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During the week of January 20, 2014, through January 26, 2014, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 101 DUI arrests compared with 83 during the same period last year, an increase […]

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One man has been charged and another released following their arrests during the execution of a marijuana search warrant last week in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision in Puna.

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Hawaiʻi Island police have located 72-year-old Yukiwo Tara, who was reported missing from Hawaiian Paradise Park. He was found unharmed Monday afternoon in Hilo.

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MEDIA RELEASE On the day after President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will hold her first telephone town hall of the year at noon Wednesday, Jan. 29. The congresswoman will discuss President Obama’s State of the Union address and will answer constituent questions on issues important to people […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Subaru Hawaii has announced its “Share the Love” sales event raised $7,500 for Hawaii Island Humane Society. And, as the winner of Subaru Hawaii’s Facebook fan page voting contest, Hawaii Island Humane Society earned an extra $5,000 donation, for a grand total of $12,500. The “Share the Love” event donated $250 for every […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has welcomed Col. (Ret.) Walt Kaneakua to her Honolulu office as her Hawaii District director. A former Air Force command pilot, Walt retired after 27 years of active-duty service with the U.S. Air Force and the Hawaii Air National Guard. He flew as a captain for Aloha Airlines, and later […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the installation of new children’s playground equipment at both Waiakea-Uka and Gilbert Carvalho parks in Hilo. Construction work started Jan. 21, at Waiakea-Uka Park located at 1200 Ainaola Drive. Beginning Feb. 20, work will shift to Gilbert Carvalho Park located at 850 Waianuenue Avenue. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The road shoulders along a 1/4 mile of Kohanaiki Road will undergo cold planning Tuesday, Jan. 28, to adjust the elevation difference with the travel lane. The work will be done by the county Department of Public Works, Highway Maintenance Division between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Completion is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31. — […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Groundbreaking breeding research at Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University on the yellow tang, an enormously popular fish for aquarium enthusiasts worldwide, will go forward with greater speed, thanks to $75,000 in new funding from multiple sources. The Hawaii Community Foundation and the Hawaii Tourism Authority have committed $35,000 to the research, through […]

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MEDIA RELEASE HIMSS Analytics, an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality data and analytical expertise to support improved decision-making for healthcare providers, IT companies, and consulting firms, recognized Hilo Medical Center for completing all stages of the Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM), by awarding it Stage 7 designation. In doing so, HIMSS acknowledged […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Parker School’s debate team returned home from the Punahou School Speech and Debate Non-Qualifying Tournament last month on Oahu with the sweepstakes trophy for largest number of ballots won. Parker earned 65 ballots to second-place Punahou’s 46. Parker has now won this particular sweepstakes trophy at all three tournaments so far this school […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Retired Sen. Daniel K. Akaka will serve as honorary statewide chairman for U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa’s campaign for the U.S. Senate, joining a growing list of community leaders from across the state who are coming together to support Colleen’s vision for the future of Hawaii. The county chairs will help coordinate community outreach […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Beginning this legislative session, all Hawaii residents will now have the chance to testify at hearings before the Senate Committees on Education (EDU) and Technology and the Arts (TEC) without physically being there. In January 2013, the Senate began a pilot project to allow neighbor island residents the opportunity to participate in the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has announced the launch of her campaign for reelection in 2014. “It has truly been my honor and privilege to represent Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, and to do my best to be your voice in Washington,” Gabbard said. “There is still much work to be done. I know that by […]

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