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A federal inmate, Taloa Latu, 29, was sentenced today to 8 years of imprisonment for committing an assault resulting in serious bodily injury to another inmate. Following his incarceration, Latu will be on supervised release for 3 years.

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HCCD update: DPW reports the Waipio Valley Access Road, which was closed earlier today due to a landslide, is now open. Mahalo for our kokua.

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The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division would like to invite the Pāhala community and the users of the Pāhala Transfer Station to attend an informational meeting. At this meeting, the Solid Waste Division will be discussing the operating days and modifying the current schedule.

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Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i –Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during March 2019.

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During the week of February 18, 2019, through February 25, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested thirty, (30), motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.  

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The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. SRAM has received five reports of brake failure, resulting in one minor injury to a rider.

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HawaiÊ»i Island Police are investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School. Police are investigating the matter as a terroristic threatening in the first degree. As a precautionary measure police presence will increase on campus today, Monday, (February 25). Police encourage the public to notify them […]

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Dr. Peter Mills explains the ongoing controversy that has prompted the Russian Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antanov, and thousands of Russians and Russian-Americans to protest the proposed renaming of this historic site.

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Golean Detox USA, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Golean DETOX capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found Golean DETOX capsules to be tainted with undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market due to safety concerns. Phenolphthalein was once an […]

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The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

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An astronaut aboard the International Space Station shot this photograph of historical lava flows at Waikoloa on the island of Hawai‘i.

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Gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.51/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 stations in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.1 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.39/g, according to GasBuddy.

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 6:11 p.m. alarm Saturday (Feb 23) for a river rescue in Waimea near a spot called the Cowboy Pond, also known as ‘The Place’ located mauka of Anna’s Pond.

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With the theme, “Black & White,” the eighth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival is April 26-27 with events headquartered from The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Indulge in the alluring, rich taste of chocolate—in both its sweet and savory forms—while participating in delicious, fun and informative chocolate-themed activities.

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