Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: hawaiian volcano observatory, kalapana, lava
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY CURRENT STATUS REPORT Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:46 p.m. KILAUEA VOLCANO Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Kalapana Update Lava from the TEB vent is flowing through tubes that carry lava down-slope to feed active surface flows in two locations on the coastal plain: The eastward advance of […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: south kohala, the shops at mauna lani, waikoloa, west hawaii
Aloha Investment Group III, LLC, today named Debbie Parmley its vice president. In this capacity, Ms. Parmley will oversee all aspects of management, leasing, advertising, promotions and community relations for The Shops at Mauna Lani. Ms. Parmley has more than 20 years of resort and commercial property management, leasing, promotional event and marketing experience.
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: solid waste, transfer stations, trash
Most of Hawai`i County’s solid waste transfer stations will expand their hours of operation to be open 12 hours a day at least three days a week beginning August 1, 2010. Nineteen transfer stations will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the days of the week they are currently open. Only the […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: fishing, hibt
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament organizers has announced the popular HIBT parade is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 in Kailua Village. The parade will begin at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel and wind its way through Kailua Village ending at Hualalai Road. The HIBT parade will feature international teams including crowd favorites from […]
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Posted in Fishing, Sports
Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: cocaine, crystal meth, drug bust, marijuana, police, waimea
Three adults were arrested for drug offenses at a Kamuela home Monday afternoon (July 26). At 4:35 p.m., investigators from the Area II Vice Section served a search warrant at a Kamamalu Street home, where they recovered approximately 220 grams (7 ¾ ounces) of crystal methamphetamine, 0.5 grams of powdered cocaine, 87 grams of dried […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: andy woerner, election 2010
MEDIA RELEASE Andy Woerner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, submitted an official petition to the Supreme Court of Hawaii, requesting protection of his constitutional rights as a voter in the upcoming primary elections. Similar petitions were submitted to Gov. Linda Lingle, Attorney General Mark Bennett, state Sens. Colleen Hanabusa, Brian Taniguchi, and Josh […]
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Posted in Elections, News
Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: hawaii horse expo, hawaii island humane society, laura rose
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Island Humane Society will debut a new award Aug. 20-22 during Hawaii Horse Expo at Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village and at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort. Proceeds from the annual Expo benefit the Humane Society’s Horse Rescue Fund, which helps abused and abandoned horses on the island. The first HIHS Horse […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: Economy, election 2010, mufi hannemann
MEDIA RELEASE Gubernatorial candidate Mufi Hannemann has announced his plan for growing Hawaii’s economy during a press conference at his Oahu campaign headquarters. Hannemann identified improving the economy as the top priority of his administration and the means for addressing other issues facing the state government. “The economy is the number one issue,†said Hannemann. […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: allen tom, hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary, noaa
MEDIA RELEASE A new NOAA report on the health of humpback whales within the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary evaluates resources protected by the sanctuary. The status of humpback whales is rated as “good/fairâ€; however, their health is rated as “fair.†Although humpback whale population numbers are increasing in the sanctuary, their overall […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010. Tags: gov linda lingle, lt. gov. james duke aiona, race to the top
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced Hawaii is among 18 states and the District of the Columbia to be selected as a Round 2 finalist in the “Race to the Top” grant competition. “The selection of Hawaii as Round 2 ‘Race to the Top’ finalist […]
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Posted on July 27, 2010. Tags: hawaiian volcano observatory, kalapana, lava
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:47 PM KILAUEA VOLCANO Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Kalapana Update Lava from the TEB vent is flowing through tubes that carry lava down-slope to feed active surface flows in two locations on the coastal plain: Lava continues to move eastward […]
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Posted on July 27, 2010. Tags: eric von platen luder, kvbid
Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor Kailua Village Business Improvement District officials said information in a letter to the editor published in the July 27 issue of West Hawaii Today is false. The letter write said KVBID shared its email list with Ooma Beachside Village developer. In a statement issued late Tuesday, KVBID officials […]
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Posted on July 27, 2010. Tags: fish market, guy toyama, kelly coleman, nelha
MEDIA RELEASE Thanks to strong community support, the Big Island Fish Farmers Market will continue to offer fresh fish and seafood from island aquaculture farms on the last Friday of the month at the NELHA Gateway Center. Continued sponsorship from the county Department of Research and Development ensures that the market continues through the summer […]
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Posted on July 27, 2010. Tags: fire, hawaii volcanoes national park, hilina pali road, hvnp
Extreme fire danger conditions exist in several areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hawaii County’s prolonged dry spell.
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Posted in Environment, Featured