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Mahalo to all that showed up for O'Oma. 
Last week the State Land Use Commission ruled that O'oma will remain conservation land. Without a doubt the ruling was due to the passionate response from …
Governor Neil Abercrombie Election Eve Nov 1st 2010, Hilo, Big Island Hawaii. Clip From Live Webcast
Clip From live webcast on http://livehawaiianlegends.com/ The Hawaii Grand Rally is a Democratic Party tradition that spans over 60 …
Clip From Pohakuloa - Mauna Kea Forest Fire August 2010 and general info about fire
The Pohakuloa - Mauna Kea Forest Fire in August 2010 was mean! we have been losing to much forest!!! The Department of Land and Natural …
IMPEACH Guy Enriques, District 6 councilman, for crimes against the people; crimes against Hawaiian Land & Natural Resources
Ka’u, the last frontier. It has resisted big development long after Hilo and Kona had fallen. Still, it’s resisting now. A grass-roots group is spear …
Important Meeting on Keei Shoreline Access
Be aware of the plan Over the past year,Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate (KS/BE)has been developing a management plan for its properties in and around …
BIG ISLAND NEWS: U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION MEETINGS CONCERNING DEPLETED URANIUM
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice of opportunity to request a hearing on a license application from the U.S. Army for possession of …
Kilauea Volcano Update: Slide closes Halema'uma'u vent, possible that increased pressure from the rising magma could reopen the summit vent.
Activity Summary for past 24 hours: The summit vent remains choked with rubble from Tuesday's collapses. Sporadic gas jetting noises were heard coming …
PROOF that Enriques LIED to steal and hand over a PUBLIC ROAD to his political supporters as payback
PROOF that Enriques LIED about the illegally gated south point public road in Ka’u that he’s attempting to steal and hand over to his political supporters …
DLNR ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THE 2 GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the opening of the 2 game bird hunting season on Saturday, November …
Free CFL bulbs available on December 12 in Kona Not rated yet
The Kohala Center, Hawaii Energy, and the County of Hawai‘i invite the public to pick up free Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs and energy efficiency …
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 30 METER TELESCOPE AT MAUNA KEA Not rated yet
The Department of Land and Natural Resources – Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands invites the public to testify at two public hearings on the Big …
December 6, 2010 Hawaii County Council Agendas (9 a.m & 3 p.m.) Not rated yet
December 6, 2010 Hawaii County Council Agendas Please click on the link to view the agendas : ID # 746653 & # 746654 …
DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING DECEMBER 2 ON PLAN FOR NON-RESIDENT ENTRY FEES AT AKAKA FALLS STATE PARK Not rated yet
HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Hilo to explain plans by …
DLNR BEGINS REPAIRS TO HAPUNA BEACH PAVILION, GAZEBOS Not rated yet
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) yesterday began repairs to areas of Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area that were damaged by the 2006 …
Free Residential Energy Efficiency Workshop Not rated yet
The Kohala Center and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development invite Hawai‘i residents to participate in a free residential energy …
Mauna Kea: Top of the World! Sunset Nov 11th 2010 Not rated yet
We were coming back from Hilo on the saddle around sunset, so we took a spontaneous trip up to the top of Mauna Kea. The Summit is the tallest of the Hawaiian …
Auwe Kulani: Public officials, is there any way to restore Kulani Correctional Facility? Not rated yet
Lingle said it wasn’t “cost-efficient”. But is it “cost-efficient” to treat former inmates in less effective programs? Axe local jobs? And compromise care …
Kamana Beamer lectures on living ahupua‘a Not rated yet
Kamanamaikalani (Kamana) Beamer, Ph.D., will present a Hawaiian perspective on thriving in a living ahupua‘a (Hawaiian land division usually extending …
Kau News: Illegal Privatization of Old Gov't Rd., the Original Beltway, Meeting November 9th (Tues) Not rated yet
Please be reminded that the site visit and public hearing for the illegal attempt to sell off a public road (Old Gov't Rd., the old HI beltway) by Councilman …
