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Published on 13:48 GMT

Routes: Hawaiian’s plane changes + Air Tahiti Nui, United, Delta, Alaska + more

Hawaiian will put an Airbus A321neo onto its SFO-Maui route this year. Pictured here in Lihue Hawaiian will put an Airbus A321neo onto its SFO-Maui route this year. Pictured here in Lihue Photo: Chris McGinnis Hawaiian will put an Airbus A321neo onto its …

Source: SF Gate
Published on 05:49 GMT

Marc Leishman 5th after 64 at Hawaii golf

Australian golfer Marc Leishman has stormed up the leaderboard to be in a tie for fifth with a second-round 64 at the PGA Tour’s Sony Open in Hawaii, but Adam Scott and Jordan Spieth have missed the cut. After shooting 67 on Thursday, Leishman fired a …

Source: Sunday Times
Published on 12:42 GMT

UPDATE 2-PGA Tour Sony Open in Hawaii Scores

Source: Reuters
Published on 05:37 GMT

Nearly 1 year after Hawaii’s false missile alerm, state dismantles missile alert system

Source: Hawaii News Now
Published on 04:10 GMT

Sony Open in Hawaii: Matt Kuchar moves into lead after back-to-back 7-under 63s

Round two of the Sony Open in Hawaii finished with a new name atop the leaderboard. Matt Kuchar will enter the weekend as the 36-hole leader after shooting 7-under 63 for the second consecutive day at the Waiʻalae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kuchar, …

Source: Sporting News
Published on 04:23 GMT

Hawaii voters react to Rep. Gabbard announcement to run for president in 2020

Source: Hawaii News Now
Published on 02:43 GMT

Hawaii’s Tulsi Gabbard running for president in 2020

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she is running for president in 2020. WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she is running for president in 2020. Gabbard said in a CNN interview slated to air …

Source: Review Journal
Published on 02:33 GMT

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she is running for president in 2020

Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call(WASHINGTON) — Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is running for President in 2020. The Democrat and Iraq War veteran who was first elected to Congress in 2012 told CNN’s Van Jones in an interview …

Source: KSRO
Published on 02:30 GMT

Lost stuffed animals get luxury stay at Grand Hyatt resort in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii — A furry pair of friends got the getaway of a lifetime after being left behind during a family vacation. Sutro the teddy bear, and its companion Kauai, were accidentally left behind at the five-star Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort in Hawaii. The …

Source: KTRK
Published on 02:06 GMT

Tulsi Gabbard, Representative From Hawaii, Announces Democratic Presidential Bid

Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii said Friday that she would run for president, joining what is expected to be a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge President Trump in 2020. Ms. Gabbard announced her decision to CNN in an interview with …

Source: International Herald Tribune
Published on 01:58 GMT

Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard running for president in 2020

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she is running for president in 2020. Gabbard said in a CNN interview slated to air Saturday night that she will be formally announcing her candidacy within the next week. The 37-year …

Source: KFSN
Published on 03:10 GMT

Democratic Party of Hawaii responds to Rep. Gabbard’s announcement to run for president in 2020

Source: Hawaii News Now
Published on 03:10 GMT

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announces she’s running for president

Source: Hawaii News Now
Published on 01:48 GMT

Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard running for president

The Associated Press Published Friday, January 11, 2019 7:34PM EST Last Updated Friday, January 11, 2019 7:38PM EST WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she is running for president in 2020. Gabbard said in a CNN …

Source: CTV News
Published on 01:34 GMT

HAWAII JOB CORPS OFFICIALS VISIT YAP

News Release Yap State Government Colonia, Yap Nov. 26, 2009 Lauree Nakata, outreach and admission supervisor, and staff member Arlene Morris of the Job Corps center in Hawaii were on island [of Yap] for a brief visit. The purpose of their visit was to …

Source: Pacific Islands Development Program
Published on 01:34 GMT

The Democrat from Hawaii and the first Hindu member of Congress says she is running for president in 2020

“I have decided to run and will be making a formal announcement within the next week,” the Hawaii Democrat told CNN’s Van Jones during an interview slated to air at 7 p.m. Saturday on CNN’s “The Van Jones Show.”Gabbard, an Iraq …

Source: Mace and Crown
Published on 01:03 GMT

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii says she will seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, announced on a CNN show set to air Saturday that she will seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. “I have decided to run and will be making a formal announcement within the next week,” CNN quoted …

Source: The Washington Post
Published on 00:39 GMT

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to run for president in 2020

Updated 4:34 pm PST, Friday, January 11, 2019 FILE – In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, greets supporters in Honolulu. Gabbard has announced she’s running for president in 2020. The 37-year-old Gabbard said in a CNN interview …

Source: SF Gate
Published on 00:41 GMT

Lost teddy bear gets luxury stay at hotel in Hawaii

KAUAI, H.I. (WTVD) — Sutro the teddy bear and its furry companion Kauai were accidentally left behind at the five-star Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort in Hawaii during a family vacation. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App The family …

Source: WTVD

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Hawaii 247 News

Spencer Beach Park closed due to swarming bees October 16, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation has closed Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala as of Tuesday (Oct 15). The closure is necessary to protect individuals from swarming bees after a large Keawe tree collapsed in the park. Due to the closure, the following advisories are in effect: The park […]

