Meetings & Updates

Update 8/18:
Based on various meetings with the Kauai Delegation, Technical Advisory Committee, and the Kauai community, the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division (HDOT-A) is canceling the Lihue Airport Master Plan Update. The HDOT-A will conduct an Optimization Plan for improvements at the Lihue Airport. We ask for your patience while we update the lihmasterplan.com into the Lihue Airport Optimization Plan website. Please note that the HDOT-A continues to work closely with the Kauai Delegation, Technical Advisory Committee, the Kauai County Destination Management Plan and the community.

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation – Airports Division (HDOT-A) is updating the 1989 Lihue Airport Master Plan and 1991 Part 150 Noise Exposure Map and Noise Compatibility Study.

The Master Plan Update will reflect new facilities, current forecasts of aviation activity and new environmental and other regulatory constraints, and plan for the appropriate mix of land uses to support projected aviation and non-aviation needs.

The Part 150 Noise Exposure Map Update will also reflect current and forecast operations at LIH.

The HDOT-A welcomes your participation and feedback. Click HERE for more information.

A petition has been formed to gather names against the growth and expansion of the airport. Click HERE.

I am a researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi conducting a study on the prevalence and impacts of ciguatera fish poisoning in Hawaiʻi. I am doing anonymous online surveys (5-10 minutes) that are open to all fishers and more targeted interviews with fishers who have gotten ciguatera fish poisoning from fish caught in Hawaiʻi (45-60 mins). Because the time commitment is a big ask, interview participants will be compensated $100 for their time and expertise.

If you or anyone else you know might be interested in participating, the survey can be accessed here, and people can contact me at this email ([email protected]) for more information about the interviews. Participants from all islands are welcome!

Mahalo!
Eileen Nalley 

Kīlauea Neighborhood Association
Meeting Agenda
June 7, 2022, 7:00pm
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Call to order: 7:00 pm

Committee/Community Reports
– Treasurer’s Report & Finance Committee
– Planning Committee
– Communication Committee
– Fundraising Committee

New Business / Invited Guests
– Nadine Nakamura: update on the last legislative session
– Līhuʻe Airport Masterplan input

Old Business
– Kīlauea Community Agricultural Center use of Pavilions – letter of support
– Kalihiwai Reservoir decommissioning

Updates
– Seniors
– PTSA
– ʻĀina Hoʻokupu o Kīlauea (Ag Center)
– Anaina Hou Community Park
– Kīlauea Point NWR & Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges
– Kaulana Kīlauea
– Kiaʻi Kāhili
– Na Kiaʻi Nihokū
– Namahana Public Charter School

Announcements

Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 2022 minutes, affirm motion passed via Board vote outside of meeting

Adjournment

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Kīlauea Neighborhood Association
Meeting Agenda
May 3, 2022, 7:00pm
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Call to order: 7:00 pm

Committee/Community Reports
– Treasurer’s Report & Finance Committee
– Planning Committee
– Communication Committee
– Fundraising Committee

New Business / Invited Guests
– Larry Dill / Kauaʻi District Engineer – update on road closures, tree clearing, town roundabout, etc.
– Jim Edmonds / Permanently Affordable Living
– Usage of Pavilions at the Kīlauea Community Agricultural Center
– Update on Kāhili Quarry Road access

Old Business
– Woods’ Guest House in Seacliff: Santo Giorgio of Design Concepts, requesting approval for an SMA Permit Application
– Kīlauea Town sign
– Kalihiwai Reservoir decommissioning

Updates
– Seniors
– PTSA
– ʻĀina Hoʻokupu o Kīlauea (Ag Center)
– Anaina Hou Community Park
– Kīlauea Point NWR & Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges
– Kaulana Kīlauea
– Kiaʻi Kāhili
– Na Kiaʻi Nihokū
– Namahana Public Charter School

Announcements

Approval of Meeting Minutes: April 2022 minutes, affirm motion passed via Board vote outside of meeting

Adjournment

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Aloha e Kīlauea residents –

Please take a few minutes to participate in this parking/mobility study from the Hanalei Initiative. Mahalo nui loa!

We have some eggs-citing news. Thanks to the dedication and guidance of Nanea Marston and other community members, the Kīlauea Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday at the Kīlauea Ball Park. It is being organized very late so it will not be all that it usually is, but it will be happening.