BEACH PARKS ALONG KOHALA COAST REMAIN OPEN, CAUTION URGED DUE TO CONTINUED SHARK SIGHTINGS Not rated yet
KONA, HAWAI‘I — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the Hawaii Fire Department Ocean Safety Division and the Hawai‘i County Department …
Community organizations invited to participate in CFL light bulb exchange fundraiser Not rated yet
KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—November 1, 2010—The Kohala Center, Blue Planet Foundation, and Hawaii Energy are seeking twenty community organizations or school groups …
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR STATE WATER COMMISSION MEMBER Not rated yet
HONOLULU - The State is seeking nominations to the Commission on Water Resource Management. A Nominating Committee will screen the applicants and …
Why aren't wars, the costs of militarism, and DU major election issues? Not rated yet
American journalist, Amy Goodman, raises an important question about U.S. election issues. Goodman writes: "Just days away from crucial midterm elections, …
TREE TRIMMING SCHEDULED OCT. 25 AT ‘AKAKA FALLS STATE PARK Parts of trail will be closed for public safety Not rated yet
HILO -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will be trimming trees at Akaka Falls State Park starting on Monday …
DLNR EXTENDS CLOSURE OF MAUNA KEA FOREST RESERVE, ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CLOSED AREAS DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER Not rated yet
DLNR EXTENDS CLOSURE OF MAUNA KEA FOREST RESERVE, ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CLOSED AREAS DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER HILO -- Due to continued drought …
Puna Farmers Market Not rated yet
Got a great farmers market for you in Puna: SPACE Farmers Market, 12-247 W. Pohakupele Loop, Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 (located in the Kalapana-Seaview …
Hawaii County Council October 6, 2010 Agenda Not rated yet
Please click on the link to view the agenda: 10/06/10 Council Agenda
Parker School Hosts 11th Annual George Heneghan Fun Run Not rated yet
The September 26, 2010 George Heneghan Fun Run drew 130 Big Island runners of all ages and abilities from Kona to Hilo. The field included 44 Keiki …
National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students Announced at Parker School Not rated yet
Headmaster, Carl Sturges of Parker School announced today that Daniel Gregg and McCrae Johnston have been named Commended Students in the 2011 National …
Hawaii County Council Committee Meeting Schedule and Agendas For October 5th Not rated yet
October 5, 2010 FC Agenda (Finance) October 5, 2010 PWIRC Agenda (Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee) …
DLNR HOLDS STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AMENDMENTS Not rated yet
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) next month will hold statewide public hearings regarding revisions to Hawai‘i Administrative Rules …
Parker School Debate Team Makes National Forensic League’s Prestigious 100 Club Not rated yet
The Parker School Debate Team has received significant recognition by the National Forensic League (NFL) for their accomplishments during the 2 …
Big Island News: Hawaii Petitioner Appeals Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Decision Not rated yet
Hawaii petitioner, Isaac ?Paka? Harp is appealing the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ruling of February 24, …
DLNR TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOTTOMFISH ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Not rated yet
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold public hearings statewide, starting March 16, on proposed amendments to bottomfish …
Big Island News: ARMY VESSEL HEARINGS URGED Not rated yet
Sierra Club is calling for public hearings on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Army’s proposed Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) which may …
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Hawaii’s Smoking Grades Fall as Tobacco Funds Decrease According to ALA Not rated yet
Progress Made Over Past 10 Years in Jeopardy The American Lung Association released its report card grades on the states today, an …
BIG ISLAND NEWS: DEPLETED URANIUM PROCEEDING, JANUARY 13, HILO, HAWAI`I Not rated yet
A legal proceeding on an Army application for a depleted uranium (DU) license will be held Wednesday, January 13, from 9 AM to about 3 PM, by videoconference …
Big Island News: PUNA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE DECLARES MISSION TO STEWARD CDP VISION ‘TO LIVE FOREVER IN HARMONY WITH THE LAND OF PUNA’ Not rated yet
