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New traffic safety laws Could ulu help alleviate hunger? A cross-country burger journey Malama Mauna Kea UH graduates 55 new MDs Kailua-Kona resident wins ACF Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for May 9, 2013 Volcano Watch: New scientific results mark 5th anniversary of eruption of ChaiténVolcano, Chile The Volcano House story Remembering and honoring loved ones with Hospice of Hilo
 

New traffic safety laws

Abercrombie signs bills to save lives, reduce injuries on isle roads

Could ulu help alleviate hunger?

Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger project harvests breadfruit in Kona and distributes it to the food insecure

A cross-country burger journey

South Carolina couple feast on best burgers in the land

Malama Mauna Kea

Community volunteers plant silversword on mountain

UH graduates 55 new MDs

Hilo native Krista Kiyosaki finishes doctor training as class president

Kailua-Kona resident wins ACF’s Hermann G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award

Jean Hull honored at Coeur d'Alene conference

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for May 9, 2013

On Kilauea's east rift zone, breakouts from the Peace Day tube remain active on the pali and on the coastal plain.

Volcano Watch: New scientific results mark 5th anniversary of eruption of ChaiténVolcano, Chile

Some volcanic eruptions have a much higher overall impact on society than others. The impact depends on various factors.

The Volcano House story

Restoring history to Hawaii’s oldest – and newest – hotel

Remembering and honoring loved ones with Hospice of Hilo

The Ninth Annual Celebration of Life with Hospice of Hilo at Wailoa State Park Saturday (May 4).

House passes Gabbard bill to support wounded warriors

22 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bipartisan Helping Heroes Fly Act (H.R. 1344), the first piece of legislation she introduced in the House. This measure will improve airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled service members and veterans by ensuring personal privacy and consistent application of efficient [...]

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DOE approves school accountability, improvement system

22 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Education (HIDOE) has received federal approval for a new Strive HI Performance System designed to ensure all students graduate college- and career-ready. The redesigned school accountability and improvement system approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) replaces many of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act [...]

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BIPC announces Lava Tube, Torch of Light awards

21 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE The Big Island Press Club has given state Sen. Clayton Hee the dubious honor of this year’s Lava Tube Award for his leadership role in overturning Hawaii’s shield law, which protected news reporters’ sources and unpublished notes. Reporters consider a shield law crucial in encouraging news sources to provide public-interest information that newsmakers [...]

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Schatz urges protections for rental car customers

21 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Sen Brian Schatz joined local and national advocates, as well as Sens. Schumer, McCaskill, and Boxer, calling for passage of the The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921). Named after two sisters who were killed driving a rental car that had been recalled, this is a common [...]

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DHS implements Emergency Rules for Health Standards

21 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE In the wake of a severe nationwide shortage of Tubersol and Aplisol, the purified protein derivative solutions (PPD) used in tuberculosis skin test examinations, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing Emergency Rules Relating to Evidence of Health Standards, effective May 20, 2013, for child care facilities licensed or registered by [...]

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Wind advisory for Big Island summits with 25-45 mph winds

21 May 2013

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea over 8,000 feet until 6 a.m. Wednesday (May 22). Winds are coming from the Southwest at 25-45 mph. The strong winds can make driving difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists should use caution while driving. The winds can also forcefully swing doors open or shut so use caution when opening or closing vehicle doors.

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High surf advisory continues for South facing shores of all islands

21 May 2013

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf advisory for South facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 22). Surf is forecast to be in the six to 10 foot range lowering to five to eight feet Wednesday.

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Victim of Nanawale Estates shooting is identified

21 May 2013

Hawaiʻi Island police have positively identified the victim of the shooting Monday (May 20) in the Nanawale Estates subdivision. He is identified as 40-year-old Mateo D. Balinbin Jr. of Nanawale Estates. Balinbin’s autopsy, originally planned for today, has been rescheduled for Wednesday (May 22).

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East Hawaii budget ‘talk story’ (May 22)

21 May 2013

Hawaii 24/7 Staff County council members J Yoshimoto and Zendo Kern are hosting a community meeting on the proposed 2013-2014 budget. The meeting, with Mayor Billy Kenoi and cabinet members, is 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Hawaii County Building in Hilo. The informational ‘talk story’ agenda includes an overview of the budget and [...]

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Waimea Middle School ‘Journey of Learning’ (May 22)

21 May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Middle School extends an open invitation to the community to celebrate student accomplishments. The free evening event, “Journey of Learning,” is 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Kahilu Town Hall. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for cocoa, coffee, sandwiches and cookies. The community is encouraged to arrive early to enjoy refreshments and [...]

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Police DUI stats from May 13-19, 2013

20 May 2013

During the week of May 13, 2013, through May 19, 2013, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 515 DUI arrests compared with 550 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.4 percent.

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Man found dead after shooting at Puna home Monday (May 20)

20 May 2013

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Puna District and left one person dead. Monday afternoon (May 20) at about 2:19 p.m., police responded to a call of a shooting victim found in a home on Maui Street in the Nanawale Estates subdivision.

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