaving areas lifethreatening and off-limits.

The Vision: The kino of Kanaloa is restored. Forests and shrublands of native plants and other biota clothe its slopes and valleys. Pristine ocean waters and healthy reef ecosystems are the foundation that supports and surrounds the island. Nā po‘e Hawai‘i care for the land in a manner which recognizes the island and ocean of Kanaloa as a living spiritual entity. Kanaloa is a pu‘uhonua and wahi pana where Native Hawaiian cultural practices flourish. The piko of Kanaloa is the crossroads of past and future generations from which the Native Hawaiian lifestyle spreads throughout the islands. The Mission: The mission of the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission is to implement the vision for Kaho‘olawe, in which the kino of Kanaloa is restored, and nā po‘e Hawai‘i care for the land. We pledge to provide for meaningful, safe use of Kaho‘olawe for the purposes of the traditional and cultural practices of the native Hawaiian people, and to undertake the restoration of the island and its waters.

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The entire island of Kaho‘olawe is part of an ahupua‘a from the Maui district of Honua‘ula. The island is divided into ‘ili (smaller land units within ahupua‘a.)

Kaho‘olawe Timeline

Map & Overview 400 - 1750 Native Hawaiians settle and continue to migrate from the South Pacific to Hawai‘i. Kaho‘olawe is dedicated to Kanaloa, Hawaiian deity of the ocean, and also historically referred to as Kohemalamalama O Kanaloa. 1793 Goats are introduced to Kaho‘olawe, a gift from Captain Vancouver to Chief Kahekili of Maui. 1824—1852 Missionary activities and penal settlement. 1858—1941 Ranching era. 1890 census reveals 9,000 goats, 12,000 sheep and 900 cattle on island. Extensive erosion and loss of topsoil takes place. 1941 Upon the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declares martial law, which leads to the use of Kaho‘olawe as a bombing range. 1941—1988 The goat population on Kaho‘olawe nears 50,000. 1953 President Dwight D. Eisenhower transfers title of Kaho‘olawe to the U.S. Navy with the provision that it be returned in a condition for “suitable habitation” when no longer needed by the military. 1976 First Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (PKO) island occupations. Litigation follows. 1980 A consent decree is signed between the U.S. Navy and the PKO, which results in a Memorandum of Understanding requiring the Navy to begin soil conservation, revegetation, and goat eradication programs.



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1981 Kaho‘olawe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated the Kaho‘olawe Archaeological District. 1990 President George Bush Sr. orders a stop to the bombing of Kaho‘olawe as a result of PKO actions and litigation. 1993 Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawai‘i) sponsors Title X of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which authorizes conveyance of Kaho‘olawe and its surrounding waters back to the State of Hawai‘i. Congress votes to end military use of Kaho‘olawe and authorizes $400 million for ordnance removal. Navy removes the last goat. 1994 Formation of the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (the KIRC). U.S. Navy conveys deed of ownership of Kaho‘olawe to the State of Hawai‘i. 1997—1998 U.S. Navy awards contracts for the removal of unexploded ordnance on Kaho‘olawe and commences the Kaho‘olawe UXO Clearance Project. 10% of the $400M budget becomes the Kaho’olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund to support all KIRC programs. 2003 Transfer of access control is returned from the U.S. Navy to the State of Hawai‘i in a ceremony at ‘Iolani Palace on November 11, 2003. 2004 U.S. Navy ends the Clearance Project. 75% of the island is now surface-cleared of unexploded ordnance. 10% of this area is cleared to the depth of 4 ft. 25% is not cleared/ unescorted access to these areas remains unsafe.

Kaho‘olawe is the smallest of the 8 main islands in the Hawaiian Archipelago. 11 miles long, 7 miles wide and comprised of approximately 28,800 acres, the island is of volcanic origin with the highest elevation of 1,477 feet. The slopes are fissured with gulches 50 to 200 feet deep. Approximately 30% of the island is barren due to severe erosion. Formidable cliffs dominate the east and south coast. From 1941 to 1994, Kaho‘olawe and its surrounding waters were under the control of the U. S. Navy. Both the island and its waters were used by the U. S. Navy and allies as a live-fire training area. Despite clearance efforts, unexploded ordnance (UXO) is still present and continues to pose a threat to the safety of anyone accessing the island or its waters. A decades-long struggle by the people of Hawai‘i, particularly the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (PKO), succeeded in stopping the bombing of Kaho‘olawe and helped to spark the rebirth and spread of Native Hawaiian culture and values. An act of Congress in 1994 conveyed the island back to the State of Hawai‘i, although the Navy — responsible for a ten-year cleanup of UXO on Kaho‘olawe — retained control over access to the island until November 2003. A treasured resource for all of Hawai‘i’s people, Kaho‘olawe

is of tremendous significance to Native Hawaiian people. In recognition of the special cultural and historic status of Kaho‘olawe, the island and the waters within two nautical miles of its shores have been designated by the State of Hawai‘i as the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve (Reserve). The Reserve, comprised of undeveloped rugged shoreline, arid landscape and expansive cliffs, was established for the preservation of traditional Native Hawaiian cultural, spiritual and subsistence purposes, rights and practices, including: preservation of Kaho‘olawe’s archaeological, historical, and environmental resources; rehabilitation, revegetation, habitat restoration; education; and fishing. In 1993, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) was established by the State of Hawai‘i, under the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 6K, to manage Kaho‘olawe, its surrounding waters, and its resources, in trust for the general public and for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. The KIRC gives dimension to its purpose within its vision statement, which calls not only for the Reserve’s environmental restoration, but also for the restoration and growth of Native Hawaiian cultural practices through human access and interaction within the Reserve.

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Ancient chants have revealed that a spot at the 1,444-foot elevation on a Kaho‘olawe called Pu‘u ‘O Moa‘ula Iki was a place where the Polynesian ocean navigators were trained in the arts of celestial navigation, using stars to guide them over the vast Pacific Ocean.

Core Programs

impact Before volunteering, the only thing I knew about Kaho‘olawe was that it had been used as a bombing target. However once there, I learned why the fight to preserve and restore the island is so vital and really opened my eyes to how much work still needs to be done there. Being there, I was able to learn about the history of the island and how it was abused and the importance of the island as a hub for the Hawaiian navigators. — J. Hirayama

“When children see what we have passion for – when we can really show them – we ingrain responsibility.” — Kumu Hula Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento

Aside from the work done on the island, coming as a group and having discussed what we were doing there had brought up many more subjects of discussion. These discussions taught us the importance of perspective, in how you view the world around you, and how the civilizations before you defined the world, creating a deeper connection with nature. — E. Madayag

Ocean

The Ocean Program manages marine resources within the Reserve, fostering ancestral knowledge while integrating both ancient and modern resource management techniques.



Restoration

The Restoration Program restores native, land-based habitats and watersheds through innovative strategies addressing erosion control, botanical and faunal restoration, and enhancement of the island’s natural water systems.

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Culture

The Cultural Program provides for the care and protection of Kaho‘olawe’s cultural resources and the expansion of meaningful, cultural use of the island.

Operations

The Operations Program provides transport, maintenance, manpower, and overall safety within the Reserve.

Administration

The Administration Program supports all other programs while also managing volunteers, GIS mapping, community outreach, library, archive and collections management, fund development, finance and human resources.

The KIRC staff was simply amazing. They welcomed us with their knowledge, cared for us during our entire stay and truly made this trip different from every other trip I’ve been on. I extend my deepest felt gratitude especially for giving me and my newfound ‘ohana the opportunity to come and to experience Kanaloa; to walk, to breathe, to live on the ‘aina o ko‘u mau kupuna, the land of my ancestors, with the stars looking down upon us shining their approval. — K. Matsumoto This experience was totally out of my comfort zone. I’ve never done so much work or gotten so dirty. It taught me to be more independent and also allowed me to see things that my ancestors were able to see. Being surrounded by people that have such a positive attitude and want to learn more about our culture really made this experience that much better. — B. Liu

I felt like I was making a difference and gained so much knowledge from every single one of the staff. Thank you for always being willing to answer any questions we had. Everyone was so friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was so organized and easy to follow along with. During our free time, it was nice to be able to just talk story with you guys and get to know you. I really appreciate everything you did for us. It was one of the best times I’ve ever had and an experience I’ll never forget. — K. Mahi‘ai This was not only a once in a lifetime experience for some but a life changing experience. The different partners that were on island with our group have now been able to take this back to their schools, organizations and staff to implement the ideas and create plans for their educational curriculum. — C. Ignacio The staff were all very knowledgeable, clear in everything they shared and really considerate of us volunteers. I was really inspired by the team effort that goes into being a part of the Kaho‘olawe team. You are all very generous and considerate of the environment there, and on a worldwide level. I learned amazing things I could only learn there. — C. Wyss When Kumu told us that the KIRC only has enough funding for (one) more year, it made me want to do more to help. The KIRC is doing what more of our people should be doing. It makes me wonder why there aren’t more helping or donating. Going to Kaho‘olawe changed me and I will not sit back and watch this island go under because it has such a rich history that needs to be shared with the rest of the Hawaiian people. Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. l truly had a once in a lifetime experience. — A. Panoncillo

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Located in the “rain shadow” of Maui’s Haleakalā, rainfall has been in short supply on Kaho‘olawe. Historically, a “cloud bridge” connected the island to the slopes of Haleakalā. The Naulu winds brought the Naulu rains that are associated with Kaho‘olawe.

