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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument designated a World Heritage Site Fire threat prompts partial closure of Hilina Pali Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hannemann opens Kona campaign headquarters Lava finally engulfs Kalapana Gardens home Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship in Hilo Bay Ane Keohokalole Highway making tracks ADA Awareness Day proclaimed for Big Island “Through the Donkey’s Eyes”: Presentation by artists Tomoko Nakazato and Matt Rechs
 
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument designated a World Heritage Site

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument designated a World Heritage Site

UNESCO’s World Heritage List protects and preserves natural and cultural heritage sites of “outstanding universal value.”

Fire threat prompts partial closure of Hilina Pali Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Fire threat prompts partial closure of Hilina Pali Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Extreme fire danger conditions exist in several areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hawaii County’s prolonged dry spell.

Hannemann opens Kona campaign headquarters

Hannemann opens Kona campaign headquarters

Mufi Hannemann opened his Kona campaign headquarters Saturday with family-friendly celebration that included food, entertainment, a short speech by the Democratic gubernatorial candidate and a question-and-answer session.

Lava finally engulfs Kalapana Gardens home

Lava finally engulfs Kalapana Gardens home

Lava finally crept slowly up the driveway to the back steps and exploded into flame early Sunday, razing a Kalapana Gardens home.

Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship in Hilo Bay

Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship in Hilo Bay

Full results and some video from the Moku O Hawaii championship in Hilo Bay Saturday (July 24).

Ane Keohokalole Highway making tracks

Ane Keohokalole Highway making tracks

Palani Road to be widened; work expected to begin in August

ADA Awareness Day proclaimed for Big Island

ADA Awareness Day proclaimed for Big Island

A proclamation naming July 26, 2010, Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day in the County of Hawaii has been presented to Paige De Lima and Wes Tanigawa

“Through the Donkey’s Eyes”: Presentation by artists Tomoko Nakazato and Matt Rechs

“Through the Donkey’s Eyes”: Presentation by artists Tomoko Nakazato and Matt Rechs

Tomoko Nakazato and Matt Rechs, talented young artists will share their recent works via a show & tell presentation on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Donkey Mill Art Center.

Kona man dies in Friday (July 30) morning crash

Kona man dies in Friday (July 30) morning crash

10:03 am, Friday, July 30, 2010

A 20-year-old Kona man died early Friday (July 30) in a one-car crash on Palani Road in Kailua-Kona .02 miles west of Konalani Street. The victim was identified as Chayson K. E. Matsuoka of Kailua-Kona. Kona patrol officers responding to a 12:48 a.m. call determined that Matsuoka had been traveling up Palani Road in a 1999 Toyota 2-door sedan when the car ran off the side of the road and down an embankment.

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Wind advisory for Big Island summits until Friday

Wind advisory for Big Island summits until Friday

4:12 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2010

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY. STRENGTHENING HIGH PRESSURE NORTH OF THE ISLANDS IS BRINGING EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH TO THE SUMMIT...WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

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One-way entry drive to Waimea schools (Aug. 2)

One-way entry drive to Waimea schools (Aug. 2)

2:13 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE A five-year community effort to improve student safety and reduce severe congestion around Waimea Elementary and Middle Schools during peak morning and afternoon traffic hours comes to fruition as classes begin Monday, Aug. 2 with the opening of a new temporary gravel one-way entry drive on the back (south) side of the shared [...]

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Jazz Program at the Kealakekua Public Library (July 31)

Jazz Program at the Kealakekua Public Library (July 31)

12:10 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE Olga Salvatore and Greg Shirley will be presenting a program on “Things to Know About Jazz” 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 31 at Kealakekua Public Library. Come and listen to a live jazz performance and learn about jazz history through brief lectures and poetry. Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona, this program is [...]

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Keaau man killed in motorcyle crash Thursday (July 29) identified

Keaau man killed in motorcyle crash Thursday (July 29) identified

9:11 am, Thursday, July 29, 2010

A 42-year-old Kea'au man died Thursday (July 29) from injuries he sustained in a single motorcycle crash at the intersection of Ainaloa Drive and Macadamia Street in the Ainaloa subdivision in Pāhoa. Responding to a 9:23 p.m. call (July 28), Puna patrol officers determined that the victim was operating a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle and traveling south on Macadamia Street when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Ainaloa Drive struck a utility pole.

