“Residents vent concerns about ‘Repower Project” at Puna Geothermal plant on Big Island.”
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FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023
Last night, residents vented numerous concerns during a public meeting to discuss the new draft Environmental Impact Statement for Puna Geothermal Venture’s proposed “Repower Project.”
In other news, the state of Hawai’i is developing its first plan to bridge the digital divide; the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific; and the first commercial driver license course exclusively for wāhine in Hawai’i is being launched by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
We also have a new Volcano Watch.
Mahalo for reading.
Residents vent concerns about ‘Repower Project’ at Puna geothermal plant on Big Island By Megan Moseley
Residents vented numerous concerns Thursday night during a public meeting to discuss the new draft Environmental Impact Statement for Puna Geothermal Venture’s proposed “Repower Project.”
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa embarking on 4-year circumnavigation of Pacific
Hōkūleʻa, the legendary voyaging canoe that revived the lost art of Polynesian voyaging and navigation and sparked a cultural renaissance in Hawaiʻi, is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Volcano Watch: Volcano monitoring from space: InSAR time series success in Alaska
In a recent “Volcano Watch” article, we learned about a remote sensing technique known as InSAR. This method of using satellite radar signals to detect changes to the surface of the earth has been very beneficial for monitoring of active volcanoes, especially in remote locations where it is difficult to install ground based geophysical sensors. One such place where InSAR recently proved instrumental in detecting deformation of a volcano previously considered inactive was in Southeast Alaska.
State of Hawaiʻi developing plan to bridge digital inequity
The State of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the state’s first digital equity plan. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines digital equity as all individuals and communities having the information technology capacity needed to fully participate in society, democracy and the economy.
Native Hawaiian advancement council launches commercial driver license training for women
The first commercial driver license course exclusively for wāhine in Hawai’i is being launched by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in partnership with the American Association of University Women Honolulu Branch. The Hawaiian Trades Academy commercial driver license training program for the Wāhine Cohort starts in July with limited seats.
Hawaiʻi Island police searching for 21-year-old wanted for 5 outstanding warrants
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding 21-year old Keoni Sanderson of Ocean View. He is wanted for five outstanding warrants and questioning for several other criminal investigations.
Zenshin Daiko’s 24th Annual Taiko Festival Concert, June 17
Zenshin Daiko holds its 24th Annual Taiko Festival Concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on June 17 at 7 p.m. #MauiArts #ZenshinDaiko #taiko
Pop-up performance by Anthony Pfluke with songs inspired by Wailuku and Kahoʻolawe
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Anthony Pfluke will present a 30-minute public, outdoor pop-up performance featuring original songs inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. The event takes place on June 16, 2023, at Kīpuka Square beside the ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Commercial driver license training for women launched by Native Hawaiian Advancement Council
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, will introduce the first Hawaiian Trades Academy commercial driver license training course exclusively for wāhine.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 02, 2023
Light to moderate trade winds will become quite light over the weekend and early next week, with a mostly dry pattern developing. The light trade winds will…
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