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Ironman TV Broadcast to Air October 27

October 17, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Ironman TV Broadcast to Air October 27

The 2012 Ironman World Championship telecast on NBC Sports will air on Saturday, October 27. Here in Hawaii, it will air on KHNL, Channel 8 from 10 a.m. until noon. NBC says this year’s show will feature an updated style that will visually unlock the fiercely competitive culture of the world-class sporting event that is the Ironman World Championship. Taking viewers on an “all access” experience behind the raw emotion, physical demands, and polarizing competition that unfolds on the Island of Hawai`i with introspective narration to bring viewers a story that can only be told…

UH Sponsors E Waste Disposal in Hilo and Kona

October 17, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

The University of Hawaii will offer free recycling of electronic waste from October 25 to October 27. Residents may recycle old televisions, computers, and other electronic devices at University of Hawaii at Hilo and at Kealakehe High School from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day. Additional items that could be recycled include keyboards, monitors, printers, scanners, copiers, wires, cables, cell phones, telephones, and other audio and video equipment. They will not accept batteries, hairdryers, paper, styrafoam, microwaves, or household appliances. There is a complete list of what can and cannot be recycled at these…

Medicare Open Enrollment Now Til December 7

October 17, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Medicare Open Enrollment Now Til December 7

Guest column By David Sayen (David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) Medicare is stronger than ever, with more benefits, better choices, and lower costs to beneficiaries. Expanded Medicare benefits under the health care law (the Affordable Care Act) continue to be available – including certain free preventive benefits, cancer screenings, and an annual wellness visit. Whether you choose Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, take advantage of Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period to review cost, coverage, or both for next year (2013). Open Enrollment is open now and runs…

Pa’auilo Slaughterhouse Project Starts

October 17, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

The County of Hawai’i held a blessing Tuesday morning, October 16, to commence $4.15 million worth of improvements to the State-owned slaughterhouse in Pa’auilo. Funds for the improvements were appropriated by the State Legislature and released by the Governor directly to the County of Hawai‘i to implement improvements that will help secure the future of Hawai‘i Island’s grass-fed beef industry. “If the rancher cannot ranch and the farmer cannot farm, we’re all in trouble. This isn’t all that we need, but it’s an important first step. We look forward to Hawai‘i Island being able…

La’aloa Street on Planning Commission Agenda for Thursday

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

On Thursday, October 18, 2012 the County of Hawai`i Leeward Planning Commission will consider a Special Management Area (SMA) permit application by the County Department of Public Works to the extension of La`aloa Avenue as a two-lane, 60-foot wide collector roadway for approximately 1,900 feet to connect with Kuakini Highway. The County had considered several alternative designs. The selected alternative calls for sidewalks and bike lanes. Peoples Advocacy Trails Hawaii (PATH) has issued a statement saying that geographical challenges will preclude some bicyclists and pedestrians from the effective use of this extension if not…

Second Kona Meeting on Burglaries Set for October 18

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Police and members of the County Administration will hold a second informational meeting about the recent rash of burglaries and car thefts in the Kona area and other parts of Hawai’i County. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (October 18) at the Konawaena High School cafeteria. This is a follow-up meeting to one held September 11. At that meeting, Hawaii County Police provided names and photos of several suspects. Within days, they had tips from the public that led to the arrest of several suspects. Hawaii County Police will talk about what…

Lions Club of Kona Builds Benches for Local Schools and Parks

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Lions Club of Kona Builds Benches for Local Schools and Parks

Members of the Lions Club of Kona worked together on a civic improvement project on Saturday, October 13. More than 15 volunteers worked together to build and paint five wooden picnic tables and twelve concrete benches. All benches and picnic tables will be donated to schools and parks in West Hawaii, including Kona Pacific Public Charter School in Kealakekua. Schools, parks and non-profit organizations interested in receiving a donated bench or picnic table can call Lion Glenn Uchimura at (808) 895-8564 or guch51@hawaii.rr.com. The Lions Club of Kona has roughly 65 members…

