Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: flood advisory, nws, waikoloa
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island until 1:30 a.m. Sunday (June 1). At 10:13 p.m. weather radar showed heavy rain near Waikoloa Village. This area of heavy rain was nearly stationary with estimated rainfall rates between one to two inches per hour. Other locations in the […]
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Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: missing, rescue, search
Fire/rescue crews responded to a 5:18 a.m. alarm Saturday (May 31) to Cape Kumukahi for the report of a missing Opihi picker. The missing picker was last seen between 1:30-2 p.m. on Thursday (May 29) in the area. Rescue crews used a helicopter, rescue boat and ground crews to search for the missing picker.
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Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: bill o’rear, jimmy yagi summer hoops camp
MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation invites keiki basketball players to the 2nd Annual Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp is July 21-24 in Hilo. Open to boys and girls 9 to 17 years old, the Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp is named in honor of the legendary former University of Hawaii at […]
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Posted in Basketball, Sports
Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: king's shops, rubber duckie race, united cerebral palsy association
MEDIA RELEASE The fun begins at 11 a.m. at Kings’ Shops with loads of free activities, an exciting live entertainment lineup and of course delicious food. Merriman’s Mediterranean Cafe’s Annual Watermelon Eating Contest will be followed by a cook off hosted by Chef Ippy Aiona of The Three Fat Pigs’ Restaurant and Gastropub. Race time […]
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Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: convoy, kawaihae, pta
Oahu-based Marines will convoy from PÅhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor, June 1-3, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Convoys will use the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Mamalahoa Highway, Waikoloa Road, Queen Kaahumanu, and Akoni Pule Corridor. Military police will escort the convoys.
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Posted on May 31, 2014. Tags: lane closures
MEDIA RELEASE BIG ISLAND LANE CLOSURES For the week of Saturday, May 31, to Friday, June 6 PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) VICINITY OF KEAAU TO MOUNTAIN VIEW Alternating single lane closures on Volcano Road […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: hamakua, roadwork
Work to widen the existing low water crossing another ten feet on Pohakealani Road in Hamakua is in progress with completion set for the first week in June. The additional length was done in concrete and will take 28 days to cure before vehicles are allowed to drive over it. Motorists are advised to continue […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: neil abercrombie, waikoloa public library, west hawaii veterans center
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $46 million for various capital improvement projects (CIP) that invest in state infrastructure and facilities. “Many of these projects are ‘shovel ready’ and will immediately energize our growing construction industry,†Abercrombie said. “When complete, Hawaii will have improved correctional facilities and safer hurricane […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: mazie hirono, national defense authorization act, water resources reform and development act of 2014
MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Armed Services and the Veterans’ Affairs committees, voted this week to pass the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee. “As home to the U.S. Pacific Command, Hawaii plays a key role in our military’s strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific […]
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Posted in Government, News
Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: north korea sanctions enforcement act of 2014, tulsi gabbard, usa freedom act, veterans affairs, veterans tricare choice act of 2014
MEDIA RELEASE Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has voted in the House Foreign Affairs Committee to advance legislation mandating sanctions against those who assist or indirectly support illicit activities in North Korea. The North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2014 (H.R. 1771) requires the President to impose targeted sanctions on people or entities in other countries that […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: eric shinseki, tulsi gabbard, va
“General Eric Shinseki is an American hero; he is a man of character and integrity, with a deep love and commitment for serving our country. Veterans everywhere, and the people of General Shinseki’s home state of Hawai‘i, continue to have great love and respect for him and his service. There is no question that he […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: police, warrants list
As of Friday, May 30, 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 May 30, 2014. Tags: king's shops, sacha etchegoyen, sasha hawaii
MEDIA RELEASE Kings’ Shops has announced Sasha Hawaii will open its first Hawaii location at the center next month. Sasha Hawaii will be joining an impressive line-up of stores such as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Coach, Tori Richard, Macy’s Resort store as well as Rip Curl opening this summer; and Michael Kors this fall. […]
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Posted on May 30, 2014. Tags: kathy kuharski, plus interiors
MEDIA RELEASE Pictures Plus has announced that its Kona store will soon fully transition to Plus Interiors, the parent company of Pictures Plus and several other sub-brands that provide interior products and design services across the state. Plus Interiors Kona will continue to feature the product lines and services of Pictures Plus, alongside brands such […]
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