Learn about new options for residential solar, energy conservation, Hawaiian Electric Company’s West Loch Solar One Project, and popular Electric Vehicles Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. ʻEwa Makai Middle School 91-6291 Kapolei Parkway ʻEwa Beach, Hawaiʻi 96706 On October 13, Senator Jon Yoshimura, Senator Mike Gabbard and Senator Glenn Wakai, will hold a West O’ahu Energy and EV Fair at ‘Ewa Makai Middle School from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The event will feature an update on new Public Utilities Commission rules for residential solar, an opportunity to learn about ways to generate your own clean energy and how to conserve it, and electric vehicle displays from BMW, Nissan, and Tesla. The state has a goal of producing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2045. This informative session will shed light on policies that will help to achieve those goals, while giving residents the opportunity to learn about ways in which they can be part of this clean energy future. "As an advocate of a clean energy future, I am working with community and industry stakeholders to develop more clean energy alternatives that will reduce our dependence on imported oil. Hawai'i's economy, environment, and quality of life is intricately tied to our ability to produce clean and affordable energy," said Sen. Yoshimura. The event is free and the public is highly encouraged to attend. #ElectricVehicle #westoahuenergyfair #SenatorWakai #Senatorgabbard #SenatorYoshimura #jonyoshimura #mikegabbard #glennwakai #hawaiisenate

A wastewater system improvement project by the Department of Land & Natural Resources Engineering and State Park divisions is currently being conducted at the Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area. The project started October 1st and is expected to take several months with an anticipated completion in March 2019 or earlier. The contractor is RHS Lee Inc. Project cost is $186,200. A cesspool which services the residence of the park caretaker is being closed and replaced with an individual wastewater treatment system comprised of an aerobic treatment septic tank and leach field. The system will be installed in front of the residence and abutting the entry road into the park. The location of the overall improvement project is at the entrance of the park and caretaker’s residence area. Some impacts may include traffic inconvenience when the wastewater system is being installed in front of the residence as well as adjacent to the entry road into the park. Lane closures may occur as needed for excavation and installation, appropriate security and traffic signage will also be used. This project is part of a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In 2016 DLNR paid a $50,000 fine and State Parks is now required to close cesspools in park systems on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawaii island. Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area is a 384-acre park located approximately 12 miles from Waikiki and is the trailhead for the 4.8-mile Aiea Loop Trail. #DEPARTMENTOFLANDANDNATURALRESOURCES #wastewater #keaiwaheiau #EPA #StateParks #hawaiisenate #DLNR

Attention, all computer programmers, software developers and tech innovators who want to improve state government: The next Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge (HACC) kicks off Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. at the East-West Center. The event is open to students, amateurs and professionals with the most outstanding solutions eligible for cash prizes and consideration for implementation by the state. At the kick-off, state departments will present day-to-day issues that could benefit from better coding solutions. Teams will then have three weeks to develop applications, which they will present Nov. 10 to a panel of judges. During the development phase, two workshops will also be held to help teams devise their solutions. The competition, conceived by Governor Ige, is coordinated by the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. To enter, visit hacc.hawaii.gov. #HawaiiAnnualCodeChallenge #EastWestCenter #GovernorIge #OfficeofEnterpriseTechnologyServices

Gov. David Ige has nominated Judge Keith K. Hiraoka, 59, to serve on the Intermediate Court Appeals. The position has been vacant since Associate Judge Lisa M. Ginoza was elevated to the position of Chief Judge on the Intermediate Court of Appeals in April 2018. Hiraoka is currently a Judge on the First Circuit Court, State of Hawai‘i. He has practiced law in Hawai‘i since 1983. In recent years, his primary areas of practice have been insurance coverage and representing attorneys, accountants, realtors, and other professionals in legal matters. Hiraoka has tried cases before juries, judges and arbitrators, participated in mediations and briefed and argued appeals before the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, the Intermediate Court of Appeals and the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hiraoka is a 1980 graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 1983. “Keith was the most qualified applicant and the right fit for this position. He has years of experience, legal and analytical skills, and will complement the other judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals. I’m proud to submit his name to the Senate,” said Gov. Ige. “I am honored and deeply humbled that Gov. Ige has given me the opportunity to be considered by the Senate to serve on the Intermediate Court of Appeals. My goal is to continue to serve the public to the best of my ability as a member of the Judiciary,” said Hiraoka. Hiraoka was selected from a list of six nominees provided by the Judicial Selection Commission. Gov. Ige personally interviewed the nominees and sought input and guidance from former Supreme Court Justice James Duffy and the legal community before making his selection. #davidige #keithhiraoka #judgehiraoka #lisaginoza #Hawaiisupremecourt #hawaiistatejudiciary

