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Hawai`i County Weekly Report - July 3, 2003
by Peter Hendricks, Deputy Managing Director, County of Hawaii, Office of the Mayor
The 4th of July celebration and fireworks in Hilo is a wonderful event that has become a tradition for many families. This year, plans have been made that will provide more fireworks viewing area and make it possible for more families to enjoy this day, while addressing safety concerns that have arisen. There has been special concern for children because of excessive drinking, violent behavior, and vehicles driving on the beach and grass areas, especially after dark. Full Story


		Focus on the Economy - July 6, 2003 By Hawaii Island Economic Development Board Hawaiian Music Festival in Tune with the Times Here in Hawaii we are fortunate to have the opportunity to experience performances that focus on three unique musicalities closely associated with the islands ‹ slack key, steel guitar and ukulele. Usually these modes of music and entertainment are presented on an individual basis. The Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival on July 19 and 20 will reward admirers of each with slack key, steel guitar and ukulele in one festival. Full Story.

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Hele Mai with Auntie Lele
`Anaeho`omalu, He Wahi Pana o Kona – A Famous Place of Kona
by Leilehua Yuen
         At the north end of the district of Kona, the village, bay, and development area of `Anaeho`omalu are famed for their petroglyphs, which cover huge portions of the rolling lava fields. Many more petroglyphs are likely hidden under the sands and waves of the shoreline.
         In ancient times the area's name was considered simple and descriptive. Today, many people consider it unpronouncable! Perhaps this will help: The `anae, pronounced "ah nah-ay," is the full-sized mullet, delicious and prized by royalty and commoners. It is especially tasty soaked in coconut milk and baked in the imu.Ho`omalu, pronounced "hoh oh mah loo," is to care for, protect, restrict, or confine. So `Anae – ho`omalu, "ah nah-ay hoh oh mah loo," is the place where the mullet are kept and raised to full size. The mullet pond where these piscine treats were confined still exists.
         Today `Anaeho`omalu is a famous resort area, but in ancient times it was renowned not only as a producer of excellent mullet, but as the place of a great battle. Full story

Auntie Lele's Kau Kau Kitchen
by Leilehua Yuen
Kau kau, pronounced "cow cow" means "food," or "meal" in Hawaiian pidgin. It is also used to mean "to eat," as in "let's go kau kau" - "let's go eat." The Kau Kau Kitchen cooking column and books have been popular in Hawai`i since the first column appeared in the Hawai`i Tribune Herald in 1983.