Jan
26

Street Lights in Laie

Have you noticed a streetlight out in Laie, but you’re not sure who to contact? Please see the attached map.

Laie Street Lights

Mahalo for being a proactive citizen!

Jan
20

2012-2013 LCA Candidates/Election

Please vote January 28 at the Laie Elementary School from 8 am to noon.

The candidates for the 2012-2013 LCA Board:

Pane Meatoga, Jr. (incumbent)

Kela Miller  (incumbent)

Verla Moore  (incumbent)

Barbara Jean Kahawaii  (incumbent)

Tipa Galea’i  (incumbent)

Junior Ah You  (incumbent)

Kau’mealani Walk  (incumbent)

Kevin Schlag  (incumbent)

Carol Feinga  (incumbent)

Eugenia Lawrence

Lupe Piena

Dec
13

Laie Park Management to Change

December 12, 2011

Hawaii Reserves, Inc., the Laie Community Association and the Laie Hawaii North Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) have announced that Laie Park will soon be under new management. As of January 1, 2012, the park will be managed by the Laie Hawaii North Stake; it is expected that the change will generally be unnoticeable to most park users.

Previously owned by Property Reserve, Inc., for the past several years the park has been managed by Hawaii Reserves, Inc., and utilities have been paid by the Laie Community Association. Title to the park was recently transferred from Property Reserve, Inc. to the LDS Church.

“While PRI does not have parks in its property portfolio, the LDS Church owns and maintains various other stake and regional parks throughout the United States, so this is a good fit,” said R. Eric Beaver, president of HRI. “We anticipate that Laie Park will benefit from this transfer by way of facility improvements over time, and it will continue to be available for recreational use by the general public.”

Finau Hafoka, president of the Laie Hawaii North Stake also expressed support for the change. “We recently met with HRI and LCA to get up to speed on the forms and procedures, such as scheduling of the park,” said Hafoka. He noted that while scheduling will likely not change too much, “we’re excited about the opportunities that this transfer presents for youth activities and similar events.” Hafoka said that the policy of giving priority to large groups and leagues that provide the widest benefit to our community will continue.

“Like the church’s building maintenance program, we invite all park users and community members to take part in the cleaning and upkeep of this community asset,” remarked Hafoka. He mentioned that volunteer cleaning and maintenance of the Malaekahana Bike Path by community members, under the direction of the LCA, has been very successful.

“We fully support this change,” said Laie Community Association president Pane Meatoga, Jr. “The transfer makes good sense from an organizational and community perspective, and we know it will be good for Laie and its residents.”

Scheduling of the park will generally continue to be done on a first come, first served basis. Those wishing to schedule the park for 2012 and beyond should contact Shaun Niu at 782-5808 beginning January 1, 2012.

Nov
22

2012-13 LCA Elections

The LCA Board election for 2012-13 is coming up. Candidate filing deadline is Jan. 17. Election day is Jan. 28. Members of the La’ie Community Association are eligible to vote.

Important Dates:

  • Download an application
  • Current list of LCA members will be posted at the Shopping Center on Jan. 20.
  • The deadline for joining the LCA for 2012 is Jan. 18.
  • Fill out the application and turn it in to any current LCA Board member or HRI by Jan. 17. CANDIDATE APPLICATION
  • A final list of LCA members will be posted at the Shopping Center Jan. 18.
  • Elections will be held Jan. 28 from 8 am to noon at the La’ie Elementary Cafeteria.

Membership Fees:

  • Annual Membership: $2 per person
  • 10-year Membership: $10 per person
  • 10-year Couple Membership: $15 per couple
  • Lifetime Membership: $25 per person

Aug
05

Laie Days Evaluation

Laie Days Survey
Please help us make Laie Days even better by providing us with your feedback. Take the survey here.

Mahalo!

Jul
06

Sperm Whale Stranding Meeting

Sperm Whale Stranding Meeting
by NOAA & HPU’s Marine Mammal Response Team

THIS THURS – July 7, 2011
6-7:30pm
Kahuku Public and School Library
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy.
Kahuku, HI 96731
808 293-8935

StarUPDATE on the recent Sperm Whale Stranding in Laie/Ko’olau Loa & Marine Mammal response network.
What the Community should do
if a whale is stranded.
**We would love more of our keiki & youth to be involved and to learn about their local marine mammals
also see> HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL RESPONSE TEAM TOO! http://hmsrto.org/

Jun
08

La’ie Days 2011

We’re getting ready for La’ie Days! Check back regularly for the most up-to-date schedule. Here is what we have confirmed so far:

  • Volleyball Tournament. July 12-14, 5 to 11 pm, Old Gym ($75 per team) Contact Tipa Galea’i, 780-4107
  • Sunset on the Path. July 15, 5 pm. Bike Path (Kahuku end). Food, movies, fun!
  • Golf Tournament. July 15, 7 am 1 pm. Fazio Course, Turtle Bay ($55 per person). Contact Tipa Galea’i, 780-4107
  • Hukilau. July 16, Hukilau Beach. Contact BJ Kahawaii
  • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. July 19-21, 5 – 11 pm, Old Gym ($10 per person) Contact Tipa Galea’i, 780-4107
  • Kupuna Luncheon. July 20, 11 am  - 1 pm, PCC Hale Kuai. Contact Kela Miller
  • Summer Bash. July 22, 6 – 10 pm, Shopping Center
  • Polynesian Pioneer Fireside. July 24, 6 pm, Back Chapel.

Apr
29

Koolauloa Pharmacy Grand Opening

Join us May 25 from 1 to 5 pm across the street from the Kahuku Medical Center. Celebrate with the Koolauloa Community Health and Wellness Center; enjoy entertainment and pupus.

Apr
29

Updated Laie Emergency Plan

Updated Laie Emergency Plan

Major stakeholders in the community of Laie, including the Laie Community Association and HRI, recently updated the Laie Emergency Planning brochure. Revisions were made to help improve evacuation speed and efficiency for tsunamis, including: an emphasis on immediate evacuation inland – for most residents, to the foothills of Laie; the instruction to park in lots and grass areas at BYU-H or the temple, and then walk inland from there; and re-design of the evacuation site map indicators.
The emergency planning committee encourages residents to take the time to review this important information to be better prepared. To view the color brochure, please follow the link above.

Apr
29

Foodland Bridge to be Replaced

Drainage Update: Bridge Widening
Revised July 30, 2010

The State Department of Transportation recently agreed to replace the existing 25-foot-wide Foodland Bridge with a new 50-foot bridge–doubling its drainage capacity. This is an important milestone for Laie. The project is scheduled to start in 2011.

The Laie Community Association (LCA) has been working with Hawaii Reserves, Inc., BYU-Hawaii, and the Polynesian Cultural Center to address drainage issues through the Envision Laie process.

The community’s storm system was built in 1961. There are more than 50 inlets throughout Laie with two system outfalls emptying into the ocean near the Polynesian Cultural Center and at the drainage canal by Foodland. The bridge outfall at the Foodland canal is 25 feet wide and under capacity.

“The outfall at the Foodland Bridge is a major bottleneck in our system,” said Kevin Schlag, chair of the LCA Drainage Committee. “Widening the bridge is critical to improving drainage in Laie, and we appreciate the work that Hawaii Reserves, Inc., has done to facilitate this key improvement.”

LCA’s President, Pane Meatoga, noted, “We look forward to working with the state, residents and landowners through the Envision Laie process to continue to find drainage solutions for our community.”

 

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