Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Orders 20 New Helicopters… Updating Fleet

At the Heli-Expo launch of Eurocopter’s new EC130 T2 helicopter, American Eurocopter announced today that Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has ordered 20 of the updated EC130 model that has made a name for itself in the United States in a variety of industries, particularly the aerial tour industry. The agreement with Blue Hawaiian includes 10 firm orders with options [...]

February 2012 Declared as Humpback Whale Awareness Month in Hawaii

In recognition of the 50th State‟s official marine mammal, Governor Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Governor Brian Schatz have officially proclaimed February 2012 as Humpback Whale Awareness Month in Hawai„i. “The humpback whale represents the diversity of ocean life that surrounds the Hawaiian Islands and reflects the deep connection the people of Hawai„i share with the [...]

Big Island Police Still Looking for Man Missing Since Last Year

Big Island police are renewing their request for information about a a 58-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing last year. Robert Dalpe, who has no permanent address, was known to frequent the Hilo area. His family last heard from him in February 2011. He is described as Caucasian, 6-foot-1 about 150 pounds with blue [...]

Thursday in Hilo – “45 Ton Whale Talk”

“45 Ton Whale Talk” at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo this Thursday, February 16th from 6 – 7pm. Learn more:  http://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/pdf/lecture_justin_viezbicke.pdf

“Honoring Ipu”

“Honoring Ipu” features a unique collection of decorated gourds by Jelena Clay and Ipu Heke and Umeke by Kalim Smith. The exhibit is on display from March 3 through April 22, 2012 at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The exhibit features hawaiian ipu gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) of varying shape and size [...]

Lt. Governor Brian Schatz – “Setting a New Course”

I have had the honor of serving as your Lieutenant Governor for the past year, and I am pleased to report that it has been a productive year for my office. We have memorialized our major activities and initiatives in an Annual Report which I would like to share with you today. The Lieutenant Governor [...]

Carousel of Aloha

Paradise Ponies, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, intends to construct and operate a unique Hawaii-themed carousel, called the “Carousel of Aloha,” along the Volcano Heritage Corridor on Hawai’i, the Big Island. Paradise Ponies will offer a series of carousel-figure carving classes for artists who want to be part of the community project. The first class will [...]

Woman Dies in South Kona Car Crash… Police Arrest Her Before She Dies

A 36-year-old Kealakekua woman died Sunday (February 12) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hawaiʻi Belt Road (Route 11) and Route 180 in Honalo, South Kona. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Dana M. Leoneza. Responding to a 2:26 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that Leoneza [...]

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