KEA'AU -- -- Off and running, the month-old Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee adopted operating guidelines, stalwartly defined it's mission …
Hawaii County Council Committee Agendas for January 5, 2010 Not rated yet
January 5, 2010 PC Ag e n da (Planning Committee) January 5, 2010 FC Agenda (Finance Committee) …
DLNR TO CLOSE HAPUNA BEACH, KEKAHA KAI STATE PARKS EARLY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Not rated yet
KONA — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kekaha Kai State Park early on New Year’s …
Big Island News: ‘OHI‘A TIMBER AND FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FROM SADDLE ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT Not rated yet
HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in conjunction with reconstruction of the Saddle …
Big Island News: PAVING SCHEDULED MONDAY EVENING AT HAPUNA BEACH PARK Not rated yet
KONA – On Monday, December 14, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will be paving portions of the parking lot at Hapuna Beach State …
Big Island News: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LAUPAHOEHOE ADVISORY COUNCIL Not rated yet
HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) are establishing …
Big Island News: Two public hearings this week for the Saddle Rd. project on the west side of Pohakuloa Training Area Not rated yet
Aloha Kakou, There are two public hearings this week for the Saddle Rd. project on the west side of Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), through or around …
Big Island News: DLNR CLOSES MULIWAI TRAIL AND WAIMANU VALLEY CAMPGROUND DUE TO DANGEROUS HIGH SURF CONDITIONS Not rated yet
HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has closed the remote Muliwai Trail on the island of Hawai‘i, and will not be issuing camping …
Big Island News: Ohana Hoopakele Against Closing of Kulani Prison Not rated yet
Ohana Hoopakele held a press conference in front of the “Splintered Paddle” monument at the Hilo Judicial Building this morning at 10 am. Speakers included …
Big Island News: Hawaii County Council Agenda for November 4th 2009 Not rated yet
This is the upcoming Agenda for the November 4th Hawaii County Council Meeting 11/4/09 Hawaii County Council Agenda
Big Island News: ARBOR DAY EVENTS FEATURE NATIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANTS FOR SALE Not rated yet
Celebrate Arbor Day in Hawaii and “go green” by purchasing and planting a native plant from the Arbor Day plant sale on Friday, November 6 at Department …
2009 Kona Ironman Reults Not rated yet
The 2009 Kona Ironman Results: The Hawaii World Championship You Got To Check out This Site For Live Hawaiian Music It is no small feat what …
PRESS RELEASE: DU REPORT UNAVAILABLE Not rated yet
October 2, 2009, Hilo, Hawai’i After nine months of requests, Sierra Club does not have a report on depleted uranium (DU) from the Army, but does have …
Agendas for Hawaii County Council Commitee Meetings September 15th Not rated yet
September 15, 2009 EMC Agenda (Environmental Management Committee) September 15, 2009 FESC Agenda (Food …
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS: SIGN UP FOR A "PROJECT LEARNING TREE" WORKSHOP FEATURING HAWAI'I RESOURCES Not rated yet
HILO : Hawai'i Island educators looking for a creative, multi-disciplinary environmental education program are invited to participate in the Project …
Big Island News: Report on NRC Meetings from Jim Albertini Not rated yet
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held public meetings/hearings on Oahu and in Hilo and Kona this week. A broad cross section of people, …
DLNR ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FERAL GOAT AND SHEEP CONTROL PERMITS FOR PU‘U WA‘AWA‘A FOREST RESERVE -- MAKAI AND MAUKA SECTIONS Not rated yet
HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is issuing control permits, starting August 26 for feral goats in the makai portion, and …
DLNR REOPENS SOME MAUI, HAWAII STATE PARKS, FOREST AREAS AS FELICIA DISSIPATES Not rated yet
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reopened some state parks and forest reserves on Maui and the Big Island after tropical …
Big Island News: DLNR CLOSES SOME STATE PARKS, FOREST AREAS AS FELICIA ARRIVES Not rated yet
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed certain state parks, forest reserves and other areas for public safety as Tropical …
Big Island News: Hawaii County Council Delays Sale of Hamakua Lands to Look Further Into Title Not rated yet