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FY14 Team Report Staff

Commissioners

I Ola Kanaloa

The KIRC staff is responsible for the daily management, operation, and administration functions necessary to protect and maintain the Reserve. This includes serving as Kaho‘olawe’s local board of water supply, electric company, public works department, telephone and radio communications provider and inter-island shipping. Maui County: PKO: Michele Choteau Amber Nāmaka McLean Whitehead

OHA: Colette Y. Machado

DLNR: William J. Aila Jr.

PKO: Native Hawaiian PKO: Christopher M. Noa Emmett Rep.: Aluli Organization Kaliko Baker Hōkūlani Holt

As a State commission, placed administratively under the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), we are reliant upon the department for a portion of our administrative, fiscal, and personnel support functions. All other functions necessary to operate the Reserve are conducted from the Wailuku, Maui office.

Executive Director

Michael Naho‘opi‘i

Programs & Operations Staff

Additionally, staff supports the Commission by undertaking the detailed research, documentation and planning that is essential to keeping them informed, thereby allowing the focus to remain on the strategic direction of the Reserve.

Executive & Admin Staff

In order to achieve all of the above functions, the KIRC staff is not only trained and responsible for their primary job descriptions, but go above and beyond to assist one another to safely and swiftly respond to the demands of managing an entire island. This is achieved through staff cross-training, including field training and periodic safety stand-downs. This ensures staff flexibility, technical skills and standardizes critical emergency response and safety procedures. KIRC management highly encourages the cross-utilization of its staff throughout all programs while emphasizing a traditional native Hawaiian cultural perspective woven into the daily operations.

Commission Cultural Resources Ocean Resources Project Coordinator: Specialist III: Kuiokalani Gapero Dean Tokishi

UXO Safety Specialist: Bart Maybee

Natural Resources Specialist V: Paul Higashino

Ocean Resources Maintenance & Natural Resources Vessel Specialist: Specialist III: Specialist II: Jennifer Vander Veur Charlie Lindsey Lyman Abbott

Public Information Specialist: Kelly McHugh

Volunteer Coordinator: Anela Evans

Administrative Officer: Ka’onohi Lee

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Hōkūlani Holt was appointed to the Commission in early FY14 to represent Native Hawaiian Organizations.

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During FY 2014, 3 public meetings were held, 2 in Honolulu and 1 on Maui. The Commission reviewed and approved the FY15 budget pending a reevaluation within 6 months, including the Base Camp management contract with Zapata, Inc., the communication services contract with Harmer Radio and Electronics, Inc., and the office space contract with Peake and Levoy, Inc.

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The Commission put forth a 3-part proposal at the 2014 Legislative Session, including an asset forfeiture bill to strengthen resource protection enforcement capabilities, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding to develop a sustainable energy and infrastructure system for Kaho’olawe and a conveyance tax bill to supplement the Kaho’olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund. The CIP request was approved at $2.5M. The conveyance tax bill passed both the House and Senate Hawaiian Affairs and Water & Land Committees, but did not pass the House Finance and Senate Ways & Means joint Committee approval.

GIS/LAN Specialist: Carmela Noneza

• KIR Specialist III: Grant Thompson

Natural Resources Specialist III: Jamie Bruch

Natural Resources Specialist III: Lopaka White



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Administrative Specialist III: David DeMark

Administrative Specialist II: Mei Mailou-Santos

Commission Coordinator: Terri Gavagan

A Strategic Plan for Kaho‘olawe A work in progress, I Ola Kanaloa (Life to Kanaloa!) is a strategic plan for the Kaho�olawe Island Reserve through 2026. Fueled by community input, the plan has been developed over the past year through a collaboration of members of the Kaho�olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC), the Protect Kaho�olawe �Ohana (PKO) and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). Together, they form the Kanaloa 2026 Working Group. This working group is currently seeking additional partners and resources to be involved in the development and implementation of I Ola Kanaloa. The goal is to complete this plan by the end of 2014, at which time each partner organization can create their own strategic plan that aligns with their respective missions. Together, we will work towards a common vision for Kaho�olawe. Learn more at iolakanaloa.org

The Commission continued its work with the Kanaloa 2026 Working Group to develop a Kaho‘olawe master plan (I OLA KANALOA) through 2026. The Working Group will conduct a series of focus group sessions across the State in early FY 2014 and report their findings by 2015.

By statute, the Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor provided that: • 1 member shall be a member of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana; • 2 members shall be appointed from a list provided by the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana; • 1 member shall be a trustee or representative of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; • 1 member shall be a county official appointed from a list provided by the Mayor of the County of Maui; • 1 member shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; and • 1 member shall be appointed from a list provided by Native Hawaiian Organizations.

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FY14 Restoration Program Report

FY14 Restoration Program Report

Restoration The KIRC’s Restoration Program restores native, landbased habitats and watersheds through innovative strategies addressing erosion control, botanical and faunal restoration, and enhancement of the island’s natural water systems.

“One of the greatest responsibilities of a Hawaiian is to care for the land. The staff and volunteers of KIRC, guided by the value of aloha ‘āina, recognize their kuleana (responsibility) and stand ready for the long term challenges that lie ahead.” —Benton Kealii Pang, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Coordinator 

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FY14 Year-in-Review • KIRC Photo: M. Heckman, Volunteer

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Kaho’olawe is home to the only living Kanaloa kahoolawensis plant in the wild, accessible for watering only by helicopter thus far.

FY14 Restoration Program Report

Program Focus The first step in our comprehensive strategy for the healing of the kino (body) of Kanaloa is the restoration of native land-based habitats and watersheds. The applicable strategic objectives of the Restoration Program (Restoration Management Action Plan FY 2009– 2013) are as follows: • Restore the native terrestrial ecosystem. • Reduce threats to the native ecosystem. • Develop an erosion control program. Environmental restoration begins with regeneration of soils, native plant and animal life and replenishment of natural water systems. Strategies addressing erosion control, botanical and faunal restoration and the enhancement of the island’s natural water systems are currently underway in the Reserve Kaho‘olawe’s geographic isolation has resulted in the absence of many – although not all – alien plant and animal pests. Once grazing animals were removed, (which occupied the island for nearly 200 years), the island began, albeit slowly, its natural recovery process.  Continuing restoration efforts offer an unrivaled opportunity for people to contribute their expertise, time, and resources to this great work.  Through the incorporation of cultural ceremonies and practices, the healing of Kaho‘olawe is both a spiritual and environmental renewal. Restoration Program staff and volunteers alike understand and support the cultural and spiritual underpinnings, responsibilities and mandates for the restoration of the Reserve.

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FY14 Restoration Program Report

Program Components RevegEtation of the Island: 4,300 acres have been targeted for restoration, with more than 100 acres of native species of trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and herbs already planted on Kaho‘olawe. As revegetation continues, each acre planted has the potential to include 20 trees, 500 shrubs, grasses and vines. Invasive Species Removal: One goal of environmental restoration is to distribute native plant species in abundance and to create a “seed bank” that will enable a native plant community to be assembled. For this to happen, invasive and alien plant species must be removed. Much of the removal is being accomplished using hand and power tools along with herbicide. By reestablishing native species over alien ones, a native Hawaiian dryland forest can be achieved.

The Kaho‘olawe Island Seabird Restoration Project

Source:

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Amount:

$129,643.42

Term:

November 2013 — June 2015

FY14 Status:

Project Steering Committee Meetings have been held on Maui and Oahu with participants Island Conservation, State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, Maui Community representation, Hawaiian and Pacific Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana. A business plan is currently being developed by a Project Management Team. Community engagement is underway.

FY15 Goals:

Present 3 grant deliverables, as proposed: business plan, project team and community engagement reach of 7,000 via 12 forums (e.g. scientific conference, community meeting, classroom visit) and 12 written pieces (e.g. newsletter, annual report, press release).

Grant Project:

The Hakioawa Watershed Restoration Project

Source:

Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch, Polluted Runoff Control Program / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Amount:

$204,188

Term:

April 2013 — April 2015

FY14 Status:

75% of volunteer hours have been achieved. 75% of native plantings have been achieved. 1,300 rock mulch mounds have been constructed using rocks, native soil, kiawe (prosopis pallida) chips and soil amendments. Wattles, swales and check dams have been installed as Non-Point Source (NPS) Management Measures.

FY15 Goals:

Upon completion, this 108-acre project will improve downstream water quality by reducing surface water run-off through removing nonnative vegetation, planting 20,000 native plants, installing irrigation via the KIRC’s water catchments and installing new erosion control features.

Grant Project:

Bridging Land, Sea and Native Cultural Practices

Source:

Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Community Restoration Partnership, funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restoration Center (NOAA RC)

Amount:

$79,609

Term:

January 2013 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

2,500 plants have been planted at Honokanai`a, with 500+ pounds of invasive fish removed. 200 volunteers have contributed 3,500 hours to the project.

