KA’APUNI ROAD ADVISORY

Motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway today are advised to use extra caution as marchers in a week-long journey around the island make their way toward their final destination in West Maui.About 100 people participated in overnight leg of the journey that traversed the pali section of the highway.The marchers plan to reach Moku’ula in Lahaina (near 505 Front Street) at around 4 p.m.Motorists should adjust their travel times accordingly and drive with extra caution as some portions of the road have little or no shoulder.Areas that may be affected by increased traffic this afternoon as the procession nears their destination include the following intersections:

Prison & Front Street;

Shaw & Wainee Street;

Honoapiilani Highway & Aholo Street;

and the south entrance of Front Street at the Honoapiilani Highway.

The 193-mile Ka’apuni trek was organized to encourage unity and heighten awareness of Native Hawaiian issues.

KA’APUNI UPDATE: FRIDAY 2/27/09 ON THE ROAD REPORTS

• 8:30 a.m.: Our news crew is headed to cover the rest of the Ka’apuni procession on the ground so that we can bring you pictures and coverage of the closing ceremonies set to get underway at around 5:30 p.m. at Moku’ula. The marchers are expected to arrive at around 4 p.m. on the West side. Keep it tuned to our sister radio station 93.5 FM for further updates this afternoon.
• 8:28 a.m.: The Ka’apuni crew remains on a rest break at the base of the pali. In addition to being a refuling break, it is primarily a quiet-time rest break as the crew has been on the road since 10 o’clock last night.

posted by WENDY February 27, 2009 1:29 PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 KAAPUNI UPDATES: FRIDAY 7:35 A.M. 2/27/09

FRIDAY 2/27/09

• 7:35 a: The Ka’apuni marchers are currently on a much needed rest stop after traversing north Kihei, Ma’alaea and the pali overnight. The procession is expected to get police assistance in crossing to the makai side of the road and continuing their walk west towards Moku’ula at some point today. Motorists are advised to be extra cautious when passing or approaching the procession as some areas of the road do not have a shoulder. Plans are to arrive in Moku’ula (near 505 Front Street) at around 4 p.m. Event organizers remind those joining or already participating in the march, to take the proper safety precautions when parking vehicles, getting dropped off or picked up, and walking along the route. Unlike the nighttime leg, which was cold and windy, the day time walk will likely be warm. Participants should have water, proper clothing and footwear, and clothing with high visibility.
• 4:25 a: (The Ka’apuni marchers are out of cell range, but we have been informed that they have reached the Lahaina side of the pali and are at the Kings Trail location at the bottom of the Pali section of road near the mauka (mountain side) parking lot of the Highway.) Motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway today are advised to use extra caution this afternoon as marchers in a week-long journey around the island make their way toward their final destination West Maui. About 100 people participated in the latest leg of the journey that traversed the pali section of the highway overnight. According to our latest report, the Ka’apuni procession had reached the bottom of the pali at 4:30 a.m. and were seen near the Mauka parking lot near the outlet to the King’s Trail. The 193-mile Ka’apuni trek was organized to encourage unity and heighten awareness of Native Hawaiian issues including ceded land claims. The group is expected to reach Moku’ula at around 4 p.m.
• 2:24 a: The Ka’apuni procession is now at the pali tunnel.
• 1:43 a: Now at the scenic lookout approaching tunnel.
• 12:45a: Motorists traveling in the Pali section of the Honoapiilani Highway at this hour are advised to use extra caution. The Ka’apuni Procession that has been marching since last week is on the final leg of its journey with about 100 people walking in the torch lit procession at this time. Motorists are asked to slow for when passing and approaching the procession and to use extreme caution for the safety of those on the road and on foot. Once the procession gets to the tunnel area, there will be a significant delay in travel to allow the marchers to pass through safely. Again the procession is making its way through the pali section of the Honoapiilani highway over the next hour or so. They were last reported on the Wailuku side of the tunnel at 12:45 a.m. headed west towards Ukumehame.
• 12:03a: passing thru Maalaea, coming up on coast guard station, about 80-100 marchers in current leg.

THURSDAY 2/26/09

• 11:35 p, walking towards Maalaea on beach;
• 10 p.m. leaving Kihei, expected to pass through Maalaea & pali tonight. Will spend night at undetermined location in West Maui.
• 8:22 p: strong winds continue, still at Kihei Youth Center.