Stepping into uncharted territory, the Hawaii County Council will examine the title on the 4400 acres, acquired from Hamakua Sugar company for back taxes …
NELHA Community Meeting on Closed Beach Access 8/21 Not rated yet
Lawmakers hold community meeting on NELHA Kohanaiki beach access Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Rep. Denny Coffman (District 6 North Kona, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona …
GOVERNOR LINGLE VETOES BILLS THAT ARE PRE-EMPTED BY OR VIOLATE FEDERAL LAWS Not rated yet
Governor Linda Lingle vetoed today four bills that are pre-empted by federal law or violate existing federal statutes. The Governor issued her vetoes …
Big Island News: County files lawsuit against development companies Not rated yet
The County of Hawai’i has filed a lawsuit against the companies UniDev, LLC and UniDev Hawaii LLC alleging the companies knowingly filed false and fraudulent …
Downtown Hilo sustainable design presentation available online Not rated yet
The Power Point presentation by the American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program for Downtown Hilo is now available online. …
Mayor signs hands-free cell phone bill Not rated yet
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an ordinance into law that mandates the use of a hands-free device when using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. …
Big Island News: Tuesday, July 7, at 10AM, the County Council will reconsider a resolution 80-09 to ban biocontrol Not rated yet
Aloha Friends, On Tuesday, July 7, at 10AM, the County Council will reconsider a resolution 80-09 to ban biocontrol against relatives of the o'hia tree. …
Rare Photos of Hawai`i on Display Now Through October 31, 2009 at the Lyman Museum Not rated yet
A collection of rarely seen photos of Hawai`i Island taken from 1883 to 1905 is making its Big Island public debut at the Lyman Museum. "Na Pa`i Ki`i …
Film From 1916 of Hawaii Not rated yet
Found this on Youtube, and had to share it. Anybody got stories to tell? It looks like Hamakua Coastline, and this could be the first surf flick ever made. …
25th Annual Quiksilver/Kamaaina Nissan Big Island Pro-Am Surfing Trials Not rated yet
CONTEST DATES: June 27, 28th - Sept.26, 27th.2009..-waiting period (weekends only) If there are no waves, the waiting period will be …
Big Island News: Public Input sought on Keokea Beach Park restoration Not rated yet
The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public meeting to present conceptual plans for Keokea Beach Park's earthquake restoration and accessibility …
Big Island News: Mayor Kenoi signs a smaller budget, cuts county spending Not rated yet
County of Hawai’i Mayor Billy Kenoi signed his administration’s first budget today, a $387 million spending plan that reduces expenditures by 4.1 percent …
Big Island News: Ane Keohokalole Highway (mid-level road) meeting set Not rated yet
Although a number of burials have been discovered in the proposed corridor, plans are proceeding for the proposed Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kona. A …
Big Island News: Groundwater on Tropical Pacific Islands —Understanding a Vital Resource Not rated yet
Precious drinking water and the fresh water lens in Hawai‘i and the Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to environmental stresses imposed by rapidly …
Big Island News: Deadly Diseases May Move Up Hawaiian Mountains to Birds’ Refuges Not rated yet
As climate change causes temperatures to increase in Hawaii’s mountains, deadly non-native bird diseases will likely also creep up the mountains, …
Big Island News: Series of Public Meetings to be held on the Draft EIS for the Proposed TMT on Mauna Kea Not rated yet
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) for the Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT) on Mauna Kea, and there is a series of upcoming meetings for the public …
Big Island News: Next community meeting in Pahala Not rated yet
Mayor Billy Kenoi and members of his cabinet will be attending the next in a series of community meetings around the Island of Hawai‘i on Tuesday, …
Big Island News: Manuka Park in Kau to recieve $1 million in improvements Not rated yet
Governor Linda Lingle has released $1 million in planning, design and construction funds for comfort station, entry road, parking lot, landscaping, pavilion …
Big Island News: County Holds Town Meeting in Waikoloa on May 19 Not rated yet
Mayor Billy Kenoi continues his policy of bringing county government to communities around Hawaii Island when the mayor and key members of his cabinet …
