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State House, Senate Candidate Forums Coming in Kona

June 12, 2012
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The Hawaii County League of Women Voters will sponsor two candidate forums: one on Tuesday, June 19 and the other on Tuesday, June 26 at the Hualalai Academy Bridge Building.   The Tuesday, June 19 forum will feature candidates for State Representative Districts 5 and 6, which are in Kona.  For State House District 5, which goes from Ka’u through South Kona, the candidates include Dave Bateman, running as a Republican in the Primary, and the incumbent, Denny Coffman, a Democrat, and his Democratic Challenger, Leiolani Oyama.   Assuming Bateman wins his race, he will face…

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Phantom Biplane On Display in Holualoa

June 2, 2012
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Phantom Biplane On Display in Holualoa

Cliff Johns Gallery in Holualoa Village has been famous for showcasing the best of Big Island wood workers for years. Now, along bowls and carvings in koa and exotic woods, comes a simple balsawood and cotton fabric piece of art that will appeal to those who love both vintage aircraft and Hawaii.    Holualoa Village Association President Paul Maddox has created a small biplane now on display at the gallery.   The 18” by 18” biplane is a total phantom ~ an imaginary aircraft that was built without plans to represent the early years of inventive…

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County Details West Side Roadwork Through June

June 1, 2012
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The County Department of Public Works says it is continuing roadwork throughout West Hawaii through mid-June.   From June 4 through 14, Isemoto Contracting Company Ltd will resurface Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa, still working on repairing damage caused by the 2006 earthquake between Mile Markers 8.9 and 4.4.  Roadwork is between the hours of 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. weekdays.  Completion is scheduled for June 14.  Intermittent one-lane closures will begin June 4 and could take up to three days at mile marker 8.9, located near Palani Junction.  The remaining days up to June 14…

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County Plans Kona Roadwork Through June

June 1, 2012
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The County Department of Public Works says it is continuing roadwork throughout West Hawaii through mid-June.   From June 4 through 14, Isemoto Contracting Company Ltd will resurface Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa, still working on repairing damage caused by the 2006 earthquake between Mile Markers 8.9 and 4.4.  Roadwork is between the hours of 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. weekdays.  Completion is scheduled for June 14.  Intermittent one-lane closures will begin June 4 and could take up to three days at mile marker 8.9, located near Palani Junction.  The remaining days up to June 14…

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State Rep Nakashima Sets Leg Update Meetings

April 28, 2012
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State Rep Nakashima Sets Leg Update Meetings

State House Representative Mark Nakashima, a Democrat representing State House District 1 (North Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo) will hold community briefings after the closing of the State Legislature.  He’ll give a summary of key issues and answer questions, including about the operating budget and the Capital Improvements Budget. The meeting schedule: Hamakua Community Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:00 PM North Hawaii Education & Research Center (NHERC), Honokaa, Conference Room (Following the Opening of the Plantation Life on the Big Island Exhibit- NHERC 3:00PM)   Rural South Hilo Community Monday, May 21,…

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Kona Library to Have Animals at Read Aloud Program

April 17, 2012
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The Friends of the Libraries, Kona is hosting their regular monthly free family Read Aloud Program, “Books are Building Blocks,” from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. This month’s program features Ann Goody of the Three Ring Ranch Animal Sanctuary and special guest animals.  Goody will talk about how to approach and talk to animals as well as how animals think and perceive what we do. Special books about animals will be featured for readings and gift books. The Read Aloud Program is offered on the first Tuesday of…

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Kona Library Has Read Aloud Program Next Tuesday

March 30, 2012
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The Friends of the Libraries, Kona is hosting their free family Read Aloud Program, “Books are Building Blocks,” from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd at the Kailua Kona Public Library.   This month’s program is highlighting “Child Abuse Prevention Month” by inviting parents and children to help stop bullying by being part of the solution instead of part of the problem. The book we will be featuring is The Bully Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman.   Special guest performers will be Aloha Performing Arts Company, teen actors Mia Kriebl-Bruno and Alec Lugo, who…

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Marine Writer and Photographer to Talk Thursday at Fisheries Council Meet

March 13, 2012
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The West Hawaii Fisheries Council, a community-based marine  advisory organization invites the public to their next meeting, Thursday, March 15 at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at  Honokohau Harbor from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.   The speaker is Ret Talbot  Mr. Talbot, an award-winning  writer and photographer, will discuss the impact of marine aquarium fisheries  across the Pacific with an emphasis on fisheries in developing nations such as  Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Fiji. He will address issues of environmental and socio-economic sustainability in relationship to other industries seeking to extract resources from…

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Island Flash Flood Watch for Tuesday

December 13, 2011
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The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Hawaii Island effective through 6:00 PM this evening. A flash flood watch means that weather conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Due to the flash flood watch, Hawaii County Civil Defense has issued the following warnings:  There is a possibility of heavy rain. All residents in flood prone areas are asked to be on the alert and prepare for possible flooding conditions.All motorists are asked to drive with caution and be on the alert for debris, runoff and ponding of water. Be…

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St. James Church in Waimea Gets New Priest

October 9, 2011
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St. James Church in Waimea Gets New Priest

St. James’ Episcopal Church in Waimea has a new minister.  Father David Stout has become the Priest-in-Charge as of October 1. Father Stout was originally from rural Indiana and has served the past seven years as rector of Trinity Church in Asbury Park, New Jersey.  Prior to that he served as the Associate Rector for Member Incorporation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in midtown New York City.  He was ordained at St. Paul’s Cathederal in Beaufort, North Caroline, where he served three years. Father Stout received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Ball State University. …

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Roseanne’s Nuts Pau

September 22, 2011
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Lifetime has pulled the plug on Roseanne Barr’s reality series Roseanne’s Nuts after one season. The comedian broke the news on her Twitter feed. “Roseanne’s Nuts has been cancelled,” she said. “thanks everyone for watching!” The writing had been on the wall since the show debuted.   After starting off with a 0.7 rating among adults 18-49, Roseanne’s Nuts featuring Barr working on her macadamia nut farm in Hawaii spiraled downward to a 0.3 demo rating before the network exiled the show to the low-trafficked Friday 10 PM slot for the final three weeks. Hawaii Island…

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Vision Van Offering Free Eye Exams on Hawaii Island

August 25, 2011
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The Retina Institute of Hawaii is joining with the Hawaii Island Lions Clubs to help Hawaii Island residents get their vision screened.   Young Brothers has, at no charge, shipped the Project Vision Van from Oahu to Hawaii Island.  It’s a 35 foot mobile opthalmologist office.  The van offers screenings to detect cataracts, glaucoma, retina disease, even diabetes. The van will be here on Hawaii Island offering screenings from August 26 through September 18, with Lions Clubs members specially trained to assist in the process. Dr. Michael Bennett of Oahu’s Retina Institute of Hawaii founded the…

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Palani Road HELCO Pole Installation This Week

March 28, 2011
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From Hawaii County Public Works: Hawaiian Electric Light Company crews are installing two utility poles along the southbound lane of Palani Rd above Henry Street on March 29 & 30. Please drive cautiously between the hours of 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This work is in preparation to widen Palani Rd and is part of the offsite improvements for Ane Keohokalole Highway.

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