Volcanic Activity Summary: It has been 30 days since lava has been active at the surface of Kīlauea Volcano. HVO monitoring shows low rates of seismicity, steady, relatively low rates of deformation across the volcano, and only minor gas emission at the summit and East Rift Zone (ERZ). These observations indicate that resumption of eruption or summit collapse is unlikely in the near-term. Accordingly, HVO is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY. This means volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for renewed activity. The Aviation Color Code is also being lowered from ORANGE to YELLOW. HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Previous Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW Previous Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Friday, October 5, 2018, 8:47 AM HST Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Notice Number: Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m) Area: Hawaii Hazards are still present in the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) eruption area and at the Kīlauea summit. Residents and visitors near recently active fissures and lava flows should stay informed, heed Hawaii County Civil Defense warnings, and be prepared, if necessary, to self-evacuate in the unlikely event of renewed activity. Please note that Hawaii County maintains a closure of the entire flow field and the vents and prohibits access to the area unless authorized through Civil Defense. Residents are also advised of continuing hazardous conditions described below. For definitions of USGS Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes, see: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vhp/about_alerts.html Recent Observations: [Volcanic cloud height] only minor fume from active areas [Other volcanic cloud information] none at this time [Lava flow/dome] no active lava at this time [Lava flow] no active lava at this time Hazard Analysis: [General hazards] Continuing hazards in areas of recent activity. [Ash cloud] not a concern at this time [Ashfall] not a concern at this time [Lava flow/dome] no active lava at this time [Mud flow] NA [Other hazards] low levels of degassing, hot cracks, rugged unstable new lava surfaces [Volcanic gas] SO2 emission rate less than 300 tonnes per day for the entire volcano. [Lava flow] no active lava at this time Remarks: Background and Prognosis Kīlauea Volcano has maintained a low level of activity over the past two months. The last summit collapse was on August 2, 2018. High rates of seismicity and deflationary deformation at the summit stopped abruptly on August 4, coincident with cessation of major eruptive activity in the LERZ. Lava ceased flowing in the upper portion of the fissure 8 channel system by August 6, and ocean entries were inactive in late August. Active lava was last seen inside the fissure 8 cone on September 5. The total sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission rate from the summit, Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and LERZ fissure vents combined is currently less than 300 tonnes per day. Seismicity remains low across the volcano. Ground deformation continues, but at rates well below those during the period of major eruptive activity this summer. An exception is within the middle East Rift Zone where data show evidence of reinflation between Puʻu ʻŌʻō and Highway 130. One interpretation of this signal is that the rift zone is refilling with magma following withdrawal during the 2018 eruption. An increase in this refilling rate or other change could result in new eruptive vents along any portion of the East Rift Zone. While it is impossible to say with certainty what Kīlauea will do next, current monitoring data do not suggest a return to eruptive activity or summit collapse in the near term. HVO continues to closely monitor incoming geologic, seismic, deformation, and gas data for evidence of significant magma shallowing or pressurization that could mean the system was building toward renewed activity. This change in activity marks the first time since 1986 that lava has not been active at Kīlauea’s surface for a period of 30 or more days (The last long pause was 48.5 days between episodes 39 and 40 of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō eruption.) In the past 200 years, the volcano has experienced periods of quiet ranging from months to years with no eruptive activity. However, Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and additional eruptions will occur. Residents should remain informed of the volcano’s status and learn about long-term hazards. For more information please see the HVO web site: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/geo_hist_summary.html Continuing Hazards Despite the diminished activity on Kīlauea, hazardous conditions remain in the ERZ and at the summit of the volcano. The LERZ and Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flow fields include large areas of still-hot, rugged, extremely sharp, and unstable lava surfaces that are subject to collapse. SO2 gas emissions have greatly decreased from LERZ vents to a level below instrumental detection. However, local concentrations of SO2 or H2S may persist and are still reported in downwind areas,and residents may from time to time notice odors of these gasses. Hot cracks degassing at low levels are especially common just west of Highway 130 and HVO will continue to monitor these cracks for changes. Around fissure 8, thick accumulations of tephra (fragmental volcanic debris) hide underground hazards such as holes and cracks; winds can pick up glassy and lightweight fragments including Pele’s hair and carry them downwind. Tephra can irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory systems, so prolonged exposure should be avoided. New lava fields at the coast appear relatively stable based on a helicopter overflight on 4 October, however no intensive ground survey of the new coastline has been done. Explosions near the coastline may still occur if sudden collapses expose the hot interiors of new lava flows to cold ocean water. HVO has received no reports that such collapses and/or explosions have occurred, but mariners should operate with caution around the new coastline and contact the U.S. Coast Guard with any questions. At the Kīlauea summit, rockfalls and ground cracking can still occur with no warning. Steep crater walls destabilized by months of earthquakes will be prone to collapse for weeks or months to come, even without further ground shaking. As the summit continues to adjust to recent changes, additional, and potentially damaging, earthquakes are possible. Additional aftershocks from the May 4, 2018, magnitude-6.9 earthquake are expected. Hawai’i is prone to earthquakes, so everyone should be prepared for damaging ground shaking at any time. At the summit, if significant draining of the magma reservoir resumes, more collapse events could occur. Alternatively, resupply of magma to the summit reservoir could lead to explosions or the reappearance of lava in the caldera. Contacts: askHVO@usgs.gov Next Notice: The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) continues to closely monitor Kīlauea's seismicity, deformation, and gas emissions for any sign of reactivation. As of today, HVO will discontinue daily Kīlauea updates and will issue weekly updates on Tuesdays until further notice. If volcano activity increases, we will elevate the Alert Level for Kīlauea. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawaiʻi. You have received this email because you have subscribed to the USGS VNS. #usgs #Volcano #kilaueavolcano #HVO #PuʻuʻŌʻō #LERZS #SO2GAS #FISSURE8 #EASTRIFTZONE #TheHawaiianVolcanoObservatory

