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Many of us folks here in Pahoa have become quite used to seeing “Jon the Chicken Man” at many functions throughout Puna. I just caught him riding his bike with one of his chickens on him earlier today. Everytime I see him… he asks me why I’m taking pictures of him…. next time he asks [...]
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Media Release: The U.S. Health & Human Services Department’s National Institutes of Health has six discretionary grant opportunities to support research that focuses on the development of a medication to treat disorders related to the use of cannabis. This funding opportunity uses the R01 award mechanism. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $500,000. [...]
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Hilo, Hawaii-Hilo High School Class of 1999 reunion will be on Saturday, October 3. Hilo High School Class of 1999 alumni and family are invited to attend these two activities to happen. Email hhs1999@gmail.com for registration form. Who: Alumni of Hilo High Class of 1999 What: 10th Year Class Reunion, Hilo High School Class of [...]
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Jamba Juice announced today the debut of its California Flatbreads in 32 Hawaii locations. Satisfying high customer demand for great tasting and value-priced, on-the-go food for a healthy lifestyle, Jamba Juice’s tasty new California Flatbreads are all under 330 calories, range from $3.75-$4.25 and are made with high quality, better-for-you ingredients… …The lineup of California [...]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Honolulu Marine LLC and Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. to comply with Clean Water Act requirements for stormwater runoff at their facilities. Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. operates marine cargo handling facilities at Pier 1 and Pier 35 at Honolulu Harbor. EPA inspections found that the Pier 1 facility did not have [...]
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According to Senator Akaka, at least 284 Filipinos have died, and nearly half a million have lost their homes. The terrible disaster has struck the Philippines.
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So I guess because of my recent blog posting about the Big Island Press Club Under Turmoil, a member of the club who is running for vice president has decided that my blog will now be called “Smut Tucker” blog on her Blogroll. I love it… I can’t believe a “professional journalist” would give me [...]
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With the stated goal of passing comprehensive health care reform legislation by the end of the year, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono toured the four major Hawaiian Islands to share her perspective on the need for health care reform with constituents, island organizations and business groups.
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Council Member Brenda Ford Invites the Community to a “TALK STORY” community meeting TONIGHT at 6:30 pm at Kahakai Elementary School Cafeteria. She will be discussing her proposed amendment to the Palamanui Development. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office at 326-5684. Leinani Wessel Council Aide to Council Member Brenda [...]
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Yesterday I mentioned that Mayor Kenoi was going to veto the tent bill today… and as expected… he did. From the Mayors Office: Mayor Billy Kenoi today vetoed Bill 103, which would allow Puna residents to live in tents on their property while building a home. In a veto message to the Hawai‘i County Council [...]
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Out of the Blue… Open Ocean Fish Farming in Hawaii with Kale Gumapac (Kanaka Council) & Christina Lizzi, (Organizer, Fish Program at Food & Water Watch). Host Kat Brady (Life of the Land). To view the rest of the series, click here: Pt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be-i8KNRIWE&feature=channel_page Pt. 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riAmXpAD3ys&feature=channel_page Pt. 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU4t0rSDKw8&feature=channel_page Pt. 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BX5APq0MG8&feature=channel_page Pt. [...]
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I’m down here picking up some crafts from Ben Franklin and I noticed the following is going on today.
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Submissions now open for 2010 Big Island Film Festival, which will run May 12-16.. You can submit through bigislandfilmfestival.com or through “Withoutabox”. Hawaii filmmakers or films shot in Hawaii get 25% discount, but ONLY if submitted directly to BIFF. Narrative films only. No documentaries. Early deadline is Nov. 1; regular deadline is Jan.1, 2010; late [...]
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Anyone want to take a guess at how many times it will take to get Highway 19 paved correctly?
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So today marks my first day out in the field doing the second part of our task. We are starting it with a lovely crew meeting at Waiola State Park. I wish this was a permanent gig.
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Well this is too cool, I recently had the chance to meet UH Hilo Professor Keola Donaghy at a recent Big Island Internet Society Tweet Up, and I’ve been keeping in contact with him via twitter since then. I even added his blog “Culture Hacks” to the FBI Blogs recently, but this buggah… he is [...]
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The Highway 130 Keaau-Pahoa Advisory Group will be meeting again on TONIGHT at 5:45 PM at the Kea‘au Elementary School. Our agenda will cover discussions on the Environmental Assessment (EA). A status update can be found below. HDOT’s consultant team is continuing analyses needed to complete the Environmental Assessment (EA), as required by the National [...]
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Media Release: The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is set to be a whirlwind this year with the premiere of Barbarian Princess, a celebration of the hit ABC TV series LOST, and the screenings of films by master filmmakers John Woo and Tian Zhuangzhuang. Among the 170 films presented this year are 14 [...]
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I received the following email from Councilwoman Naeole this afternoon and I’m just passing it along: September 27, 2009 Aloha Damon Monday morning the Mayor is going to veto Bill 103, the tent ordinance. I will not be available tomorrow so I thought I would give you a heads up in advance. This is my [...]
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