This sounds much more interesting to me than speculative sci fi.  But I canʻt find it at the library yet.

https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2024/...mauna-kea/

Although I have not found any of this recall to be specifically involving the State of Hawaii, the recall is termed “Nationwide” and has now been picked up by the local (Honolulu) media outlets. 

Be careful out there!

https://www.khon2.com/news/national/ap-u...break/amp/

I need to be able to record streaming shows on Merit Street Media so I can watch them when it's convenient, instead of only when they're live-streamed. I don't understand how to do it, so I'm going to have to pay someone to help me.  Do you know who I can call for help?  Mahalo

Today and tomorrow here in Hilo, is “Lahaina Noon” where the sun will not cast your shadow at 12:26 PM. 

Log off PunaWeb and quit the unnecessary “banter” and enjoy!

https://www.lovebigisland.com/hawaii-blo...and-where/

Just got property tax bills. And Hawaii has reportedly the lowest property taxes in the nation.  Have 2 vacant lots, one in OLE $651.70, and one in HA $427.30.  Well our home property (H/O exception and over 80 exemption) at least is a mere $200. HO insurance went from $515 to $1355 this year and food costs, well we all know about that. Just waiting for car insurance bill at beginning of year. Add that to road fees, social security and pension, colas do not hold up after 23 years here in retirement.  Could not even dream of moving back to the mainland (moved here from San Diego in 2002) as could not even afford to rent a shack there and they don't allow living in a container in residential areas. When moved here 2 acres OLE were running $15K and got 2 BR house on 2 acres then for $145K.

Primary absentee ballots have been mailed out.
Civil Beat has good coverage of the candidates, including their Q&A for office seekers.  You can search for the candidates answers (if they responded) on this page:

https://www.civilbeat.org/category/candidates-2024/


I’ll be posting some excerpts as time permits.

OHA

AKI, Z. KA'APANA
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or Why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

I could support the construction of the Thirty-Meter-Telescope and other responsible astronomical development atop Mauna Kea. I also think that the new management structure could certainly contribute to resolving long-standing disputes. OHA should be playing a bigger role in that. However, I believe the existing TMT model hasn’t quite reached the level of responsible astronomical development that I’m comfortable with, nor should we, as a state, accept.

To me, responsible astronomical development (and development, generally) means that, at the very least, there will be equity in the give-and-take of our shared public resources — especially those resources that are deemed to be among the most sacred by long-standing Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners.

TMT could serve as not only a tool to advance western astronomy, but also Native Hawaiian traditional astronomy. TMT could serve as a hub for cultural practitioners stewarding the summit. TMT could also contribute to greater economic development by establishing workforce pipelines that provide youth with scholarships to degree programs in astronomy (and Native Hawaiian cultural) related disciplines as well as guaranteed jobs upon graduation. TMT could serve as a model responsible astronomical development and I strongly support that.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...apana-aki/


CERMELJ, HOPE ALOHALANI
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

Never. Sacred ground has been violated for decades. We will go up again to protect sacred lake, plants, aina, chanting sites.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...i-cermelj/


KAHELE, KAIALIʻI
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

No, I do not support the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.

The state has a constitutional duty to protect its natural and cultural resources for present and future generations. As Justice Michael Wilson’s Nov. 30, 2018, dissent highlights, the TMT violates the constitutional and statutory protections afforded to natural resources in the state’s conservation district. This project contravenes the Hawaii Public Trust Doctrine, the Hawaii Constitution, and laws concerning conservation land, specifically HRS Chapter 183C.

The TMT will cause significant, adverse impacts to the existing natural and cultural resources on the proposed project site. Mauna Kea holds immense cultural and spiritual importance for Native Hawaiians, and its conservation status should be respected. No amount of compensation, mitigation or economic benefit can legally justify the irreversible damage that would be caused.

The state’s duty to protect Mauna Kea’s natural and cultural resources for future generations outweighs any potential economic benefits. Preserving Mauna Kea’s integrity is crucial for respecting Native Hawaiian cultural heritage and ensuring the protection of this sacred site.

The new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority could potentially help resolve long-standing disputes if it prioritizes the protection of cultural sites and genuinely involves Native Hawaiian voices in decision-making processes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...Bi-kahele/

Hulali Waltjen-Kuilipule
Did not respond


Alapa, Luana
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

Our primary focus should be on ensuring that pono management of the mauna is the highest priority. The state must fulfill its obligations to preserve and protect the environment and cultural heritage of the mauna. Although a new management structure is in place, it does not mean all issues are resolved. OHA’s lawsuit with the state must be addressed before we can move forward on these matters.

