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"A Place Of Transition - A Visit With Tom McDonald"

Many of us as we go through life find weʻre sometimes at a place where we just need a little help. Thatʻs what Kahumana Community Farm located in Wai`anae does. As  we quickly saw in our visit and tour with Executive Director Tom McDonald, Kahumana is a healthy and inclusive farm-based community helping O`ahuʻs homeless families, people with disabilities and youth become productive on their own once again. Join us in our visit to Kahumana and like us, youʻll see why this is a very special place indeed  - Watch It Here

MONDAY, December 31st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54

MONDAY, December 31st At 5:30 PM & FRIDAY, January 4th At 3:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53  

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TUESDAY, January 1st At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, January 3rd At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 5th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52


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"Canoes Are Family - A Visit With Scotty Reis-Moniz" 

Canoes are not often thought of as a person or family member, but thatʻs only part of what we learned in our visit with Scotty Reis-Moniz of the Waimanalo Canoe Club. Because wa`a, as they are called in Hawaiian, were considered way more than transportation, they held an exalted place in ancient Hawai`i and still do today. While most of us see canoe-racing as a sport, that only begins to scratch the surface of the amazing role they have in Hawai`iʻs culture. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Scotty on the beach in Waimanalo as we meet some of his canoe family and youʻll soon see why thereʻs a deep connection between wa`a and people that goes back centuries - Watch It Here

FRIDAY, January 4th At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, January 5th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53


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"A Place Of Transition - A Visit With Tom McDonald"

Many of us as we go through life find weʻre sometimes at a place where we just need a little help. Thatʻs what Kahumana Community Farm located in Wai`anae does. As  we quickly saw in our visit and tour with Executive Director Tom McDonald, Kahumana is a healthy and inclusive farm-based community helping O`ahuʻs homeless families, people with disabilities and youth become productive on their own once again. Join us in our visit to Kahumana and like us, youʻll see why this is a very special place indeed - Watch It Here

MONDAY, December 24th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54

MONDAY, December 24th At 3:30 PM & FRIDAY, December 28th At 12:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53  

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TUESDAY, December 25th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY,December 27th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, December 29th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52

SATURDAY, December 29th  At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53


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"BE HONEST WITH US FROM THIS DAY ON"

Honolulu Civil Beat - March 16, 2018

Support for a well-established homeless encampment at the Wai`anae Boat Harbor and frustration at state government were the themes of the night Thursday as about 100 people turned out for a Wai`anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting also attended by Mike McCartney, Gov. David Ige’s chief of staff.

Community members complained about what they saw as a lack of transparency in the state’s efforts to create a plan for the camp, and said they want to see community leaders take the lead in helping the residents.

Speakers requested the state help those living at the camp, known as Pu`uhonua O Wai`anae, with trash pickup, access to bathrooms and by turning the water back on at a spigot at the harbor.

McCartney apologized for the mixed signals sent by state officials this month regarding the encampment.

At the last neighborhood board meeting March 6, residents were told by state homeless coordinator Scott Morishige and Pua Aiu of the Department of Land and Natural Resources that the encampment would be swept away by May or June.

In an about-face Tuesday, the governor assured leaders of the homeless community of about 200 people that they would not be evicted from state-owned land controlled by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. And on Wednesday, he said his office was looking for vacant land in Wai`anae where the community can relocate to.

The governor also said there is no federal grant application pending to build a marine education center on the site, as the officials indicated March 6.

“Be honest with us from this day on,” said Twinkle Borge, longtime leader of Pu`uhonua. “You guys totally wrecked my life. You guys gave me anxiety, many sleepless nights.”

McCartney blamed the confusion on miscommunications and pledged to work with the community moving forward.

He said there will be no presentation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources about plans for the marine education center at the board’s meeting March 23, as was announced at the previous neighborhood board meeting. 

Borge and James Pakele, a Wai`anae resident and Pu`uhonua volunteer, asked to be involved in meetings with the administration moving forward. 

The conflicting messages from state officials in recent days were brought up frequently Thursday by community members, including Republican state Rep. Andria Tupola of Nanakuli, a candidate for governor.

“To come here and talk about a federal grant and then all of a sudden this week it never even existed; that is not something our community should have to put up with,” Tupola said....

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FIGHTING FOR HAWAI`IʻS HOUSELESS

Honolulu Civil Beat - February 14, 2018

The state has no immediate plans to clear out a well-established homeless encampment near the Wai`anae Boat Harbor, according to state homeless coordinator Scott Morishige. 

