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Golf Tourney to Support Waikoloa Dry Forest Set for November 4

October 18, 2012
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The Waikoloa Dry Forest 2 Person Best Ball Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, November 4 at the Waikoloa Village Golf Club. Check-in starts at 7:00 am and the shotgun start is at 7:30 am. Cost is  $80 per player. The registration deadline is October 26. Cost includes lunch, cart, greens fee, and tournament prizes. Awards ceremony to be held at the Kau Kau Depot following play.   Registration forms are available at the Waikoloa Village Golf Course, 68-1792 Melia St., Waikoloa HI 96738 and most West Hawaii pro shops. You can also download the forms at http://waikoloadryforest.org/2012/golf-tournament-fund-raiser-nov-4.…

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La’aloa Street on Planning Commission Agenda for Thursday

October 16, 2012
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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…

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Lions Club of Kona Builds Benches for Local Schools and Parks

October 16, 2012
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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…

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HCFCU Credit Union Market Days Start Thursday

October 16, 2012
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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.…

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West Hawaii Commuity Health Center Gets Award For Those Who Cannot Pay

October 15, 2012
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Since opening its doors in 2005, the West Hawaii Community Health Center has made quality, comprehensive and integrated health services accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay. Recognizing this deep commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals, the Bank of Hawaii Foundation honored West Hawaii Community Health Center as a 2012 Bank of Hawaii Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award recipient. The monetary award of $5,000 will provide funding for West Hawaii Community Health Center patients who are unable to pay for medical prescriptions.   The Bank of Hawaii Monty Richards…

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Absentee Ballots Coming Next Week

October 11, 2012
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Absentee Ballots Coming Next Week

The new Hawaii County (temporary) Elections Administrator, Lehua Iopa, said Wednesday that the first round of absentee ballots should be in the mail Monday, October 15, or shortly thereafter.     The last day to request an absentee ballot, either for this election only or to receive permanent absentee ballots, is October 30. Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or taken to  the Hawaii County Elections offices in Kona at West Hawaii Civic Center and in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Center.  Iopa said they may also be returned to any of the three walk-in absentee polling…

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Monday, Today, Last Day to Register to Vote

October 8, 2012
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Monday, Today, Last Day to Register to Vote

Today, Monday, October 8, is the last day to register to vote for the 2012 General Election.  There are several important local races, including Mayor, County Prosecutor, and County Council.  There are also State races for Senate and House and a hotly contested United States Senate race.  In addition, there are two State Constitutional Amendments and six County Charter Amendments. Register in person at Kona Kmart, Malama Market in Pahoa, and Hilo Bayfront from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Or go to the County Eletions office at 25 Aupuni Center or at West Hawaii Civic…

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Monday is LAST DAY to Register to Vote!

October 5, 2012
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Monday is LAST DAY to Register to Vote!

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the 2012 General Election, coming up Tuesday, November 6.   Those interested may register Saturday, October 6 and Monday, October 8 at three places in person with the League of Women Voters Wiki Wiki Registration:  Kona K-mart, Malama Market in Pahoa, and at Bayfront in Hilo at a drive-through tent.  All three locations will be open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All voter registration documents must turned in at the County Elections Office by 4:30 p.m. Monday.  If mailed, they must be received by then. …

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Kenoi, Kim Differ on New Highway, West Hawaii Staff, CDPs

October 2, 2012
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Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi and former Mayor Harry Kim met in a candidate forum Monday evening at Kealakehe High School.  Moderator Sherry Bracken started the questioning by asking Kim to be specific about previous statements that he’s unhappy with the way government is being run. Kim cited two examples:  the Community Development Plans and geothermal development. Kim says he does not feel the current administration is supportive enough of the Community Development Plans, which are part of the General Plan.  He says it’s an attitude.  He says people in Planning and Building Departments need…

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Updated Candidate Forum Schedule

September 30, 2012
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There are a number of upcoming candidate debates and forums at which the public may learn about their candidates in more detail; this list is the most current we have as of Sunday, September 30.  Everybody is encouraged to learn about candidates even those not in the district in which you live as on our small Big Island, we depend on all the legislators to work for the good of the entire population.   Register to vote through Monday, October 8.  Get your voter application online at www.hawaii.gov/elections, or at public libraries, county and state…

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Jeremy Riddle to Be Officer of the Month

September 28, 2012
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The Kona Crime Prevention Committee invites the public to help honor Officer Jeremy Riddle as the “Officer of the Month” for West Hawaii at a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.  The luncheon is at Huggo’s Restaurant.  Riddle is being honored for his outstanding performance as a member of the Hawai’i Police Department.  Riddle joined the Department in 2010.   The Kona Crime Prevention Committee encourages and supports our police department in their efforts to prevent crime, deter potential criminals and enforce our laws.  The Committee also provides needed police equipment for use…

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Kona Elections Office Gets a Staffer

September 25, 2012
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Kona Elections Office Gets a Staffer

The Kona Elections Office in West Hawaii Civic Center now has a full-time staff person.  Tracy Kaahanui was at the office Tuesday morning, September 25.  Elton Nakakawa, a four-year Elections Office employee who normally works in the Hilo Elections Office, was giving Kaahanui  training in basic Elections procedures. Kaahanui is an employee of Altres Staffing, and a temporary employee for County Elections.  Her background is in property management.  Even though she does not have prior knowledge of Elections, the office neighbors of the County Elections Office were delighted to hear that there will be somebody…

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Lingle Shares Vision, Talks Story about U. S. Senate Race

September 23, 2012
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Lingle Shares Vision, Talks Story about U. S. Senate Race

Former Governor Linda Lingle was the only candidate at a U. S. Senate Candidate Talk Story at Kealakehe High Sunday afternoon.  Lingle addressed more than 20 questions submitted by people in the audience and in advance to the talk story moderator, Sherry Bracken of LAVA 105.3 fm.  Issues ranged from tax reform to plans for keeping in touch to reducing the budget deficit.  She also addressed her key priorities if elected to the U. S. Senate. Lingle would be the first Republican to represent Hawaii in Congress  since statehood.  She pointed to her experience as…

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