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MEDIA RELEASE Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans and is one of the most common reasons people visit their eye care professional. The Hawaiian Eye Center announced the opening of their Dry Eye Clinics on Oahu and the Big Island, offering the most advanced treatments to the many local residents who suffer from dry […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Kamehameha Schools Hawaii’s Welina Tong is the state champion in the girls wrestling 175-pound class. Tong’s title vaulted the Kamehameha Schools Hawaii girls squad to 16th place overall, although the Konawaena girls were the top isle team, coming in 11th. In the boys competition, Waiakea was the top Big Island team, securing […]

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MEDIA RELEASE President Barack Obama made history by signing the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) into law, according to Sen. Brian Schatz. VAWA provides the federal government and law enforcement with the critical tools to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking. Schatz, an original cosponsor of VAWA, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has launched a new “Stewardship at the Summit” volunteer project to restore native Hawaiian forest surrounding one of the park’s most historic and beloved trails, Halemaumau Trail. The dates and times are: 9-noon Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 23. Meet Stewardship at the Summit project leaders Paul and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona Community Policing staff compile a weekly listing of burglaries and thefts in the West Hawaii community. This update covers Feb. 28-March 6. BURGLARIES On March 6, a reported Burglary in the 5600 block of Alii Dr., U.S. currency taken. UCPV (STOLEN VEHICLE) On Feb. 28, a reported UCPV on Plumeria Rd., a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Senate honored and commemorated the late Hawaii County Councilmember Spencer Kalani Schutte during its floor session Thursday. Senators presented his family with a Certificate of Recognition for his advocacy and work to help the less fortunate. “Councilman Spencer Kalani Schutte’s unwavering advocacy for the poor, the homeless, the physically and emotionally […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian Airlines has announced the promotion of Ashlee Kishimoto to the position of Sr. Director, Investor Relations, effective March 1. Kishimoto has been with Hawaiian Airlines since 2009, serving most recently as Director of SEC Reporting and SOX Compliance. She joins Susan Donofrio on the company’s Investor Relations team, and will continue to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Employment – even in the best economic times – is challenging for persons with disabilities. The most recent data shows that the employment rate of working-age people (ages 21 to 64) with disabilities in Hawaii was 40 percent in 2011. The percentage of working-age people with disabilities working full- time/full-year in 2011 was […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Fire and rescue crews responded to cries for help early Friday from an opihi picker who was swept into the ocean at Kings Landing in Hilo. The victim was pulled to the shore by bystanders shortly after 8 a.m. Emergency crews administered CPR and transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center. No other […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Creative Arts Hawaii, Aloha Grown and the Parker Ranch Store are proud to present a $5,000 donation check to the Food Basket – Hawaii Island’s Food Bank. The donation will allow The Food Basket to provide 12,500 meals to families in need on the Big Island. The three ohana companies strongly believe in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The House Finance Committee led by Rep. Sylvia Luke (Makiki, Punchbowl, Nuuanu, Dowsett Highlands, Pacific Heights, Pauoa), has passed out the proposed state budget that is scheduled for a vote next week by the full House. HB200 HD1 appropriates funds for operating and capital improvement costs of the Executive Branch for the current […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $46.39 million for various capital improvement projects (CIP) across Hawaii, including investments required to qualify for federal funding toward state projects. “Many of these priority projects require matching state funds to access federal dollars, secured before sequestration, to maintain and upgrade our public […]

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MEDIA RELEASE With the support of The Ironman Foundation, Ironman is excited to kick off the Kona InspiredTM program for the second year in a row after a successful inaugural campaign. In the search for aspirational stories, the program is designed to engage the endurance community as they determine the seven athletes who deserve a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Several bills that deal specifically with issues of concern to Big Island residents passed their final vote in the House today and will be sent to the Senate for their consideration. Included are: HB 417 HD2 seeks to address the shortage of primary care providers and improve access to healthcare in general by […]

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