FY15 Goals:

Planting and invasive species removal will continue during the remainder of calendar year 2014. A proposal has been submitted to continue this work.

Grant Project:

Photovoltaic Energy for Kaho’olawe’s Base Camp

Source:

County of Maui, Office of Economic Development

Amount:

$25,000

Term:

January 2013 — January 2014

FY14 Status:

Working with UH Maui sustainable technology students and Rising Sun Solar & Electric, two main Base Camp berthing huts have been converted to photovoltaic – resulting in an annual 15.5 ton reduction in CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

FY15 Goals:

Continuation of this project has been funded by the OED and is currently underway, contributing to the KIRC’s long-term goal of converting all Kaho’olawe operations to green energy. FY14 Year-in-Review • KIRC 12



Erosion & Sediment Run-Off Control: An estimated 1.9 million tons of soil are deposited into the ocean surrounding Kaho‘olawe each year due to erosion. Many of the KIRC’s erosion control techniques involve the use of pili, which was grown at the Plant Materials Center - a Moloka‘i facility managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It was then baled and transported to Kaho‘olawe by helicopter. water resources: Kaho‘olawe has no standing source of fresh water and groundwater is severely limited. A rain catchment system has been constructed at the island’s highest point, Pu‘u ‘O Moa‘ula Nui, which collects about 500,000 gallons of water each year. Once established, plants and groundcover will help retain moisture and reduce the need for outside water. Additionally, reverse osmosis units at Honokanai‘a are capable of processing thousands of gallons of water a day.

Grant Project:



FY14 Ocean Program Report

FY14 Ocean Program Report

Ocean The KIRC’s Ocean Program manages marine resources within the Reserve, fostering ancestral knowledge while integrating ancient and modern resource management techniques.

“The KIRC’s Ocean Program is leading important new science and partnerships on the connectivity between Kaho‘olawe and other reefs in Maui Nui. In working to understand the status, ecology and cultural significance of marine resources of one of the largest coral reef ecosystems in Hawai‘i, they have demonstrated that Kaho‘olawe’s marine resources are indeed helping to re-stock, re-seed and replenish neighboring waters.” —Emily J. Fielding, Maui Marine Program Director The Nature Conservancy 13

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FY14 Year-in-Review • KIRC Photo: Jennifer Vander Veur, KIRC Ocean Resources Specialist II

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Originally named for Kanaloa, the Hawaiian god of the ocean, Kaho‘olawe is the only Pacific island named after a major Polynesian god. The name emphasizes the island’s role as a cultural, religious, and navigation center.

FY14 Ocean Program Report Program Focus The KIRC plays a unique role, managing an entire island ecosystem within the main Hawaiian Islands –in addition to land-based habitat and watersheds, KIRC also manages Kaho`olawe’s surrounding coastal waters. Extending two nautical miles from the island’s shoreline, and comprising 80-plus square miles of ocean, all marine resource management is the responsibility of the KIRC’s Ocean Program. As with each of the islands within the Hawaiian archipelago, Kaho`olawe’s marine environment is rich in its shoreline diversity: from sheer cliffs that fall sharply into the deep waters along its southern coast, to the fringing reefs that slope out along the northern and western leeward sides, to the extensive sandy beach at Honokanai‘a – each individual marine ecosystem contains unique resources and needs. For these complex systems, it is the Ocean Program’s mission to develop and implement a comprehensive ocean resource management regimen that integrates ancient and modern resource management techniques by incorporating ancestral and traditional knowledge with modern scientific principles. In our unique role as caretakers of Kaho`olawe, it is hoped that the conservation and restoration undertaken today – both culturally and scientifically – will one day provide for traditional and customary Native Hawaiian cultural and spiritual practices and be a source for an abundance of educational opportunities. Part of the vision is that through careful and cooperative stewardship, using traditional Hawaiian values for resource management (mālama) blended with contemporary marine science, Kaho`olawe will become a living conduit between past and future generations of Hawaii’s people, where traditional values will again take root producing ever greater resources for the future.

FY14 Ocean Program Report

Program Components Ocean sustainability projects Protect and manage the Reserve’s marine resources. Recent & ongoing projects: Bottomfish Assessment Project: Robotic cameras with baited chum bags are used to attract and document bottomfish species located 700’ or deeper. Helu i`a/ Apex Fish Tagging: Catch, tag and release apex species and popularly fished species to document home range, growth rate spillover and reproductive cycles. Permitted Trolling: A permit system to register and track authorized trolling vessels within Reserve waters. Permitted trollers must abide by Reserve rules on time, location and species restrictions as well as submit regular catch reports. Marine Research Projects Expand the knowledge of the Reserve’s marine environment and support academic research. Recent & ongoing projects: Deepwater Habitat Exploration: Sonar mapping, manned submersibles and remotely operated vehicles are used to map deepwater benthic habitats for bottomfish stocks and to confirm spillover from Kaho`olawe to Maui. Aerial Surveys: Regular surveys are used to identify and document changes as well as threats to the Reserve. Invasive Limu Monitoring: Regular coastline monitoring and in-water surveys detect early warning signs of invasive algae species entering Kaho`olawe’s coral reefs. Ocean Restoration projects Restore and improve the marine environment and resources of the Reserve.

Marine debris collection at ‘O a wawahie beach on Kaho’olawe

Recent & ongoing projects: Marine Debris Removal: Multiple cleanup projects have been implemented over the years to remove marine debris from the shores of Kaho`olawe. Over 50 tons of trash has been removed to date, primarily from the coastline at Kanapou Bay.

Grant Project:

Bridging Land, Sea and Native Cultural Practices

Coastal Restoration: The HCF/NOAA Coastal Restoration Project aims to improve the Honokanai`a coastal habitat by removing alien invasive marine predators and invasive marine algae.

Source:

Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Community Restoration Partnership, funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restoration Center (NOAA RC)

Ocean Reserve Monitoring Projects Survey the Reserve to determine the health of marine resources and identify threats. Recent & ongoing projects: Protected Species Monitoring: Monitor the Reserve’s population of large marine animals for distress, entanglement or death including monk seals, dolphins, whales and turtles. Marine Mollusk Catalog: Identify and catalogue the unique marine mollusk population of Kaho`olawe

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Opihi Surveys: Collaborate with a working group of statewide `opihi specialists to monitor Kaho`olawe species and compare with statewide populations.

Amount:

$79,609

Term:

January 2013 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

2,500 plants have been planted at Honokanai`a, with 500+ pounds of invasive fish removed. 200 volunteers have contributed 3,500 hours to the project.

FY15 Goals:

Planting and invasive species removal will continue during the remainder of calendar year 2014. A proposal has been submitted to continue this work.

Grant Project:

Marine Debris Removal on Kaho‘olawe

Source:

NOAA Restoration Center Marine Debris Program

Amount:

$100,529.98

Term:

July 2013 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

6 of a projected 10 tons of marine debris has been bagged at ‘O a wawahie, Kanapou and Puhianenue.

FY15 Goals:

Debris will be relocated to Maui, where it will be sorted and properly disposed of by volunteer groups.





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FY14 Cultural Program Report

FY14 Cultural Program Report

Culture The KIRC’s Cultural Program provides for the care and protection of Kaho`olawe’s cultural resources and the expansion of meaningful, cultural use of the island.

“It is vitally important to return the large manu kai [seabird] populations to Kanaloa, as they will allow kanaka maoli to reconnect to what once was a dominant presence on all the islands. This groundbreaking KIRC project will lead the way to a huge bio-cultural context; returning a living part of a place for the descendants of today.” — Sam ‘Ohu Gon III Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor, The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i

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Each year, the planting season begins with a ceremony that consists of protocols, chants, and ho‘okupu offered at a series of rain ko‘a shrines built in 1997. The shrines link ‘Ulupalakua on Maui to Luamakika, located at the summit of Kaho‘olawe, seeking to call back the cloud bridge and the rains that come with it.

FY14 Cultural Program Report Program Focus

Program Components

The Cultural Program is responsible for the care and protection of Kaho‘olawe’s cultural resources – including archaeological and historic remnants of the island’s early inhabitants – and for expanding the meaningful cultural use of the island.

Integration: Cultural integration is emphasized in all facets of Kaho‘olawe’s restoration. Traditionally, the island was considered a sacred place that was closely associated with Kanaloa, the Hawaiian deity of the ocean. Today it is still considered a sacred and spiritual place as well as a cultural treasure with numerous heiau, ko‘a, and ahu on the island. The entire island is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its archeological, cultural, and historic significance.

In addition, the Cultural Program plays a major role in integrating a Native Hawaiian cultural perspective into the daily operations of the KIRC programs. We are expanding the meaningful cultural uses of the island by developing Native Hawaiian cultural projects with a broad range of volunteers and community groups; augmenting cultural accesses and use of the Reserve. Many of these undertakings are large-scale, longterm endeavors requiring the KIRC’s project and resource management to assist volunteers and partnering stewardship organizations who work hard to accomplish the important work of these projects.

Archaeology: Kaho‘olawe is the only major island in the Pacific that has been archaeologically surveyed from coast to coast. There is now a total inventory of nearly 3,000 historic sites and features on the island.