One way to ensure keiki have a good start in life is to ensure families have access to a wide range of resources and supports while raising their children. Having trained home visitors support new parents and families has been proven to improve the health of mothers and their children, encourage positive parenting, and promote child development and school readiness. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) received a $3.9 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant over a two-year period to continue its proactive, voluntary, preventive home visiting program. The grant period began Oct. 1, 2018 and continues through Sept. 29, 2020. HRSA awarded a total of about $361 million to 56 states, territories, and nonprofit organizations for its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. “Hawai‘i’s home visiting program offers pregnant women and families additional tools to help children be physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn,” said Matthew Shim, chief of the Department of Health’s Family Health Services Division. “We continue to tailor our home visiting program to meet the needs of families throughout the state.” With the new grant, the Department of Health projects that over a two-year period, it will reach more than 1,700 participants through the home visiting program, including 870 parents/guardians and 830 children in 870 households. The Hawai‘i Department of Health previously received a $3.5 million, two-year HRSA grant in 2017. According to the most recent available data, the health department used that grant to conduct nearly 11,000 home visits statewide, reaching 128 pregnant women, 712 parents/guardians and 801 children in 840 households in a year. More than half—or about 52 percent—of those home visits were on O‘ahu; Hawai‘i island was the second largest beneficiary at about 21 percent of the total home visits, followed by Maui with 10 percent. Moloka‘i, Lana‘i and Kaua‘i, each ranged from 4 percent to 7 percent of total home visits. Administered by HRSA, in close partnership with the Administration for Children and Families, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program supports voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services for women during pregnancy, and to parents with children up to kindergarten entry. The Program reaches those most in need, serving communities with high rates of poor birth outcomes or poverty. In the last federal fiscal year ending September 2018, almost 75 percent of families participating in the program had household incomes at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level. In Hawai‘i’s home visiting program, about 78 percent of Hawai‘i households were low income. For more information on the home visiting program or to enroll as a participant, visit the Your Ohana website at http://www.yourohana.org. #Hawaiideparmentofhealth #DOH