As we advance in science and technology in the 21st century, we must continue exploring the heavens, honoring our ancestors who were master navigators using the stars and ocean tides to find their way to land. Renewable energy resources on all ceded lands currently receive a tiny fraction of their value. The state must ensure that royalties from renewable energy are considered, rather than allowing the private sector, such as HECO, to reap the majority of the profits.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...a-alapa-2/


Haliniak, Gayla
Did not respond


Langford-Faborito, Lu Ann
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?
No, prior management of the facilities proved the mismanagement of a sacred place to Native Hawaiians.I have confidence in the Mauna Kea Stewardship Oversight Authority.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...-faborito/


Nihipali, R. Kunani
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

Aole. It’s been long established in recent demonstrations, history that mauna is a wahipana and and there are other venues that are less contentious, cheaper to build that can fulfill the needs of those who desire to persist on pursuing a telescope there.There are many issues that thus far the present commission or actions have not resolved and until amiable solutions are resolved, aole pono. 
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...-nihipali/



Ahi Isa, Lei
Did not respond

Akina, Keli’i
3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not? Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes?

I support the pono management and protection of Mauna Kea as well as the construction of the TMT. Like many Hawaiians, including Hōkūleʻa navigators, I believe that there is room on the Mauna for both culture and science. These are each important Hawaiian values.
A respectfully maintained Mauna Kea and scientific discovery hold the promise of cultural, economic and educational benefits for Native Hawaiians and all people of Hawaii. However, before TMT development can go forward, a collaborative effort between OHA and the State of Hawaii is needed to provide proper stewardship.
The new management structure could help resolve long-standing disputes. However, most recently, OHA filed a lawsuit to repeal the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority because OHA claims that the MKSOA is unconstitutional. This is a major indicator that OHA and the State of Hawaii must finally settle long-standing disputes and work together to malama the aina. 
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/candid...i-akina-2/

Apo, Peter

[b]3. Do you support the construction of the TMT atop Mauna Kea? Why or why not?[/b] [b]Could the new management structure help to resolve long-standing disputes[/b]?
Yes, I support the TMT, which is no longer proposed “atop Mauna Kea.” It was moved to a lower slope absent any sacred sites to avoid the cultural complaint that “any intrusion in the airspace above the summit is a cultural injury.”
There has been no validating body of authority to rule on such a cultural claim since the demise of the Hawaiian “priesthood” after the Battle of Kuamo’o in 1819. A second claim is any digging into the mountain is a cultural injury. How can that be when Hawaiians for centuries maintained a deep rock quarry to mine the best stone for tools and weapons?
Mauna Kea erupted into a network of issues. A complex of 13 telescopes by UH with no end in sight. Hawaiians are merging the TMT issue with the unreconciled overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.
I support the TMT because studying the universe of stars is a sacred Hawaiian cultural practice supported by the chant history and archaeological research. Hawaiian star gazers sat on mountain tops for centuries observing star patterns. The new management structure has a great opportunity to create a body politic or system of reviewing claims and ruling on their legitimacy.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/candid...peter-apo/

Hey Rob!

As I've seen you checking in here more on the weekends I was hoping you might have a chance to provide your current hopes and expectations for PunaWeb. Historically, it's been understood that PunaWeb is for discussing topics related to Puna & Hawaii, not providing a space for punatics to give their thoughts on national and world events as there are plenty of other places to do that. As such, users were expected to keep it local as much and as best as possible.

Is this still the case? How much not-Hawaii-related chatter do you feel is ok? Do you take exception with users trying to reminder others to keep the conversation Hawaii related?

Also, you've often discussed not over-quoting (using the quote function to requote the entire quote above to be inside your reply). What's your current thoughts on this? Other tips or requests to help PunaWeb function as well as possible?

Obviously communities and standards change over time so figured it might be worth getting some clarity on how you'd currently like to see this resource you're providing to be used. I understand you're busy with real world projects, but if you have a few moments, it might help get everyone on the same page. Thanks!

ETA: A couple points of recent contention.

- 5 posts per day average: Is your view that people should try to stick to around 5 posts a day generally or only that the account's overall average has to stay below 5 a day on average over its full existence? Some of us could post hundreds of posts a day for weeks on end and never reach 5 a day average for our account total. Of course that would be highly disruptive and dickish so not sure who would want to do that, but it would be allowed by the account average math approach.

Your views on people using ALL CAPS, which of course is commonly seen as yelling online? Thanks again.

Expect Hawaii banks and other financial entities to be having issues today.

It is a CrowdStrike update that has a corrupted file in the update. It mainly affect Windows servers which means all databases running MSSQL can be affected (provided that they were running the CrowdStrike software). Resolution is to disable "tamper protection" Reboot the server, login to safe mode and delete the corrupted file. That seems to fix most servers, but it is time consuming.

We had an aluminum
 Gate fabricated but the hinge broke and needs repair. Can anyone suggest a welder?

I can't get ahold of my two plumbers so I was wondering if you could recommend someone?  The few I've called aren't taking any new jobs.    Thank you ~