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Pa’auilo Slaughterhouse Project Starts

October 17, 2012
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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…

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Pa’auilo Slaughterhouse Upgrade Starts Tuesday

October 13, 2012
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The Pa’auilo Slaughterhouse is about to get a facelift in a step forward for Hawaii Island’s agriculture sector.   This Tuesday, October 16, the County of Hawai’i will break ground for $4.15 million worth of improvements to the State owned slaughterhouse.  The event will take place at the slaughterhouse this Tuesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m.   The improvements have been long asked-for by Hawaii Island cattlemen and ranchers.   Funds for the improvements were appropriated by the State Legislature and released by the Governor directly to the County of Hawaii to implement improvements that will help…

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Pro Bowl Committee Includes KTA President

October 7, 2012
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Pro Bowl Committee Includes KTA President

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, in partnership with the National Football League (NFL), has announced the designation of a Pro Bowl Committee comprised of Hawaii business and community members. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Edison Miyawaki, a local business leader and limited partner of the Cincinnati Bengals.  Barry Taniguchi, President and CEO of KTA Superstores here on Hawaii Island is one of the members of the committee.   Edison Miyawaki owns nursing homes on Oahu.  In the 1970s, Dr. Miyawaki established an NFL training camp for Hawai’i athletes aspiring to…

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New Ka’u Gym and Shelter Underway

October 4, 2012
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New Ka’u Gym and Shelter Underway

An estimated 150 people (including a few dozen Ka‘u High students) participated in the ground blessing for the Kau District Gym & Shelter Wednesday morning on the school campus. The 43,000 square foot gymnasium and multi-purpose facility will be situated upon approximately five acres of the Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary School campus. It is a State of Hawai‘i and County of Hawai‘i joint-funded effort managed by the County of Hawai‘i and is the result of collaborative planning design effort among the community, the Department of Education, Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary Administration and staff, Department of…

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County Starts Geothermal Health Fact-Finding Study

October 2, 2012
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County Starts Geothermal Health Fact-Finding Study

Health issues related to the production of geothermal energy are a concern for many island residents. Funds to conduct health studies are available through the Geothermal Asset Fund, which is overseen by the Windward Planning Commission.   To help inform good decision making on the use of that fund, the County Department of Research and Development has contracted for an independent joint fact finding study to help lay the groundwork for future geothermal health studies to be conducted in the Puna community.  The purpose of this effort is to collect the existing body of knowledge…

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Lalamilo Homes Ground Breaking Set for Wednesday

October 1, 2012
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On Wednesday, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Lalamilo Hawaiian Homes Subdivision in Waimea.   Governor Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Billy Kenoi will be part of the event (following the blessing and groundbreaking for the new Ka’u Gym earlier that morning).  Jobie M. K. Masagatani, Chair-Designate, Hawaiian Homes Commission, will also take part in the event.   The Lalamilo Hawaiian Homes Subdivision will be an 83-lot Hawaiian homestead development.  It’s at the end of South Kohala Distribution Road.  Infrastructure work on Phase 2A, Increment 1 will start once the…

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Ka’u Gym – Shelter Groundbreaking Wednesday, Work Starts October 11

October 1, 2012
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The public is invited to a groundbreaking for the new Ka‘u District Gym & Shelter to be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, at the Ka‘u High and P?hala Elementary school campus.   Governor Neil Abercrombie will be joined by Mayor Billy Kenoi, Department of Education officials, and Ka‘u High Principal Sharon Beck.   The $17 million Ka‘u District Gym & Shelter is a State-County partnership in which the State is financing design and construction and providing the site for the facility. The County is responsible for design and construction of the facility through…

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Kohala Seniors Get New Building

September 28, 2012
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The County of Hawai‘i has held a blessing and recognition ceremony at the former Bank of Hawai‘i branch in Kohala, which will now be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Office of Aging for expanded senior citizens programs.

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Police to Hold West Hawaii Burglary, Car Theft Update Tuesday

September 9, 2012
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Police to Hold West Hawaii Burglary, Car Theft Update Tuesday

Hawaii County Police will hold an informational meeting about a recent rash of car thefts and burglaries in West Hawaii on Tuesday evening, September 11, starting at 6:30 p.m.   The meeting will be at the Konawaena High School cafeteria.   Police and members of the Hawaii County administration will conduct the meeting.   We’re very concerned about this recent spike in crime,” said Mayor    Billy Kenoi. “Police will be available to update the community on their  investigation, how to make you home less vulnerable to burglary and how to help police catch these people.”  …

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Hawaiian Air Looking to Add Kona-Japan Flight

September 1, 2012
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Hawaiian Air Looking to Add Kona-Japan Flight

In what is excellent news for Hawaii Island, Hawaiian Airlines has told the United States Department of Transportation it wants to add a daily nonstop flight between Kona and Tokyo International Airport, also known as Harada Airport.   But there’s no guarantee the DOT will grant the request. Japan Airlines used to have a daily flight between Kona and Tokyo’s Narita Airport.  JAL cancelled that flight at the end of October, 2010.  Since then, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce leadership and local hotels have been concerned about Kona International Airport being able to maintain its “international”…

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County Finance Gets Kudos for Financial Reports

August 31, 2012
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The County of Hawai‘i has been recognized for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, also known as the CAFR.   Stephen J. Gauthier, spokesman for the association which serves about 17,500 government financial professionals, said the CAFR prepared by the county’s Finance Department has earned a certificate of achievement  for clearly communicating the County’s financial story. Gauthier said an impartial panel judged the CAFR to have met the goals of the program in the full spirit of disclosure.  …

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Police Get Kudos for Handling Explosive Device

August 30, 2012
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Police Get Kudos for Handling Explosive Device

Three members of the Hawai’i Police Department’s Special Response Team received the Silver Medal of Valor on Thursday, August 30,  for barricading an explosive ordnance in February, preventing two days worth of rolling blackouts over Super Bowl weekend. On the evening of Saturday, February 4, an old grenade was discovered on the grounds of Hawai’i Electric Light Company’s main power plant in Hilo on Kanoelehua. When informed that the military’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team would be unable to respond from O’ahu for two days, HELCO executives concluded that the power plant would need to be…

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Hawaii’s Senior Senator Spends Day on Big Isle

August 30, 2012
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Hawaii’s Senior Senator Spends Day on Big Isle

Senator and Mrs. Daniel K. Inouye spent the day on Hawai‘i Island, starting on the Kohala coast, crossing the island to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and ending the day at the Hawai‘i County Building in Hilo.   Sen. Inouye started his day at the Hilton Waikoloa Village at the 30th annual conference of the National Industry Liaison Group, a group committed to equality and fairness in the workplace. Later in the day, Sen. Inouye attended a ceremony at the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to mark the launch of the new U.S. quarter depicting an…

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