Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: nhtsa, ray lahood, seatbelts
MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has unveiled two new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that estimate seat belts saved more than 72,000 lives during the five years between 2005 and 2009, while child restraint systems and minimum drinking age laws saved hundreds more during 2009. “Safety is my number one priority,†[…]
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Posted in Health
Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: great marlin race, hawaiian international billfish tournament, randy kochevar
Three tags from Great Marlin Race surface; latest one just 85 miles west of Kona
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Posted in Featured, Sci-Tech
Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: duke aiona, election 2010, lynn finnegan
MEDIA RELEASE Duke Aiona and Lynn Finnegan launched the first in a series of videos they are sharing online to discuss real solutions that will benefit all of Hawaii. The first spot, “Piston,” focuses on job creation, which will be Duke and Lynn’s top priority as Governor and Lt. Governor. The 30-second web video consists […]
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Posted in Elections, News
Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: dui, police
During the week of September 20, 2010, through September 26, 2010, Big Island police arrested 39 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 1,151 DUI arrests compared with 1,003 during the same period last year, […]
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Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: kaumana, police, robbery
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying any witnesses to a robbery Saturday (September 25) at the 76 gas station at the corner of Ainako Avenue and Kaumana Drive in Hilo around 7:45 p.m.
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Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: county council
COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA ACTIONS TAKEN Â Â FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN Â Comm. 937 mobile data terminal for police dept. (res 390-10) Â RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF RES 390-10 Â AYES: COMMITTEE MEMBERS ENRIQUES, FORD, GREENWELL, HOFFMANN, IKEDA, NAEOLE-BEASON, YOSHIMOTO, CHAIR ONISHI Â ABSENT: COMMITTEE MEMBER YAGONG Â Comm. 938 single audit report of County […]
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Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: fuel, gasbuddy
Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.39/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.70/g, according to gasoline price website HawaiiGasPrices.com.
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Posted in Business, Energy
Posted on September 27, 2010. Tags: hiwedo, transportation, waikoloa
2010 Transportation Conference scheduled for Oct 22, 2010 at the Hilton Waikoloa Kohala Ballroom from 8:30-4:00 pm. The cost is $10 per person. This conference is sponsored by HIWEDO (Hawaii Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana) and other organizations including the Hawaii County Mass Transit. Please pass this information to anyone who may be interested
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Posted in Government, News
Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: Golf, uh-hilo
Randi Ono shot a 6-over-par 150 (73-77) to tie for medalist honors at the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustang Invitational in Marshall, MN and lead the University of Hawaii at Hilo to a second place finish in the 13-tournament. One-stroke behind Ono was Dayna Bersamin who followed an opening round 78 with a 73 to […]
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Posted in Golf, Sports
Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: hilo, hoolaulea, kwxx
The 17th Annual KWXX Hoolaulea Saturday (Sept 25) had thousands partying in the streets of bayfront Hilo. Some photos from the show.
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Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Photographs, Videos
Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: family support hawaii
MEDIA RELEASE “An Old Hawaii Night” – a Family Support Hawaii Gala Benefit Celebrate Old Hawaii and support Family Support Hawaii on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Waikoloa Marriott. Family Support Hawaii (formerly Family Support Services of West Hawaii) provides services islandwide to help families and children. Stroll with a complimentary glass of premium wine (or […]
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Posted in Volunteering
Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: farmers market, south kona green market
MEDIA RELEASE There’s plenty going on at The Green Market! Another opportunity to buy and sell local is upcoming: Green Clean VI is Oct. 2 at Antiques and Orchids in Captain Cook, next to Farm and Garden. The Green Clean is Community Recycle Rummage Sale with a special focus on antiques and collectibles. Clothes, housewares, […]
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Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: hpu, uh-hilo
Leilani Ramsey broke into the starting line-up in a big way in leading the University of Hawaii at Hilo to 3-0 victory over Hawaii Pacific University in a Pacific West Conference match in Hilo. Set scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-17. The Vulcans are 6-3 overall and 1-1 in the PacWest while the Sea Warriors are […]
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Posted in Sports, Volleyball
Posted on September 26, 2010. Tags: Golf, uh-hilo
Scoring was tight for the Vulcans with only a 5-stroke differential among the squad members. Neil Cabico led the Vulcans with a 217 (72-70-75). One stroke behind were Travis Russell (75-73-70) and Blake Snyder (73-73-72) at 218. At 219 was Chris Armanini (74-71-74). Three strokes back was Corey Kozuma at 222 (69-78-75).
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Posted in Golf, Sports