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Closing the Anonymous BS

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

A few weeks I announced that I was going to allow “Anonymous” comments. I have since changed my mind. There wasn’t any particular comment in general that has made me come to this decision, I just read a comment on another blog about strangers on blogs and it was kind of creepy. So feel free [...]

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Dave Nelson Band to Play at Akebono January 16th

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

For the third straight year, the Dave Nelson Band will be touring the Big Island. They will be tearing up the Akebono on Friday the 16th. They will also be at: Royal Garden Luau Grounds. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Keauhou, Hawaii on Saturday, January 17th and Pirate’s Cove – Ocean View, Hawaii on Sunday the [...]

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Police Looking For Ronsten Andrade

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

Wanted Big Island Police are looking for this punk for various crimes throughout the Puna area. He may be armed and dangerous. Call 911 if you see him. Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

Filed under: Community, Kids, Legal, Pahoa, Puna, Rumors, Security | Tagged: Community, Crime, Kids, Legal, Pahoa, Puna, Rumors, Security | Leave a Comment »

Attorney Charley Foster on Taking Close-up Pictures of Police

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

Kauai attorney Charley Foster had the following to say about the post earlier asking about “Close-up photos” of police officers: I don’t have a definitive answer. I don’t find any law against it, but proving a negative and all… Nationally, there are a couple of notable cases in the news. An intriguing piece in the [...]

Filed under: Blogs, Legal | Tagged: Blogs, Legal | 1 Comment »

Another Pahoa Town Business Broken Into

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

A few days ago, I blogged about the town of Pahoa getting ripped off. I just got word this morning that another Pahoa Town business was broken into. The Pahoa Branch of Island Trust Properties was broken into apparently around 11:30 last night. I received an email from the owner of Island Trust and I [...]

Filed under: Community, Legal, Pahoa, Security | Tagged: Community, Crime, Legal, Pahoa, Security | 9 Comments »

Today’s KO

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

It’s not really a KO… but USC player Rey Maualuga might be facing a few team penalites for this little gig at the Rose Bowl yesterday: Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

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Update Any Big Island High School Bloggers?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

I’m looking to add a blog to my ‘roll from a local high school student. You kids are the future and I’ve ran into a few of you who are much smarter then me. Any high schoolers reading my blog want to be added? damontucker@yahoo.com or @damontucker (twit) *update* I’d like to thank the student [...]

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Kenoi REVIVES Puna Makai Alternative Route (PMAR)

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

I had highlighted this in a post a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how many people caught it. Question: What ever happened to the new highway proposed to run through the fast-growing lower Puna area south of Hilo? Answer: Community criticism and a vaguely worded regional traffic plan appeared to put the Puna Makai [...]

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Pahoa High & Intermediate School Targeted as Failing School for Overhaul

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

Schools Superintendent Pat Hamamoto is seeking the power to replace teachers, principals and staff at some campuses that have been failing the No Child Left Behind law despite extra support to help them raise student achievement over the years. A legislative proposal would let Hamamoto intervene at schools struggling the most to stay on track [...]

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Are “Close-Up” Photos of Police Wrong or Illegal?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Damon

This quote is from the new Big Island Police Chief… “…When police arrived, the blogger took a “close-up photo” of Officer Jennifer Lee…” So we are allowed to take pictures of Police Officers… Just not “Close-ups”? I don’t understand. My camera was on Zoom from taking a close up of another picture already. I was [...]

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