Hawaiian Electric's annual Clean Energy Fair kicks off National Energy Action Month in October and encourages conservation of our natural resources while moving forward to a sustainable, clean energy future for Hawaii. The family fun event blends interactive displays with energy games to entertain, educate and enlighten the public about energy issues as well as solutions to manage energy use, reduce energy costs and help protect the environment. Who: Hawaiian Electric Company What: 15th Annual Hawaiian Electric Clean Energy Fair When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Where: Kahala Mall, near Macy's Here is the schedule of entertainment for the family: 10:00 am Opening, games and prizes 10:15 am Sub-Zero Science with Professor Luca 11:15 am Photo-taking w/ Maka; Games and prizes 12:00 pm Keiki Hula Halau Na Pualei o Likolehua 1:00 pm Games and prizes 1:30 pm Kupaoa 2:30 pm Games and prizes 2:55 pm Grand prize drawing 3:00 pm Pau #cleanenergyfair #hawaiianelectric #subzeroscience #professorluca #kupaoa #kahalamall #macys #savetheplanet #naturalresources #sustainableresources #cleanenergy #Freeevent #energyactionmonth

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) will solicit public feedback on updates the Department is proposing to strengthen its student misconduct and discipline code known as Chapter 19. The Hawaii State Board of Education unanimously voted today to send the revisions out for a public hearing. “The Department is committed to providing equal access for all children to a quality public education within a positive learning environment. We want to ensure our students feel safe and are ready to learn in a system grounded in respect, aloha and community,” said Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto. Chapter 19, which is part of Hawaii Administrative Rules, was last revised in 2009 to establish a proactive student discipline system that emphasizes positive behavioral interventions and supports. Protected classes, as defined in the proposed revisions, include race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, physical appearance and characteristics, and socio-economic status. One of the revisions would elevate the student offenses of bullying/harassment and cyberbullying for intermediate and high school students to a Class A offense — the most serious category of prohibited conduct that also includes assault, fighting and possession or use of dangerous weapons. Bullying, harassment and cyberbullying currently are Class B offenses for all students. It would remain a lower-level offense for students in kindergarten to 6th grade as they are still learning socially appropriate behaviors. The definition of bullying would be combined with harassment and revised to mean any student-to-student written, verbal, graphic or physical act that hurts, harms or humiliates another student physically or emotionally, and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student. The rules generally do not prescribe specific consequences when a student commits certain offenses. School administrators take five factors into account when determining appropriate disciplinary action: intention, nature and severity, impact on others, age of student and prior misbehavior. Under Chapter 19, any school employee who witnesses a Class A or Class B offense, or who has reasonable cause to believe an offense has been committed or will be committed, is required to promptly report the incident to the school principal, who must conduct an investigation. The rules are being updated in part to satisfy requirements of a resolution agreement reached late last year between HIDOE and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The federal department in 2011 initiated a compliance review of HIDOE’s policies related to bullying and harassment based on race, sex and disability. There was no complaint that initiated the review. The Department also is proposing to repeal Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 41 and replace it with a new section titled Chapter 89 Civil Rights Policy and Complaint Procedures for Student(s) Complaints against Adult(s). #HawaiiDepartmentofEducation #ChristinaKishimoto #StateofHawaii #Chapter19 #Hawaiistateboardofeducation #HawaiiAdministrativeRules #HIDOE #Chapter89 #CivilRightsPolicy #ComplaintProcedures #Chapter41

HAWAII SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS THE EQUAL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MARRIED SAME-SEX COUPLES The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex spouses must be treated as the presumed parents of children born during their marriage, just as opposite-sex spouses are. The case involves a dispute between L.C. and M.G., a formerly married same-sex couple, regarding whether L.C. is a legal parent of a child conceived using anonymous donor sperm and born to M.G. during the marriage. L.C. asked the Hawaii Supreme Court to rule that she is not a legal parent and has no obligation to pay child support because she is not biologically related to the child. The State of Hawaii submitted a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of M.G., urging the Court to read Hawaii parentage law in a gender-neutral manner, as required by the Marriage Equality Act, and to apply the marital presumption of parentage equally to both same-sex and opposite-sex married couples. Today’s ruling did just that. Attorney General Russell Suzuki said, “The State submitted its brief in this case to ensure that the Marriage Equality Act is properly enforced, so that the children of married same-sex couples have the same opportunity to receive child support as the children of married opposite-sex couples.” According to Solicitor General Clyde Wadsworth, who argued for the State, “The Marriage Equality Act says that all laws regarding marriage must be applied equally to same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The Court today made clear that ‘all’ means all.” A copy of the opinion is attached here. #samesexmarriage #hawaiisupremecourt #samesexcouples #russellsuzuki #marriageequalityact #clydewadsworth #hawaii

