Archive for April, 2024

Protect Hawai’i Keiki: Contact Hawaii County elected officials, and Hawaii Island State elected officials

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Protect Hawai’i Keiki: Contact Hawaii County elected officials, and Hawaii Island State elected officials

Protect Hawai’i Keiki

     On Thursday, April 25, 2024, school children and the general public are invited to the 133,000-acre heavily contaminated military Pohakuloa Toxic Area (PTA) in the center of Hawai’i Island from 9 AM – 1 PM for what’s billed as “Experience Pohakuloa Day.” Call your local schools and elected officials (see below) to voice safety concerns! Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD who spent 24 years in the Army Medical Corps warns of the health dangers of Depleted Uranium (DU), one of many toxins used at Pohakuloa. See https://vimeo.com/19153948

Also, watch the 14-minute video about Pohakuloa — “Now that you know, do you care?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r10eRMjIRw

STOP BOMBING

POHAKULOA!

Protest Experience Pohakuloa Day 8:30 AM PTA Main Gate

Car pools leave Hilo –Saddle Rd. & Komohana at 7:30 AM

Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action

P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawai’i 96760

                              Phone (808) 966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org to receive our posts.

                                                  For more information see http://www.malu-aina.org

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Hawaii County Council members phone numbers and emails

District 1 Heather Kimball Phone: (808) 961-8828  Email: heather.kimball@hawaiicounty.gov

District 2 Jennifer “Jenn” Kagiwada Phone: (808) 961-8272 Email: jennifer.kagiwada@hawaiicounty.gov

District 3 Susan “Sue” L. K. Lee Loy Phone: (808) 961-8396 Email: sue.leeloy@hawaiicounty.gov

District 4 Ashley Lehualani Kierkiewicz Phone: (808) 961-8265 Email: ashley.kierkiewicz@hawaiicounty.gov

District 5 Matt Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder Phone: (808) 961-8263 Email: matt.kanealii-kleinfelder@hawaiicounty.gov

District 6 Michelle Galimba Phone: (808) 323-4277 Email: michelle.galimba@hawaiicounty.gov

District 7 Rebecca Villegas Phone: (808) 323-4267 Email: rebecca.villegas@hawaiicounty.gov

District 8 Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba Phone: (808) 323-4280 Email: holeka.inaba@hawaiicounty.gov

District 9  Cynthia “Cindy” Evans Phone: Hilo – (808) 961-8564 Email: cindy.evans@hawaiicounty.gov

Mayor Mitch Roth, 25 Aupuni St. #2603 Hilo, Hawaii 96720.  Phone 808-961-8223  Fax 808-961-8912  Email mitch.roth@hawaiicounty.gov

Hawaii Island State Senators

 Inouye, Lorraine (D)                                           Rm 210       808-586-7335
(Hilo, Paukaa, Papaikou, Pepeekeo) FAX: 808-586-7339

seninouye@capitol.hawaii.gov

Kanuha, Dru Mamo (D)                                                          Rm 206      808-586-9385
(Kona, Kau, Volcano) FAX: 808-586-9391

senkanuha@capitol.hawaii.gov

Richards, III, Herbert M. “Tim” (D)                        Rm 202     808-586-6760
(North Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, North Kona) FAX: 808-586-6689

senrichards@capitol.hawaii.gov


San Buenaventura, Joy A. (D)                                   Rm 213               808-586-6890
(Puna) FAX: 808-586-6899

sensanbuenaventura@capitol.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Island State Representatives

lagan, Greggor (D) …………………………..………………………..4 …………………………..…….419 ………………. 8085866530
(Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, FAX: 8085866531

Nanawale Estates, Leilani Estates) repilagan@capitol.hawaii.gov

Kahaloa, Kirstin (D) …………………………..……………………….6 …………………………..…….314 ……………….. 8085868530
(Honaunau, Napoopoo, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, FAX: 8085868534

Holualoa, KailuaKona) repkahaloa@capitol.hawaii.gov

Kapela, Jeanne (D) …………………………..…………………………5 …………………………..…….418 ………………. 8085869605
(Portions of Keaau, and Kurtistown, Mountain View, Glenwood, FAX: 8085869608

Fern Forest, Volcano, Pahala, Punaluu, Naalehu, Waiohinu, repkapela@capitol.hawaii.gov

Hawaiian Ocean View, Hookena)

Lowen, Nicole E. (D) …………………………..……………………..7 …………………………..…….436 ………………. 8085868400
(KailuaKona, Honokohau, Kalaoa, Puuanahulu, FAX: 8085868404

Puako, portion of Waikoloa) replowen@capitol.hawaii.gov

Nakashima, Mark M. (D)…………………………..…………………1 …………………………..…….432 ………………. 8085866680
(Hamakua, portion of Hilo, Kaumana) FAX: 8085866684

repnakashima@capitol.hawaii.gov

Onishi, Richard H.K. (D)…………………………..………………… 2 …………………………..…….438 ………………. 8085866120
(Hilo) FAX: 8085866121

reponishi@capitol.hawaii.gov

Tarnas, David A. (D) …………………………..………………………8 …………………………..…….442 ………………. 8085868510
(Hawi, Halaula, Waimea, Makahalau, Waikii, Waikoloa, FAX: 8085868514

Kawaihae, and Mahukona) reptarnas@capitol.hawaii.gov

Todd, Chris (D) …………………………..…………………………..3 …………………………..…….443 ………………. 8085868480
(Portion of Hilo, Keaukaha, Orchidlands Estate, Ainaloa, FAX: 8085868484