FY14 Cultural Program Report Grant Project:

Pōkāneloa Site Stabilization

Source:

Shingle Family Foundation (Hawai�i Community Foundation/ HCF)

Amount:

$3,000

Term:

March 2013 — December 2013

FY14 Status:

Erosion control materials and plants were purchased for the Pōkāneloa site stabilization project.

FY15 Goals:

This was a one-time allocation.



The island retains an intact and unique record of all phases of the Hawaiian past from the adze maker’s workshop at Pu‘umoiwi to the fisherman’s camp at Kealaikahiki, from the heiau at Hakioawa to the paniolo bunkhouse at K�heia. These and other resources will provide education and inspiration for many generations.

Practice: Ceremonies and rites are regularly performed on Kaho‘olawe using traditional cultural practices. The annual planting ceremony takes place every October at the beginning of the wet season, with individuals coming together to give offerings and open the planting season. Cultural practitioners perform seasonal ceremonies for Kane and Kanaloa during the solstices. Proper burial ceremonies are also held when iwi kupuna are found on the island.

Kihei Charter School students at the KIRC’s Kihei property, ready to work the trail

Grant Project:

�Ai Pono

Source:

Atherton

Amount:

$10,000

Term:

January 2014 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

Using last year’s �Ai Pono project at our Honokanai�a Base Camp as a model, an edible plant garden has been developed at our Kihei property.

FY15 Goals: Protocol: The KIRC staff maintains the cultural essence of Kaho‘olawe by adhering to the ‘Aha Pawalu, a protocol book written by the Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation specifically for the KIRC. The book details sixteen chants and nine protocols, basic information that the KIRC staff recognizes and acknowledges as guidelines for proper cultural behavior.

The proposed teaching curriculum is in development under the guidance of our new partners at Kihei Charter School, who are joining us at the site twice per week with 25 student volunteers.

Grant Project:

Hui Kāpehe

Source:

Alu Like, Inc. Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education

Amount:

$302,837

Term:

September 2013 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

An MOA was executed between the KIRC and UHMC for recruitment of qualified candidates interested in an internship, to provide counseling and to track progress. 25 interns have successfully completed the 300-hour program.

FY15 Goals:

Alu Like has extended the time of performance into FY15. 35 interns will be recruited with a 100% success rate of completing certification programs within their chosen field of study.

Grant Project:

Hale Hooulu Mea Kanu and Kalamalama: Building Bridges Between Kaho‘olawe and Kihei

Source:

HTA & HCF Kukulu Ola Program

Grant Project:

Kumuheu Walking Trail

Source:

Hawai�i Tourism Authority (HTA) Natural Resources Program

Amount:

$20,000

Term:

January 2014 — December 2014

Amount:

$20,000

Term:

January 2014 — December 2014

FY14 Status:

5 Kāko‘o iā Kaho‘olawe Work Days were successfully held on our 8-acre property in Kihei, with a growing number of community volunteer participation. The walking trail area has been cleared of scrubby alien vegetation and replanted with native vegetation that can be found on Kaho‘olawe.

FY14 Status:

Construction of a traditional hale and native plant nursery has begun, supported by volunteers of the Kāko‘o iā Kaho‘olawe Work Days as well as Hui Kāpehe interns.

Work Days will continue through the calendar year and educational signage will be installed along the trail to expand awareness of and access to Kaho‘olawe restoration activities.

FY15 Goals:

By year’s end, a working nursery that will grow plants to be relocated on Kaho‘olawe and a gathering place for a formalized series of workshops, presentations and activities will be completed.

FY15 Goals:





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FY14 Operations Program Report

FY14 Operations Program Report

Operations

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During the 10-year UXO cleanup, more than 90,000 pieces of ordnance were disposed of, including 2000-pound (907 kg) bombs. More than 8.5 million pounds (3.9 million kg) of weapon fragments were gathered.

FY14 Reserve Operations Report

FY14 Reserve Operations Report

Through the KIRC’s Operations Program, the long-term restoration of Kaho‘olawe’s natural and cultural resources is supported through environmentally sustainable and culturally appropriate infrastructure and logistics.  The Operations core responsibilities are as follows: • Provide safe and reliable transport of material, equipment, and people between Kaho‘olawe and Maui to support restoration projects; • Provide healthy and sustainable accommodations at the on-island facility for staff, volunteers and visitors; • Economically maintain and repair all facilities, equipment, machinery and vehicles used by field teams, and; • Provide general support and manpower, where needed, to ensure the timely and safe completion of all projects. The Operations Program is also responsible for overall safety within the Reserve. This includes detecting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) , provide UXO escorts when required, and developing UXO training and orientation guidelines for everyone who enters the Reserve.

! Warning! ! Unexploded ordnance danger

Entrance into Kaho�olawe Island Reserve can cause serious injury or death! Unauthorized entrance into Kaho�olawe and into the water within two miles of Kaho�olawe is prohibited

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UXO

Infrastructure

When the Navy transferred access of Kaho‘olawe to the State of Hawai‘i on April 9, 2004 and subsequently departed the island, it had not been entirely cleared of ordnance.

The KIRC’s center of operation is located at Honokanai‘a on the southern end of Kaho‘olawe. This military-era base camp supports all of our on-island operations including environmental restoration, natural and historic resources management, as well as providing security for the island. Since assuming responsibility for the management of the Reserve in 2004, the KIRC is slowly retrofitting its existing infrastructure to meet its current and long-term needs without depleting the Trust Fund. We currently generate our own on-island electrical power with diesel generators to produce potable water, maintain lights and communications, and provide energy to store food and cook meals for our staff and volunteers. Our focus for the past few years has been to improve our electrical system’s fuel economy through a program of energy conservation, consolidation and securing excess equipment and facilities, and resizing our generators to be more efficient. Even with these improvements, a significant portion of our operation budget is still used to transport fuel to Kaho`olawe to operate and maintain our generators.

An estimated one-third of the island has yet to be cleared and it is not uncommon to find new ordnance. In the Procedural Agreement between the Navy and the State, the Navy is mandated to conduct regular interval clearance and removal of newly discovered ordnance, as required under Title X. There are 2 clearance response methods; If ordnance is found on the surface where human access occurs, a “prompt response” requiring immediate action is carried out to ensure safety. If ordnance is discovered in an area not frequented by humans, a “deferred response” is used until sufficient ordnance is accumulated for a response team effort. The deferred response permits the Navy to efficiently utilize its resources. The KIRC helps the ordnance response team with on-island assistance. However, the response team provides its own transportation to and from the island and is responsible for safe storage and transport of any explosives needed for the response. The Navy also covers the cost of removal, which comes from money in the Trust Fund. When the fund is exhausted, the Navy will draw funds from other programs.

Over the past two years, the County of Maui has provided funding to develop alternative energy projects to reduce fossil fuel consumption. In the first year, a grant of $50,000 was used to build a stand-alone, battery backup, photovoltaic system that now provides all the light, ceiling fans and wall outlets with electricity to the volunteer hut, which is completely off-grid. This year we are looking to invest in solar cooling systems that will directly use the energy from the sun to cool two staff buildings on-island. Lastly, we successfully secured $2.5 million for a complete energy redesign of the Honokanai‘a Base Camp. Over the next two to three years, we will use State Capitol Improvement Project funds to accomplish two significant goals, reduce electricity requirements on Kaho`olawe through design and replacement of our most energy hungry systems (food storage, fresh water production and building cooling) and to make Kaho`olawe the first island in the State where the main source of energy is from alternative sources.

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Pre-trip orientations to prepare the volunteers with safety precautions, general trip and project briefing to instill an appreciation of the historical and cultural significance of Kaho‘olawe;

The Hawai`i Youth Conservation Corps

Outside

2%

Hokulea

80

Kaua�i

6%

IND

60

Series1 Moloka�i

6%

40

Hawai�i

13%

0

Maui

25%

Kaiser High School

0

O�ahu

48%

Kamehameha Schools Keaau

120

Jun-14

may-14

Apr-14

mar-14

100

First Hawaiian Bank

Island Conversation Island Pacific Academy Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Kula Kaiapuni O Kekaulike KUPU Maui KYA Sustainability Studio Lahainaluna Ag Program Lahainaluna c/o ‘62 LCC Kumu Lee Ohana Leilehua HS Lion’s Club

Gathering all pre-trip required documents, including liability waivers and emergency contact information;

Mana Lane Farms

Scheduling volunteers in conjunction with program needs and coordinating the respective supporting elements;

Montessori School of Maui

Functioning as the point-of-contact and liaison between volunteers, programs, agencies, and KIRC staff; and Maintaining volunteer records and preparing volunteer-related data, statistics, reports and mailing lists.