But community members and residents of Pu`uhonua O Wai`anae fear a sweep is increasingly likely. 

About 15 of them gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday to defend the camp after recent criticism from some city and state leaders.

“The village is a safe and stable place to live,” said Twinkle Borge, the camp’s leader. 

“We want to dialogue with people to make a decision about our future. We want to keep our `ohana together as much as possible. We are open to exploring all options including relocation.”

She said more than half of the roughly 200 camp residents are Native Hawaiian.

Many of the people who gathered Wednesday had planned to attend a House Health and Human Services Committee hearing to testify on a measure that would have exempted people living in the camp, which is on state land, from criminal trespassing laws. 

But on Tuesday, committee Chair Rep. John Mizuno pulled HB 2754 from the hearing agenda. He was not immediately available for comment Wednesday afternoon.

Rep. Della Au Bellati, who introduced the bill, said even though it was tabled for the session, the measure generated important discussions about what the state should do about the encampment.

Borge said people in the camp are often blamed for crime, vandalism and dumping trash in the area, including dumping human waste into Pokai Bay.

“Pokai Bay is a far walk from Wai`anae Boat Harbor,” Borge said. “Nobody is walking down Farrington with their buckets of waste and pouring it into the bay.”

Morishige and Rep. Cedric Gates, who represents Wai`anae, both support plans to move people living on the land elsewhere, provided they receive advance notice and that permanent or transitional housing options are offered.

“It’s been clear that at some point there will be a transition of people out of that area,” Morishige said. “That won’t occur without prior notice.”

Morishige said the state has long offered outreach services to people who live in the camp.

He said the site on land controlled by the Department of Land and Natural Resources isn’t appropriate for an encampment because human activity might impact the natural resources there, including a rare shrimp found in ponds in the area.

Borge said she asked the DLNR to bring a biologist to the camp to teach residents how to protect the shrimp.

She said many people in the encampment have tried and failed to find permanent housing or found homeless shelters unsuitable.

Borge told Civil Beat she would prefer the state allow people to continue living at the camp, adding that the measure tabled Tuesday might have bought her time to negotiate a deal with the state to either remain on the parcel or find land to relocate to.

HAWAI`I NEWS NOW - STATE BLOCKS CNN STORY ABOUT WAI`ANAE HOUSELESS

Hawaii News Now - December 22, 2017

The leader of Waianae's largest homeless village was hoping a film production crew working on a show for CNN would help tell their story to the world – until the crew's application for a one-day filming permit was denied by the state.

"They were going to bring more awareness to see if we can get more help out there, like sponsors and what not," said Twinkle Borge, the leader of Puuhonua O Waianae.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources objected to the film crew giving the Waianae homeless camp national publicity, saying the following in a statement:

"Bringing attention to this area on a national level has the possibility of suggesting that the State is okay with the current human occupation on this property, and while we continue to be in discussions with various parties about this property and its future use, at the moment we are not interested in the possibility of people living there being inaccurately or inappropriately portrayed to a national television audience."

Borge feels the censorship is part of an effort to force the camp to close.

"I was kind of angry when they told me they got denied," Borge said. "We have been here this long and all of a sudden it's a problem and you want to take it from us? Shame on you."

The state also claimed that the 16-person film crew would have had an impact on opae'ula, a protected species of tiny red shrimp which live in deep sinkholes around the camp. Borge, though, says it's the campers who have taken on responsibility for the animal's sustainability in the area.

"I believe they used that as an excuse," she said. 

It's not the first time Borge has perceived that the state is attempting to push the homeless out. In October, state officials closed certain water spigots at the Waianae Small Boat Harbor for a road repaving project, causing the struggling families to find new supplies of water.

In an email to Hawaii News Now, the state said it had "no obligation to provide services to people camping illegally on state property."

The camp has the support of many in the Waianae community, including the neighborhood board.

"We're trying to play ball and we are trying to do everything to show we're willing to abide by the rules, but the state is not allowing that to happen for us to remain there," said Marc Paaluhi, a supporter of Puuhonua O Waianae.

The state refused Hawaii News Now's request for an interview on the status of the camp for this story. The film company that was denied a permit did not respond to our calls.

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SANTA BRINGS GIFTS TO WAI`ANAE HOUSELESS

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - December 26, 2017

A single act of kindness was all that was needed to lift the spirits of hundreds of homeless keiki and their families on the Wai`anae Coast who were visited on Christmas by a Hawaiian Santa bearing gifts, toiletries and other basic necessities.

