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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for East facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands until 6 p.m. this evening (Nov 29). Surf is forecast to be in the six to eight foot range creating large breaking waves, rip currents and localized beach erosion. Beachgoers should be cautious due to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE To celebrate Thanksgiving, Parker School students, families, faculty and staff came together for the school’s annual Ohana Feast last Wednesday, Nov. 23. Students and their families brought food to share to go along with the imu-cooked turkey the senior class helped prepare. The school community also put together Thanksgiving baskets filled with holiday […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Two Waimea keiki – Jessica Guilloz and Cheyenne Hoopai – have been bravely facing serious medical challenges with the support of their ohana and many more in the community. Their personal health battles have awakened many to how precious every child is and how many face huge obstacles. This, said Lani Olsen-Chong — […]

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MEDIA RELEASE PBS Hawaii will premiere Great Performances Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Due to a fire that disabled its studio, PBS Hawaii has borrowed an adjacent studio from the UH Media Lab for the live pledge-of-support broadcast. The program will be co-hosted by PBS Hawaii President and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Postal Service is providing suggested holiday mailing dates specific to Hawaii, a list of Post Offices that will feature extended hours of operation during the holidays, information about Automated Postal Centers, and holiday mailing tips. Below are the dates the Postal Service suggests Hawaii residents mail letters, cards and packages to give […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Hawaii House Blog The House Committees on House, Human Services and Judiciary held an informational briefing Monday, Nov. 28 to discuss clean and sober living programs in Hawaii as an option to better address homelessness, focusing on those who suffer from mental illness and/ or substance addiction, policy and possible […]

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During the week of November 21, 2011, through November 27, 2011, Big Island police arrested 18 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 1,325 DUI arrests compared with 1,387 during the same period last year, […]

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Police are asking for the community’s help in locating 28-year-old Justin E. Fergerstrom, who was last known to reside in Hilo. He is wanted in connection with burglary investigation and an unrelated bench warrant.

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Big Island police have located 45-year-old Rodney Naiole Kahele, who was being sought on seven outstanding warrants. He was arrested on December 23 in Ocean View and charged with resisting arrest in addition to the warrants.

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MEDIA RELEASE The birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15-19 years hit a record low in 2010, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Births: Preliminary Data for 2010,” from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics is based on an analysis of nearly 100 percent of birth records collected […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The West Hawaii Mediation Center (WHMC) has been awarded a $25,000 Challenge Grant from the Omidyar Ohana Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. The grant will be used to support mediation services and conflict resolution education for youth in West Hawaii. In order to receive this grant WHMC must secure matching funding by […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Jingle Bell Rock is the theme for the Pahoa Holiday Parade slated for 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Grand marshal will be Louie Perry, Puna’s own four-time gold medalist special Olympian. The Hawaii County Band and the Paradise Roller Girls are among those who have signed up for the parade that will run […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waiakea Intermediate School’s PCNC and PTA are hosting a parent night on cyberbullying and Internet safety. The doors open 5:30 p.m. with the presentation 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Waiakea Intermediate School’s cafeteria. The presentation is free and open to the public. Special guest is Chris Duque, retired HPD, White Collar Crime […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Gail Masunaga recorded his first hole-in-one Friday, Nov. 25 at Kona Country Club. When everyone was at the stores Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving, Masunaga relaxed and went golfing on the Mountain Course at Kona Country Club. It turned out to be a memorable day for the owner of Masunaga […]

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