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Big Island Students Among 42 Citizen-Scholar Awardees

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association recently recognized 42 seniors from public high schools across the state with $1,000 scholarships in its 12th year of Citizen-Scholar Awards.

PGV Settles with EPA for 2013 Violations

PGV was recently re-inspected and found to now comply with EPA rules to minimize accidental chemical releases. The company will also pay $76,500 as a civil penalty.

RECIPE: Chicken Piccata

A classic recipe that can be ready in minutes with a velvety tangy butter lemon sauce.

Confirmed Dengue Cases Hold at 139

No new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island were reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health on Tuesday.

Hilo Fuel Averages Steadily Decline, Kona Follows

Fuel averages in Hilo are seeing steady slips this week, while Kona fuel saw nice drops, compared to last week’s averages.

Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases at 139

Confirmed cases of dengue fever climbed by three over the weekend to 139.

Waimea District Park to Break Ground

The first phase includes developing the 24 acres of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and will cost $23.9 million.

HVNP Opens All Previously Closed Trails, Areas

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has reopened all previously closed trails and areas.

Ku’ikahi Mediation Center Elects New Directors

Douglass S. Adams, Tracie White, and Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter will each serve three-year terms on the Ku’ikahi Mediation Center board of directors.

Officer Obermiller Earns Monthly Award

Officer Obermiller was named as the July East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.

Scheduled Lane Closures: July 13-17

The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of July 13.

LETTER: Commercial Operations on Maunakea

“In these times of turmoil on Maunakea, it seems that commercial tour operators on the mountain easily become a target for criticism, being seen as ‘users’ of the mountain.”