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DUI stats for the week of July 19-25

DUI stats for the week of July 19-25

9:07 am, Thursday, July 29, 2010

During the week of July 19, 2010, through July 25, 2010, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 857 DUI arrests compared with 794 during the same period last year, an increase of 7.9 percent

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Kalapana lava update (July 28)

Kalapana lava update (July 28)

4:57 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY CURRENT STATUS REPORT Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:46 p.m. KILAUEA VOLCANO Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Kalapana Update Lava from the TEB vent is flowing through tubes that carry lava down-slope to feed active surface flows in two locations on the coastal plain: The eastward advance of [...]

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Parmley is new vice president with The Shops at Mauna Lani

Parmley is new vice president with The Shops at Mauna Lani

4:41 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Aloha Investment Group III, LLC, today named Debbie Parmley its vice president. In this capacity, Ms. Parmley will oversee all aspects of management, leasing, advertising, promotions and community relations for The Shops at Mauna Lani. Ms. Parmley has more than 20 years of resort and commercial property management, leasing, promotional event and marketing experience.

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County to expand transfer station hours

County to expand transfer station hours

3:37 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Most of Hawai`i County’s solid waste transfer stations will expand their hours of operation to be open 12 hours a day at least three days a week beginning August 1, 2010. Nineteen transfer stations will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the days of the week they are currently open. Only the Hilo Transfer Station will have different hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, to accommodate landfill operations.

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HIBT Parade kicks off tournament week (Aug. 1)

HIBT Parade kicks off tournament week (Aug. 1)

1:52 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament organizers has announced the popular HIBT parade is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 in Kailua Village. The parade will begin at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel and wind its way through Kailua Village ending at Hualalai Road. The HIBT parade will feature international teams including crowd favorites from [...]

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Drug bust nets three in Waimea Monday (July 26)

Drug bust nets three in Waimea Monday (July 26)

10:51 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Three adults were arrested for drug offenses at a Kamuela home Monday afternoon (July 26). At 4:35 p.m., investigators from the Area II Vice Section served a search warrant at a Kamamalu Street home, where they recovered approximately 220 grams (7 ¾ ounces) of crystal methamphetamine, 0.5 grams of powdered cocaine, 87 grams of dried marijuana, zip packets and digital scales.

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Inouye challenger files petition to protect voting rights

Inouye challenger files petition to protect voting rights

4:03 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE Andy Woerner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, submitted an official petition to the Supreme Court of Hawaii, requesting protection of his constitutional rights as a voter in the upcoming primary elections. Similar petitions were submitted to Gov. Linda Lingle, Attorney General Mark Bennett, state Sens. Colleen Hanabusa, Brian Taniguchi, and Josh [...]

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  1. Army: Chemical weapons off Hawaii should stay put - The Associated Press
  2. CBS Hawaii Five-0 theme music: Behind the scenes look at how it sounds for the ... - Examiner.com
  3. Hawaii APEC summit will show islands to world - BusinessWeek
  4. Hawaii lawsuit seeks equal rights for gay couples - The Associated Press
  5. Hawaii utility proposes electric car charging deal - BusinessWeek
  6. Hawaii venture capital group endorses Abercrombie - BusinessWeek
  7. Hawaiian Electric Files 2011 Rate Request to Help Increase Use of Clean Energy ... - MarketWatch (press release)
  8. Jury weighs B-2 engineer's alleged secret-selling - The Associated Press
  9. Trash shipping blocked, city calls for back-up plan - KHON2
  10. Wheeler, Bruins avoided a fight in arbitration - Boston Globe

Sports

  1. Cayuga Lake triathlon popular with the sweat set - Press & Sun-Bulletin
  2. Cincinnati, L.A., Corpus Christi among best high school sports cities - MaxPreps
  3. Concierge Auctions to Present Luxury Bank-Owned Residence in Kona, Hawaii at ... - PR Newswire (press release)
  4. From 'Termite Palace' to Multi-Million Dollar Aloha Stadium: University of ... - Hawaii Reporter
  5. Growing by Going Global - Hawaii Business Magazine
  6. Monday Sports Scoreboard - News Trends (blog)
  7. Oregon picked to defend Pac-10 title, edging USC - msnbc.com
  8. SURFING: Machado loving life outside competitive surfing, but can't stay away ... - North County Times
  9. Shooting teaches discipline, focus - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  10. Wisconsin's Chris Borland ready to roll - ESPN (blog)

 

 

 

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