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ReTree Hawaii Project

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Russ Roberts

Nearly 2,000 trees have been planted on Hawaii Island as part of the ReTree Hawaii Project.

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Just a quick note: A missing Hilo girl reported missing has been found in good condition. See notes in my twitter post (right sidebar).

Nearly 2,000 Trees Planted on Big Island as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project

More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.
Jan 20, 2022 08:30 am
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Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID

An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Jan 20, 2022 07:30 am
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Lawmakers Hope to Increase Minimum Hourly Wage During 2022 Legislative Session

The 2022 Legislative Session kicked off Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Jan 20, 2022 07:00 am
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Lane Closures Planned During Portion of Kalanianaʻole Avenue Reconstruction Project

The state Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that lane closures are planned as part of the continuing Kalanianaʻole Avenue reconstruction project in Hilo
Jan 20, 2022 06:30 am
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HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 12-Year-Old Girl

Authorities seek help locating a missing 12-year-old girl.
Jan 20, 2022 06:01 am
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Update: The girl has been found alive in good condition. See my twitter post in the right sidebar.

HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Missing Puna Brothers

Authorities seek the public’s help locating two Puna brothers reported missing by a family member.
Jan 19, 2022 03:39 pm
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COVID Detector Dog Visits Hawaiʻi Island Schools May 19, 2022
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London calling: Keaukaha youth paddlers aim to compete at World Sprints May 19, 2022
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Gallagher, Yamauchi land on All-PacWest teams May 18, 2022
UH-Hilo’s Joseph Gallagher landed on the All-PacWest baseball first team at designated hitter. He had a .348 batting average, six home runs and 39 RBIs, slugged .549.
Kevin Jakahi
HHSAA track and field championships: Outleaned in the 100, Konawaena’s Hanks not to be denied in 200 May 16, 2022
It had been a minute, but Konawaena’s Caiya Hanks and St. Andrew’s Olivia Reed remembered one another from competing three years ago as freshmen sprinters, and they decided to reminisce.
Matt Gerhart
Kawaihae Canoe Club long distance race results May 15, 2022
Kawaihae Harbor
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The journey has included sour spots, but it’s made sweet-hitting Waiakea alum Gehrig Octavio all the stronger May 15, 2022
Gehrig Octavio led his team to victory and hit a home run, but his first instinct in his first brush with the media was to smile and run the other way. Being 9 or 10 at the time, that’s exactly what the Hilo Little Leaguer did.
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HHSAA track & field: Konawaena’s Hanks qualifies first in sprints May 14, 2022
Led by Konawaena’s Caiya Hanks, the Big Island’s top track and field athletes made plenty of noise at Day 1 of this year’s HHSAA Track & Field Championships at Kamehameha-Kapalama.
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Runnin’ with Rani: Rose, Axelson make a big splash at Anaehoomalu Bay May 13, 2022
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Waiakea looks for more magic at HHSAA track and field championships May 13, 2022
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HPA, Kamehameha stumble in state D-II softball May 13, 2022
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HHSAA softball: Kamehameha clobbers Kaimuki to reach quarters May 12, 2022
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