Thanks to a special volunteer, the Easter Bunny will be there! Free lunches are available to a limited number of kids.  Please see flyer for instructions to preorder lunches.

Mahalo,
Sonrisa Stepath
212-4748
[email protected]

Wade Lord of the County of Kauaʻi Public Works Division has provided the following update:

The culvert repair is in the hands of the FEMA “E.H.P.” Group (Environmental Dept), which is in charge of reviewing all plans involving water/wildlife etc.

The plan submitted to FEMA is for returning the culvert to pre-flood damage condition and is not an overall reconstruction to mitigate future storm damage. He has received numerous inquiries since the submission of the original plans with requests to harden/improve the entire culvert. However, to revisit and re-permit for a larger scale repair would take at least another 12-18 months, as there are no resources (meaning private contractors or availability) to review the entire area above and below the impacted site. The County’s in-house surveyors are the ones who went out and submitted the work order, and they are now on to other projects (as there are a lot just on Kauaʻi).

So, in essence, there is a wait time of 2 years from receipt of all estimates. Wade affirmed that that the repair will be solid and will include Geotek and Ripwrap, which stabilizes the soil.  He is confident that it will be a long lasting repair, as their specs include concerns identified from Seacliff runoff and erosion into the flood plain below.

He also shared that, in past experiences, they have gone forward with repairs in other places without FEMA funds in place. However, that approach led to complications and they won’t do that again, even though the desire to reopen the road is vital.

The Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge ʻohana has shared information about the following internship opportunities for high school students.

Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps – Summer (HYCC Summer) Program https://www.kupuhawaii.org/hycc-summer/

Project Hōkūlani
Applications are open for Project Hōkūlani – a culturally responsive, STEM skill development and college preparation program for Native Hawaiian high school students, housed at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and funded by the U.S. Department of Education Native Hawaiian Education Program Grant.

Hōkūlani scholars will:
– Engage in hands-on science and technology activities
– Learn more about the connection between science and Native Hawaiian culture and practices
– Prepare for college applications and learn how to find college funding
– Complete a paid summer internship in a science, technology, engineering or math field

Eligibility:
– Students that will be in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 as of Fall 2022
– Attending any public, private or charter high school on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Hawaiʻi islands
– Native Hawaiian students are encouraged to apply!

To learn more and apply visit: www.projecthokulani.com

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022 (Friday)

For questions, email [email protected] or register to attend an information session via Zoom.

Hawaiʻi Island schools and programs can contact: [email protected] or (808) 990-7510, for information or to schedule an in-person information session.

Hōkūlani: https://cds.coe.hawaii.edu/hokulani/internship-sites/

KAEF is partnering with a select few amazing causes/nonprofits (like Big Brothers Big Sisters & Girl Scouts) to host a fun and activity-filled morning at Kauai’s only farm animal rescue. The event will feature:
– Easter Egg Hunt & Prizes
– Crafts & Activities
– Dying Eggs
– Visit the animals
– Food Vendor
– Other Nonprofit Causes

All at our beautiful animal sanctuary. 100% of proceeds raised from tickets goes right back into the farm, enriching the lives of these animals as well as supporting our community education programs.

$25 for a family up to 5 people. Click HERE for more information and to sign up!

Kīlauea Neighborhood Association
Meeting Agenda
April 5, 2022, 7:00pm
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The agenda may change as the meeting date approaches.

Call to order: 7:00 pm

Committee/Community Reports
– Treasurer’s Report & Finance Committee
– Planning Committee
– Communication Committee
– Fundraising Committee

New Business / Invited Guests
– Woods Guest House in Seacliff: Santo Giorgio of Design Concepts, requesting approval for an SMA Permit Application
– Kīlauea Town sign

Old Business
– Kalihiwai Reservoir decommissioning

Updates
– Seniors
– PTSA
– ʻĀina Hoʻokupu o Kīlauea (Ag Center)
– Anaina Hou Community Park
– Kīlauea Point NWR & Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges
– Kaulana Kīlauea
– Kiaʻi Kāhili
– Na Kiaʻi Nihokū
– Namahana Public Charter School

Announcements

Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 2022 minutes, affirm motion passed via Board vote outside of meeting

Adjournment

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