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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Independence Day 2013 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Kealakekua Public Library (Big Island), normally closed on Thursdays, will also be closed on Friday, July 5 in observance of the holiday. For more information: www.librarieshawaii.org  

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MEDIA RELEASE Parker Ranch will celebrate their 51st Annual July 4th Rodeo and Horse Races on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea. In keeping with its tradition, Parker Ranch is honoring someone who embodies the core mission of the Trust with continuing contributions to our island community. We are […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Parks and Recreation will close the Hilo “Isles” recreational area temporally on July 4 to accommodate preparations for a unique Fourth of July fireworks display. Located across from Lili‘uokalani Gardens, the “Isles” peninsula will be off limits to the public between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Fire Chief Darren Rosario announced that fireworks permits will be issued beginning Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the following location for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. The site is: * Pinky’s store in Papaikou (808) 964-5858 Each permit costs $25 and will entitle the holder to purchase up to 5,000 individual firecrackers. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawai’i County Democrats will sponsor the 12th Annual Community Picnic beginning at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Old Airport Maka’eo Pavilion.  The theme of this year’s picnic is “…liberty and justice for all.”  The picnic is organized by West Hawai’i Democrats, is free, and the public is invited. In addition to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE According to the Injury Prevention and Control Program of the state Department of Health, no fireworks-related injuries were treated in Oahu hospitals during this year’s 4th of July period. In the previous eight years (2003 through 2010) that the DOH has monitored fireworks injuries, there was an annual average of 17 such injuries […]

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