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MEDIA RELEASE Traditionally, it was assumed that corals do not face a risk of extinction unless they become very rare or have a very restricted range. A team of scientists from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2013, at 11:45 a.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) reminds the fishing public that the season for amaama (striped mullet) will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, through Monday, March 31, 2014. “Amaama are about to enter their peak spawning season, which increases their vulnerability to fishing pressure,” said William J. Aila, Jr., […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park now through April could get lucky and spot pairs of the endemic Hawaiian goose, or nÄ“nÄ“, flying overhead or grazing with goslings. While nene are present in the park year-round, this seasonal window is their breeding and nesting time, and is vital for their survival. Currently, female […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Jack’s Diving Locker is offering free underwater photos with Santa 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Photos available to download after event and used for fun holiday greetings from Hawaii. Open to children and adults, families welcome. Participants should know how to swim. Jack’s Diving Locker is located in the Coconut Grove Marketplace […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Miro Kregar and Hillary Biscay notched remarkable wins Sunday in the 29th Ultraman World Championships. Kregar, who has five podium finishes in seven starts, finally pipped long-time rival and good friend Alexandre Ribeiro on Day 3 for his first Ultraman title. The race covers a total of 320 miles (515 kilometers) over […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Dr. Ronald Taniguchi and his wife, Alice, have made a $25,000 pledge to fund an endowed scholarship to support third and fourth year students at the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Recipients will be high school graduates from the neighbor islands of Kauai, Molokai and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kings’ Shops announces the Wednesday Farmers Market will extend its hours to 5 p.m. The market hours were originally 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and with a growing number of requests from customers, the decision was made to lengthen the hours. Tammy Touchet, Kings’ Shops Farmers Market Coordinator said, “We want to give visitors time […]

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Miniature Christmas village took eight years to complete

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MEDIA RELEASE Mainstreet Pahoa Association, celebrating 20 years in operation, hosts the Pahoa Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. Pahoa Village Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Montessori Country School, which celebrates 30 years in Pahoa this year, will be honored as the parade’s grand marshal. The parade’s theme will be […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Dec. 14, Parker School hosts its 11th Annual Fairways & Friends Golf Tournament at Hualalai Resort. Proceeds from the event go directly to financial aid at the school. This year, in addition to golf, Hualalai Spa treatments and a trunk show and sale hosted by Hula Moon Boutique will be offered that […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii ranks best in the nation according to The Commonwealth Fund Scorecard on State Health System Performance for Low-Income Populations, 2013, a national scorecard that analyzed 30 indicators within four dimensions. Hawaii ranks in the top quartile for three of four system dimensions – Access to Affordability, Potentially Avoidable Hospital Use, and Healthy […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Big Island fiber artist, Shelley Hoist, Laha Ole Palm Art received an award in the Home Accents category at the Western Design Conference for her paniolo series show piece, “Ikaika.” The juried mainland art show held in Jackson, Wyo. is hosted by Teton Home and Living magazine. It is the pinnacle for high-end […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Subaru Hawaii sponsors the third year of its community-based “Share the Love” sales event where it will donate $250, up to $30,000, for every new 2014 Subaru vehicle sold through Dec. 31, 2013 to a hui of nonprofit organizations, including Big Island’s Hawaii Island Humane Society, American Red Cross – Hawaii Chapter, and […]

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