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Special Presentation on Hurricane Preparedness, 27 August 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Russ Roberts

Accessed on 28 August 2018, 0310 UTC, Post #17531. Sources: The Kohala-Hamakua Radio Club The Big Island Amateur Radio Club Comment: Now that Hurricane Lane has left the state thoroughly drenched and flooded and Tropical Storm Miriam is spinning toward Hawaii, it may be a good time to reevaluate hurricane preparedness and emergency communications. Fortunately…

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Amateur Radio operators connect Puerto Rico to outside world

Posted on October 1, 2017October 1, 2017 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii News Digest, 01 October 2017, 1420 UTC, Post #15691. Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/36481521/amateur-radio-operators-connect-puerto-rico-to-outside-world Reporter: Jim Mendoza (Hawaii News Now). Accessed on 01 October 2017, 1420 UTC. Please click link to read the full story and to view the video. Comment: Amateur Radio operators (hams) are being sent to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico to help first responders and…

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Hawaii commits to FirstNet network to protect lives, communities

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii News Digest, 28 August 2017, 1535 hrs, UTC, Post #15503. Source: http://www.hawaii247.com/2017/08/27/hawaii-commits-to-firstnet-network-to-protect-lives-communities Accessed on 28 August 2017, 1535 hrs, UTC. Please click link to read the full story. Comment: Hawaii Governor David Ige says Hawaii will be the first state in the nation to join FirstNet, a new emergency communications network that will keep…

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Below Normal Precipitation Expected For Hawaiʻi Summer Season May 20, 2022
HAWAIʻI - Probabilities favor La Niña persisting through the rest of the year, forecasters say, expanding areas of exceptional drought on the Big Island.
Big Island Video News
VOLCANO WATCH: Mauna Loa Eruption In 1916 Provides Lessons For Future May 20, 2022
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The "branched" nature of the eruption - the Honomalino flow and the larger Kahuku flow - resulted in the destruction of only one homestead on Hawaiʻi.
Big Island Video News
COVID Detector Dog Visits Hawaiʻi Island Schools May 19, 2022
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - "Cobra", the COVID-19 detector dog, made stops at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Innovations in Kona, and Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Public Charter Schools.
Big Island Video News
Below-Normal Hurricane Season Predicted For Central Pacific May 19, 2022
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi - There is a 60% chance of below-normal tropical cyclone activity during the Central Pacific hurricane season this year, according to NOAA officials.
Big Island Video News
$80 Million For Hawaiʻi Water Issues Passed By House Committee May 18, 2022
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Hawaiʻi County, along with the other three counties, will each receive $20 million in Environmental Infrastructure funding under federal legislation moving through Congress.
Big Island Video News

HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Wanted Kea‘au Woman May 21, 2022
Hawai‘i police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-ear-old Suliana Tui of Kea‘au in regards to recent crimes in the Umauma area in the Hāmākua District.
Tiffany DeMasters
Kona Man Charged in Connection With Early Morning Stabbing May 21, 2022
A Kona man is facing a second-degree assault charge in connection to an early morning stabbing.
Tiffany DeMasters
Police Investigation of Kona Body Reclassified as Murder May 21, 2022
As their investigation continues into the discovery of a body in Kona earlier this week, Hawai‘i Island police have reclassified the investigation as murder based on autopsy results.
Tom Hasslinger
Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced May 21, 2022
The Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai‘i, congratulated the nearly 400 Hawai‘i Island schoolchildren who entered the Department’s fourth annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Tom Hasslinger
Coral Spawning Observed in Various Bays on Hawai‘i Island May 20, 2022
Coral spawning was observed in Kīholo Bay, Papa Bay, He‘eia Bay and at Kahalu‘u Bay at various times this week, state officials confirmed Friday.
Tiffany DeMasters

London calling: Keaukaha youth paddlers aim to compete at World Sprints May 19, 2022
A team of young paddlers hope to represent Keaukaha after qualifying for the “Olympics of outrigger canoe paddling” this year.
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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.
Matt Gerhart
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
In beautiful tranquil waters and clear blue skies, a pair of West Hawaii swimming standouts claimed top honors at Sunday’s Anaehoomalu Splash, a one-mile open water swim race held at Anaehoomalu Bay.
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Waiakea looks for more magic at HHSAA track and field championships May 13, 2022
With Taysia Rocha leading the way, Waiakea’s girls BIIF track and field championship had long been decided.
Matt Gerhart
HPA, Kamehameha stumble in state D-II softball May 13, 2022
Hawaii Prep and Kamehameha engaged in a well-played, dramatic BIIF softball championship, but neither could recreate the moment in their respective HHSAA Division II quarterfinals.
Matt Gerhart
HHSAA softball: Kamehameha clobbers Kaimuki to reach quarters May 12, 2022
Kamehameha hammered Kaimuki 17-2 in the Division II state softball first round on Wednesday on Maui.
Kevin Jakahi