“Kaho‘olawe was a huge shock to my core. I was not expecting such a life changing journey, full of inspiration, history, astronomy, culture and respect. I will never forget this gift. Thank you for your time and for supporting truly the greatest cause I’ve ever been a part of.” — C. Nevins, Volunteer 25

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Feb-14

I can honestly say that Kaho‘olawe was the most amazing experience of my young life. That might not mean much since I haven’t done a whole lot in my lifetime, but I could feel in my na‘au that it was special. Being up at Moa‘ulaiki night was super legit and I felt more connected to my ancestors than ever. I think that I learned more during my 4 days on Kaho‘olawe than I learn in a month of school...maybe even more than a month. Being there also helped me put a lot of things in my life into perspective. It was really amazing because when I was there I truly realized just how much our ancestors left for us and that it’s our job to pick up the pieces of what is left and to keep our culture and environment alive. People fought to get Kaho‘olawe back and I’m really thankful to have been a small part of those who keep their legacy alive by working on Kaho‘olawe. I really hope that I can come back at some point and help even more. My experiences there will stay with me forever. — A. Ford

Lana�i

140

Jan-14

The role of the Volunteer Program is to ensure a large, available pool of volunteers; match the skill and labor requirements of each project to the capability of volunteers; and ensure safe and meaningful experiences to enhance volunteers’ experience and foster an appreciation of Kaho‘olawe. Responsibilities involve all aspects of volunteer participation including:

Department of Land & Natural Resources

0%

Dec-13

I really think Kaho‘olawe changed the way I think about certain things in life, and I know it will help me in the long run. I want to be able to take my children there and tell them about the history and how it looked when I went. I want to see how much it changes, because I know that it will get a lot better in the future. — L. Miller

FY14 Groups

Ni�ihau

nov-13

The Volunteer Program provides not only strong backs to till the soil for the replanting of indigenous flora on the barren and windswept slopes of Kaho‘olawe, but also scientific expertise to expand technical knowledge in managing Reserve resources.

By Island

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oct-13

As we laid down the irrigation lines, I saw a lot of shards of metal. I didn’t think I would be able to see things that easily. It made me want to work hard while we were helping the island. — S. Duim

By Month

sep-13

Seeing what happened to Kaho‘olawe shows me how important it is to preserve what we have here in Hawai‘i. Mahalo nui loa for a really fun and interesting experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. — A. Sagarang

Aug-13

Restoration of Kaho�olawe is a monumental endeavor, one that far exceeds the available funding and staffing of the KIRC. It is an effort that will require thousands of hands over several generations to accomplish. To best leverage available funds, while making the most productive use of staffing, restoration of Kaho‘olawe depends upon the charitable work of thousands of inspired volunteers.

FY14 Volunteer Statistics

Jul-13

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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Mililani High School

By Source

Seabury High School

By Age

Intern

1%

Community Groups

1%

Native Hawaiian Organization

5%

Professional

6%

Individual

7%

College

9%

Conservation

15%

Secondary School

21%

PKO Groups

35%

Four Seasons Resort Maui

Under 5: 1% Kaho`olawe volunteers by age FY2014 6-12: 3%

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Opihi Survey Paepae O Heeia

56 & Up: 10%

Ipu A Kane

40-55: 13%

13-17: 19%

31-40: 17%

18-22: 16%

Queen Liliuokalani Childrens Center Maui Saint Anthony School Saint Louis School UH Law

23-30: 21%

UH Maui Sustainable Energy Program UHMC Marine Options Program Volcano Charter School Waianae/Makaha

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lice vice investigations that led his residence on Akai Street, to the execution of search war- Jones said. In the search, police rants at his residence, said recovered 5.5 grams of Deputy Prosecutor Tracy methamphetamine, 20 grams Jones. In the other case, he was of marijuana, a .22-caliber found with drugs after a traffic handgun and ammunition, Jones said. stop, she said. Mendoza admitted to trying HawaiiONTV.com / KENNETH K. MARTINEZ BURGMAIER photo Second Circuit Judge Rhonvestigate the scene of a near-fatal crash on Pi- taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, two with life- da Loo noted that Mendoza to sell the methamphetamine and told police he could earn was found with “lots and lots way late Thursday afternoon. Three people were threatening injuries. of methamphetamine and mar- $1,000 by breaking down the amount quantities for s sustained belts, and airbags in both cars and Native Hawaiians. In The robbery was reported at ijuana,” which resulted in eight street sales,into she said. He admitpreparation for this anniver- 7:32 p.m. Thursday at the felony convictions in the three car collision deployed. ted obtaining the gun by tradAn investigation was ongo- sary, the commission, the Pro- campsite near Mile Marker 2, cases. car collision on Pi- ing. tect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and said Lt. Jayson Rego of the “By my addition, that very ing drugs for it, Jones said. way on Thursday afFirearm charges against Due to the crash, north- other stewardship organiza- Criminal Investigation Division. easily equals a five-year prison MAUI NEWS — Saturday, August 24, 2013 — A3 ent three people to bound traffic on Piilani High- tions will create a strategic plan A 27-year-old man THE reported Mendoza were dismissed beterm,” Loo said. morial Medical Cen- way was diverted down for the stewardship of island being approached by another Mendoza had pleaded no cause the weapon wouldn’t fire ith life-threatening Keonekai Road from about and mapping out specific goals man who began hitting the vic- contest to five counts of third- when it was tested by police, according to a state auFirst meeting held 2016, tim, demanding money and degree promotion of a danger- she said, although Mendoza aui police said. dit released in July. 5:45 to 8 p.m., the county said. and objectives. on strategic plan Commission members brandishing what appeared to be ous drug and three counts of may not have known that. maintain that thefor fund was nev- stratet 4:25 p.m., a blue In preparation the By EILEEN CHAO er supposed to be a permanent Staff Writer source of money for operations da Civic sedan trav- Planning focus of KAHULUI gic—planning process, the com- a small silver handgun, he said. possessing drug paraphernalia. Jones said Mendoza’s girlUsing Ka- on Kahoolawe; it was merely hoolawe as a “living class- supposed to be seed money beAfter assaulting the victim, the e Kahului direction room,” eliminating all modern mission will host a series of fofore the state took over responThe first search warrants friend testified that he obtained and existing sibility for the island. er lane on Piilani two KIRC meetingsinfrastructure roads and inviting Native sessions cus group in order to suspect went into the victim’s were executed May 18, 2012, the gun “because people were The 1994 Department of Hawaiian leaders to see the is- Defense Appropriations Act tent and removed the victim’s The Kaho‘olawe Island Reland for themselves are just a conveyed Kahoolawe and its rossed the centerline feedback in on Mendoza’s residence and trying to jack him.” few ideascollect that emerged atcommunity the surrounding waters back to the end of the first of a series of State of Hawaii, which, by law, ed head-on into a serve Commission will hold Before the arrests last year, research and edu- backpack and a purse belonging vehicle, with police finding strategic the planningareas meetings of is responsible for stewardship Home » Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Get Grant For Hakioawa Watershed hosted by the Kaho‘olawe Is- of the island until a Native to the victim’s girlfriend. Toyota Corolla, po- two focus group sessions land Reserve Commissionresource on Hawaiian sovereign cation, management, Work Mendoza had no felony conentity asThursday night. sumes responsibility. The suspect took cash from 3.39 grams of methampheta- victions, Jones said. sman Lt. William on Maui as the panel develops About 20 residents attended infrastructure and Naho‘opi‘i said governance, that lobbymine, including seven packets the meeting at Lihikai Elemen- ing legislators has been diffia strategic plan for the tary School, offering ideas on cult in the past because there “You have to commend the Native cultural the backpack and purse before of the drug packaged for sale, what they and thought the commis- had Hawaiian always been millions of running, Rego said. He was Kahoolawe Reserve sion’s priorities should be as it dollars in the trust fund, but 4-year-old female Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve for police because heIsland had been flypractice. forms a strategic plan for the now that the audit revealed the next 12 years. seen getting into a black pickup Jones said. A smoking pipe and ing under the radar for some urgency of the commission’s he Honda and her 2014 to 2026. Discussion was guided by depleting funds, it is time for marijuana also were recovered. questions such as: “What do lawmakers to “step up to the truck. The license plate number One meeting will be held Commission To Get Grant For d female passenger, you envision as the ongoing time,” she said. “The police Man faces robbery, plate.” Mendoza told police he had and new functions for Kaof the truck was provided to poThat may mean that the law hoolawe?” and “What are the hului, and the driver Thursday at Lihikai Elemenhave once again done their exsources that can help sustain may be changed to allow comthreatening charges island as lice, who stopped the vehicle at been using the drug for two those functions and activities?” mercial activity on the yota, a 48-year-old tary School in Kahului. The Hakioawa Watershed Work cellent work to remove a drug “We’re looking at a strategic a source of funding, he said. because that State law currently prohibits Lahaina manactivity was arrested McGregor Point as it was head- years and bought one-eighth dealer from the community.” atup50to 2026, any commercial on the man, were taken to second will be held Aug. 29plan marks yearsA of Hawaiian By Anthony Pignataro of Kahoolawe,” reserve. He encouraged those ing toward Lahaina on ounce, selling $40 packets to idea to attend Kaho‘olawe for robbing ato the homeless man Island morial Medical Cen- the Kihei Community Center.occupation commission Executive Direc- opposed Reserve Commission Executive Di- strategic planning meeting that drew about 20 residents to the meetings and make their tor Michael Naho‘opi‘i said at rector Michael Naho‘opi‘i speaks Thursday night during a Lihikaihe Elementary Honoapiilani Highway, said.School.make back the money, Jones known.at a campsite the meeting. “What can we ac- opinions Thursday night Both meetings will run from d. The passenger in An effort to reach state Sen. complish after 50 years of besaid. Mendoza also was found ■ Lila Fujimoto can be reached The victim was transported J. Kalani English, whose 7th (around Kahoolawe), and if ponent to moving forward. everyone should put their to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the ing on thealong island?” North Kihei Road, police and the driver of the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 26, 2013 COUNTY OF MAUI No Comments “Hawaiians have a deep hands in, but it should be done Kihei Community Center. For decades, the U.S. Navy Senate District includes Ka- that were exploited, it would be with weapons a but- August at [email protected]. state,” by ambulance to Memothat everyone recogMeetings also will be heldincluding in connection to the land —Maui and in a way used the small island as a hoolawe, was unsuccessful a detriment to the whole ffered life-threatenThe commission also plansbombing to said. McLean said. “If it was open not just the land, but the moun- nizes that there is something Lahaina on Sept. 9 and Uprange. After a series late Friday afternoon. Now, public safety and season at Kahoolawe, it would spiritual and cultural (about country on Sept. 12, commistains, the waters,” she said, in of protests and the first landing rial Medical Center, where he . are the two major Daniel Nishioka, 32, hold focus group sessions in Labe a was very short-term gain and support of facilitating more Kahoolawe),” Naho‘opi‘i said. sion members said. on the island by members of preservation a national Native Hawaiians Ka- “It’s not to the Protect Kaho‘olawe Ohana priorities with Kahoolawe’s long-term loss for everyone.” was treated forto visit injuries thepark. It’s Similar community meetstewardship, according to comnot your backyard. There’s ings will be conducted on all Paukukalo Roselle hoolawe. 1976, the military agreed towith ision occurred north haina and Pukalani-Makawao.incease charged first-degree rob-resident Though the law maintains something different spiritually. islands this fall. A more debombing in 1990. In mission Chairwoman Michele Bailey, who supported the idea /IN BRIEF side ofisland hisbe transferred face,toRego said. Chouteau McLean, who also of inviting Nativeleft . . . The piko of Kanaloa (an- tailed report analyzing commuthat the 1994, thebery island wasand returned first-degree nekai Road intersecterroristic Hawaiian The year 2026 commemoto the state’s jurisdiction, with serves as deputy director of the leaders to the island, said after a Native Hawaiian sovereign cient name for Kahoolawe) is nity input, identifying projects a $44 million trust fund for en- county Department of Plan- Thursday’s meeting that there entity —which may or may the crossroads of past and fu- and programs is scheduled to COUNTY BRIEF aid. threatening. setworkatto be done.” See rates 50 years since the Navy +DZDLL%XVLQHVV'HFHPEHU_0\-RE&DULQJIRU.DKRRODZH ture generations from which be completed by next summer. not choose to accept Ka- IN vironmental restoration and ning. His bail wasis “still TheForAssociated Press other archaeological and eduMost residents in the state, hoolawe when the time comes the Native Hawaiian lifestyle “Kahoolawe is still a very more information, visit spreads throughout the ise people wore seat returned the island to the state $110,000. members cational activities. on the next page dangerous place, so there’s the Native Hawaiian and others — commission kahoolawe.hawaii.gov. Now, the fund has only public safety concern, but the alike, have not had the oppor- stressed that the planning lands.”

