Archive | May, 2012

Lingle celebrates birthday across the state

Lingle celebrates birthday across the state

MEDIA RELEASE In celebration of her 59th birthday, Linda Lingle will be honored by supporters at Birthday Bash events on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu. The statewide celebrations will provide an opportunity to come together for food, music, entertainment and great friends in support of Lingle’s campaign for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat. […]

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Big Island lane closures for the week of May 29 to June 1, 2012

Big Island lane closures for the week of May 29 to June 1, 2012

MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD— 1) NINOLE TO LAUPAHOEHOE Alternating single lane closures on Hawaii Belt Road in both directions between Pina Kahuku Road and Middle Road, in the vicinity of Maulua Gulch, on Tuesday, May […]

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Nactor and Cabatu are East Hawaii’s Officers of the Month for April and May

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Puna Patrol Officer Shea Nactor as “Officer of the Month” for April and South Hilo Patrol Officer Jared Cabatu as “Officer of the Month” for May. Both men were honored Thursday (May 24) at a luncheon ceremony at Coqui’s Hideaway in Hilo.

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Mayor Billy Kenoi and the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that Honoka’a Gymnasium is receiving a new roof and other improvements as part of a $571,000 facility upgrade.

Ivan Mochida Contracting Inc. will replace the gym’s main roof, install new insulation, and replace numerous steel framing members to restore the facility to a safe, leak-free recreational venue that will serve the public well for many years.

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 4 and is expected to be finished by Aug. 10. In an effort to minimize the project’s impacts on the public, the contractor will attempt to expedite construction.

Work to begin on Honokaa Gymnasium roof on Monday (June 4)

Mayor Billy Kenoi and the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that Honoka’a Gymnasium is receiving a new roof and other improvements as part of a $571,000 facility upgrade. Ivan Mochida Contracting Inc. will replace the gym’s main roof, install new insulation, and replace numerous steel framing members to restore […]

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea above 8,000 feet along with the Saddle Road above 5,000 feet. The wind advisory has also been issued for Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, Volcano, Waimea, and Waikoloa on the Big Island. The advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday (May 27).

Surf and wind advisories for the Big Island due to gusty trade winds

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea above 8,000 feet along with the Saddle Road above 5,000 feet. The wind advisory has also been issued for Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, Volcano, Waimea, and Waikoloa on the Big Island. The advisory is in effect […]

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 12:17 p.m. alarm Saturday (May 26) for a report of missing kayakers off the Kohala coastline at about the nine mile marker of Akoni Pule Highway.

A 29 year-old woman and an eight year old girl were last seen in a kayak about 200 yards offshore in rough surf with Northeast winds blowing at 20-35 mph with gusts or 45 mph or more.

Kayakers rescued after being blown three miles off the Kohala Coast

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 12:17 p.m. alarm Saturday (May 26) for a report of missing kayakers off the Kohala coastline at about the nine mile marker of Akoni Pule Highway. A 29 year-old woman and an eight year old girl were last seen in a kayak about 200 yards offshore in rough surf with […]

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Keauhou Canoe Club's Mixed Men and Women crew finishes first ending a day of racing in Hilo Bay Sautrday (May 26). Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7.

Results of the Tui Tonga canoe regatta in Hilo Saturday (May 26)

Keauhou Canoe Club’s Mixed Men and Women crew finished first in their race during a day of racing in Hilo Bay Sautrday (May 26). Kai Opua Canoe Club continues to lead the A division while Hui Wa‘a O Waiakea leads the B division of the Moku O Hawaii season.

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Coast Guard evacuates ill cruise ship passenger

Coast Guard evacuates ill cruise ship passenger

MEDIA RELEASE Coast Guard aircrews piloting two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters conducted a medical evacuation of a 35-year-old Polish woman suffering symptoms of pneumonia Friday aboard the cruise ship The World, approximately 92 miles southwest of Kona. Coast Guard watchstanders in Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu was notified of the patient’s condition at approximately 9 p.m. […]

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Strong trade winds prompt high surf advisory for East facing shores

A high pressure system far to the Northeast has created strong East Northeast trade winds. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Monday (May 28).

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Volcano kidnapping results in charges for Kona man and woman

Hawaii County Police detectives have charged 21-year-old Angelea Maldonado of Kailua-Kona with shoplifting. She was released pending further investigation of the other offenses and after posting $250 bail on the shoplifting offense. On the same day, detectives charged Dane Frank Kendrick with shoplifting, first-degree terroristic threatening, kidnapping, and third-degree promoting a dangerous drug.

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LED street light conversion to begin in Waimea

LED street light conversion to begin in Waimea

MEDIA RELEASE The Traffic Division of the county Department of Public Works is going green, and in the process will save a lot of green for taxpayers. An initial conversion of 47 street lights in Waimea from low-pressure sodium lamps, or LPS, to light-emitting diode lamps, or LED, begins Friday, May 25 through Sunday, May […]

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Meeting on Kapiolani St. extension (June 6)

Meeting on Kapiolani St. extension (June 6)

MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Public Works is conducting a public information meeting Wednesday, June 6 at the Aupuni Center Conference room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo to gather comments for a draft Environmental Assessment. The assessment examines a proposed extension of Hilo’s Kapiolani Street that will connect between Lanikaula Street and Mohouli Street. Displays of […]

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Kona meeting to review driver license rules (June 7)

Kona meeting to review driver license rules (June 7)

MEDIA RELEASE Federal and state mandates now prohibit the issuance of a driver license or permit to any person who is not legally authorized to be in the United States. Individuals applying for or renewing a Hawaii driver’s license or permit are required to provide proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security Number, and […]

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Parker School's Solar Grand Prix

Parker School’s Solar Grand Prix

MEDIA RELEASE On Monday, May 21, the sun cooperated and the Parker School fourth and fifth graders got to race the solar cars they designed and constructed in science class. Students lined their vehicle creations up on the school’s basketball court, and at their teacher’s flag signal, they let their cars go. Several of the […]

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