Valoha Giving Movement, a nonprofit that collected 4,000 donated toys this season, provided gifts to families including 36 people living at Cedar Farms in Wai`anae, a drug-free safe zone for people who are down on their luck, most of whom live in tents on a dirt road on the property for $25 per month per adult. The group shares a single portable toilet and makeshift portable shower that they put up and take down every day.

“I’m happy,” said 12-year-old Cedar Farms resident Ronsen Moniz, whose bounty included a scooter, shoes and backpack from donors. In return, he used a gift card he received as a present to buy his mother, Jojo Thornton, a necklace and pendant for Christmas.

That is the hope for Valoha, the nonprofit started two years ago by Christina Bush after losing her job, going into depression and then finding an opportunity to spread aloha to those in need.

The group has since grown to 9,000 volunteers, many of whom helped deliver gifts this holiday season.

Besides Wai`anae, Valoha distributed gifts to Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Kalihi and Barbers Point.

“I’ve never seen so many needy kids in my life,” said volunteer Michael Ferreira. “All year long they’ve lost hope. This gives them hope. It teaches them, too, how to give so that when they get older they learn to give back.”

Cedar Farms resident Stacia Martin says the help is much appreciated, especially during this time of year.

“Majority of us work. We’re trying with whatever job we have. Most of the time our job is not enough to cover rentals out there nowadays because it’s so high,” she said. 

“Honestly, when they do come it’s the time that we actually need ’em. We’re short on money already. Even though we live in tents, we still get bills we got to pay. It makes our day happier knowing that someone out there cares for us and actually recognizes that we are up here, too.”

Thornton, 39, who has eight children ranging in age from 12 to 25, has been living at the farm for more than three years after being evicted from a low-income housing project down the road.

The fact that people know that “we’re human beings and we need help, too, (makes a difference) instead of labeling us as homeless people with drug problems,” she said.

“Majority of the families that are houseless — I going call them houseless cause we’re not homeless, Hawaii is our home — majority is just … we having hard time,” she said.

Thornton, a single parent who was working three jobs but still couldn’t make ends meet, is working to become self-sufficient to eventually move her family out of Cedar Farms and into permanent housing.

“That’s what I’m hoping we going be doing is moving forward. That way other families that need help can move to the farm and get the help that we had,” she said. “It is a blessing to have everybody that comes out to help each and every one of us.”

State Rep. Cedric Gates (D, Wai`anae-Makaha-Makua), who partnered with Valoha for his second annual west-side toy drive, said helping uplift a needy family on Christmas gives him great purpose.

“There’s so many underserved keiki out here on our coastline. Giving them a simple gift makes a huge difference,” he said. “It lets them know people out there care about them and want the best for them. I’m born and raised out here, so I look at these kids and I see myself. I could’ve been these kids right here in these communities getting these toys, and I know how I would feel if I got one from just a random act of kindness. It really brings joy to my heart.”

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"A Hand Up - A Visit With Twinkle Borge"

A hand up, not a hand out is what Twinkle Borge, leader at Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae offers those who come to her for help. One of O`ahuʻs largest encampments for houseless individuals, Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae is a safe haven for those living on the street yet want to recover their lives and re-enter society. As someone formerly living on the street herself, itʻs no wonder sheʻs helped countless others to get back on their feet. Join us in our amazing visit at Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae and youʻll see why Twinkle Borge inspires others to become successful every day of their lives - Watch It Here

MONDAY, November 27th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 

MONDAY, November 27th At 5:30 PM & FRIDAY, December 1st At 4:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53  

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TUESDAY, November 28th At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, December 2nd At 8:30 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54

TUESDAY, November 28th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 30th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, December 2nd At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52

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"Planting Twenty Trees - A Visit With Camilo Mora"

Weʻve often wondered what global warming and rising sea levels mean for islands like Hawai`i in the middle of the Pacific. So we met up recently with University Of Hawai`i professor and climate change expert Dr. Camilo Mora and what he told us came as quite a surprise. He showed us in very real terms how Hawai`i will be impacted by rising sea levels, but also shared a very simple way for each of us to do our part in helping to solve it. Join us in our fascinating visit with Camilo as he explains how Hawai`i can lead the way in saving the worldʻs environment - Watch It Here

FRIDAY, December 1st At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, December 2nd  At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53

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"A Hand Up - A Visit With Twinkle Borge"