The island of Kaho`olawe, a single shield volcano, is approximately 1.03 million years old.

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Brainstorming on the future of Kahoolawe

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Found boat thought to be tsunami debris

ngerous’ drug abuser nets 10man years Pukalani gets 10 years

about $6.5 million, which is other is because the marine en- tunity to visit the island, which process is open to everyone. The next strategic planning ■ Eileen Chao can be reached projected to be depleted by vironment is incredibly pristine Bailey said was a critical com“This is something that meeting is scheduled for 6:30 at [email protected].

Holt Appointed Interim Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commissioner D4 — Sunday, January 12, 2014 — THE MAUI NEWS

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Protecting places we journey to from things we journey with K‘ M Ko Hema Lamalama

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By Wendy Osher

mind of many scientists at the tection varies by the type of Governor Neil For time. Contamination could mission and destination. Abercrombie today mission to compromise scientific experi- example, an orbiter announced probabilitythe of ments, invalidating any proof Mars has a lower hen the of life on anther planet. Or an contamination appointment of Maui’s than a probe acNewsletter of the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Polyne- organism from earth could be- tually landing on HŮkźlani Holtso[2] as an the planet, sians set out to come invasive — altering or the cleaninginterim commissioner requirements find Hawaii, on rigorous the Kaho‘olawe — destroying life on a distant would be less like all explor- planet. Island Charting a New Future what’s known in spaceReserve lingo as ers, they did Commission. of biological With these concerns in acceptable levels by Michael K. Nāho`opi`i, Executive Director not know mind, the U.S. National Acad- burden. Since Kaho`olawe was returned to the Holt currently serves what they And as for what comes back emy of Scientists passed a resState of Hawai`i, the island has undergone as Cultural Programs would find so they packed olution in 1958 urging scien- to Earth? There are protocols [3] very distinct periods of change. The first carefully, bringing food and tists to “plan lunar and plane- for that as well.Director at the Maui period was marked by the Navy clean-up Arts & Cultural Center other essentials to help them tary studies with great care and When the Apollo 11 astroefforts after years of military bombing and [1] and is Kumu Hula survive in the new land. Mod- deep concern so that initial op- nauts splashed[4]down south of weapons training on the island. The next PŅɃź Ƀo HiɃiaka. ern travelers do the same, erations do not compromise Johnston atoll for in the middle of period was highlighted by the efforts of the HŮkźlani Holt. to File photo by Wendy Osher. whether heading a new town recovand make impossible forever the Pacific in 1969,isthe people of Hawai`i to restore and replant the also a Hawaiian or a new planet, yet, even with after critical scientific experi- ery crew passedShe biologicaland iso-culture devastated landscape while bringing back language all the preparations, there are ments.” Soon thereafter, lation garments into[5]the hatch traditional native Hawaiian cultural and , and vice lecturer at the University of HawaiɃi Maui College, president of Kauahea Inc. still surprises — sometimes in NASA’s planetary protection and resealed it. Donned in their religious practices to the island. This brings president of the Lalakea Foundation, state officials said. the way those essential items office was created, with a focus new attire, they climbed aboard us to the present Kaho`olawe, standing at the threshold of welcoming a can affect the final destination. on preventing both forward rafts and were sponged off NASA photo sovereign native Hawaiian entity that will be responsible for the long“HŮkźlani is an ideal choice,” said Commission Chair Michele McLean in a press release issued This is the first in a series of on the moon, Apollo 11 astronauts termhuman future of landing the reserve. with bleach before entering by the governor’s office. “Hercontamination experience and will be extremely valuable to a After returning from their historic first —manaɃo Earth mithree articles looking at efforts fall, the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission, partnership greet their wives while in a biological This quarantine van at Ellington Air Force Base in near the KahoɃolawe and the Commission, am grateful is able tofacility join us at thisthe critical quarantine aboard crobesand intoI space — and that backshe totime,” protect the places we jourProtect Kaho`olawe Office are of Hawaiian Affairs, Aha on the July 27, 1969. The `Ohana, astronauts (from left) Neil she said. contamination — alien mi- rescue ship where they were Johnson Space Center in Houstonwith ney to from the things we jourMoku Advisory Committee and others with a deep connection to isolated for two weeks and ob- Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. and Michael Collins. Their wives were (from left) Pat crobes back to Earth. ney with. Kaho`olawe, are charting a new path for Kaho`olawe’s future through KIRC Executive Director MichaelToNŅhoɃopiɃi issued of the served following for statement: infections from lureduce thealso likelihood The farther you travel the forward contamination, space- nar pathogens. Subsequent Collins, Jan Armstrong and Jean Aldrin. the development of the “Kaho`olawe: 2026” strategic plan. This plan, “This is an important of transition for the KIRC, as we work with our community She hasgroups a intended to direct the coordinated effortsCommittee. of current and future more preparations you make.period your part on your next Species crafts are built in clean rooms missions Apollo 12 and 13 tection is not so different from can do a strategic for Kaho‘olawe: 2026, which will commemorate 50 years on Kaho`olawe, willthe establish set the pathway for the degree and in biological sciences the responsibilities facing the exploration And to fordevelop exploring the far plan to reduce “bio- guidelines had similar protocols, but designed to reduce the amount native Hawaiians and the people of Hawai’i fought for the return of Kaho‘olawe future use andeven development the reserve. Montana State UniversiQuarantine Branch of the logical reachessince of ourthe known universe, burden,” if it justof from NASA has since classified the of dust and bacteria. Workers – and take – as years. we launch a new fund development action plan in response to the diminishing Developing the “Kaho`olawe: 2026” strategic is a two-step Hawaii Department of Agri- means brushing Kia‘i Moku,plan “Guarding the your boots be- ty. preparations When moon as devoid of life and remust wear protective clothing Subscribe to our mailing trust fund while working to cultivate partners in our restoration efforts.” Bychecking first seeking input from groups is andprepared individuals by thatthe have Island,” hike or plants the first astronauts walked on so they do not leave behind laxed decontamination for lu- culture, doing its best to pre- fore aprocess. list a relationship with Kaho`olawe Maui a series ofSpecies state-wide focus venttoboth forward and back you bring Comonto your property to throughInvasive the moon, they werewith undermissions.during the movement hair or bacteria. Andbegan once the Holt’s involvement KahoɃolawe reportedly as annar advocate group sessions, we hope to determine the vision and strategic priorities they’re not contaminat- mittee to provide information standably more bombing interestedpractice in spacecraft NASA’s planetary protec- contamination on our little ensure built, state it is sterilstop the Navy on the is island, officials said. (projected completion: Fall 2013). In the second phase, we will seek protecting the island from ed. broader public input in order toon what they would find than ized, either by baking in a giant tion office is tasked with pro- planet of Hawaii. develop program planning, milestones The impacts of alien conIn addition to aleave longbehind. history with Protect KahoɃolawe theingovernor notes invasive plants and animals tecting life the universe fromthat Holt what they would oventhe at 325 degrees for 30 ɃOhana, and performance measures (projected completion: Summer 2014). tamination coming into our ■ LissaFocus was in 1997 to serve as or the culture education manager. During that time, that can threaten island’s Fox group Strohecker thebeing Butalso the hired possibility of conaccidental movement of organhours byKIRC treating it with& vasessionsisare organized and ledthe by the various she was reportedly tasked designing a cultural orientation programcelestial for workers involved state can be catastrophic — publicpartners environment, relations education taminating distant lunar orwith isms between bodies. porized hydrogen peroxide. of a and planning team. If you are not able toeconomy attend one and of the with the island quality of life. planetary bodies cleanup was on project. the for the Maui Invasive The level of planetary pro- But the goal of planetary pro- think fire ants or snakes. You specialist scheduled meetings, you can still participate in the process and share I AI