Hawaiian Acres, Fern Acres, portions of Kurtistown and Keaau) reptodd@capitol.hawaii.gov

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

Hawaii State House CEASEFIRE Resolution on Gaza

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Send in testimony in support of SCR 13 UNAMENDED for an Immediate and Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza — by Thursday, April 18th 10 AM Send to capitol.hawaii.gov
Below is my testimony sent to capitol.hawaii.gov
 
Wed. April 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM
Aloha Legislators,
I speak in strong support of SCR13 unamended calling for an immediate and permanent CEASEFIRE in Gaza to stop the killing, starvation, and Genocide taking place as we speak. I am proud of Hawaii County passing a similar resolution and the State Senate as well. With the House passage of this resolution, this will be a powerful statement to the US Congress and the world to follow.
An immediate and permanent Ceasefire is an important first step to get massive humanitarian aid to Gaza to prevent further starvation. It is also an important step to gain the release of all hostages and prisoners and to prevent a widening war in the Middle East. A Ceasefire is what Gaza and the whole Middle East need now. Frankly, a Ceasefire is what the whole world needs now. Mahalo for taking this action for a Ceasefire and Peace. It is a blessing and a victory for All.
Jim Albertini, President of Malu ‘Aina
Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown) Hawai’i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org
 
 
 

Upcoming Peace Events. Please spread the word. Mahalo.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Upcoming Peace actions

1.  Testify in support of a Hawaii State Ceasefire in Gaza Resolution.  Do online by 10 AM on Thursday, April 18th.  Submit testimony in support of SCR 13 unamended at capitol.hawaii.gov

2.  Join the Friday weekly Hilo Peace Vigil 3:30 – -5 PM at the downtown Post Office

3.  Join the peace organizing meeting on Monday, April 22 from 6 – 8 PM at the Keaau Community Center. On the agenda –PTA protest, possible legal action, upcoming RIMPAC 2024, and protest, etc.

4.  Join the Protest “Experience Pohakuloa Day” beginning at 8:30 AM at the PTA main gate on Thursday, April 25th.  See more info below.

5.  If you can’t make the Pohakuloa protest, join the event here

Mahalo.

JIm

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

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Protect Hawai’i Keiki

     On Thursday, April 25, 2024, school children and the general public are invited to the 133,000-acre heavily contaminated military Pohakuloa Toxic Area (PTA) in the center of Hawai’i Island from 9 AM – 1 PM for what’s billed as “Experience Pohakuloa Day.” Call your local school to voice safety concerns! Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD who spent 24 years in the Army Medical Corps warns of the health dangers of Depleted Uranium (DU), one of many toxins used at Pohakuloa. See https://vimeo.com/19153948

Also, watch the 14-minute video about Pohakuloa — “Now that you know, do you care?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r10eRMjIRw

STOP BOMBING

POHAKULOA!

Protest Experience Pohakuloa Day 8:30 AM PTA Main Gate

Car pools leave Hilo –Saddle Rd. & Komohana at 7:30 AM

If you prefer not to go close to PTA, set up picket lines on

the Hilo and Kona sides of Saddle Rd.

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

Protect Hawai’i and the World’s Keiki! No More War!

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Protect Hawai’i Keiki

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, school children and the general public are invited to the 133,000-acre heavily contaminated military Pohakuloa Toxic Area (PTA) in the center of Hawai’i Island from 9 AM – 1 PM for what’s billed as “Experience Pohakuloa Day.” Call your local school to voice safety concerns! Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD who spent 24 years in the Army Medical Corps warns of the health dangers of Depleted Uranium (DU), one of many toxins used at Pohakuloa. See https://vimeo.com/19153948

Also, watch the 14-minute video about Pohakuloa — “Now that you know, do you care?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r10eRMjIRw

STOP BOMBING

POHAKULOA!

Protest Experience Pohakuloa Day 8:30 AM PTA Main Gate Car pools leave Hilo –Saddle Rd. & Komohana at 7:30 AM

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No More War!

No More Weapons! 

Peace Now!

On April 1, 2024, Israel attacked Iran’s Embassy/Consulate in Damascus, Syria with missiles killing several people, including an Iranian top General. On April 14th Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel. Fortunately, no one was killed. What’s next? A wider regional war? A Global Nuclear War? Our world needs a CEASEFIRE and negotiations for peace, not more war and weapons in the Middle East between Israel, Hamas, Iran, etc. Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and the US, between the US, China, Taiwan, etc. Remember what Mahatma Gandhi said: “An eye-for-an-eye will only make the whole world blind.” Or worse!

1 . Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject violence & war as solutions. 3. Defend civil liberties.
       4. Oppose all discrimination: anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Hawaiian, anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Russian, anti-LGBTQ, etc. 5. Seek peace through peaceful means and work for justice in Hawai`i and around the world.

Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action

P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawai’i 96760

                                          Phone (808) 966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org to receive our posts.

For more information see http://www.malu-aina.org

April 19, 2024, Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet – week 1177 – Fridays 3:30-5 PM downtown Post Office

Help pass Hawaii State House Ceasefire Resolution

Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Help pass Hawaii State House Ceasefire Resolution
 
Alright everyone, we are getting down to the moment of truth.
We expect the CAI committee to be announcing a hearing for SCR13 sometime next week. In preparation for this, we are asking folks to commit to one last push this weekend using the legislative contact tool to make calls and send emails. If you haven’t yet, please do so.
If you’ve already used the tool, consider modifying the email message to something personal and sending off another round.
Protip: Calls made this weekend will be routed to voicemail if you’d prefer to leave a message.
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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org