• Climate change, global warming and more roads • Unite for a better Anahola Climate change, global warming and more roads How can anyone deny global warming and climate change? The heat is scorching hot. I never wore a hat outdoors until
• Climate change, global warming and more roads • Unite for a better Anahola
Climate change, global warming and more roads
How can anyone deny global warming and climate change?
The heat is scorching hot. I never wore a hat outdoors until this past year. The sun actually burns my face. I thought this was only me. However I talked with many who have said they have never before witnessed a hotter and more humid year on the Garden island or anywhere in Hawaii.
I believe the heat has fried the brains of those in power. How can an island that increases in population, tourism and the amount of motor vehicles sold daily not have the need for new roads?
The Kuhio Highway in Kapaa and Wailua is the same road it was in the 1960s.
There are many reasons for this. Money is always a factor, the other major factor is global warming and climate change making us less attentive and unable to think properly.
Many of my neighbors that are lifelong residents purchased air conditioners for the first time in 2015. The drive home from Lihue to Kapaa took over 90 minutes for a drive that should take 20 minutes.
Every year is going to get hotter and hotter. Every year there will be more motor vehicles and more humans.
More roads are definitely needed. The solution is simple. A toll road from the east side to Lihue and back. The road could then be a money maker for the state, county or even a private investor.
How many would pay $5, 6, 7, or even $10 to get to your destination traffic free and stress free?
Every cab driver and commercial driver I spoke with said they would pay the price in lieu of sitting in the horrid heat of traffic.
It’s not 1960 anymore. I can save the county and state a lot of money in the hiring of consultants to see if new roads are needed. Here’s your answer: Yes!
In the meantime, help, help, I’m melting …
James “Kimo” Rosen, Kapaa
Unite for a better Anahola
It was great to see many familiar faces from days past at Kanuikapono (Kanu) Charter School’s board meeting. To be reminded of the early endeavors of Kanu, its inception, its growth, and much challenges was enlightening. The financial report given clearly showed DOE monies paid teacher salaries and nonprofit paid remainder school expenses. Hopefully Ms. Danner’s inquiry has been received satisfactorily.
Kanu was part of an earlier development plan, “Project Faith,” which encompassed the solar project area. It saddens me every time I pass this monstrosity to know there could have been a 20-acre community cultural commercial center instead.
However, economic development is still much needed here and in every Hawaiian community. For too long, Anahola continues to splinter itself. When we first moved to the Anahola Farm lots in 1988 it was the lessee verses spousal input regarding community building, farmers against other farmers, Anahola organization against other Anahola organization, community projects both completed and those being unplanned for. Presently, it’s Danner vs other community organization here in Anahola.
There is a saying “if we are not part of the solution then we are the problem.” People it’s time, we need to unite collectively to plan for a better Anahola. I will be attending AHHA meeting Monday night at 6 p.m. at the Anahola Cafe. Let us now begin the reconciliation process for a better unified Anahola. Neither I nor AHC or Torio ohana endorse AHHA and or its affiliates.
Marie Torio, AHC secretary, Anahola