A hand up, not a hand out is what Twinkle Borge, leader at Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae offers those who come to her for help. One of O`ahuʻs largest encampments for houseless individuals, Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae is a safe haven for those living on the street yet want to recover their lives and re-enter society. As someone formerly living on the street herself, itʻs no wonder sheʻs helped countless others to get back on their feet. Join us in our amazing visit at Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae and youʻll see why Twinkle Borge inspires others to become successful every day of their lives - Watch It Here

MONDAY, November 20th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 

MONDAY, November 20th At 5:30 PM & FRIDAY, November 24th At 4:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53  

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TUESDAY, November 21st At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, November 25th At 8:30 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54

TUESDAY, November 21st At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 23rd At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY,November 25th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52

SATURDAY, November 25th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53

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"A Place Of Transition - A Visit With Tom McDonald" 

Many of us as we go through life find weʻre sometimes at a place where we just need a little help. Thatʻs what Kahumana Community Farm located in Wai`anae does. As  we quickly saw in our visit and tour with Executive Director Tom McDonald, Kahumana is a healthy and inclusive farm-based community helping O`ahuʻs homeless families, people with disabilities and youth become productive on their own once again. Join us in our visit to Kahumana and like us, youʻll see why this is a very special place indeed - Watch It Here

MONDAY, September 14th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 
MONDAY, September 14th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, September 18th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53  
TUESDAY, September 15th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, September 17th At 7:30  & SATURDAY, September 19th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52


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"Was The Hawaiian Kingdom Race-Based? - A Visit With Willy Kauai" 

Were only Hawaiians part of the Hawaiian Kingdom or were non-Hawaiians also citizens? Was it just Hawaiians who tried to prevent the overthrow and illegal US occupation? Why were non-Hawaiians living there and what did they do when the Kingdom government came under attack? Join us in our fascinating interview with Dr. Willy Kauai as he shares with us his amazing discoveries in researching who the real citizens were and why they fought so hard for their beloved Kingdom - Watch It Here

FRIDAY, September 18th At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, September 19th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53

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"A Place Of Transition - A Visit With Tom McDonald" 

Many of us as we go through life find weʻre sometimes at a place where we just need a little help. Thatʻs what Kahumana Community Farm located in Wai`anae does. As  we quickly saw in our visit and tour with Executive Director Tom McDonald, Kahumana is a healthy and inclusive farm-based community helping O`ahuʻs homeless families, people with disabilities and youth become productive on their own once again. Join us in our visit to Kahumana and like us, youʻll see why this is a very special place indeed - Watch It Here

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HAS THE U.S. TAKEOVER OF HAWAI`I BEEN A SUCCESS?

Honolulu Civil Beat - January 21, 2015

Hawaii holds the ignominious distinction of having the most homeless per capita for four years in a row, according to interactive maps created by Movoto, a real estate brokerage firm based in San Mateo, Calif.

In 2014, there were 487 homeless people per 100,000 Hawaii residents — 219 were unsheltered and 269 sheltered.

Hawaii’s homeless numbers have been the worst in the country since 2011 — in 2010, the state ranked third.

You can check out the maps here - 

http://www.civilbeat.com/2015/01/new-maps-chart-homeless-across-the-nation-hawaii-ranks-1/

Meanwhile...

Hawaii has the fourth-highest number of millionaires per-capita in the US according to a new study.

The just-released Phoenix Global Wealth Monitor shows that stable economic growth helped Hawai`i maintain its ranking, according to lead researcher David Thompson.

The report's data shows 32,829 Hawaii households with $1 million or more in investable assets, for a ratio of 6.93 millionaires to the total household count. 

HOW DID HAWAIIANS BECOME OUTCASTS IN THEIR OWN LAND?
 
Here's What The History Books Won't Tell You -

Western diseases, to which Hawaiians had no immunity, decimated their numbers. At the time of western contact, well over 500,000 people inhabited the Hawaiian Islands.

By 1805 that number had been more than halved.

By 1853 there were only 71,000 Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian people in the islands.

Within 100 years of western contact, the Hawaiian population had been reduced by nearly 90 percent.

According to the 2000 census, the numbers of people who claim some native Hawaiian ancestry have increased to over 400,000. But only 239,000 live in Hawai`i and they are the poorest, most locked-up population in the state.

Although they only make up about 20 percent of the state's population, in June 2001 they made up 39 percent of the state's prison population, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

Sadly, today they make up 37 percent of the state's homeless population.