Archive | October, 2009

State snags $6M grant funding for energy projects

State snags $6M grant funding for energy projects

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has announced the Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Department of Accounting and General Services will conduct energy efficiency and renewable projects funded by more than $6 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Energy. […]

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About 55 people participated in the International Day of Climate Action in Hilo. See video of the event.

Rallying in Hilo for the International Day of Climate Action

About 55 people participated in the International Day of Climate Action in Hilo. See video of the event.

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Jackson to be honored at KCPC lunch (Nov. 4)

MEDIA RELEASE The November “Officer of the Month” luncheon recognizes Officer Erich Jackson. The lunch is noon Nov. 4 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Jackson will be recognized for his investigative skills and street knowledge that resulted in drugs and dangerous weapons being taken off our streets. Jackson will also be the featured speaker […]

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Waiakea boys, girls take 3rd in state air riflery

Waiakea boys, girls take 3rd in state air riflery

Avery Fujie, of Waiakea High School, placed 7th in the 2009 Hawaii High School Athletic Association Air Riflery Championships for boys. Waiakea High School boys team took the 3rd place title. Full Boys Results Lauren Inaba, of Kamehameha-Hawaii, placed 7th in the 2009 Hawaii High School Athletic Association Air Riflery Championships for girls. Waiakea High […]

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Honokaa falls to University in state volleyball

Honokaa falls to University in state volleyball

University vs Honokaa (Oct 28, 2009 at Honolulu, Oahu) University | ATTACK |SET| SERVE |SRV|DEF| BLOCK |GEN ## Name GP| K E TA PCT| A| SA SE| RE|DIG|BS BA BE|BHE —————————————————————————– 9 KAALEKAHI, Kaiulani. 3| 0 1 4 -.250| 29| 0 1| 0| 10| 0 0 0| 0 18 TUSI, Ruth………. 3| 10 7 28 […]

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Kailua-Kona Public Library will change the Tuesday hours for its public service schedule beginning on November 3, 2009.

The Library's Tuesday hours will be noon to 7 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kailua-Kona Public Library to change hours

Kailua-Kona Public Library will change the Tuesday hours for its public service schedule beginning on November 3, 2009. The Library’s Tuesday hours will be noon to 7 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Laupahoehoe Public & School Library will discontinue its Passport Application Acceptance Service, effective Saturday, October 31, 2009, in order for staff to focus on providing core library services to patrons. Another Big Island library, the Kealakekua Public Library, also discontinued its passport application acceptance service last week.

Laupahoehoe Library discontinues passport application service

Laupahoehoe Public & School Library will discontinue its Passport Application Acceptance Service, effective Saturday, October 31, 2009, in order for staff to focus on providing core library services to patrons. Another Big Island library, the Kealakekua Public Library, also discontinued its passport application acceptance service last week.

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Come to `Imiloa if you Dare!

Saturday, October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm for a walk through the exhibit hall in a different light. Experience Brains in Space, Alien Autopsy, the Pit of Science, much more. All Ages welcome. $5 for non-member and $4 for members. Visit www.imiloahawaii.org for more details call (808) 969-9703

`Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Spooky Science Hall Saturday

Come to `Imiloa if you Dare! Saturday, October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm for a walk through the exhibit hall in a different light. Experience Brains in Space, Alien Autopsy, the Pit of Science, much more. All Ages welcome. $5 for non-member and $4 for members. Visit www.imiloahawaii.org for more details call (808) […]

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Spirituality pioneer leading workshops (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)

Spirituality pioneer leading workshops (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)

MEDIA RELEASE Founder of the Institute of Soul Healing and Enlightenment, Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is on the Big Island for two weekends of healing and rejuvenation. Sha is a medical doctor in China and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine in China and Canada. Over time, he has learned to combine the […]

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Special committee to consider approaches to teacher furloughs

Special committee to consider approaches to teacher furloughs

MEDIA RELEASE Senate President Colleen Hanabusa has announced a Special Committee of the State Senate will convene to consider the options available to address the question of teacher furloughs. “I am proud that my colleagues are stepping up with a battery of ideas to solve the teacher furlough problem,” Hanabusa said, “but every option raises […]

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Honokohau Village planning charrette fills CDP gaps

Honokohau Village planning charrette fills CDP gaps

Karin Stanton/Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor A week-long planning exercise met with near unanimous approval, filled in some specifics on the Kona Community Development Plan and gave the community a clear idea of what can be accomplished through the process. Partners in the collaboration included county officials and staff, residents, and PlaceMakers, an Alabama-based design and […]

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Mayor Billy Kenoi bid good luck to Hilo mixed martial arts fighter BJ Penn Tuesday as the fighter left to prepare for the defense of his Ultimate Fighting Championship world lightweight title.

Mayor proclaims BJ Penn Day

Mayor Billy Kenoi bid good luck to Hilo mixed martial arts fighter BJ Penn Tuesday as the fighter left to prepare for the defense of his Ultimate Fighting Championship world lightweight title.

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Puna Community Policing, in conjunction with the Hawaiian Beaches Action Team, Ken's Towing and The Salvation Army, will be conducting a DUI Awareness sign waving project on Friday, November 6, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m., fronting the Malama Market in Pāhoa.

Police and Puna community sign waving Friday against DUI

Puna Community Policing, in conjunction with the Hawaiian Beaches Action Team, Ken’s Towing and The Salvation Army, will be conducting a DUI Awareness sign waving project on Friday, November 6, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m., fronting the Malama Market in Pāhoa.

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Upon officers arrival at the scene it was determined that a green 1996 Ford four-door sedan, operated by a 57-year-old Hilo woman was traveling east on Palai Street and collided with a small school bus traveling north on Kilauea Avenue being operated by a 58-year-old Hilo man.

School bus overturns in Waiakea

Upon officers arrival at the scene it was determined that a green 1996 Ford four-door sedan, operated by a 57-year-old Hilo woman was traveling east on Palai Street and collided with a small school bus traveling north on Kilauea Avenue being operated by a 58-year-old Hilo man.

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