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HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural ReHolt responded to the news saying, “It will be a great challenge but also a great pleasure. I ■ ■ ■ THE MAUI NEWS — Monday, November 25, 2013 says — A3a skiff that floated into Oahu’s Kawela Bay may be sources KIRC receives two state grants in support am very happy to be on the Commission at this time.” tsunami debris. UJIMOTO alleyways,” Holt’s interim role is still subject to state Senate confirmation, and is for the seat selected by time of the break-in. Redeker asked the judge to of cultural programming in South Maui the governor from lists submitted by native Hawaiian organizations. KITV-TV reports that the 20- to 25-foot skiff discovered er trying to “The only reason that any- sentence Blancarte to prison. The Kaho‘olawe Island ReNative plants The six other commission seats include: with barnacles. A state crew found no L E H I A A PA N A serve Commission received one would break into a gun “Keep him away from the law- Wednesday was covered will be part of KU — A man de- avoid cameach of the Hawaiian Islands were able to experience some sort of two state grants through a partinvasive species but located aIf vessel identification number and the educational shop is to get access to unregis- abiding citizens,” he said. a “dangerous sub- eras and hidemotional state of being, then Kaho‘olawe would definitely fall in the not-very- nership between the Hawaii experience turned it over to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdminCommunity Foundation and ing in theIsland Reserve Commission, Hura said Blancarte’s crimitered firearms The Kaho‘olawe through the and live ammuabout Kaser” was sentenced happy category. For five decades, the U.S. Navy used the island for target the Hawaii Tourism Authority. istration. hoolawe at the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, has received nal history includes convicshadow of a nition,” Hura said. The “Hale Hooulu Mea KWWSPDXLQRZFRPKROWDSSRLQWHGLQWHULPNDKRRODZHLVODQGUHVHUYHFRPPLVVL  o a 10-year prison practice–dropping bombs and firingto torpedoes into it in the hopes that it make Kihei parcel. The agency will contact the Japanese government deterKanu and Kalamalama: Builda federal grant program to remove derelict fishDumpster She said the reasons some- tions in California in 2003 for breaking $100,530 into a from ing Bridges Between Kaus all safer. It’s hard to say if the navy ever achieved that goal, but they mine whether the owner wants the boat back. ing nets, litter, lumber, tires and other harmful marine debris. hoolawe and Kihei” project possessing marijuana and in while ripone would want unregistered community-based programs ment of Hawaii’s natural reun shop in an attempt certainly did pump ordnance into the island–in fact, there are still places granted through the Kukulu that perpetuate the Hawaiian sources. “Kumeheu” will deMore tsunami debris is expected. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ma2008 for two counts of drunkping metal firearms and ammunitionThe were arms last year. Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture culture and community. sign a walking trail with native around Kaho’olawe where it’s not safe to tread. Kaho‘olawe Islandwith Re- bench “Our warvision is to create a rine Debris Program announced the DLNR, to which to KIRC grant program will prepare an “Hawaiian Culture has al- plants and interpretive educaen driving, off the got athat “either commit dangerous lancarte, 33, of Ki- sidingattached, serve Commission announced completely renewable 8-acre parcel of land in Kihei ways been preserved and tional experience about Kais administratively portion of nearly $1 million in Blancarte Driverenergy pleads not guilty in fatal collision rants apparently issued for him Which is why it’s so nice to finally get some good news for the Kaho‘olawe crimes or to sell or trade those for the KIRC’s forthcoming maintained through the many hoolawe on the same 8-acre was orderedgrant to money. pay business, Thursday a new collaboration power grid on Kahoolawe utiKaho‘olawe Cultural Center. stories passed down from gen- Kihei property, thereby providHONOLULU accused of Commission causing a(KIRC), freeway when heofstopped wasKIRC undertoconstruction Reserve whichcolhas also had to deal with bad dangerous weapons to people restitution forThe damwith the University Hawaii participating lizing wind and solar energy,” — A driver Island Set aside by Gov. Linda Lingle eration to generation,” says grantwhich will enable lead five volunteer trips to Kavisitors with a unique lision that killed a Honolulufinancial Police officer hasthe fact that the KIRC’s trust in 2002 for KIRC’s future use KIRC Executive Director ing in as probation those cases. glimpse of ancient Hawaii and Hura 10 said. newsDepartment for the past few years–namely, whodebris would commit dangerous d in the Jan. 20,withona Eha Maui College part of aninoncommission Executive Direchoolawe goal Street, of removing tons of marine from as an office/information center, Michael Naho‘opi‘i, “the Hale with an understanding about pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. Blancarte also has Hawaii Naho‘opi‘i She the said18-month he kicked through fund, which provides its operating funds, has dwindled from $33 million in going sustainable energy protor Michael said, the shoreline. project period,crimes.” KIRC will be glary of Maui Am- Over boat house/storage facility, and Hooulu Mea Kanu and Kala- Kahoolawe today. native Hawaiian plant nursery, malama will tell these stories.” KHON-TV starting in 2009, To make a tax-deductible for theconvictions, island. noting existing systems in re- reported Thursday that a trial date for Scott Ebert drywall to enter a bathroom, outreach events to help inform the communi- attorneygramJohn Defense Supply. conducting public The KIRC’s “Kumeheu” donation to the Kaho‘olawe the area is expected to see the hasisland. been “This set for Oct. 14. for disorderly conduct and conmote areas of the The grant-funded program ty of the negative effects by marine debris and derelict nursery and traditional hale for trail project will be funded Rehabilitation Trust Fund in disabling an caused alarm system and Wilkinson asked for probation as not an unplanned, educational programs by year’s through the Hawaii CommuniMichaelEbert Nahoopii, foreground a ship asin it approaches Kahoolawe. A grand jury indicted earlierright, thisaboard month the Jan. 21, of court. projectabout is a critical starting will install atempt photovoltaic sys-During fishing gearripping on the marine a KIRC news release abuse treatment support of these projects, send down environment, a motion detecand substance rime of opportunity,” ty Foundation/ Hawaii end. Ryan Chang a contribution to the KIRC at in this tem tothe power twomonths volunteer 2012, death of officerPhoto: Garret Davis. about the grant seven whenpoint he was re-direction.” The purpose of the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s tor.said. 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Culture program is to seek experience and resident enjoy- (donor designation #130). For a complete list ofeffective grant recipients, go to www.noaanews. Theprobsystem willdriving reduce without fuel Legislature following motorist with a blownExperience:)LYH\HDUVDW.,5& tire. a licensein 1993, a skilled offense, es- the alarm system before return- lems,” Wilkinson said.consumptionfor noaa.gov/stories2013/20130904_marinedebris.html. by 1,400 decades of U.S. military bomb- said Ebert Qualifications:,QPDQ\ZD\V1DKRRSLLKDVSUHSDUHGIRUWKLVMREKLVHQWLUHOLIH+HILUVWYLVLWHG.DKRRODZHDWDJHGXULQJDWULS Prosecutors was speeding at 83 mph when his pickand once gallons for fourth-degree she said. by the state LegislatureHe said the weren’t Maui. 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Sheingsaid Blan.DKRRODZHIURPWKHHDUO\VWR+HODWHUMRLQHGWKH3URWHFW.DKRRODZH2KDQDDQGVHUYHGDVDVHQLRUSURMHFWHQJLQHHU He used aIsland screwdriver try theparticularly bstance abuser.” manage the Kaho‘olawe Reserve to while island is held sophisticated. by commission and positive island wasfor returned to state GXULQJWKHRUGQDQFHFOHDQXS Ebert hasjuposted $100,000 bail. cartemembers also tested hackNative through a deadbolt on a entity. “We’re not dealing students with anenrolled in trust for a to future Hawaiian sovereign in the col- risdiction, and the commission she said Blancarte ³,ZDVWKHUHIRUPRVWRIWKHNH\WKLQJVWKDWKDYHKDSSHQHGRQWKHLVODQGRYHUWKHSDVW\HDUVIURPWKHLVODQGEHLQJWXUQHGRYHU methamphetamine use, tried to Kahoolawe commission trims spending 1.4 percent - Hawaii News - Hono... http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140618_Kahoolawe_c... lege’slike sustainable technology was given a $44 million trust WRWKHFOHDQXSWRZHOFRPLQJWKH+RNXOHDWR.DKRRODZHIRUWKHILUVWWLPH´KHVD\V angerous substance door leading to the gun sales ‘Oceans 11’ or anything smuggle a fake urine sample inHilo house fire kills two people and a dog office, where there were safes that,” Wilkinson said. courses. Biggest Challenge:³%\RXUHVWLPDWHVZHKDYHHQRXJKIXQGVWRPDNHLWWKURXJKWRILVFDO\HDU3DVWWKDWZHGRQ¶WNQRZ fund for environmental Duke Michigan 2 weeks restorato the jail and missed drug tests. ZKDWWKHIXWXUHLVJRLQJWREHVRP\JRDOLVWRVHFXUHVRPHSHUPDQHQWIXQGLQJRUUHYHQXHVRXUFH´ TATE /I N B RIEF “We were very excited HILO— A house fire on Hilo’s north side has killed two peotion and educational “I shouldn’t have done what last year, Blancarte containing firearms and ambows out marriage missingactivities. Second Circuit Judge Joseph Toughest Day:³:HKDGEHHQZRUNLQJRQDSDUWLFXODUSURMHFWWRJHQHUDWHUHYHQXHIRUWZRDQGDKDOI\HDUV7KHQZHZHQWWRD this collaborative munition, I did,” Blancarte said about in court. However, a ple. state Mercer delivers Gay unionsopporDebris searchaudit reguilty of second-dePHHWLQJDQGLWZDVMXVWVTXDVKHGLQRQHDIWHUQRRQ7KDWZDVURXJK´ The Associated Press Hura said. Cardoza sentenced Blancarte, tunity for students to get handsmajor upset may proceed fruitless so far The Hawaii Herald-Tribune reported that autopsies have been leased earlier this year projects Blancarte left because the ef- “I was out of work. I didn’t ordering ary, attempted firstHAYER photo thatA5he serve the 10On Page On Page A8 Page B1 experience with off-the-grid andby the identities ofOnthe victims may not be released unthe fund to beordered depleted fort was taking too and building have nowhere to live. Ion separateft, second-degree Child center planned forlong NOAA oon year prison for the at- til next week. RI photovoltaic systems, whileterm al- 2016. 30 roperty damage and employees were about to show ed from my family. My wife tempted so developing a deeper apprefirst-degree theft The Hawaii Fire Department took a call on the fire at 1:08 The commission is drafting up for work, she said. ree theft. moved to California. That sent ciation and charge understanding of time as fiveat the same a.m. Thursday and sent 10 units. Firefighters said the home was a 12-year strategic plan for fuBlancarte was identified me over the edge. e had gone to the the Hawaiian cultural year prisonvalues terms for bur- engulfed Friday, June 20, 2014 78.0°F ture the operations at Kahoolawe, as they arrived. The fire was declared under control at 2 ice before the break- when Scott Verber, an employ“Then I started doing Maui’sdrugs. Newspaper Since 1900 Kahoolawe,”SATURDAY, March 22, 2014 75 CENTS associated with glary and criminal andproperty a detailed report is schedMaui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo osing as a customer ee of next-door MidThePacific College profes- and a 30-day a.m. The home was rented to tenants. I was just real mad.” said UH-Maui damage charges uled to be completed next estimated the loss at $150,000 and said the Fire by officials sortoStuart anbuy a gun, Hura said. Pest Control, which has the Blancarte apologized gun Zinner jail terminforanfourth-degree summer.theft. cause is under investigation. nouncement. ary occurred in the same owner, recognized for- store owner Mark Redeker, Additionally, the dog college isdied init’sthe also fire.and usually they nomic Development, Energy, Agri- Food and Drug Administration haveAnance, he said. more open-air, The $25,000 grant from ning hours when mer neighbor Blancarte on sur- who was in the courtroom ■ LilacultureFujimoto canlooking be reached and Recreation Committee definitively categorized them with members considered play in groups of four and usually to tobacco addproducts. a paidtwoCommittee internship unanimouslyof votedEcoto pass the anticigarettes or other other amendments to the bill, you pick your own group,” county A Maui County Council commit-Office County’s he water at the back they liked better, Alaska or Maui, liked Maui smoking measure, with one amendParks and Recreation “It’s kind of in limbo,” Guzman although neither garnered enough Department veillance video recorded at the the visitors “snuck through tee recommended passageat of a bill [email protected]. 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Fall 2013 Welcome to Ko Hema Lamalama, a newsletter declaring the news from Kaho`olawe. Uncle Harry Mitchell interpreted this name as the southern beacon, which served as a source of light to those weary travelers who voyaged beyond the pillars of Kahiki. Let Ko Hema Lamalama aid us in sharing a source of light about the island of Kaho`olawe and the restoration of Hawaiian culture across Hawai‘i nei.

