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2012 Honolulu Marathon Cross Country Championships Friday, Oct. 26 Hawaii Preparatory Academy Top Big Island finishers include Paul Gregg, of Parker, who finished 22nd in the boys race, and Waiakea’s Ian McQuate (31st) and Kealakehe’s Thunder Frost (33rd). Over on the girls side, a trio of Hawaii Preparatory Academy runners were counted in the top […]

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* Friday, Oct. 26 Ka’u 0 at KS-Hawaii 1 (Forfeit) Kohala at Honokaa (Forfeit) Hawaii Prep 49 at Konawaena 56 (Game notes: Highest scoring BIIF football game ever, with a total of 1,003 yards and 15 TDs) * Saturday, Oct. 27 Hilo at Kealakehe (Suspended due to tsunami warning; will resume 7 p.m. Saturday at […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Land and Natural Resources has voted to authorize a declaration that will allow licensed hunters on the island of Hawaii to control axis deer (Axis axis) without the requirement of a special permit. Prior to Friday’s vote, hunting deer on the Big Island would have required a special permit because […]

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Officials said the highest surge recorded in Hilo was 4 feet, reflecting their prediction of 4-6 feet.

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MEDIA RELEASE At the request of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Hawaiian Airlines has cancelled scheduled service between Honolulu and New York City for Sunday, Oct. 28, and Monday, Oct. 29. To accommodate affected passengers Hawaiian has scheduled an additional round trip to New York City that will depart Honolulu on […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Students, families and interested community members are invited to the next meeting of Waimea Middle School’s Local Advisory Panel 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 in Classroom K-4, which is located in the courtyard immediately behind the school office. The agenda will cover an update on the school’s in depth Accreditation Self-Study process. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — AKONI PULE HIGHWAY — 1) VICINITY OF KOHALA RANCH Alternating single lane closures on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions in the vicinity of Kohala Ranch between Milepost Markers 5.0 and 6.0, […]

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the tsunami advisory for the Island of Hawaii. As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct 28) all beach parks are open for the public.

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MEDIA RELEASE University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Don Straney has announced the name change of UH Hilo’s Education Department to the School of Education. The change reflects the School’s comprehensive operations of recruitment, advising, admission, assessment checkpoints, and national accreditation. “UH Hilo’s Education program was already a school in everything but name,” Straney said. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Forest Industry Association (HFIA), in conjunction with a group of community leaders, will present the “Growing Koa in Hawaii Nei” Symposium on Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday Nov. 17. Presentations are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Ohia Room at Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) in Hawaii Volcanos National Park, […]

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A TSUNAMI WARNING is issued for the state of Hawaii. This upgrade is due to the sea level readings received and the resulting change in the hawaii tsunami forecast. The estimated arrival time of the first tsunami wave is 10:28 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012.

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MEDIA RELEASE The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its support for former Gov. Linda Lingle in her race for the U.S. Senate. “Linda Lingle was an outstanding governor who improved the business climate in Hawaii and that’s exactly the kind of leadership that Hawaii small businesses need in the Senate,” said Lisa […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Eight Hawaii Island farmers markets now accept EBT cards. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps) recipients can use their EBT cards at the Makuu Farmers Market in Puna, Hilo Coffee Mill Farmers Market in Mountain View, Kinoole Farmers Market in Hilo, Volcano Farmers Market in Volcano, Keauhou Farmers Market in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE One of the most impressive luxury estates on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast will be featured in an upcoming episode of HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms. According to network officials, the show is scheduled to air Oct. 30, although the airing date is subject to change. Featuring Asian architecture and fine Balinese antiques, the […]

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