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Scientists believe reservoir of magma bubbling 2.5 miles below Halemaumau Crater

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Council on Revenues on Thursday, May 27 predicted 0.5 percent growth ($150 million) in tax revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, up from the previous forecast of a 2.5 percent decline. The council also predicted an 8 percent increase in the state’s economy for next fiscal year. In response, […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Margaret Masunaga Konawaena Elementary School in Kealakekua honored the winners of the West Hawaii Bar Association poster contest winners this week. The contest was part of the Kona Law Week celebration, “Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges,” in May with the American Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar […]

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Environmental Assessment available for review; comments due June 30

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor Surrounded by more than 250 supporters and his family Thursday, May 27, Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann officially announced his intention to run for governor. He made the announcement on the grounds of Fern Elementary School, Hannemann’s alma mater, in Kalihi where he was born and raised. On his […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is reminding boaters, divers and ocean recreation enthusiasts to observe boating safety rules on the water, including vessel registration and required safety equipment, over the Memorial Day weekend. DLNR boating division staff and enforcement officers will again be monitoring boating activity at various locations statewide […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Joseph Feliciano on Thursday (May 27) as “Officer of the Month” for May. Feliciano solved a rash of crimes when he linked two car break-ins a month apart by dusting both vehicles for fingerprints. That led to the identity of the suspect, who […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Start Times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays End Time: 3 p.m. Sundays Location: Parker School Historic Theatre, 65-1224 Lindsey Road, Waimea Description: ‘Proposals’ – A Neil Simon comedy directed by Felicity Johnson The cast: Clemma Diggens – Rona Flaherty Burt Hines – Bill Cruise Josie Hines – Jennifer Petersen Ken Norman – Jason […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Parker School’s 34th Commencement Ceremony is 5 p.m. Friday, May 28 at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. Headmaster, Carl Sturges will oversee the evening with Assistant Head Shellie Note-Gressard and Senior Class advisors Laura Inaba and Ruth Sturges. Guest speakers include Parker School board member and past president, Kenneth Fischer, O. D. and […]

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GasBuddy forecasts much of the U.S. will see falling prices after the holiday, continuing a downward trend. In Hawaii, prices have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon from $3.56/g earlier this month to $3.52/g yesterday. Prices yesterday were 75.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. “Falling gasoline prices couldn’t have come at a better […]

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The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a 27-year-old man wanted for abuse, a 43-year-old man wanted for assault and a 41-year-old man wanted on bench warrants. The new episode begins airing Friday, May 28.

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Big Island police have located 27-year-old Samson Kimo Kaiawe, who was wanted. He was arrested Thursday morning (May 27) and charged with abuse, criminal property damage and violating terms of bail.

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Parker School students honored with awards.

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The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Waimea Trails and Greenways project, Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea in Waimea, Hawaii, and is conducting early consultation to solicit input from the community. The EA is being prepared in accordance with both State of Hawai‘i Chapter 343, […]

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