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Group of honorees overcome medical challenges, continue to make a difference

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the county’s Department of Research & Development, presents “Hawaii Island Economic Summit 2012 – Expanding Our Horizons” on Friday, Jan. 13, at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. This day-long business event is 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $75; this includes continental breakfast, lunch […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Directors of North Hawaii Community Hospital (NHCH) has unanimously selected Ken Wood as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital effective Oct. 1. Wood replaces John White who announced his departure in early September. “NHCH is at an important crossroad,” said Bob Momsen, Chairman of the NHCH Board. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The North Hawaii Outcomes Project (NHOP) is a project of The Earl and Doris Bakken Foundation and works to support existing and future efforts to improve the health and quality of life in North Hawaii by developing a common useful community health profile. The purpose of a common health profile is to clarify […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Directors of The Kohala Center celebrated Earl E. Bakken’s 85th birthday Jan. 10 by establishing a science and engineering scholarship program for Hawaii Island high school students. The Earl E. Bakken Science and Engineering Scholarship Award for gifted Big Island youth will be used to support students who attend high […]

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