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During the week of March 22, 2010, through March 28, 2010, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 381 DUI arrests compared with 309 during the same period last year, an increase of 23.3 percent.

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The last Ocean Count of the year took place Saturday (March 27) throughout the Hawaiian Islands to get a census of the Humpback Whale population for NOAA.

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A fire weather watch remains in effect from noon HST today through Wednesday evening. Strong and gusty trade winds combined with dry weather and dry foliage will create the potential for critical fire weather conditions.

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer August Aina on Thursday (January 28) as “Officer of the Month” for March. Aina was honored for saving a suspect who was in respiratory distress in a cell at the Hilo police cellblock on February 5. Aina rushed to the cell and administered the Heimlich maneuver, […]

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The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 14-year old girl reported as missing from Puna since February 9. Summer I. Keohokapu-Dutton is described as, 5-foot-5, about 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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During the early morning hours of Thursday, March 18, an unknown male broke into the establishment and removed U.S. currency and merchandise valued in excess of $300.

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Big Island Police arrested 36-year-old John Patrick Rapozo on Wednesday (March 24) in the district of Puna. He was wanted for questioning in assault, burglary and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle investigations.

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In an effort to accommodate late afternoon commuters, the Hawai`i County Department of Environmental Management will be implementing late closings at select County Solid Waste Transfer Stations.

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The annual county budget season got under way Monday, March 22 in Hilo with the council’s public hearing. The three-hour hearing was dominated by testimony on the Hawaii County Band, which Mayor Billy Kenoi slashed from the budget.

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Nine pitchers were battered for 41 hits as a five-game series between the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Grand Canyon University came down to a non-Pacific West Conference slugfest at Brazell Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. The Vulcans (7-19) were on the short end of the 20-12 game with 18 hits while the Antelopes (21-17) […]

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Appearing in the Mizuno/Tournament of Champions Gold bracket, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s offense stalled as they were dropped 10-2 by Sonoma State University in the single-elimination round of the softball tournament. The Vulcans are 27-12 while the Cossacks are 25-8.

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Saturday, March 27 at Anaehoomalu Bay / Waikoloa Beach Resort Girls 10-and-under (100 meter swim, 1 km run) 1. Hana Wigzell 9:06 2 Summerly Morton 9:13 3. Taylor Doherty 9:16 4. Maja Lapkass 9:21 5. Maggie Kiernen 9:50 6. Rachel Umphress 9:56 7. Kennedy Badminton 10:26 8. Gladys Eggers 10:39 9. Macy Bergsman 10:48 10. […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor Chris McCormack scored his second straight Waikoloa Triathlon title, and also set a second straight course record Sunday, March 28 along the Kohala Coast. McCormack, 36, of Australia, finished the 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run course in 1 hour, 49 minutes and 24 seconds. That sliced […]

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The Board of Land and Natural Resources listened to public testimony both for and against the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan sub-plans Thursday (March 25) at Imiloa Astronomy Center and voted 6-0 to accept the plans.

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