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Big Island police are looking for a 55-year-old man who was reported missing. Larry Allen Wall failed to return to his Hilo home on January 3. He is described as 6-foot-1, about 220 pounds with a fair complexion, brown short hair and brown eyes. He usually wears glasses. He was last known to be wearing […]

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The unresponsive Phobos-Grunt spacecraft contains roughly 7.5 metric tonnes of highly toxic hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide are on board, according to the head of Roscosmos. Hawaii residents may get a glimpse of it Friday (Jan 13) at 6:22 p.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE It may not yet be summer, but now is the time to “beat the heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters before kitten season arrives this spring – a time when shelters traditionally see large numbers of unwanted litters being born. To help reduce the […]

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The Humane Society of the United States and Hawaii DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement Inaugurate Reward Tip Line As Total Rewards Grows to $30,000 in Monk Seal Killings.

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MEDIA RELEASE NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve, part of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, is seeking applicants for six seats on its advisory council. The council provides advice and recommendations to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, a division of the National Ocean Service, and ensures public participation in management of the country’s […]

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for the West facing shores of the Big Island from 6 p.m. Wednesday evening through 6 a.m. Thursday (Jan 12). Surf is forecast to rise during the day with advisory levels starting at sunset. Surf is expected to reach heights of six to […]

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The story of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, is the topic of an “After Dark in the Park” program in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Tues., Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.

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Big Island police have located 14-year-old Shyla Sakurai-Rilveria, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed in Hilo on Monday (January 9).

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MEDIA RELEASE The second annual Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation returns Jan. 20-21 to the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, bringing an impressive line-up of superstar chefs including Jonathan Waxman, Ming Tsai, Tyler Florence, Sam Choy and celebrity cocktail mixologist, Manny Hinojosa. This not-to-be-missed culinary showcase is a celebration of all […]

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MEDIA RELEASE More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink an average of four times a month and the most drinks they consume on average is eight, according to a new Vital Signs report form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While binge drinking is more common among young adults ages 18–34, of those […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Three generations of Saito family members gathered with community residents and well-wishers recently to celebrate the opening of the new Paauilo Store. A crowd of more than 100 people enjoyed the blessing and heard congratulatory messages from the Hawaii State Senate and County Council. The original plantation store, a community landmark, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Applications are being accepted for the next state court interpreter orientation workshop to be held on each of the major islands in February and March. Completion of the two-day workshop is one of the mandatory requirements of becoming a court interpreter for the Hawaii State Judiciary. The workshop registration fee is $85. A […]

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The following announcement was made Tuesday, Jan. 10 by Fred Housel: There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the outcome of the State Reapportionment Plan. One thing that is certain is West Hawaii deserves strong representation on the Hawaii State House. I am announcing my intention to file to be a candidate for House District […]

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