Attorney General Russell A. Suzuki is warning the public after receiving a report of an individual who held himself out as an employee of the Department going door-to-door in Honolulu asking residents if they were interested in scheduling an appointment for a Keiki ID kit. The Department of the Attorney General does not conduct in-home meetings for the Keiki ID kit. If a visitor to your home introduces himself as a representative of the Department regarding the Keiki ID kit, you should immediately report the incident to the police by calling 911. The Department of the Attorney General is one of many public and private organizations that provide Keiki ID kits as a community service. The Keiki ID kit is a valuable tool that can be used to help recover missing children. It provides critical information that law enforcement may find helpful in the event that a child goes missing. In addition to basic descriptive information about the child, it includes spaces for fingerprints, a photo, a dental chart (for a dentist to fill in), and a DNA sample (a strand of hair from the child’s hairbrush). The information collected in the Keiki ID kit is kept by the child’s family. The Department does not keep any information or record of the child. The Department’s Missing Child Center - Hawaii (MCCH) works in partnership with the non-profit Friends of the Missing Child Center - Hawaii on scheduled community events to offer Keiki ID kits to the public. Upcoming Keiki ID kit events are posted at: http://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/mcch/mcch-quick-links/ Additional information on keeping your child safe is available on the MCCH website: http://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/mcch/ # #attorneygeneralhawaii #keikiid #keikiidkitscam #russellsuzuki #DepartmentoftheAttorneyGeneral #MissingchildCenterHawaii #MCCH #DNA #911 #hawaii

The Hawaii State Department of Education is continuing its ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program for a second year. This October, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘Ulu Beef Stew. Create this delicious meal at home by following our recipe. The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is continuing its ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program for a second year. This October, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘Ulu Beef Stew. The new lunch entrée features locally grown breadfruit, thanks to an ongoing partnership with Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Producers Cooperative (HUPC). Members of the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and the Hawaii Beef Industry Council will be providing the locally raised meat in the student lunches on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. HUPC is a farmer-owned and -operated business that was established in August 2016 with nine members on Hawaii Island. Today, there are more than 50 breadfruit farmer-members who help to provide a supply of breadfruit nearly year-round. “Sharing this ancient Hawaiian staple with our younger generation is a great way to show our keiki what our land can provide,” said Dana Shapiro, manager of HUPC. “Breadfruit grows abundantly throughout the islands and we’ve been experiencing a revived interest from consumers, producers, researchers, community groups and policy makers as our state strives to become more self-sufficient, given that more than 80 percent of our food supply is imported.” ‘Ulu made its school lunch debut during the 2017-18 school year in a local-style burrito, combined with shredded kalua pork, spinach and homemade salsa. To showcase the cooking versatility of breadfruit, a new recipe was created. This October, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘Ulu Beef Stew, as part of the ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program. Photo Credit: Department of Education “We did some experimentations with the breadfruit and found out it worked well in a favorite local dish like Beef Stew,” said Dann Carlson, assistant superintendent, Office of School Facilities and Support Services. “‘Aina Pono opportunities like this allow us to help transform the way our students eat and introduce them to locally grown produce.” Additionally, Carlson said the partnership with HUPC would help with Hawaii’s economy. “Buying from our local farmers and ranchers helps to support Hawaii’s economic growth and assist in agricultural development,” said Carlson. “October is also National Farm to School Month, and having our schools participate in the ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program is the perfect way to celebrate.” Locally grown products previously featured in the ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program included beef, bananas, papayas and pineapples. For more information, click here. 'Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month Recipe 'Ulu Beef Stew Want to make this delicious stew at home? Here's the recipe: Servings: 12 servings Ingredients: 3 pounds boneles stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes) ¾ cup crushed tomato ¼ cup tomato paste 2 pounds fresh 'ulu (breadfruit) 2 medium-sized carrots (cut into bite-size pieces) 1 medium round onion (cut into bite-size pieces) 3 stalks of celery (cut into bite-size pieces) 4 cloves of garlic, crushed ½ cup beef base ¾ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1 quarter water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (for browning the beef) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (optional) ½ teaspoon Tabasco (optional) Directions: Heat oil in a large pot. Add the stew meat. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides. Add crushed tomato, tomato paste, garlic, beef base, black pepper, sugar and water (optional: worchestershire sauce and tabasco). Cover and cook, skimming from time to time, until the beef is half-cooked. Add onions and celery. Cover and continue to cook until the beef tender. Add carrots and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add 'ulu and simmer until vegetables are tender. Make slurry (mixture of four and 1 cup of water) and strain through a seive to remove lumps. Add slurry to stew and stir constantly until desired thickness is reached. Bring back to a simmer before turning off heat. Nutrition information for 'Ulu Beef Stew (excluding rice) – Serving Size: 10 oz.; 346 calories; 13 g total fat (saturated fat: 5 g); 32 g carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 26 g protein; 485 mg sodium. \ (Nutrient values are estimates only. Variations may occur due to product availability and food preparation. Nutrient levels may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients, etc. Value of the menu item is listed in grams (g) of carbohydrates rounded to the nearest whole number. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information contained in this document. Although we are providing nutritional information for our menus, the information in this document is for informational purposes only. No information, services or materials offered shall be construed as or understood to be medical advice or care.) #TheHawaiiDepartmentofEducation #DOE #UluBeefStew #AinaPono #Keiki #DannCarlson #BeefStew #Localstyleburrito #HUPC #DanaShapiro #hawaiiisland #kaluapork #OfficeofschoolfacilitiesandSupportServices #NationalFarmtoSchoolMOnth #hawaii

