No book sale at library this weekend
There is no book sale planned Saturday at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. A calendar listing in The Coconut, which can be found in the Tuesday edition of West Hawaii Today and in mailboxes, provided incorrect information.
It is the policy of West Hawaii Today to correct promptly any incorrect or misleading information when it is brought to the attention of the newspaper.
Hawaii Aloha hosts aloha aina discussion
Hawaii Aloha is an educational series designed to continue the discourse that was started at the U.S. Department of the Interior hearings held in July all across Hawaii. The overwhelming majority of people who presented testimony opposed any type of federal recognition from the cepartment and also opposed the state-initiated Kanaiolowalu. Many based their stance on information never taught in any level of public compulsory education in Hawaii.
Hawaii Aloha will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Pupu, juice and water will be provided. Chairs are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.
Comments sought on retaining judge
The term of 3rd Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth A. Strance will expire on March 30, according to the state Judical Selection Commission. Strance, in accordance with Section 3, Article VI of the state constitution, has petitioned to be retained in office and to be renewed for an additional term. The constitution empowers the commission to determine whether Strance should be retained in office for an additional term of 10 years.
The commission invites interested individuals to submit written comments or fill out an evaluation form on whether Strance should be retained in office for a new term. All written comments and evaluations forms will be kept confidential.
Visit the commission’s website and fill out form JS-P-081, Judical Evaluation Retention Form. Written comments or form JS-P-081 must be postmarked or faxed by Jan. 6 to: Commission Chairwoman Doris M. Ching, EdD, Judicial Selection Commission, State of Hawaii, 417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96819. Comments may also be faxed to 538-5205.
For more information, visit courts.state.hi.us/courts/jsc.