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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for West facing shores of the Big Island from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday (Jan 10). Surf is forecast to be five to eight feet causing large breaking waves and rip currents. Beachgoers are advised to stay out of the ocean and […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff A website dedicated to listing art and craft classes offered in the Kona area has been launched. It also includes information on special seminars and workshops. The website is designed to be a one-stop place to find the many artists who conduct classes in mosaics, watercolor, porcelain painting, gourds, ceramics, oils and […]

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No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.

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The moon turns full tonight at 9:30 p.m. Sunday (Jan 8) over Hawaii. The King Kamehameha I statue in the moonlight in Hilo.

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Pair of games are a first for Big Island; net $10,000 for youth programs

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* Saturday, Jan. 7 in Hilo 1. Chris Gregory 17:33 2. Jonathan Ucker 18:05 3. Anthony Horstman 18:52 4. Andrew J Langtry 19:22 5. Stephen Hunter 20:01 6. Stewart Miyashiro 20:21 7. LindenVillena 21:07 8. Patrick Baker 21:40 9. Ray Ibarra 21:51 10. John Hylas 21:57 11. Clint Anderson 22:30 12. Lory Hunter 22:57 13. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Josh Green, MD, will be guest speaker Monday, Jan. 9 at Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary’s annual general membership meeting. WHAT: As the current Health Committee Chairman and Emergency Physician at Kohala Hospital, Green will discuss today’s healthcare climate, as well as the key bills in the new legislative session. He will also […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) is currently conducting open recruitment for its 2012 summer program, which runs May 29 – Aug. 10. Undergraduate students of Native Hawaiian ancestry, other kamaaina, under-represented minorities, and first-generation college students are encouraged to apply for opportunities in paid summer […]

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) LAUPAHOEHOE TO NINOLE Intermittent single lane closures on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between Stevens Road and Old Mamalahoa Highway on Tuesday, January 9, […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The American Red Cross has stepped in to assist eight people left homeless after a fire destroyed a multi-story home Friday afternoon on Kepano Place, just off Walua Road. The fire was reported at 4:53 p.m. Friday and the home was fully engulfed when fire crews reached the home. The home was […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The state of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Teachers Association on Friday night agreed on moving forward for transforming education. Both sides have reached an initial agreement. Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Department of Education Schools Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi and Board of Education Chairman Don Horner issued the following joint statement: “We are pleased […]

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To enter in your vote, please follow the link by Sunday January 8th, 2012. Thanks to all the photographers for their entries, and thanks for taking part by helping us to choose great new images for the Big Island Reef Fund’s 2012 Bag Tags!

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This week marks the occasion of the 1,000th published Volcano Watch article.

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Hunting activities at Pohakuloa Training Area will be closed indefinitely due to military live-fire training exercises. This closure is effective Jan. 7 until further notice. Hunter’s are encouraged to plan alternate hunting activities on Hawaii island during the closures.

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