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Police arrest two in connection with crimes October 16, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Megan CrutcherShane Johnson Hawaiʻi Island Police investigated several business and vehicle break-ins that occurred during (October 5-10) in the vicinity of Holomua and Makaala Streets in Hilo. Police investigating the incidents were able to identify a male and a sport utility vehicle that were involved through a recovered video. The sport utility vehicle […]

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Keolahou shelter offers another resource to address homelessness on Hawaii Island October 15, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The site of the old Hilo Memorial Hospital will serve people once again, thanks to $2.5 million in ʻOhana Zone funds from the state. The Keolahou shelter and assessment center had a “soft” opening on Monday, Oct. 14, and a formal opening and blessing is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8. When the facility is fully operational, […]

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Pāhala Transfer Station is closed Tuesday (Oct 15) October 15, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Due to staff shortages, the Pāhala Transfer Station will close at 8:00 a.m. today (Tuesday, October 15, 2019), and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday, October 18, 2019, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Until 6:00 p.m. today, residents can take their household generated waste to the Waiʻōhinu Transfer Station, which is open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 […]

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Police DUI stats for the week of October 7-13, 2019 October 15, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 7, 2019, through October 13, 2019, Hawai`i Island Police arrested nineteen (19) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have […]

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Hawaii Island Sports News

Volleyball: Vulcans’ depth shines through in seventh consecutive victory October 14, 2019

UH-Hilos volleyball team prides itself on having enough quality players to aggressively grind away at practice against competition as tough or tougher than its opponents.

Matt Gerhart

College football: No. 14 Boise State beats Hawaii 59-37 October 14, 2019

BOISE, Idaho After holding a competitive contest for the starting quarterback job, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin has insisted that the Broncos are well stocked at the position.

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Cross-country: Skill and grace on display at Vulcans’ invitational October 13, 2019

Sometimes the best things about cross-country runners are the different outlooks: Those who have a great sense of humor and those who have a great sense of perspective.

Kevin Jakahi

BIIF football: Ka Makani knock off Ka’u to reach D-II title game 19-13 October 13, 2019

PAHALA Hawaii Preparatory Academy needed something to get the ball rolling in the third quarter, stuck in a 12-0 deficit to Kau, which had been playing smash-mouth football and monopolizing the momentum.

Kevin Jakahi

Ironman World Championship: Frodeno finds what he’s looking for in record performance October 13, 2019

KAILUA-KONA It was the perfect day for Jan Frodeno.

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Ironman World Championship: Big Island finishers race inspired on home course October 13, 2019

KAILUA-KONA Some laughed, some cried. Some did somersaults, while others simply collapsed from sheer exhaustion.

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BIIF football: Hilo beats Waiakea 55-0 in more respectable rout October 13, 2019

There was no record-setting shock and awe.

Matt Gerhart

Catching up with Big Island’s Best October 12, 2019

Approximately 2,500 of the worlds top athletes will compete in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Saturday at the most iconic one-day sporting event in the world the Ironman World Championships.

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Buckle up: Hilo-Waiakea, Part 2 October 12, 2019

It was shocking, eye-opening, historic and, for many that witnessed it first-hand, a painful spectacle to watch.

Matt Gerhart

Cross-country: Olivia Jarvis juggles being team mom, Vulcans’ leading lady October 12, 2019

They ran like they always do, noticed something different and started asking questions.

Matt Gerhart

Raising Islands-Hawaii science and environment

All-electric pickup trucks, still right around the corner--but now weeks away instead of years September 17, 2019

What everyone in Hawai`i knows is that electric vehicles wonʻt fully take off in the Islands until there are electric pickup trucks with plenty of range.Okay, theyʻre here, or should be before the end of the month, and certainly before the end of the year, and more are coming.Itʻs a big deal in Hawai`i, which […]

Those blazing new internet sunsets? Thank a couple of summer volcanic eruptions. September 16, 2019

Great sunsets are the new kitties on social media.Lots of folks are posting their photographs of spectacular glowing orange and purple sunsets. Whereʻd they come from? Once again, this pulse of superb sunsets is thanks to atmospheric pollution from a volcano.(Since youʻll find sunset shots elsewhere, hereʻs a shot of whatʻs causing them. This is the plume […]

El Nino has faded to neutral, but those storms are still there September 14, 2019

Although storm activity in the eastern and central Pacific is pretty active right now, itʻs not due to El Nino conditions, which have faded away.The latest NOAA El Nino update says the ocean continues to be in an ENSO-Neutral condition. (ENSO is for El Nino Southern Oscillation). The NOAA Climate Prediction Center says there is a […]

You have a pile of yard waste. How best to deal with it? September 11, 2019

Walking stick, coulda been a bonfire.So, youʻve got a pile of yard waste or pruned tree limbs. What to do with it? 1. You could use it; 2. You could let it rot (compost); or 3. You could burn it.This is an argument for the first and the second, but not the third.Some yard waste, […]

More on vaping deaths: black market vape fluid implicated, and the aerosol not the liquid has most caustic lung impacts September 8, 2019

There is intriguing new evidence, but no hard conclusions yet, in the wave of hospitalizations and deaths associated with vaping.Nearly 500 people have been hospitalized across the country with lung disease in the past few months, and five have died. All confirmed they had used e-cigarettes in the weeks or months before becoming ill.Vaping has […]

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