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Angel Pilago leads the way as Grand Marshal

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Eoff: ‘It represents a willingness on the part of all stakeholders to share in the stewardship of this very special place’

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MEDIA RELEASE County Councilmember K. Angel Pilago joined 1,800 fellow county officials from across the country July 13‐17 to adopt policies and share ideas to help lead the nation toward economic recovery during the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition in Allegheny County/Pittsburgh. NACo’s Annual Conference is the most important gathering […]

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Karen Eoff, long-time legislative assistant to Councilman Angel Pilago, has announced she will seek his seat in this year’s election. Eoff released the following statement late Monday, Jan. 9: Aloha Friends and Family, As you know, Councilman K. Angel Pilago has announced he will not seek re-election in 2012. After much discussion with family and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Sustainable Hawaii Youth Leadership Initiative was launched Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Hosted by Hawaii County Council member Angel Pilago, he invited Monica Pilimai Traub and her daughter Wainani to first share a Hawaiian chant and blessing. Pilago spoke of the significance of the canoe to the Hawaiian […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County is still facing difficult economic times and property values continue to decline presenting a likely budget shortfall for next year. What should be done to balance the County budget? Should property taxes be raised again? Should County services be reduced? Should County expenses such as payments to the County employee Health […]

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MEDIA RELEASE From Kailua Village Business Improvement District: First and foremost, we are pleased to report that residents, employees and visitors in Historic Kailua Village and surrounding areas are safe. Hawaii County Police proactively sealed off Alii Drive and apart from obvious safety concerns, this was necessary to protect private property. Alii Drive reopened about […]

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MEDIA RELEASE * With a new governor in office, will the Legislature be able to balance the state budget, and eliminate furloughs without raising taxes? * What can the Legislature do to restore our economy and put people back to work? Come talk story on these issues and more with Sen. Josh Green, Rep. Cindy […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor Angel Pilago secured the North Kona council seat in Saturday’s Primary Election. It was unclear late Saturday whether Pilago, who held the seat for two terms before an unsuccessful run for mayor, had won the slot outright. However, County Clerk Ken Goodenow confirmed early Sunday that Pilago had […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Big Island residents are invited to call in and be part of the show for this live broadcast Sunday, Aug. 16, via the Internet on www.bigislandlive.com. Calls will be taken at 769-0998. This edition of Big Island Live will be hosted by Kristine Kubat. Councilman Pete Hoffmann will be first up at 5:30 […]

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