I'll just post this here, truly without comment.

https://localhawaiian.com/news/2026/hawa...o-chicago/

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I think Market Watch lets you read an article or two each month, so hopefully this link works.  

Best to check your homeowners policy as Federal guidelines now allow insurance companies to raise your premium 7-10% if you file a claim on a damaged roof, and some policies won’t cover roof replacement cost, but actual value.  So if your roof is old, your insurance will only pay what they think it was worth at it’s current age and condition.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/insure...me_persfin

I read this today. He has large ag holdings, so maybe that’s good?

Wealthy SF investor buys 92 acres in Hawaii

Earlier this year, the Gund Real Estate Group also bought three small subdivision lots on the island of Hawaii in Puna.

A San Francisco native, Gund is part of the Gund family, which Forbes has ranked among the wealthiest families in the US, with an estimated net worth of $3.4 billion. His father, George Gund III, was the former owner of the San Jose Sharks hockey team.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/w...00001.html

I’m going to post this article here without comment - - ABOUT THE INFORMATION AND CONTENTS OF THE ARTICLE ITSELF*.  It’s a compilation of Hawaii based reporting and the Washington Post exposé this week.

Nothing new if you’re been paying attention, except now with 25,000 pages of written documentation detailing her actions and instructions. 

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/leaked-doc...ct-leader/


Be careful who you vote for.  Much of this was known long before her election as our Hawaii rep.  Hiding? Or in plain sight?

If somebody has to explain how actions or words are the opposite of what you can see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears, if they need to repeatedly convince you that the hoof beats in the distance are more likely zebras than horses, you’re probably being bamboozled.

* Better? I believed it was self evident, but then nothing else is, so my mistake.

No insurance or ID needed.  


Tropic Care 2026: No-Cost Medical Services for Our Community


We would like to share an excellent community resource with you. Tropic Care 2026 will be providing no-cost medical, dental, and optometry care starting June 19th across multiple locations in Puna, Ka'ū, and Kona. Services are provided by uniformed military members in partnership with the Hawai'i District Health Office (HDHO).
Key Event Details

• Dates: June 19 to June 28, 2026
  
• Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last patient check-in is before 4:00 PM)
  
• Cost & Requirements: Services are completely free, and there is no need for insurance, ID, or proof of citizenship.
  
• Availability: Care is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
  
• Preparation: Please arrive early and come prepared for a long wait by bringing your own water and snacks.
  

• Medical: Health Exams, Sports Physicals, and Behavioral Health
  
• Dental: Oral Exams, Extractions, and Fillings
  
• Optometry: Eye Exams and 1 Pair of Single Vision Glasses
  

• Kea'au High School: 16-725 Kea'au-Pahoa Road, Kea'au, HI 96749
  
• Kekuaokalani Gym: 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
  
• Ocean View Community Center: 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View, HI 96737
  

• OKK Farmers Market: June 19, 24, 26 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  
• St. Jude's Episcopal Church: June 22, 23, 25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Ka'u High School: June 20, 21, 27, 28 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  

• Kea'au: June 19-23
  
• Kona: June 24-27
  
• Ocean View: June 23-27
  

We went to Keleo's in Pahoa last Saturday for dinner and they never opened. We then went to Kaleo's in Orchidland and found out the Pahoa restaurant will be closed for the rest of June and all of July. Something having to do with kitchen staffing problems.  Just a heads up.

http://www.ililani.media/2026/06/jera-ln...anese.html

JERA, LNG, and the Money Trail -- How a Japanese Energy Giant Is Working to Lock Hawaii Into Fossil Gas

by Henry Curtis
Life of The Land
 

JERA Co., Inc. is a joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power, making it the single largest electricity generator in Japan and one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. Through its U.S. subsidiary JERA Americas, the company has been actively pursuing opportunities in the Pacific energy market, including a strategic push to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure to Hawai'i.

The campaign unfolded in overlapping layers: publicly funded research aligned with JERA's interests, a formal State partnering agreement, and direct campaign contributions from JERA executives to the governor who signed that agreement.

Before JERA signed any agreement with the state, the groundwork was being laid through publicly funded research. In August 2024, the consulting firm Facts Global Energy (FGE) released a 94-page report titled "Economics of Accelerating Hawai'i's Energy Transition via LNG and other Alternative Fuels" — prepared for the Hawai'i State Energy Office (HSEO), with capital cost estimates provided by HDR under HSEO contract.

"Have we ever done a poll here on Punaweb? I wonder how many of us are off grid?"

The question above from RandomQ interested me also.

I believe we all have ways that we have reduced or plan to reduce our carbon footprint.

Anyone care to share any of the following:

Are you on or off grid?

Ways you have reduced your footprint? (i.e. Drive less? Carpool? Vehicle type? battery or gas operated tools?)

From now through July 6, residents and tourists alike can download the California State Parks Historian Passport for free, allowing them access to more than 30 state historic parks across the state through the end of 2026. 

The pass typically costs $50 and allows unlimited entry for up to four people to state historic parks and museums that charge a per-person admission fee or a vehicle day-use fee. 

To download a free pass, visit ReserveCalifornia.com and click “Passes” in the upper main menu. From here, you’ll be prompted to either create a new account or log into your existing account. Once logged in, you can use the dropdown menu on the page to select “Special Edition Historian Passport 2026 - $0.00.” You can then check out with your pass and will quickly have it added to your list of passes within your account. 

I just did it.  Quick and easy.

Dated 6/12 on FB so it's possible they've been filled already.

"Guardians of the Trails is hiring — now!
We're looking for two new Guardians to join our crew. If you're 18-30 (or a veteran up to 35) and looking for hands-on experience that could turn into a real career in conservation, this is your shot. Our crews work directly in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park doing the kind of work that actually matters — native forest restoration, removing invasive species, collecting seeds from rare plants, trail brushing and maintenance, and supporting visitor services.
$17.00 per hour plus benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions available.
This isn't just a job. It's mentorship, career pathways into conservation work, and a crew that becomes like family — out in the field, in the rain, in the lava rock, doing work that protects this park for everyone who comes after us.
fhvnp.org. Ready to apply? Head to fhvnp.org/careers, or give our office a call at (808) 985-7373. Don't wait — we're accepting applications now."