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The Green and White Parade down the main street in Pahoa town Saturday (March 20) for the historic win by the Pahoa Daggers basketball team.

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MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka included several provisions in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 that would increase access to affordable financial products for low and moderate income families, protect immigrants sending remittances, promote financial literacy, and safeguard investors. The bill was reported out of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs […]

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Governor Linda Lingle is proposing an updated plan to immediately end Furlough Fridays. Her plan would return public school students to class for the 21 remaining furlough days that would be lost between now and the end of the next school year.

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The Waimea Trails and Greenways (WTG) Committee of the Waimea Preservation Association, cordially invites you to attend a community meeting for the Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea project, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 to 8 PM at the Waimea Middle School cafeteria, 67-1229 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea.

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MEDIA RELEASE Na Leo Manu, Heavenly Voices — Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian music with Darlene Ahuna and Brandon and Emma Nakano * 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 24 at the Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park One of Hawaii’s foremost female vocalists, Darlene Ahuna has won many Na Hoku Hanohano awards, including the prestigious […]

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The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider. Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.

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FAQs on the COBRA Premium Reduction Extension Provisions Related to the Temporary Extension Act of 2010

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Honolulu Police have arrested a Big Island man who was wanted for escaping from the Hawai’i State Hospital on Sunday (March 21). Alexander Aehegma was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Monday (March 22) on Oahu after calling to turn himself in.

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Big Island police have located 17-year-old Celine Currier, who was reported missing. She returned home unharmed Monday night (March 22).

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As an island chain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is vulnerable to tsunamis, which are defined as ocean waves created by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis have the potential to be dangerous, as witnessed by the destruction in Indonesia, American Samoa and independent Samoa and most recently in Chile. Hawaii is fortunate […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Elena Cabatu Since establishing Hilo Medical Center’s Cardio-Vascular Services in 2007, the hospital has been working to achieve its goal of providing cardio-vascular care to meet the needs of our community. Last month, Hilo Medical Center transitioned to the latest version of the Philips Telemetry System to monitor ambulatory cardiac […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50/g. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.81/g, according to gasoline price Web site HawaiiGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in Hawaii during […]

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U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: “We are one step closer to improving the nation’s health care system. This legislation expands access to health care coverage, improves the quality and availability of services, and attempts to slow increasing costs. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Sunday, March 28, the Keauhou Beach Resort will mark its 40th anniversary with a festive celebration 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the hotel’s Royal Luau Grounds. Kamaaina and visitors are invited to be a part of the festivities that will include made in Hawaii arts and crafts, Hawaiian makahiki games, a cultural tent, […]

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