*(Information updates provided by Mahina MARTIN, Posted by Wendy OSHER) (Photos contained in this post are the property of the Ka’apuni and can not be used without the prior written consent of the Pacific Radio Group/mauinow.com News Department)

KA’APUNI UPDATE FOR 9:00 A.M. 2/26/09 THURSDAY: DAY SIX

The week-long Ka’apuni procession for unity and enlightenment in the Native Hawaiian community, is a day away from completing a 193-mile round-trip trek to Moku’ula in West Maui. Members of the procession remain at the Kihei Youth Center this morning resting up before making their way into Maalaea and over the pali throughout the course of the day.

PHOTOS: NEARLY 200 SHOW UP FOR EVENING LEG OF KA’APUNI IN N. KIHEI

(Photos By Wendy OSHER © 2009. I mages on this site are the property of the “Ka’apuni” and can not be used or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Pacific Radio Group/Mauitoday.tv  News Department.)

(Caption: Left: Uncle Leslie Kululoio carries a kerosene lamp that holds part of the flame being carried around the island. Middle: James Sagawinit carries one of the torches Wednesday night as the procession gathers for the next leg of the journey at the Kihei Youth Center. Right: One of the members of the Kapu ‘ohana works to maintain the torches to assure they stay lit throughout the 193-mile circuit.)

(Photos: Left: Hawaiian Studies instructor, Kaleikoa Kaeo sounds a pu’ohe bamboo trumpet as he walks with the procession towards the Kihei Youth Center; Right: Uncle Leslie Kululoio (foreground) and Richard Ho’opi’i (background) stand together as the kupuna (elders) explain the significance of the journey and the lessons that can be passed on to future generations.)

(Caption: Left: Winds blowing through the South Maui area Wednesday night kept members of the torch crew on alert and ready to assist. Their job is to assure the light lasts the entire length of the week-long journey. Middle: Marchers refuel at the Kihei Youth Center after the latest leg of the Ka’apuni that stretched from Maluaka Beach in Wailea to the Youth Center in North Kihei. Right: Ramsey & Leimomi Ho’opi’i were seen at Kahakuloa, Wahinepe’e, Kipahulu and now in Kihei.

(Photos: Some marchers have been revisiting the Ka’apuni march at different points along the route, jumping in line as their work and home schedules permit. About a dozen have been with the procession since it began six days ago at Moku’ula including event organizer Ke’eaumoku Kapu who walked the first 40 miles non-stop before taking a rest break.)


(Photo captions: The rest break at the Kihei Youth Center was a time to rest and recoup for long walk that is expected to take the procession over the pali and into the next district of their journey today. Workers from Hui No Ke Ola Pono also offered lomi lomi massage to walkers in theKa’apuni procession.

ADVISORIES AND PREPARATIONS:

The week-long Ka’apuni procession is expected to make its way into Maalaea and over the pali throughout the course of the day. Motorists should expect to see torch bearers, marchers and slow moving escort vehicles on the route. Extra caution is advised for the safety of those on the road and on foot. Event organizers say people who want to join in should come prepared with comfortable footwear and proper clothing with high visibility. (Safety vests can be purchased from supply stores for about $4) Marchers should not expect a leisurely stroll, according to those participating in the procession. The group advises those marching after sunset to bring flashlights with fresh batteries as the light from the torches cannot light the way for a very long line of people and the roads are not always even ground.

The anticipated arrival time is 4 p.m. Friday at Moku’ula in Lahaina.  The route and time line is subject to change without notice.

NEARLY 200 JOIN IN MARCH AS IT REACHES NORTH KIHEI: REACTION TO SUPREME COURT HEARING ON CEDED LANDS

Nearly 200 people joined in the week-long Ka’apuni procession as it reached North Kihei last night. Much of the energy for the day was focused on the U.S. Supreme Court hearing over ceded lands. Event participant and Hawaiian Studies instructor, Kaleikoa Kaeo, said that in lieu of the being in the court room, the procession around Maui was another way of exercising a right and identity with the lands. The procession on Maui has been placing yellow flags around the island identifying ceded lands and establishing a visual connection the claims. One of the large projects that would be affected by the outcome of the case is a state proposal to develop ceded lands mauka of the Wahikuli and Lealii areas of West Maui for additional housing.

(Story and Photo By Wendy OSHER © 2009. Images can not be used or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Pacific Radio Group News Department.)
KA’APUNI UPDATES FOR THURSDAY MORNING 2/26/09

• 9/26/09 4:45 a.m.–Catching some zzz’s.
• 9/26/09 1:45 a.m.–the procession is taking a much needed break at the Kihei Youth Center. There, they are being treated to food, music and rest.

KA’APUNI UPDATES FOR WEDNESDAY EVENING 2/25/09

• 9/25/09 9:45, the procession is within a block of the Kihei Youth center.
• 9/25/09 8:47 p.m. Passed Lipoa
• 99/25/09 7:15 p.m. left Kamaole