Archive | December, 2008

Missing hiker at Akaka Falls found

County firefighters responded at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 to a 911 call from a missing 25-year-old male hiker near Akaka Falls. The hiker was able to call for help on his cellphone stating he had wandered off the trail for 45 minutes and could not find his way out. Three fire/rescue specialists entered the […]

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Register for free home ownership orientation

MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is offering home buyer education, counseling, referrals and ongoing support to anyone desiring to purchase their own home. Kona orientation sessions are scheduled 6-7 p.m. on a series of Wednesdays (Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 4 and March 18) at the mayor’s office conference room. […]

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Electronic music festival plugging in

MEDIA RELEASE The 6th annual Hawaii Electronic Music Festival is a gathering of creative minds who share a love for the Island and passion for life. It’s a place for those who dance to a different beat. Bring an open mind, a good attitude and a smile. For the sixth year, festival organizers are building […]

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Kamehameha Schools reaches more than 38,000

MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – Kamehameha Schools served more than 38,000 keiki and their caregivers through its preschool and campus programs and community collaborations during year ending June 30, 2008, an increase of 7.2 percent over the previous year and 70 percent over the first three years of its Education Strategic Plan. The Schools spent $273 […]

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High surf advisory for east shores of Big Island

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE…CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI 347 PM HST SAT DEC 27 2008 …HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND… HIZ002-008-009-012-017-020-025-281500- /O.EXT.PHFO.SU.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-081228T1600Z/ KAUAI WINDWARD-OAHU KOOLAU-OLOMANA-MOLOKAI WINDWARD- MAUI WINDWARD WEST-WINDWARD HALEAKALA-BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST- 347 PM HST SAT DEC 27 2008 …HIGH SURF ADVISORY […]

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Generator explosion at Old Pohoiki Coffee Mill

MEDIA RELEASE Firefighters responded at 8:29 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 to a fire at Old Pohoiki Coffee Mill in Pahoa after a generator exploded. Two engine units extinguished the blaze, which engulfed a 12 foot-by-20 foot wooden generator shed and workshop. A medic unit also responded, but no injuries were reported. The fire was out by 9:15 […]

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Stormy Saddle

Stormy Saddle

The view of Saddle Road from the Waikoloa junction Saturday afternoon.

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Mauna Kea access road still closed

Road/Snow Information from MK Rangers and Support Group Road status: Closed Comments: Saturday, Dec. 27 – 8:25 a.m. The Mauna Kea Access Road remains closed to observatories and the public at Hale Pohaku due to ice and snow on summit roads. The road will very likely be closed all day. Public road conditions and snow […]

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Legislative pre-session meetings on Big Isle

MEDIA RELEASE A schedule of pre-session community meetings on the Big Island with Sen. Dwight Takamine and Rep. Mark Nakashima has been announced. Both lawmakers invite Big Island residents to share their concerns about important issues and discuss key legislation being introduced this year. Here’s what the schedule looks like: Jan. 5 — Kohala, Kohala […]

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Tracy does Twain at Aloha Theatre

Tracy does Twain at Aloha Theatre

MEDIA RELEASE Aloha Performing Arts Company artistic director Jerry Tracy brings his one man show, “Mark Twain Talks Story,” to the Aloha Theatre for one benefit performance only, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, with proceeds going to help defray the expenses of APAC’s next mainstage production, “Big River, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the […]

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County Traffic Division project updates

MEDIA RELEASE  All project schedules based on weather permitting.  Signs and Markings Projects by Traffic’s Maintenance Crew (All project schedules based on weather permitting.) Dec 29, Monday Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Kaumana Dr. Lele St to Ainako Ave What: Maintain dual left turn markings with thermoplastic materials Dec 30, Tuesday Where/Location: S. Hilo District: Kaumana […]

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Old Kona Airport Park, Kailua Park closed New Year’s Eve

MEDIA RELEASE The County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the early closure of the Old Kona Airport Park and Kailua Park on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Old Kona Airport Park, which includes the old runway, beach, pavilions and walking path, will be closed at 6 p.m. Kailua Park, which includes the […]

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Flood advisory update

Flood advisory update

This is a Civil Defense message. This is a flood advisory update for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. Hawaii County remains under a flash flood warning. A flash flood warning means that flash flooding is imminent or already occurring. Currently, heavy rains are still being reported in the districts of Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo, […]

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Rainstorms pound the east side of the Big Island.

Big Island’s east side soaked by heavy rains

Rainstorms pound the east side of the Big Island.

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