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A Winter storm warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Friday (Feb 22) for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea above 8,000 feet.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island until 11:15 p.m. Thursday (Feb 21). At 8:06 p.m. weather radar showed widespread showers with locallyt heavy rainfall over parts of the Hilo and Puna districts of the Big Island. Additional heavy showers are moving onshore from the East.

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Kilauea Avenue between Puainako Street and Ohea Street In Hilo was closed due to damaged utility pole Thursday (Feb 21).

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MEDIA RELEASE Join the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) for a special field seminar in the park’s nursery, herbarium and the bird and wildlife collection, which isn’t open to the general public. The field seminar is 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 23. A presentation by Dr. Rhonda Loh and her staff will include a […]

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A 67-year-old Kona woman apparently drowned Wednesday (February 20) in waters near the Kailua Pier. She was identified as Nga Angie Prieto of Kailua-Kona. In response to a 9:30 a.m. call of a possible drowning, officers determined that a woman swimming near buoy No. 3 had discovered Prieto floating face down and unresponsive.

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MEDIA RELEASE A University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy researcher has developed a fun-filled activity book to teach children about a serious health topic associated with cleaning and cooking vegetables in the tropical Hawaiian environment. Dr. Susan Jarvi, associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is distributing a book and poster about […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kohala Center invites high school students to apply for scholarships to residential engineering and environmental science summer programs. These opportunities are offered in partnership with Cornell University, Brown University, and the University of California, San Diego. For more information and application forms for all programs, visit www.kohalacenter.org/scholarships/about.html, call 887-6411, or e-mail Erica […]

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday, February 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kapaʻau.

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During the week of February 11, 2013, through February 17, 2013, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been147 DUI arrests compared with 183 during the same period last year, a decrease of 19.7 percent.

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MEDIA RELEASE Auto Body Hawaii announces its second annual Senior Essay Contest. This year an additional contest has been added for West Hawaii High School teachers. Auto Body Hawaii will provide West Hawaii’s graduating high school seniors the opportunity to showcase their writing skills for the chance to win $500. Auto Body Hawaii will also […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii’s scholar-athletes competing in water sports and volleyball now have a new funding source for scholarships and grants – Rice! Through a program for Hawaii charities sponsored by SunWest Foods, a portion of funds generated by the sale of its Old Style Hawaiian Rice is being donated to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In an effort to improve efficiency and reduce waiting times, the Hilo driver license office will join the other Hawaii County driver license offices in taking appointments for road tests beginning March 1. Walk-in road tests will continue to be offered on a first come first serve basis if any time slots are […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Brian Schatz has selected five field representatives with proven records of leadership from across Hawaii to serve as his regional liaisons to the community. The field representatives are: * Clyde Kodani (Kauai) * Marlena Castro Dixon (East Hawaii Island) * Kari Luna Nunokawa (Maui) * Helen Nielsen (Maui) * Bryan Andaya (Oahu) […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The community is welcome to join in the festivities of the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s 13th Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Banquet, held on Friday Feb. 22, 2013 at the UH Hilo Campus Center starting at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the University’s Alumni and Friends Association, this signature event includes entertainment, […]

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