Delegate candidates sought for Native Hawaiian aha
Nai Aupuni reminds all Native Hawaiians certified by Kanaiolowalu, the Native Hawaiian Roll, that the deadline to file as adelegate candidate to the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention, or aha, is Sept. 15. Candidates may file theirnominations online at naiaupuni.org.
Nai Aupuni, an independent organization made up of a volunteer board of directors from the Hawaiian community, wasestablished solely to create a path to Hawaiian self-determination.
Delegate candidates must live in the area in which they run and will be elected by voters in that area.
Nai Aupuni not only encourages Hawaiians who want to run in the election for convention delegates to sign up, butencourages all Hawaiians to register to vote in the election itself. Hawaiians who have not yet registered can do so at theNative Hawaiian Roll Commission’s website at kanaiolowalu.org or at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs website atoha.org/registry). Information about the election process can be found at naiaupuni.org or by emailing naiaupuni@election-america.com.
Fosso honored by Rotarians
Former West Hawaii Today Publisher Tracey Fosso has received a special Mahalo Award plaque from the Rotary Club of Kona. It was presented Aug. 27 at the organization’s lunch meeting, held Thursdays at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Kau Kau Kailua kicks off
Kailua Village Business Improvement District presents Kau Kau Kailua throughout September as an opportunity to enjoy great values and restaurant specials at eateries throughout the district.
During Kau Kau Kailua, more than 20 participating restaurants offer special value coupons available in advance at historickailuavillage.com. The coupons are valid throughout the month of September. Each restaurant has customized its special value coupons and the offerings are as diverse as the dining choices.
Anheuser Busch has joined KVBID as a supporting sponsor of Kau Kau Kailua.
Participating restaurants include: Frenchman’s Cafe, Fresh Off Da Boat, Genki Shabu Shabu, Happy Buddah Juice Bar, He’e Restaurant, Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant, Huggo’s, Huggo’s on the Rocks, Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse, Island Lava Java, Kona Brewing Co., Kona Coffee Lounge, Kona Ice of Hawaii County, Laverne’s Sports Bar, One Aloha Shave Ice Co., Panda Express, Patricio’s Mexican Taqueria, Splashers Grill, Subway, Taco Del Mar and The Fish Hopper Seafood &Steaks.