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Hawaii Community Credit Union Offering Scholarships

January 27, 2012
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Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors on the Island of Hawai`i.  The scholarship applications are due no later than April 9, 2012.   The credit union will award $12,500 in scholarships to 2012 high school seniors headed on to an institution of higher learning. The five scholarships – each in the amount of $2,500 – are each named after a volunteer who made important contributions to Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union.   Four of the scholarships – Peter Hirata Scholarship, Albert Akana Scholarship, Katsumasa Tomita Scholarship...

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Conservative Think Tank Director to Talk About Education

January 27, 2012
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Conservative Think Tank Director to Talk About Education

Jennifer Marshall of the distinguished national think-tank Heritage Foundation will speak in both Kona and Hilo on “Hope for Hawaii Education: How We Can Win School Choice”.   In Kona, she will speak on Thursday, February 2 at noon...

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Police Seeking Samson Perez

January 27, 2012
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Police Seeking Samson Perez

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old Puna man wanted for driving recklessly and resisting an order to stop on January 12. Samson Perez of the Ainaloa subdivision is described as part Hawaiian,...

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Kaiser Gives Grant to Create Healthier Hawaii Schools

January 27, 2012
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has awarded the Hawaii State Department of Education a $40,300 grant to provide technical assistance and support to schools applying for HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) certification. Janet Liang, president of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, will present a...

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DLNR Contracts with Isemoto to Improve Puako Boat Ramp

January 26, 2012
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Department of Land and Natural Resources, Boating and Ocean Recreation Division, opened bids on Friday, January 13, 2012, to improve the boat ramp at Puako.   DLNR says construction will  create a drainage, parking area and access road for...

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Car/Dump Truck Accident and Fire Close Highway 11 Thursday Morning

January 27, 2012
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Hawaii County Fire Department arrived at the scene of an accident Thursday morning on Highway 11 in Mountain View near Old Volcano Road to find a woman trapped in her vehicle, with a dump truck on its side, fully...

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State DOT to Talk New Driver’s License Rules Monday Morning on LAVA 105

January 26, 2012
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Starting March 5, the State of Hawaii will implement stringent new rules for those applying for  or renewing their Hawaii Driver’s License or getting a learner’s permit.    The State, in compliance with the Federal government’s “REAL ID Act...

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PTA Convoys Coming This Weekend, Next Week

January 27, 2012
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The Army has announced that Oahu-based military units will convoy from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor on Saturday, Monday, Wednesay and Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  They will travel on Saddle Road, Mamalahoa Highway, Waikoloa Road,...

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Legislative Women’s Caucus Introducing Female-Friendly Bills

January 27, 2012
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The Women’s Legislative Caucus unveiled its package for the 2012 Legislative Session. This year’s set of bills and resolutions is dedicated to women veterans. The package also includes recognition of the Fisher House Foundation, which provides free or low-cost...

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Okamoto Appointed Deputy Water Manager

January 26, 2012
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From County Board of Water Supply: The County of Hawai`i  Water Board, unanimously confirmed Keith Okamoto as the Deputy Manager of the Department of Water Supply at their monthly meeting Wednesday.   In a letter addressed to the Water...

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Gregory Horton is East Hawaii Officer of the Month

January 26, 2012
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Gregory Horton is East Hawaii Officer of the Month

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Gregory Horton on Thursday, January 26,  as “Officer of the Month” for January, 2012.  The Puna patrol officer was honored for his work in apprehending an armed man who was...

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Hawaii Lawmakers May Change Sunshine Law

January 26, 2012
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Members of the Judiciary Committee of the State House of Representatives held a hearing Tuesday about HB 1611, which is intended to modify the Sunshine Law to allow board and commission members to be able to attend public meetings,...

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Former Maryland Cop to Talk About Legalizing Drugs

January 26, 2012
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Former Maryland Cop to Talk About Legalizing Drugs

Former Maryland State Police Officer Neill Franklin will talk Friday, February 3, at East Hawaii Cultural Center at 141 Kalakaua Street in Hilo,   about the need to stop drug-related violence by legalizing drugs…with strict regulation.  The 4:30 p.m. talk...

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“Dancing” Star Coming to Hawaii Island

January 26, 2012
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“Dancing” Star Coming to Hawaii Island

Professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, who’s been on the ABC television hit “Dancing with the Stars” for six years, is giving an exercise/dance class on Friday at 9 a.m. at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.   Smirnoff is making...

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APAC Seeks Original Play Scripts

January 25, 2012
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Aloha Performing Arts Company has announced its request for new scripts which have not been published or produced for its 19th annual Original Play Festival, which will be presented August 22-25 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, on the...

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Ferret Found, Caught, Turned in in Hilo

January 25, 2012
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Ferret Found, Caught, Turned in in Hilo

Hawaii State Department of Agriculture says an illegal ferret was captured early Sunday morning, January 22, 2012, in the parking lot of Coqui’s Hideaway Restaurant & Sports Bar in Hilo.   Around 1:00 a.m., a resident saw the ferret emerge...

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