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Hoffman sounds call for sirens Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:46PMA shortage of tsunami sirens is leaving some Hawaii Island beachgoers and coastal residents vulnerable, says Kohala Councilman Pete Hoffmann, who wants new developments to include the warning devices.
BIIF Glance Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:48PMFOOTBALL Standings Division I W L Kealakehe 1 0 Hilo 1 0 Keaau 0 1 Waiakea 0 1 Division II W L Kamehameha 2 0 Hawaii Prep 2 0 Honokaa 1 1 Ka'u 1 1 Kohala 0 2 Kona 0 2 Sept. 3 results Ka'u 12, Konawaena 0 Skyline (Utah) 30, Kealakehe 16 Sept. 4 results Hawaii Prep 29, Honokaa 0 Kamehameha 42, Kohala 0 Hilo 30, Keaau 0 Friday's games Kohala at Kona, 7 p.m. Waiakea at Hilo, 5 p.m. JV, varsity ...
Artifacts theft leads to charges Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:04PMA Hilo grand jury has indicted a Waimea man for allegedly possessing stolen Native Hawaiian artifacts belonging to a South Kohala luxury hotel.
More water spigots coming Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:18PMClean drinking water will be more easily available to county residents when six new water spigot stations are built by the county over the next 20 months, according to a county news release.
Dragons eyeing big void Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:54PMHonokaa is well aware that there's a big void in Division II girls volleyball -- the hard part will be trying to fill it.
Friends hold key to girls race Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:10PMLauren Inaba, Caitlin Moniz and Caryn Okamoto have been trying to one-up each other for years.
Kam out to reverse recent trend Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:09PMKamehameha is hoping better execution and ball-control can knock down a wall -- started two years ago by a next-door neighbor -- that keeps getting bigger.
Hilo boys edge out St. Joseph Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:09PMSt. Joseph opened the Big Island Interscholastic Federation boys bowling season Saturday with an impressive sweep over defending champion Konawaena at Hilo Lanes.
Hilo tandem rules way at Canefire run Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:09PMKEAAU -- It was a breathless, fantastic finish for a pair of Hilo runners, each girl running glued together until one leaned ahead of the other at the end.
Isle mom finds time to stay fit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:09PMFinding the time and the motivation to start an exercise program can be difficult. The No. 1 reason most people give for not exercising is they can't find the time.
Penn camp oozes confidence Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:09PMBJ Penn and his handlers are supremely confident going into Saturday's rematch with Frankie Edgar at Boston's TD Garden.
Coach Wants Vikings To Be Close-Knit Unit Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:09PMKalani Siliga won't focus on wins and losses as he evaluates the upcoming season.
Split-level politics Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:10PMOccupying a second-floor corner window of the Occidental Underwriters Building at 614 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo, a solitary Neil Abercrombie for Governor sign is surrounded by numerous Mufi Hannemann banners, posters and placards, as well as yard signs proclaiming the building's ground floor is occupied by the Hannemann for Governor Hilo Campaign office. Realtor David Deweese, whose Aloha Coast ...
Trial set in car crash Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:56PMA 32-year-old Hilo man accused of dragging a police officer with a stolen car and causing a violent traffic crash has a trial date early next year.
13 boats battle fish in combined tournaments Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe Hilo Trollers held a safe and successful offshore fishing tournament on Sunday, Aug. 1. The tournament was combined with the Dodd Balock Memorial Tournament, and ran concurrently with the Hawaii Island Contractors Association, Bank of Hawaii, Honsador Lumber Scholarship Fishing Tournament.
Alii Cup Champions Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:55PMFrom left, Jim Sheeley, Super Senior flight winner; Neal Iverson, 2010 Open flight winner; Brian Hansen, Honsador sponsor; and Tandy Kualii, Senior flight winner. Sheeley defeated Dale Landrum 3 and 1 in the Super Senior final. Iverson beat Greg Larson 1 up in the Open flight final. Kualii fought past Robert Thomas 4 and 3 in the Senior flight final. The Alii Cup was held Aug. 21-22 at Kona ...
Card Classic All-Stars Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe St. Joseph High School Volleyball Classic was held last weekend at Hilo Civic. Named to the Gold Bracket all-tournament squad were Waiakea White's Morgan Rapozo, the most valuable player; Waiakea Blue's Tasha Rose Miyataki, the most outstanding player; and all-stars Randi Estrada (Keaau), Kahiko Kaawa (Kealakehe), Jadelynn Domondon and Marley Strand-Nicolaisen (Ka'u), Ashia Joseph (Waiakea ...
Banners to lead way Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:10PMMayor Billy Kenoi's administration has committed $32,000 in money and services for a Hilo advertising program, aiming to avoid potential conflicts with county and state law.
Baby basher admits guilt Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:10PMA 19-year-old Hilo man accused of causing severe brain damage to his infant son last year pleaded guilty to the charge Wednesday.
Opportunities to volunteer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:41PMBig Island residents may see new opportunities to volunteer in a West Hawaii national forest reserve, under a proposed new comprehensive conservation plan.
Battle is brewing over Ka'u road sale Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMA battle is in the works over attempts by Ka'u Councilman Guy Enriques to abandon Old Homestead Road and sell it to unnamed adjacent property owners.
