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HELCO will seek geothermal technologies that provide firm, fully dispatchable capability, that is, the ability for the utility to schedule and control the output power from the geothermal plant. This will help maintain reliability and at the same time help to manage intermittent resources such as wind and solar photovoltaic power. HELCO hopes to add […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Internal Revenue Service has announced the selection of 26 new members to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The Hawaii representative is Susan Bentley of Kihei, Maui. The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing direct taxpayer feedback to the IRS. The new TAP members will join 56 […]

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Big Island police charged a Hilo man last night (January 5th) in connection with an incident that occurred late yesterday afternoon in Waiākea Uka. 18-year-old Jeremy J. Costa, of Hilo was arrested following a confrontation he had with an off-duty police officer. The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m. at a home under construction located […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Readers of Conde Nast Traveler have selected both Fairmont resorts in the state of Hawaii for the magazine’s coveted Gold List, an annual ranking of the travel industry’s finest hotels, resorts and cruise lines. The Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui and The Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island have been voted among the […]

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In my role as Chairman of the Senate Health Committee during the coming legislative session, I will keep fighting to strengthen Hawaii’s healthcare system, with better hospitals, more access to care, and a safer, healthier environment for everyone in Hawaii. So I can better understand your needs and represent you, I will continue to hold […]

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Big Island police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday night (January 5) at a business located within the Kaloko Business Center V on Kamanu Street in Kailua-Kona. Responding to an 8:06 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers made contact with a 63-year-old Kailua-Kona woman, who reported an unknown male had entered into her business spending […]

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On Wednesday (December 28, 2011) during the early morning hours an adult female reported being sexually assaulted at a South Kohala public beach. Big Island police arrested 27-year-old Eagle Adam Tobin of Honokaʻa, for Sexual Assault. Tobin turned himself in to police on January 5. He was released pending further investigation.

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MEDIA RELEASE Fonner Governor John D. Waihee III, Chair of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission announced effective January 1, 2012 the appointment of Clyde Namuo, former CEO, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as the executive director of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Waihee indicated that they were looking for someone who had experience in advancing […]

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By Hawaii 24/7 Staff The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for North and East shores of the Big Island until 6 a.m. Saturday (Jan 6). Surf is forecast to be in the four to seven foot range for East facing shores and six to 10 foot ranger for shores […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Council on Revenues forecast on Thursday, Jan. 5 was projected at 11.5 percent revenue growth for fiscal year 2012, down from its earlier projection of 14.5 percent. Last month, Gov. Neil Abercrombie submitted his supplemental budget, which reflected a conservative approach in the event projections fell. Following the Council’s report, Abercrombie said: […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Pyramid Hotel Group has appointed appointed Laura Van Winkle-Mascari as senior sales manager at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. “We are fortunate to welcome this talented and professional individual to our team here at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa,” said Area Managing Director and General Manager Steve Lindburg. “Laura brings a […]

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From Colehour Bondera, president of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association: The Kona Coffee Farmers Association (KCFA) has drafted a “Coffee Origin Disclosure Bill” for consideration by the Hawaii State Legislature in its 2012 session. Sen. Josh Green, of Kona, has committed to introduce and support enactment of the bill when the legislative session opens later […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The American Music Abroad program recently announced its call for applications for the 2012-2013 touring season. The American Music Abroad program sends American music bands from a wide variety of musical genres on month-long musical exchange tours. The program is the flagship cultural diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State, and is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Join Lindsay Wagner for a spectacular week-long “Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart” retreat Jan. 9-15 at Kalani Oceanside Resort. As Wagner shares her wisdom and experience, each participant will have the opportunity to reflect on and address their own personal challenges, be they physical, emotional or spiritual, using the techniques and […]

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