Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura

Hawai‘i State Senator for the 2nd District (Puna). Senate Committees: Health and Human Services Chair, Government Operations Member, Judiciary Member.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

November 2024 E-Newsletter from the Office of Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura - https://t.co/6Fq98P3acl

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

October 2024 E-Newsletter from the Office of Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura - https://t.co/LrhEm85DFo

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

The 40th Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival is happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free!

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

Monthly test of the State Siren System is set for 11:45am, Mon (June 3). The test will be coordinated with the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System. Info may be found at https://t.co/zuMZ9VDEJQ Call Hawaii County CD to report siren problems 808-935-0031

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

Hilo High School's Bransen Hatakenaka is one of the Citizen Scholars visiting the Hawaii State Capitol Wednesday (May 1).

[USGS Volcanoes🌋 @USGSVolcanoes]

May is #VolcanoAwarenessMonth. This week, we focus on #hazfacts: Explosive eruptions blast rock fragments into the air with tremendous force. Though tiny, #ash can lead to airspace/airport closures with regional/global consequences. Or just be a nuisance, in small amounts.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

2024 Puna Graduation Dates

Friday (May 24)
4 pm Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science at Pahoa Regional Park
1 pm Pahoa HS at School Gym
4 pm Keaʻau HS at School Stadium
5:30 pm Christian Liberty Academy at School Pavilion

Saturday (May 25)
4 p.m. Kamehameha-Hawaiʻi at Koaia Gym

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

Kīlauea is not erupting, however a significant spike in earthquakes has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close some areas that could put visitors and staff at risk if the volcano erupts. Closures starting Monday (April 29). More info: https://t.co/YDn5k92L3s

[Hawaiian Electric - Hawaii Island @HIElectricLight]

To improve system reliability, we will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of our major overhead transmission lines today until Friday, May 3. The islandwide inspections are scheduled from 730a to 4p. Learn more at https://t.co/lReLUCRORP.

[Hawaii Volcanoes NPS @Volcanoes_NPS]

Kīlauea is NOT erupting. 🌋

However, due to a sharp increase in earthquakes below the Upper East Rift Zone and Kīlauea summit, Hilina Pali Road is closed from Chain of Craters Road. Overnight use of the coastal backcountry, Nāpau and Pepeiao Cabin are temporarily closed.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

Officer Gomez focuses on school safety and digital awareness. His career with the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce to combat online predators, and raising awareness about the dangers of drug use and its glamorization on social media.
Link available in my Linktree.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

Keaʻau Community Resource Fair & Rummage Sale 9 am-1 pm, Sat (April 27) at the Keaʻau Middle School Shipman Gym & cafeteria: SNAP outreach, Keiki IDs, Nextech drones, Ohana Jump's bouncy castle, Puna Taiko, Mental health tips, Physical health advice, KMS Band & Ukulele classes.

[Hawaiian Electric - Hawaii Island @HIElectricLight]

We have lifted our call for energy conservation on Hawaii Island. Customers may resume their normal use of electricity. Our Keahole CT-5 unit is online following a major maintenance overhaul. Our Puna Steam unit and Kanoelehua CT-1 unit have been repaired. https://t.co/JTDNo5qBJk

[Hawaiʻi State Department of Health @HawaiiDOH]

@hawaiiDOH confirms an additional case of pertussis on Hawaiʻi Island, bringing the total to 11 cases from March to April 2024.

See a doctor as soon as possible if you or your child is experiencing symptoms, such as...
https://t.co/rflc1REodi
#publichealth #hawaii

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Sat (April 27) reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes. In East Hawaii a drop-off site will be in the upper parking lot of 670 Ponahawai St

[Hawaiian Electric - Hawaii Island @HIElectricLight]

To improve system reliability, we will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of our major overhead transmission lines from Monday, April 29, to Friday, May 3. The islandwide inspections are scheduled from 730a to 4p. Learn more at https://t.co/hMiuSHEXaj.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hawaii Chapter is offering a free NAMI Hearts & Minds, 5 week class on the impact physical health has on your mental health.
Class will be on Zoom, and is open statewide. Questions? Email your name/island/contact info at [email protected]

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

The Youth Jamm is happening 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat (April 20) and is a drug and alcohol-free event brought to you in collaboration with Bruddah Kuz, Kauhale Kanaka O Puna, The Men of Pa’a and Hawai’i County’s Revitalize Puna’s ʻŌpio (youth) and Cultural Resilience Capacity Areas.

[Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura @senjoydistrict2]

It was a week of donating non-perishable goods and money at the State Capitol for the Hawai‘i Food Bank. From Governor Josh Green and ohana feeding the crowd for donations to Lt. Gov Sylvia Luke collecting goods and hosting food vendors to raise funds for the Hawai‘i Food Bank.

[Hawaiian Electric - Hawaii Island @HIElectricLight]

Last night, conservation efforts helped to ensure enough power was available for all customers and prevented the need for rolling outages. Many large businesses like hotels and retailers are voluntarily reducing their electricity use: https://t.co/EJXRGNpOgy.