Ex-teacher gets another 10 years Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMA former schoolteacher serving a five-year federal sentence on a methamphetamine conviction has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison by the state on a separate drug charge.
Vesperas to be sentenced today Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMTyrone Vesperas is being sentenced today for the stabbing incident that led to the death of his son.
Rental fee hike at horse stable delayed Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMMayor Billy Kenoi's administration has had to delay increasing rental fees at Hawaii County's only horse stable because it didn't give the public enough notice of the proposed rate hike.
Kaiser is opening South Kona clinic Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMStephens Media Kaiser Permanente is building a South Kona clinic to serve patients' needs and be closer to Kona Community Hospital, a company official said Wednesday.
Chevrolet steers back to Big Island Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe Heartbeat of America flatlined on the Big Island when Island Chevrolet closed its doors in May 2009.
Hilo Seniors suffer heart-breaker Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:52PMThe Hilo All-Stars delivered timely hits but just not enough, suffering a stomach-churning loss in the Senior Little League West Regional championship on Tuesday.
Sports briefs Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:52PMNobu sign-up: Registration for Nobu Yamauchi RBI Winter League Baseball will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 and 29 at the Boys & Girls Club Baseball Field.
'Shameful' tax hike pulled Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:01PMAlthough Hawaii County Council members approved Mayor Billy Kenoi's $23 million tax hike in June, they're now unwilling to grant a second property tax increase for 1 percent of that amount.
Child care provider gets year in meth case Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:01PMA Hilo woman who provided child care in her home has been sentenced to jail on methamphetamine-related charges.
Taxpayers fund race with one candidate Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:31PMThe Hawaii County Council chairman has received nearly $7,000 in taxpayers' money to spend on a re-election campaign he cannot lose.
Navy plans to expand exercises Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:31PMAs the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise wraps up this weekend, the U.S. Navy is already preparing for expanded exercises in the future.
Hilo Home Burns Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:12PMFlames erupted from the top floor of a two-story home in the state-owned Lanakila housing complex in Hilo about 4:35 p.m. Monday. Responding firefighters doused the fire with water cannons before entering it. This house is located on the intersection of Wailoa and Ululani streets, near where a similar abandoned home succumbed to fire three years ago. This intersection has been identified as the ...
Goya pockets bronze Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:52PMKellen Goya, from the Shudokan Judo Club in Hilo, captured a bronze medal during the 2010 United States Junior National Judo Championships held July 2-4 in Irvine, Calif. Co-sponsored by the United States Judo Federation and the United States Judo Association, this premier event featured over 900 competitors from around the nation.
Hilo National beats North Hawaii Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:52PMKAPAAU -- Sisyphus' stone proved too much of a burden for North Hawaii in the District III Majors Tournament at Kamehameha Park.
Hilo Jr. team is talented Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:51PMThe Hilo All-Stars, coming off a dominant performance in the Big Island Junior League District III Championships, will look to build on their impressive resume in the upcoming state tournament on Maui.
Where did $115 million go? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:46PMAn executive assistant for the mayor appeared Tuesday before a special commission looking into how Hawaii County spent $115 million in federal stimulus money.
HCC plans 'living roof' Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:45PMHawaii Community College students and faculty in the nursing and health department are currently scattered around campus, but renovations of a building should bring them together under one roof -- a "living roof."
Smoking ban warnings going up Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:45PMBig Island park users who light up may soon be written up.
Man receives life for killing friend Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:16PMMalaki McBride received a life sentence plus 20 years in the shotgun slaying of a friend.
Kohala schools may be saved Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:15PMIn an about-face, it appears Kohala schools will be saved from closing -- for now.
Roast to pay tribute to George Yokoyama Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 3:15PMGeorge Yokoyama brings millions in government grants to the Big Island, and through his taxpayer-funded transportation service, he literally delivers the votes. Or at least the voters.
Puna soccer club loses at nationals Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 3:07PMThe Puna All-Stars suffered their first loss Saturday at the American Youth Soccer Organization National Games, losing 2-1 in the quarterfinals to a California team in Wellington, Fla.
Sports Report Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 3:06PMHonokaa football practice nears The Honokaa High School football team will start conditioning practice on Monday, July 26, at the school field. All interested players must have a current physical and parent's consent form completed.
Papaya farmer seeks vandals Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMA papaya farmer who lost his 17-acre crop to vandals isn't taking it lying down -- and neither are other Big Island growers.
Islandwide power failure probed Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe president of Hawaii Electric Light Co. said that the utility is investigating Saturday night's power failure that plunged most of the island into darkness.
Big Island Briefs Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 3:20PMMin, Yamauchi lead contingent at states Hilo's Ciera Min and Dalen Yamauchi were the top Big Island finishers at the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association King Auto Group championships at The Club at Hokulia in Kona.
A dance to remember loved ones Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:14PMAs dozens of women and children danced to the beat of taiko drums Saturday at Kohala Hongwanji Mission's bon odori dance, Waimea resident Luana Cuyo said she could feel the spirit of her late stepfather.
County furloughs start Friday Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 2:58PMStarting Friday, Hawaii County will begin twice-a-month worker furloughs that will save $7 million annually -- at a cost of service delays and having to close most offices.
Shopping center is planned for Hilo Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 2:58PMA real estate development subsidiary of the Safeway supermarket chain is looking at building a shopping center on state land makai of the old Hilo Airport.