Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: aerospace, nasa, pisces, will espero
MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Will Espero, along with officials from NASA, is urging the approval of Senate Bill 2583 Senate Draft 1, a bill related to launching Hawaii’s aerospace industry through investment in a laser optical communications ground station. The measure is awaiting a hearing in the House Finance committee. The purpose of the measure is […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: hilo, murder, police
Hawaiʻi Island police have released two people who were arrested Wednesday (March 26) on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 59-year-old Hilo man. Results of an autopsy conducted Friday afternoon (March 28) on the body of Robert A. Evanson are being deferred pending further tests.
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: big island television, bitv, digital, oceanic
Big Island Television, iconic island information channel for almost 30 years, steps into the digital age on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: ainaloa, dpw, puna
New sidewalks are being constructed along both sides of Ainaloa Blvd in Puna. The sidewalks will connect to Highway 130. The County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division is constructing these sidewalks. They are excavating the roadway shoulders in increments of 500-feet to 1,000-feet, and closing lanes to allow for equipment. The […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: flas flood watch, nws
The flood advisory for the Big Island has been extended until 11:30 p.m. Friday (March 28). At 8:35 p.m. weather radar showed heavy rain extending from Pepeekeo to Hilo to Mountain View and Pahoa. The rain was nearly stationary. Other heavy showers may move ashore from Volcanoes National Park to Pahala. The locations in the […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: hilo, murder, police, robert evanson
HawaiÊ»i Island police have identified the victim in a murder investigation as 59-year-old Robert A Evanson of Hilo. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday afternoon (March 28) to determine the cause of death. At 7:32 p.m. Wednesday (March 26), police responded to a reported disturbance at an apartment complex on the 100 block of Ululani […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: holualoa, kona, police, shooting
HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating a shooting Friday morning (March 28) in HÅlualoa. At 7:47 a.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Waiono Meadows Road. They found a 26-year-old HÅlualoa man with a gunshot would to his chest who reported that he and his girlfriend had been walking down […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: crimestoppers, police
As of Friday, March 28, 2014, the listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: monkey pod tree, opinion, sydney ross singer
(Reader Opinions Disclaimer: This column allows members of the community to share their opinions and views, which do not necessarily reflect those of Hawaii 24/7, its staff, sponsors or anyone other than the writer. Hawaii 24/7 reserves the right to refuse any column deemed to be misinformation, of an unethical nature, a personal attack, or […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: dlnr, forest, watershed, william aila
MEDIA RELEASE More than 140,000 acres of forest lands in Hawaii are now being managed to conserve Hawaii’s forests thanks to funding provided by Governor Abercrombie’s “The Rain Follows the Forest†Watershed Initiative. That number will increase to more than 480,000 acres by the time projects currently funded are completed. The administration’s goal, announced in […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: hawaii tourism authority, mike mccartney
MEDIA RELEASE Visitors who came to Hawaii in February 2014 spent a total of $1.2 billion (-0.6%), similar to February 2013, according to preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Total arrivals declined (-4.3% to 646,759 visitors) compared to February 2013 but was partially offset by increased average daily spending (+2.6% to $203 […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: mazie hirono, senate judiciary committee
MEDIA RELEASE Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) has announced that Sen. Mazie K. Hirono will become chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action. The subcommittee was created at the beginning of the 113th Congress to provide oversight and review of agency rulemaking and agency action. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014. Tags: elizabeth cole, hawaii organic farming association, kohala center
Report includes recommendations on representation, processing, farmland, distribution, education and enforcement, and marketing
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Posted on March 27, 2014. Tags: halemaumau, hvo, kilauea, lava, puu oo, usgs, volcano, volcano watch
A lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u produced nighttime glow that was visible via HVO’s Webcam during the past week. The lava level fluctuated between 148 and 167 ft below the rim of the Overlook crater.
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