Why no access for those isolated by flow?

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

you guys have all your roads

Why do you think they call it a Pledge... Drive?

[lisa]

All of the folks I know along the 132 corridor support getting a road home. Glinda is accurate in his assessment. Our need is to sleep in our own beds, mind our own business, get on with our lives. But the limbo continues.

I'll be at the meeting shortly. Hope there's good news!

[kalakoa]

Meanwhile, plenty money available for Kona-side projects. (I'm sure someone will explain how these are completely different because of the way they're funded -- but maybe our lawmakers shouldn't be distracted by these kinds of projects just now?)

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...ort-bonds/

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...on-plants/

[Obie]

FEMA aid could top $177 million

County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, whose district includes the lava-ravaged areas of lower Puna, noted in response to questions that survey work is underway for a temporary access road for Highway 132, one of the main roads with large portions covered by lava rock tens of feet thick.

It also hosts what is likely the largest area of homes that were spared by the eruption but are no longer accessible.

“This is not as quick as we want, but the thing is we don’t have the money,” said Kierkiewicz, who noted certain requirements have to be met for federal aid.

Mayor Harry Kim has said no additional road work will occur until the end of his construction moratorium in April. So far, the only temporary road built by the county is over portions of Highway 137, which restored access to Isaac Hale Beach Park and residents in the area.

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...7-million/

I guess glinda and kalakoa will accuse if of not doing anything to speed this up but I'm sure that since I am not a Hawaiian practitioner I would be arrested for breaking King Kim's edict.

PS

kalakoa,please no one liners please it doesn't help,it's no longer funny and we have heard them all before.Over and over Ad infinitum .

[kalakoa]

no one liners please it doesn't help

I will happily admit I'm wrong if there is suddenly access after April.

[glinda]

Actually, I find kalakoa's one liners are often more insightful and revealing of the process being commented on than the reams of words others post. I am sorry this issue pushes your buttons Obie but comments like that to kalakoa, and your now infamous...

"Bottom line is, if you don't live in Kapoho or previously lived in Kapoho, you probably don't have a real need to know."

Seem way more out of place than kalakoa's.

Having now watched all the video Big Island Video Now posted of yesterday's meeting, which can be viewed at:

http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2019/0...-in-pahoa/

I am still in awe how county could spend the time and money and justify putting in access to Pohoiki, and by doing so give the guys on that side of the kipuka a way home, but still neglect to realize the folks along #132, even though they got no beach park to show off, deserved the same for their side too.

I hope in the future things are more in balance with the community's needs. Though based on past experiences I'll side with kalakoa's one liners. But yeah, I too will be amazed if all of a sudden Dorothy clicks them slippers together and we're all back in Kansas again come April. And you know how big a fan of Dorothy I am, and how much faith in them slippers I have, but still I suspect kalakoa's one liners are the way to go.

[Obie]

"and your now infamous...
"Bottom line is, if you don't live in Kapoho or previously lived in Kapoho, you probably don't have a real need to know."

You have taken my statement out of context and now it infamous ?

And you post this !!!

"No Tom, I do not think you understand my point. Obie lost his home. The loss and the emotional shock has passed."

How can you possibly know what I feel ?

I would tell you how I feel, especially about you, but it would probably get me a time out.Piece of human waste !

[kalakoa]

how county could spend the time and money and justify putting in access to Pohoiki

Don't forget: County violated their own rules ("before 6 months have elapsed", "not consistent with minimum road standards"). Interesting selective application of "emergency powers", beach access qualifies, taxpayers who want to go home don't qualify.

I predict that County will find other reasons not to provide access -- but we'll have to wait until April to find out what those reasons are. Between lack of a clear plan and enough delays, maybe those pesky landowners will pack up and leave the area, so we can get on to the real priorities: a wastewater treatment plant, sewer lines, and roads for Shipman's New Keaau subdivision. So we can address the massive shortage of buildable lots in Puna.

[Chunkster]

"kalakoa,please no one liners please it doesn't help,it's no longer funny and we have heard them all before.Over and over Ad infinitum" .

Over the decades, the voters and other stakeholders in this locality have consistently shown themselves to be slow learners. (I could use a less flattering term, but won't.) In view of that, kalakoa's one-liners bear repeating. The constituents still probably won't learn the lesson, but at least someone is pointing out the folly.

[glinda]

Obie, your kind words are always so much appreciated. Thank you for your continued well balanced rational approach, and obvious unquestionable love for humanity. You are a shining example for all of us.