HCFCU Credit Union Market Days Start Thursday

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union joins credit unions around the world this October in celebrating International Credit Union Day and, in keeping with its philosophy of “people helping people, Hawaii Community FCU will mark International Credit Union Day by holding its annual Market Day fundraiser. Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union’s Kailua-Kona, Kaloko and Kealakekua branches will hold Market Day Thursday, October 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Kaloko. The credit union’s Kohala and Honokaa branches will hold Market Day Friday, October 19, 8:30 a.m.…

New Four Way Stop Coming to Hilo

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Roadwork to change the Ohuohu Street and E Puainako intersection to an all way stop is near completion. The conversion could happen Wednesday, October 17, weather permitting. Once the change is made, motorists approaching this intersection will be required to stop. Stop signs will be installed on E Puainako and turn lanes removed. Whichever vehicle comes to the intersection first has the right of way. If vehicles approach the intersection at the same time, right of way is to the vehicle on the right.

California Man Robbed Monday Night in Kona

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

From Hawaii County Police: Big Island police are investigating the robbery of a California man Monday night (October 15) in Kona. At 10:35 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery in the rear parking lot of Ali’i Sunset Plaza, which is located between Kuakini Highway and Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona. A 50-year-old Los Angeles man reported that he walked in the direction of a group of males at the rear of the plaza, where he was attacked by two of them. One reportedly struck him in the chin with an unknown…

Tonight, Tuesday, is Hospital Meeting at Hilo Medical Center

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

The East Hawaii Regional Board of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation will hold its Annual Community Meeting at Hilo Medical Center (HMC) on October 16 at 5:30 p.m. The open meeting provides an opportunity for the Board to present an overview of enhancements to the Region’s health services, as well as to discuss issues raised by the community. The Region encompasses Hilo Medical Center, its nine outpatient clinics, behavioral health services, extended care facility, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, as well as the Critical Access Hospitals Hale Ho’ola Hamakua and Ka’u Hospital and…

Daifukuji Temple Tour Sunday

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Daifukuji Temple Tour Sunday

There will be a free tour of Daifukuji Temple on Sunday, October 21. It will begin at 2:00 pm and last approximately two hours. The tour will be guided by Rev. Jiko Nakade and Clear Houn Englebert. The history and meaning of the objects in and around the temple will be explained, as well as the architectural features of the building. A similar tour was held several years ago and is back by popular demand. Both newcomers and old-timers have questions about the unique things the temple contains. What is the origin of…

Intensive English Program Starts Thursday at Hawaii Community College

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

The Intensive English Program at Hawaii Community College offers classes for non-native speakers of English. The classes are an opportunity to study English to prepare for work, college, and to help you enjoy your everyday life. The small classes and friendly atmosphere at the IEP help students to make steady improvement. You can study Writing, Reading or Listening and Speaking. Classes meet four days a week. The next orientation begins on Thursday, October 18 at the Manono Campus in Hilo. Please call 934-2697 or visit the website at: www.iephawaii.com for more information.

Meeting Tonight, Tuesday, About Puainako Widening

October 16, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

The State Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 16, to learn about their plans to widen Puainako Street between Komohana Street and Kilauea Avenue. The meeting is at Waiakea Intermediate School at 5;30 p.m.

Police ID Puna Man Killed in Crash Last Thursday

October 15, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Big Island police have identified the man who died Thursday, October 11, from a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 in front of Hirano Store as 57-year-old John K. Isabel Jr. of Glenwood. A van driven by a 33-year-old woman was heading towards Hilo when it slammed into Isabel’s station wagon. The van flew in the air and flipped over, landing on its roof. Bystanders helped extricate the woman from the vehicle. When Hawaii County Fire Department personnel arrived she was sitting near the van. They transported her to Hilo Medical Center with chest,…

Next Pahoa Plan Meet is October 23–Public Invited

October 15, 2012

By Sherry Bracken

Next Pahoa Plan Meet is October 23–Public Invited

The Pahoa Regional Town Center Steering Committee and Working Groups will host the second in a series of Pahoa Town community meetings updating area residents on the progress of the Pahoa Plan effort which was launched in March of this year. An extension of the Puna Community Development Plan, the Pahoa Plan is a community-inspired and community-created development plan specifically for Pahoa. The upcoming public meeting will be held at *the Pahoa Neighborhood/Community Center on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m The results from the Pahoa Survey and the Pahoa…

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