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Kona Hospital to Provide Free Pertussis Vaccinations to Adults
Vaccinations for adults can help prevent spread of whooping cough to children who are more susceptible to serious illness from the disease.
New Requirements Announced for Fire Department Recruits
The Hawaii Fire Department will be holding recruitment for new firefighters this fall.
CDC: Hawaii Residents Have Longest ‘Healthy Life Expectancy’
Residents of the Aloha State can expect another 16.2 years of healthy living when they reach the age of 65, a report said.
Speed Humps to be Installed on Road into Hilo Landfill
The project is expected to last from Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26.
Governor, Cabinet to Hold Community Meeting in Hilo Friday
The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UCB Room 100 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Abercrombie to Recognize Outstanding Older American Ito
The governor will attend a ceremony in Hilo Friday honoring Shirley Ito, one of two named as special volunteering seniors on the Big Island this year.
Kealakehe Regional Park Plan Presentation on Tuesday
The final plan for the proposed 190-acre Kona park will be available for public review at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Laser Guide Stars Focus of Imiloa Presentation Friday
The talk on artificial stars and how they are used is part of the Imiloa Astronomy Center’s monthly Maunakea Skies program.
Six Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant/Detective
The promotions by Police Chief Harry Kubojiri took effect today.
Commission to Take Up New Pahoa Shopping Center
The as-yet unnamed commercial center would occupy nearly 10 acres at the intersection of Pahoa Village Road and an extended Kahakai Boulevard.
All Sirens Sounded Today; May Be a First
While past monthly tests are believed to always have had some failures, today’s exercise revealed only two relatively minor glitches.
Big Island Students Named to Meth Project’s Advisory Council
The 19-member teen council assists in the project’s community outreach program and provides a teen perspective on strategies and messages.
Department of Education Unveils New, Improved Website
The department said the $1.7 million website took nearly a year to develop.
Purebred German Shephards Stolen From Puna Kennel
The three dogs, two males and one female, were stolen in Hawaiian Paradise Park in May.
Hanabusa: Grant Designed to Assist Return to Workforce
The congresswoman said the funding will allow the development of plans fine-tuned to the circumstances of recipients of unemployment benefits.
Police Investigate Two Puna Home Invasions, Make Arrests in One
The arrests came following on incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park; another home invasion occurred an hour later in Mountain View.
Koa Moth Outbreak Could Be Boon for Birds
University of Hawaii at Hilo entomologist Robert Peck speculates that the koa moth outbreak could be good news for native bird species.
UHH Alumni Association Awards Scholarships
One of the four recipients is the only native Hawaiian in the pharmaceutical science doctoral program who is researching cancer treatments.
‘Hilo Products’ Pistachios Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Hilo Products is among four brands of the nuts being voluntarily recalled by a Los Angeles-based company.
Special Test of Emergency Sirens Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
The exercise will test repairs made after the failure of a repeater station prevented 18 sirens from sounding in Hilo and Puna.
