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More aftershocks are hitting the Big Island after today’s earthquakes. You can click on the links below to find out more information on them. MAP 2.1 2011/10/20 01:04:37 19.880 -155.545 18.0 21 km ( 13 mi) SE of Waimea, HI MAP 3.3 2011/10/20 00:59:00 19.879 -155.541 16.7 21 km ( 13 mi) SE of Waimea, [...]
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A 4.4 and a 3.2 Earthquake just shook the Big Island Magnitude 4.4 Date-Time Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 00:10:04 UTC Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 02:10:04 PM at epicenter Location 19.884°N, 155.534°W Depth 17.1 km (10.6 miles) Region ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII Distances 21 km (13 miles) SE (137°) from Waimea, HI 23 km [...]
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Four Seasons Resort Hualālai at Historic Ka‘ūpūlehu, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawai‘i Island, will play host to a weekend of culinary experiences in celebrating food author Lucy Lean’s new book Made in America; Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food. Ludo and Krissy Lefebvre (LudoBites, Sundance Channel’s LudoBites America, [...]
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WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) and partners welcome three new Hawaii dolphin tour operators into the Dolphin SMART wild dolphin conservation program. Hawaii Nautical, Port Waikiki Cruises and Ocean Joy Cruises earned Dolphin SMART recognition after successfully demonstrating responsible viewing and advertising of dolphins in the wild and educating patrons on the importance [...]
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Not all of the world’s wonders can be as cute as the koala or graceful as the gazelle. Today we’re celebrating Hagfish Day, the annual event to honor the denizens of the deep that may be seaworthy, but aren’t so see-worthy. As fantastic as they are repulsive, these marine misfits are marvels of evolutionary ingenuity. [...]
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In conjunction with the 2012 U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial in Washington D.C., the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival marks its annual celebration Saturday, Feb. 4 with the planting of cherry tree seedlings gifted from the Embassy of Japan. The living gift of friendship commemorates the first planting of Japanese flowering cherry trees in the nation’s [...]
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REO Speedwagon is coming to Hawaii and will be playing at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Oahu on November 25th, playing at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on the Big Island November 26, and playing on Maui at the Castle Theater on November 27th. Formed in 1967, signed in 1971 and fronted by iconic vocalist [...]
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SCHEDULE BY DATE: Friday, Oct. 28 7:00 PM – MY KOALOHA STORY Saturday, Oct. 29 1:00 PM – PACIFIC SHOWCASE SHORTS 4:00 PM – FAMILY OF THE WA’A 7:00 PM – ALOHA BUDDHA + MINKA Sunday, Oct. 30 12:00 PM – GUZAARISH 3:00 PM – THELMA 6:00 PM – SUBJECTIVE EXPRESSIONS FILM INFORMATION: MY KOALOHA [...]
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As part of the County of Hawai’i Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF-SIG) initiative, screens will be installed in the inner fence of the Wong Stadium on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. SPF-SIG is an alcohol-free campaign sponsored by the County of Hawai’i. The 7 feet high black mesh screens will extend 500 feet around [...]
Filed under: aloha, Big Island, Community, Food & Drink, Hawaii, Hilo, Kids, Sports | Tagged: Alcohol Policy, County of Hawai, Wong Stadium | 1 Comment »
Here are some pictures from Governor Abercrombies trip to Japan. Governor Neil Abercrombie and officials from the Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) participated in back-to-back meetings in Tokyo last week. They met with representatives of various Japanese agencies that are key partners in the visitor industry. Before discussing matters of business, the Governor relayed Hawai’i’s ongoing [...]
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*UPDATE* Big Island police have located 29-year-old Michael Glendon, who was wanted in connection with a stabbing incident near Honoliʻi Beach Park. Glendon was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Monday (October 17) on suspicion of first-degree assault. He is being held at the Hilo police cellblock while detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section continue [...]
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I just got a facebook invitation to the following presentation from the American Civil Liberties Union Hawaii Chapter: “Know Your Rights: Documenting Law Enforcement Interactions in Hawaii“ Presented in the public interest and by request from individuals wishing to engage in peaceful protest. An informational session discussing general guidelines on photographing, video recording or otherwise [...]
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Big Island police are warning the public about recent car break-ins and thefts of pickup truck tailgates in Hilo.During the month of September, police investigated reports of 10 vehicle break-ins and six thefts of tailgates. In the tailgate thefts, which have occurred in various locations in Hilo, the thieves have targeted Toyota Tacoma trucks. The [...]
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The new UFC BJ Penn Gym on Oahu is opening on Tuesday of this week. “I’m very excited to be part of this tremendous opportunity,” the 32-year-old Penn, a native of Hilo, said. “I look forward to working with the UFC and UFC Gym to make this a huge success. It will be such an [...]
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Hundreds attended the grand re-opening of the Mt.View Gym on the Big Island. The Mt. View Gym has been closed due to hazardous lead paint. It was a collaborative effort from Hawaii County’s Mayor’s office, Parks and Recreation, Hawaii County Council, Community organizations and community volunteers that helped to make this day possible. The Mt. [...]
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I recently had the opportunity to spend three days at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort leading up to the 16th Annual Mealani Taste of the Hawaiian Range and it was another great staycation that I’m finally able to write about. A few weeks before I arrived, I noticed a couple, Alex and Lisa, that had [...]
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KONA: Today, Saturday, Oct. 15th Kona will show its support for the Occupy Wall Street movement from 2-5 PM on Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy between Henry St and Nani Kailua. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Wall-Street-Kona-Hawaii-Solidarity/228566390534303 HILO: in solidarity with “Occupy Wall Street” and Hilo Peace Vigil – 10/15, 10am-noon Sat. – World Unites Day at ML (*and starting 10/24 EVERY [...]
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The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch has issued a Notice and Finding of Violation against Island Container Redemption, LLC (ICR), and signed a Settlement Agreement with Atlas Recycling Centers, LLC. (Atlas) – both for violations of the State Deposit Beverage Container (DBC) law. DOH has assessed ICR a penalty [...]
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From the Mayors Office: Mayor Billy Kenoi announced today that tight restrictions on hiring, overtime, purchases and other expenses have allowed the County of Hawai`i to realize a fund balance of $24.682 million at the end of the 2011 fiscal year on June 30. That is $10.74 million more than the county expected to have [...]
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The president of La Réunion, a French volcanic island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, visited Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Thursday afternoon, and marveled over similarities between Hawai‘i Island and his home. La Réunion President Robert Didier, and his delegation of Vice President Jean-Francois Sita, Film Commissioner Edy Payet and Public Information Officer Corinne [...]
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