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Videos courtesy of ArtTV via Randy Magnus Youtube channel: My Yearly Mayor’s Rant: Mayor Kenoi delivered the State of the County address twice on the same day last week… once in Kona and then again later in the day in Hilo. Being that the Mayors Office recently got equipment to make videos and are supposedly [...]
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Media Release: The Hamakua Youth Center warmed the hearts of many North Hawaii residents with a wonderful afternoon of culture, music, and food at Waianuhea Bed and Breakfast recently. A fundraiser for the program, the event offered community members a chance to meet some of the youth and leaders from the center. Music courtesy of [...]
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This is the Very First Pro Bowl Ever between the AFC and NFC. In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). Since the merger with the rival American Football League (AFL) in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players [...]
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I’m still learning about my connections with the Yat-Sen dynasty but I’m stunned to hear about this today: Granddaughter of Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China, dies in Taiwan hospital a month after car accident – Xinhua http://bit.ly/gh17Di …It turns out I’m related to the Founding father of China: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen on my mom’s [...]
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House Bill 1246 relating to Zip Lines passed its first reading. The Description of the bill states: Expands the boiler and elevator safety law with respect to amusement rides to cover zip lines. Requires operators of zip lines to carry liability insurance.
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Faye Hanohano this year: HB1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. HB2 RELATING TO THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG. HB3 RELATING TO MILITARY RESERVE COMPONENTS. HB4 RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN. HB5 RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Cliff Tsuji this year: HB156 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. HB280 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. HB281 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. HB282 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. HB276 RELATING TO STATE DEPARTMENTS. HB277 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS. HB278 RELATING TO HEALTH. HB283 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. HB284 RELATING TO [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Mark Nakashima this year: HB1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. HB26 RELATING TO INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE CENTERS. HB29 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. HB49 RELATING TO ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEMBERS. HB81 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. HB82 RELATING TO SUPERVISORY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. HB100 [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Robert Herkes this year: HB1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. HB2 RELATING TO THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG. HB3 RELATING TO MILITARY RESERVE COMPONENTS. HB30 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. HB100 RELATING TO VOTING. HB111 RELATING TO MEDICAL TORTS. HB117 RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Cindy Evans this year: HB1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. HB2 RELATING TO THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG. HB29 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. HB30 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. HB31 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. HB57 RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY. HB59 RELATING TO [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Denny Coffman this year: HB100 RELATING TO VOTING. HB121 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII CIVIL AIR PATROL. HB334 RELATING TO FORFEITED VEHICLES. HB335 RELATING TO THE BIOFUEL LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM. HB337 RELATING TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS. HB380 RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY. HB655 RELATING [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii House Representative Jerry Chang this year: HB1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. HB5 RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. HB31 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. HB50 RELATING TO A MEMORIAL. HB51 RELATING TO TELEMEDICINE. HB117 RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS. HB275 RELATING TO PHARMACY [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by State Senator Malama Solomon this year: SB1 RELATING TO STATE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE, THEIR LANDS, ENTITLEMENTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE, HERITAGE, AND CULTURE. SB2 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND. SB3 RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY. SB99 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. SB108 [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii State Senator Gil Kahele this year: SB8 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. SB99 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. SB108 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE. SB114 RELATING TO PERMIT PROCESSING. SB115 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. SB117 RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE [...]
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The following is a list of bills introduced by Hawaii State Senator Josh Green this year: SB8 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. SB21 RELATING TO TOBACCO TAXES. SB22 RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH CORPS. SB26 RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE FEES. SB36 RELATING TO HEALTH. SB37 RELATING TO NURSES. SB39 RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS. [...]
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Media Release: Born on the Island of Maui, multiple Grammy Award and Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Jeff Peterson grew up on the slopes of Haleakala where he was introduced to the rich heritage of Hawaiian music by his father, a paniolo or Hawaiian cowboy, at the Haleakala Ranch. As a performer, Jeff has had [...]
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Anyone have a snake I could use for my plumbing? Or does any know of any good plumbers that work at a reasonable rate for something that should be fairly easy to do?
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Media Release: Tickets are still available for ‘Q’uisine of Hearts—a delectable Valentine brunch Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Treat your special someone to a bountiful brochette buffet, custom omelet stations and eggs benedict—all prepared by the culinary students at Hawaii Community College-West Hawaii. An array of handcrafted miniature desserts [...]
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Syd Singer Spreading More Rumors
Commentary by Syd Singer: The list of what can be called “invasive” is growing. It now includes everything, even native species. Only humans are excluded from the definition. Funny, because we humans are the real cause of all the problems and admittedly are the most invasive species of them all. The Department of Land [...]
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