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Rep. Lowen and Rep. Kahaloa host a Talk Story

Representative Nicole Lowen and Representative Kirstin Kahaloa will be hosting a talk story on Zoom on Wednesday, March 8th from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The event will also feature appearances by Senators Dru Kanuha and Tim Richards, and Governor Green has agreed to make a special appearance as well. The organizers are also working to confirm other special guests. The talk story will provide updates about the 2023 Legislative Session and other community issues, and attendees will have the opportunity to share their questions and concerns. Interested individuals can register for the event and submit their questions in advance.

• To write a question: Form

• To register: Link

Free Culinary Learning Opportunity for Adults Opens in Kona

A new opportunity for adults interested in the culinary industry has been announced in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. HCC-Pālamanui and Laiōpua 2020 are offering a free learning experience in basic culinary skills and techniques, including savory and baking principles, local Hawaiian Regional cuisine, and cooking methods for meat, poultry, vegetables, salads, and desserts. The program is funded by a grant from the County of Hawaii and aims to not only provide culinary skills but also to help participants take the next steps towards employment or further education in the industry. The program will be led by Pālamanui Chefs Fernand Guiot, Catherine Harlan, and Paul Heerlein, Associate Professor/Coordinator Culinary Arts, with classes held in the evenings in the college’s culinary arts classroom/kitchen and in Laiōpua 2020’s commercial kitchen. The spring cohort begins on April 18 and ends with a class hoike on May 11, 2023. To apply for this free culinary learning experience, interested individuals can visit https://www.laiopua.org/culinary-program. Laiōpua 2020 is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social, recreational, vocational, economic, educational, and cultural opportunities and infrastructure to Native Hawaiians, including the communities of the Kealakehe ahupua`a.

Road Work: March 4 - March 10

— VOLCANO ROAD/MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) —

1) NORTH OF PAHALA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 44 and 46, vicinity of Kapapala Ranch Road on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

2) NORTH OF PAHALA (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 46 and 50, vicinity of Kapapala Ranch Road on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

3) CAPTAIN COOK (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 106 and 108, vicinity of Honaunau Elementary School and Nanaina Lani Place, on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) —

1) HONALO

Single lane closure on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction in the vicinity of mile marker 114, near West Honalo Road, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Kuakini Drainage Improvements.

— HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) —

1) HAKALAU

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 14 and 17, vicinity of Kolekole Beach Park to Kauniho Road, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for tree trimming and vegetation removal.

2) LAUPAHOEHOE

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 23 and 28, Kapehu Road to vicinity of Stevens Road, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for paving.

3) KAMUELA Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 52 and 54, Mud Lane and Iokua Place, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for core sampling in preparation for repaving.

— QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY (ROUTE 19) —

1) KAMUELA (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 67 and 68, vicinity of the start of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Kauna ʻOa Drive, on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for shoulder work.

— KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) —

1) KEAAU (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction between mile markers 1 and 4, Milo Street and the advance directional sign for Shower Drive, on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

2) KEAAU

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction between mile markers 3 and 6, the Adopt A Highway sign and Orchidland Drive, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) —

1) WAIKOLOA (WEEKEND AND WEEKLY WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 7 and 12, vicinity of Saddle Road to past Waikoloa Road, on Saturday, March 4, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

2) NORTH KONA Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 18 and 26, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Mamalahoa Highway Safety Improvements, East and West Puuwaawaa Ranch.

3) NORTH KONA Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 21 and 26, vicinity of Puu Kamanu Loop, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for mowing.

4) NORTH KONA (WEEKEND WORK) Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 21 and 24, vicinity of Puu Kamanu Loop, on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— AKAKA FALLS ROAD (ROUTE 220) —

1) HONOMU (WEEKEND AND WEEKLY WORK)

Single lane closure on Akaka Falls Road (Route 220) possible in either direction between mile markers 2 and 4, No. 5 Bridge Road to vicinity of Akaka Falls State Park, on Saturday, March 4, through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250) —

1) KOHALA

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile markers 9 and 13, vicinity Puuhue Road, on Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving.