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The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close portions of the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve and the Kaohe Game Management Area on the island of Hawai‘i for three months, due to extreme fire danger as a result of drought conditions, starting Friday, June 4, 2010 until August 31, 2010, as authorized under Hawai‘i Revised […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Elena Cabatu |Community Relations Manager Hilo Medical Center Hilo Medical Center honored the hospital’s volunteers last month at the annual Volunteer Awards Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Volunteers Build a Better World.” According to the Volunteer Office, nearly 140 volunteers, ranging in age from 15 to 96 years old, contributed […]

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Gov. Linda Lingle has announced the state has advanced more than $1.8 billion in capital improvement projects (CIP) statewide, exceeding the original goal of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s plan launched in December 2008 to accelerate public infrastructure construction as part of a comprehensive effort to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

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Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Tsunami warning cancellation … The tsunami warning and/or watch issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is now cancelled for Vanuatu / Solomon Is. / New Caledonia

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii recently was named “Best Value Destination” in the SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Awards 2010, beating out other contenders, including Las Vegas, Mexico, Australia, and Argentina. According to the company’s website, Hawaii earned the title as this year’s best value destination based on sales and deals. The site also noted “With a three percent […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Summer time fun is just around the corner with the Donkey Mill Art Center’s Summer Art Experience running June 14-July 16. The Summer Art Experience is an art intensive summer program for youth (level K to 12) spanning five weeks at The Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa. Guest artists include local artists […]

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More than 500 women span the globe for complimentary check ups and a little pampering

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Captain Cook reading tutor on second marathon journey for specials needs children

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of James E. Davis to the position of vice president of customer services, effective June 15. In his new position, Davis is responsible for the complete management of Hawaiian’s day-to-day activities for its airport customer service operations systemwide. He works in the company’s operations department and reports […]

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MEDIA RELEASE High school students and teachers from the Big Island, Maui, Oahu, and Colorado will gather at Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA) June 1-4 for the Third Annual Student Congress on Sustainability 2010. About 80 students are expected to participate in the free, four-day event hosted by HPA and The Kohala Center. The mission of […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea’s popular, signature Anuenue Playground at Waimea Park, which was conceived, funded and constructed by the community almost 20 years ago, is in serious need of repair and replacement. The original project, piloted by Kathy Long, John Ray and the Waimea Outdoor Circle, involved hundreds of helping hands and donations – from pennies […]

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The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution based on an isolated instance in which a single package of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad with a use by date of May 15 was confirmed positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Mayor Billy Kenoi and members of his staff will attend a community talk-story meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 6-8 p.m. at the Pahoa Neighborhood Center. The focus of the meeting will be the proposed County budget. The public is invited to attend and ask questions. For information, call the Mayor’s office, 961-8211.

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