AGGRESSIVE STRAIN OF RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH DETECTED AT KALŌPĀ STATE RECREATION AREA - Park Currently Closed for Repairs and Upgrades (Hilo) – During a regularly scheduled quarterly aerial assessment of forests on Hawai‘i island in late July, spotters detected more trees “symptomatic” for the presence of C. lukuohia, the fungus more commonly known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. These trees are in the Kalōpā State Recreation Area on the Hamakua Coast and after the helicopter surveys utilizing digital mobile sketch mapping (DMSM), ground crews from the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) followed up by taking ground samples. "Click photo above to view video" Bill Buckley of BIISC said, “This detection is roughly 12 miles from the nearest known occurrence of the fungus on the east side of the island. We sampled three trees in the recreation area and three trees in the adjacent forest reserve.” Five of the six samples tested positive for C. lukuohia, one of a pair of fungi associated with Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death and the most aggressive of the two. According to Bill Stormont of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), “We continue to take samples and are conducting UAV (drone) flights to more accurately map the area. We’re working with the DLNR Division of State Parks to determine next steps which could include felling the diseased trees. This is desirable to limit the potential spread of the disease by dust and frass created by beetles that burrow into infected trees.” Tree felling only happens if it can be done safely and without harming surrounding trees. It’s ideally done on a rainy day to limit potential airborne dispersal of the fungus. Felling would only happen in the park and not in the adjacent forest reserve, where the tree canopy is too tight to make cutting trees a viable option. Kalōpā State Recreation Area has been closed since mid-July for repairs and upgrades to the park’s cabins and campgrounds. The projects are not expected to be completed until May 2019. State Parks Administrator Curt Cottrell explained, “DOFAW staff will be installing four boot-brush stations at Kalōpā this fall. We’re also collaborating with various partners working on Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death to potentially install information signs, brochure dispensers and boot-brush stations at other east Big Island parks including Akaka Falls State Park and Lava Tree State Monument.” Discussions are underway with an adjacent private landowner to gain access to sample symptomatic trees on that property as well. Based on on-going aerial surveys, it’s estimated 135,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forest on Hawai‘i island currently show symptoms of the disease. Earlier this year the less aggressive strain of the fungus was detected in a relatively small stand of trees on Kaua‘i. So far it has not been discovered on Maui or on O‘ahu, but regular surveys continue statewide. Shot Sheet-ROD Surveys Take on Added Urgency, May 15, 2018 # # # RESOURCES (All images/video courtesy: DLNR) HD video – (Digital Mobile Sketch Mapping on O‘ahu with sound-shot sheet attached) https://vimeo.com/269977018 Photographs – (Digital Mobile Sketch Mapping on O‘ahu) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lolsttw9q68f7bt/AADQSTIdPSMYOAxR-NnojHoVa?dl=0 www.dlnr.hawaii.gov #BillBuckley #BIISC #Clukuohia #fungi #rapidohiadeath #DLNR #CurtCottrell #DOFAW #Kalopa #BigIsland #AkakaFallsStatePark #LavaTreeStateMonument #kauai #billstormont #DivisionofForestryandWildlife #kalopastaterecreationarea #hamakuacoast #BigIslandInvasiveSpeciesCommittee