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MEDIA RELEASE State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials broke ground this month on a new Hold Cargo and Light Industrial Building at Hilo International Airport. The 60,000 square-foot, steel-framed cargo building will be used to accommodate the delivery and transport of goods into Hilo. Also included in this project will be the construction of a […]

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Fire/rescue units responded to a 12:46 p.m. alarm Friday (Nov 27) for three missing hikers in the Kahaualea Natural Area Reserve in Volcano. Three Kailua-Kona men, 50, 58 and 64 years-old, were lost in a heavily forested area. The men started a midmorning hike when it was bright and clear then conditions changed two miles […]

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Boys & Girls Clubs have really stepped up to take care of our keiki during Furlough Fridays and veteran Hawaiian music masters are offering their mahalos with a fundraising concert at Pahala Community Center on Dec. 5. Please spread the word so people can come by, enjoy the music and make any size donation to […]

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The last Big Island prep football team has fallen at the state tournament. At Kauai, Hawaii Preparatory Academy was doubled up by Kauai, 28-14, to notch the season’s first loss. HPA had boasted a 12-0 record on the season, including four shut-outs. HHSAA Football Tournament – Friday, Nov. 27 Kahuku 9, Farrington 6 Kamehameha 40, Leilehua […]

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In their second game against the Mustangs the Vulcans scored another win 95-81 at the campus gym in Hilo.

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High surf advisory now in effect until 6 am HST Sunday… Surf along east facing shores will increase to heights of 6 to 8 feet this morning. This large surf is expected to continue through Saturday night. Precautionary/preparedness actions… A high surf advisory means that large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents will affect beaches […]

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The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 49-year-old woman wanted for abuse of a family/household member, criminal property damage and violating a court order. Myrna Theresa Thomas is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-5, about 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She has no permanent address but is […]

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Roadwork on Palani Road in North Kona begins Nov. 30 and will continue through Dec. 14. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, Bolton Inc., will resurface and widen Palani Road near Grace Community Church. Night roadwork hours are 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Off-duty officers will direct traffic and motorists should expect delays. Future night […]

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The summit road has been opened to the public. The dusting of snow from last night has melted. This announcement is primarily used to inform the public about road closures that typically occur during the winter months due to ice or snow on the road and occasionally for high wind situations. There are very few […]

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The Motor Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License Sections that were temporarily closed throughout the County of Hawai‘i earlier this week are now open. A problem with a fiber optic cable linking the County to state offices on Oahu has been resolved. Mahalo nui to everyone for their patience and cooperation during the temporary outage.

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Round-the-island endurance race in Volcano tonight; Hilo and Hamakua on Saturday and back at Kona finish line about lunch time Sunday

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor If you housesit, you are used to a list of responsibilities and chores. Usually, it’s feed the cats, water the plants and don’t forget to turn the lights off. This weekend, the list included ‘and please feed the turkeys.’ This is what it looks like. Fifteen of them, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection. It’s in the Mail 19 billion Number of cards, letters and packages the U.S. […]

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The Eia Hawai’i lecture series returns for the new school year with a theme of Environmental Kinship. Mondays, 12noon, UCB 127 Fall 2009 Speakers 11/30 Dr. Bill Steiner, Jerry Konanui, & Dr. Dennis Gonsalves – Kalo/GMO Panel Spring 2010 Speakers 1/25 Dr. Tom Dye – Heiau Maps 3/1 Kaleikoa Ka’eo – Mo`okü`auhau: The Development of […]

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