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Residential customers may leave holiday trees in designated tree-cycling areas (but not in the rubbish chutes) during normal business hours between December 26, 2018 and January 15, 2019 only. Facility attendants will direct the public to the proper treecycling drop-off point. For more information or a map and directions to drop-off locations, go to http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/facilities/

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With the holidays fast approaching the Christmas Elves have been busy at the HawaiÊ»i Police Department. This is the 25th year for Operation Christmas Child with more than 157 million shoe-box gifts having been delivered to children in over 160 countries. This year the HawaiÊ»i Police Department is proud to have participated, (in conjunction with […]

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`Tis the season and Operation Christmas Child is in full swing at the Hawaiʻi Police Department. Total shoeboxes collected for East Hawaiʻi this year is 6,103 and for the Big Island a total of 10,827.

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Photographs of the 2014 Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade Saturday, December 13, 2014.

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Opening night celebration at the Hawaii County building in Hilo for a two weeks of holiday music, food and fun. And a special night of enterainment in West Hawaii Friday, December 12.

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The weather outside was a little rainy but more delightful than frightful on Christmas Day in Waimea.

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Photos from the 29th Annual Kailua-Kona ​Christmas Parade Saturday, December 14, 2013. List of award winners included.

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Free fun, food and festivities for the whole family will be part of the County of Hawaii’s 2nd Annual holiday open house – the Magic of the Season.

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The Keaau Lighted Christmas Parade wound its way from Keaau High School through Keaau town Saturday (Dec 8). Photos of the parade.

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Please help keep our island green and recycle your holiday tree and greenery. After Christmas, drop your trees at any of eight county recycle and transfer stations: Hilo, Puakō, Kailua-Kona, Honoka‘a, Kea‘au, Keauhou, Waimea and Wai‘ōhinu. This program will last from Dec. 26, through Jan. 15, 2012

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From the office of Gov. Neil Abercrombie: Aloha friends, Please take a moment to watch this one minute holiday message, “The Values Of Christmas.” Transcript: We all know Christmas is a special time of the year and we say so every Christmas. But what is it that makes it special? I suspect it’s because we […]

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“The Magic of Christmas” display is lighting up the Hawaii County building at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo with live entertainment starting at 5 p.m. nightly.

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“The Magic of Christmas” A FREE event for the whole community! December 15 – 23, 2011 8am to 8pm. Monday to Friday @ the County Bldg., 25 Aupuni St. Plus Live entertainment & activities nightly from 5-8pm! Enjoy 32 beautifully decorated Christmas trees that light up the walkways of the County Building!

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Ating Bahay celebrate the true meaning of Filipino Christmas. Ating Bahay is a grassroots community based group committed to strengthening families and creating vibrant, violence free communities through education, outreach and prevention of domestic violence.

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