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(Sky Watch is a regular column written by Mike Shanahan, director of education and exhibits at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. He can be reached at mikes@bishopmuseum.org.) January 2012 is a great month for planet-watching. Venus You have probably noticed Venus already in December as the brilliant light in the west above the glow of […]

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The Civil Defense sirens are tested monthly at 11:45 a.m. on the first work day of the month. The monthly test is a one minute sounding. It is a good idea to listen to a local radio stations during the monthly test to ensure you can receive the Emergency Alert Messages which are broadcast in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE “Paniolo Grinds” – the delicious traditional foods and the hunting, gathering and cooking practices of Hawaiian ranching families – will be the theme of Paniolo Preservation Society’s next Paniolo Talk Story at the new Paniolo Heritage Center at Waimea’s historic Pukalani Stables. The community is invited 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14 to a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE State Representative Denny Coffman (District 6 – North Kona, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Honokohau), who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, announced today that he has received a certificate in Energy Policy from the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, a partnership between The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), the […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff A pair of alumni football games are slated for West Hawaii this weekend. More than 200 alumni from four local high schools signed up and ready to play in full contact games. The games: * 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Kealakehe High School Kealakehe Alumni vs. Konawaena Alumni * 2 p.m. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the county’s Department of Research & Development, presents “Hawaii Island Economic Summit 2012 – Expanding Our Horizons” on Friday, Jan. 13, at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. This day-long business event is 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $75; this includes continental breakfast, lunch […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona Community Hospital offers Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers on Jan. 5 and Jan. 24. The four-hour class is 8:00 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Classes are located in KCH’s Conference Room 3. Healthcare providers include physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, EMT’s and persons working in healthcare are welcome. A Heartsaver CPR with AED […]

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MEDIA RELEASE An “Artist’s Way” group open to the public will be offered in Kailua-Kona starting Jan. 17. Based on Julia Campbell’s popular book, group members will explore their own often-undiscovered creative expressions in eight sessions. The sessions are planned 5-7 p.m. in a home setting in Kailua View Estates. “Artist’s Way” is for writers, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Capt. Charles Moore will discuss the ‘Greatest Infection of the Sea,’ which is detailed in his new book, “Plastic Ocean: How a Sea Captain’s Chance Discovery Launched a Determined Quest to Save the Oceans” at 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Plastic Ocean tells how Moore returns to […]

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.98/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.25/g, according to gasoline price website HawaiiGasPrices.com.

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From Ed Case, Congressional candidate: Too many of us will remember 2011 for our Congress’ failure to deliver strong and effective leadership for our country when most needed. In my seven years on Capitol Hill, beginning as a 22-year-old legislative assistant to Sen. Spark Matsunaga and later as Hawaii’s Congressman, I grew to trust in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources is inviting applications from interested persons to become members of two of its forestry programs in Hawaii — the Forest Stewardship and the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Programs. The Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee (Committee) will have several open seats in early 2012 and is making […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Writers Digest recently awarded Jean Hartley Honorable Mention for her magazine article Les Journalistes. Hartley has visited six African countries as a communications university professor. Les Journalistes describes her experience teaching writing in Togo, West Africa to bilingual youth who produced a four-page French-English newspaper. October was a bountiful month for Hartley with […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $63.7 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that, as part of his New Day Plan, will serve to further stimulate the economy, create jobs and invest in the people of Hawaii. “Working within a balanced budget, we recognized projects as either shovel-ready […]

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