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What does America mean to you? This Hawaii student’s artful answer won her national recognition

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July 9, 2024

What does America mean to you? This Hawaii student’s artful answer won her national recognition

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An Ewa Makai Middle School student has placed second in a national contest.

The inaugural “America’s Field Trip” is a nationwide scholastic contest sponsored by America250. The contest encourages students from elementary through high school to reflect on what America means to them.

Students responded to the prompt, ‘What does America mean to you?’ through artwork, video, or essay submissions.

Among the thousands of inspiring and creative submissions, Laylamae Weaver was selected as one of the 75 second-place awardees.

“I am grateful to win this award that allows me to show my patriotism through my art,” Weaver said.

A panel of current and former educators selected 150 students as awardees: 75 for a first-place prize and 75 for a second-place prize. Weaver was awarded a $500 cash prize for her artwork.

“At Ewa Makai Middle School, our vision is ‘Empower, Explore, Excel Together’. Layalamae Weaver drew a picture of how students in middle school can explore their civic responsibility by becoming active members of their community,” said Ewa Makai Middle School Principal Kim Sanders.

America250 is a nonpartisan initiative striving to engage Americans nationwide in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, which will occur on July 4, 2026.

Hawaii’s America250 Commission was formed last year through an executive order issued by Gov. Green.

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Proposed bill seeks to lower speed limits in school zones on Oahu

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August 6, 2024

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Proposed bill seeks to lower speed limits in school zones on Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As students head back to class this week, the Honolulu City Council is seeking to lower speed limits in school zones.

Bill 44 would enforce 15 to 20 mile per hour limits in school zones.

It comes just a week after Gov. Josh Green proclaimed August “Pedestrian Safety Month” in Hawaii.

“Studies have shown that if you get hit by a car at 25 mph the outcomes are a lot worse than if you get hit by a car at 20 mph and so we know lower speed limits are safer for pedestrians, are safer for bicyclists,” said Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam.

“We have a lot of keiki and kupuna that walk to school. Hawaii’s always at the top of the list for pedestrian incidents. So, we wanna make sure drivers are driving safely and the pedestrians aren’t gonna be hit by a speeding driver,” he added.

Billy 44 has its first reading on Wednesday.

Councilmembers say it could become law by the end of the year.

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Roaches, sewage, close L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook

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August 6, 2024

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The state Department of Health has shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook after discovering an active roach infestation, a suspected sewage backup and several other health violations in the restaurant.

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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Celebration Set For August

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August 6, 2024

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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Celebration Set For August

NPS photo of hoʻokupu ceremony at Puʻukohola Heiau

(BIVN) – Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site will celebrate its 52nd anniversary Establishment Day, “Hoʻokuikahi”, this month.

The National Park Service says the annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 2024.

The event is free to the public, and this year will be held this year at the park Visitor Center as well as at Hawaiʻi County’s Spencer Beach Park at ‘Ohaiʻula.

From a National Park Service news release:

Festivities will commence on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. with a hoʻokupu (gift giving) ceremony, followed by various workshops and demonstrations showcasing traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, such as ulana lauhala (lauhala weaving), holo waʻa (canoe rides), kuiki (quilting), Hawaiian games, lei haku ame lei wili (different lei making styles), ulana niu (coconut frond weaving), kapa making, ‘upena kīloi (throw net), and hulu aliʻi (chiefly featherwork), kaula (cordage), live Hawaiian music, and so much more! The event will continue on Sunday, August 18 at 9:30 a.m. with traditional Hawaiian mele (music) & pule (prayer) at Spencer Beach Park and both days will conclude at 3:00 p.m..
This events theme is “Ke Kulana No’eau o ka wa Kahiko (Skilled Crafts of Ancient Hawaiʻi)”, with this year’s sub-theme being “E hoʻolono i ke kāhea”, which means ” Let us hear the call “.

NPS photo of lei poʻo

The event is free to attend and due to the significant May 2024 flood event and damage occurring in Kawaihae, will be held this year at the Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site park Visitor Center and at the County Spencer Beach Park at ‘Ohai’ula. No activities this year will occur at the normal venue of Pelekane (Royal Courtyard).
The weather in Kawaihae is typically dry and humid, so it is recommended to use sunscreen, wear comfortable clothing, and bring your own water, refreshments, and lunch if you plan on staying all day.
This free public event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Hawai’i Pacific Parks Association, and Nā Aikane o Puʻukoholā Heiau, and made possible through countless volunteer hours and support provided by park community partners including Nā Papa Kanaka o Pu’ukoholā Heiau, Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club, Royal Order of Kamehameha Kohala Chapter, and many community members. For more information, please call 808-882-7218 ext. 1101 or visit nps.gov/puhe.
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