in this issue 2........ Restoration

Restoring Kaho`olawe, Mauka to Makai

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Fisheries Management of Kaho`olawe

4........ Culture 5........ Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana Improvements in Hakioawa

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Sustainable Energy at Base Camp

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Update on “Kaho`olawe: 2026” Strategic Planning Process

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Development is deOne amendment would have anne Teshima said. parks and beaches, but it decided to electronic smoking devices in pubThe state Legislature is reviewing ritage Gardens both. “Maui we like to swim at and Alaska has all our nomic work-related experience and to the smoking remove language that would have lic areas legal. the safety of electronic smoking de- added an exception Teshima was filling in for Parks signed to support approximatealso banned electronic cigarettes. Committee Chairman Don Guz- vices, and if lawmakers find them to ban for the county’s municipal golf Neyawynnn, 7, friends,” Wylder said. Deputy Director Brianne Savage, in60 Waiehu. In the continuation of last week’s man said that because electronic be similar to harmful tobacco prod- course community service for stuly 1,000 and meeting that had beencommission recessed until cigarettes staff are relatively new tech- ucts, the County Council would “The reason why we wanted to Print EmailSee BAN Comment | View 1 Comments Most Popular Save Post Retweet ed which place Friday morning, the council’s Eco- nology, neither the state nor the U.S. likely revisit and amend the ordiexempt the golf course is because on the next page volunteers annually at the two dents, in cooperation with the huts. The system is expected to commission. For applications Raising moneyand formore fighting crime reduce dioxide bill emisKIRCcarbon funding By Associated Press Willie K sions by 15.5 tons annually information, visit kahoolawe. performs at a POSTED: 11:39 a.m. HST, fundraiser for Jun 18, 2014 advances in Senatehawaii.gov/HuiKapehe.shtml. and continue the commission’s 0 LAST UPDATED: Maui12:16 Crimep.m. HST, Jun 18, 2014 By BRIAN PERRY state conveyance tax to replenish the Stoppers last long-term goal ofKaho‘olawe “converting For more information on the Rehabilitation Trust week at the WAILUKU, Hawaii >> The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission After gaining approval from the Fund. That fund pays for the longFour Seasons all operations ona Kahoolawe to commission, call 243-5020 or term rehabilitation and maintenance state House of Representatives, Resort Maui approved a new budget for the next fiscal year that trims spending on the of the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve. bill to use a portion of state cone anybody else.” girlfriend’s home at 1 a.m. ing a lot of unchecked anger green at Wailea. The The announceKaho‘olawe Island Reserve energy,” island by 1.4 percent, but the commission may have to shut down when its visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii. veyance tax revenue to fund the Ka- the Maui native ho‘olawe Island Reserve Commis- Commission draws most of its fundartist also was trust fund runs out in 2016. pleaded no con- March 5 and tried to get into and coping with the fact that a ment sion has cleared two Senate com- ing from the trust fund created in said. gov. presented a mittees, passed second reading and 1994 during the federal unexploded $1,000 check duced counts of the residence, causing damage relationship for 16 years was has been referred to the Senate ordinance cleanup of Kahoolawe, The new budget for the year beginning July is $2.89 billion, down from $2.93 from the formerly used as a bombing range Ways and Means Committee. million this year, The Maui News reported. program to Introduced by East Maui Rep. by the U.S. military, Carroll said. ending.” e unauthorized to a window, she said. The federal appropriation is rungive to the Mele Carroll, House Bill 2101 won www.staradvertiser.com > News > Breaking >

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And it’s not just the first meal of the day that’s being affected. The cost of meats, fish and eggs led the biggest increase in U.S. food prices in nearly 2¢ years last month, according to government data. An index that tracks those foods rose 1.2 percent in February and has climbed

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