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UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican in softball Tuesday (March 9) Lady Vulcans finish the season with a win over the Silverswords Chaminade downs UH-Hilo 66-63 UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican 8-0, 14-0 in softball S.P.A.C.E. supporters rally and petition the county to resume activities The best are back in town: Pahoa boy’s basketball team Brushfire in Waikoloa: Update 3 (March 6) DII championship final: Pahoa 41, Kailua 38
 
UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican in softball Tuesday (March 9)

UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican in softball Tuesday (March 9)

Dominating pitching performances and dangerous offensive performances delivered the University of Hawaii at Hilo another pair of 8-0 TKO wins over Dominican University in Pacific West Conference games on the UHH softball field.

Lady Vulcans finish the season with a win over the Silverswords

Lady Vulcans finish the season with a win over the Silverswords

The University of Hawaii at Hilo sent off their seniors with a 79-54 win over Chaminade University in a Pacific West Conference game in the UHH Gymnasium.

Chaminade downs UH-Hilo 66-63

Chaminade downs UH-Hilo 66-63

University of Hawaii at Hilo seniors Bryan Ngo and Kevin Bruce gave it their all in a last second gasp as the Vulcans fell short in their season finale, a 66-63 loss to Chaminade University in a Pacific West Conference game in the UHH gymnasium.

UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican 8-0, 14-0 in softball

UH-Hilo sweeps Dominican 8-0, 14-0 in softball

The University of Hawaii at Hilo delivered early knockout blows as they TKOed Dominican University twice in a Pacific West Conference doubleheader on the UHH Softball Field.

S.P.A.C.E. supporters rally and petition the county to resume activities

S.P.A.C.E. supporters rally and petition the county to resume activities

A community meeting was held on Saturday morning (March 6) at the Seaview Performing Arts Center for Education to discuss the recent cease and desist order issued by the Hawaii County Planning Department curtailing some activities at the center.

The best are back in town: Pahoa boy’s basketball team

The best are back in town: Pahoa boy’s basketball team

The Pahoa Daggers are the 2010 Boys Division II State Basketball Champions and they arrived to a hero's welcome at Hilo International Airport Sunday (March 7).

Brushfire in Waikoloa: Update 3 (March 6)

Brushfire in Waikoloa: Update 3 (March 6)

As of 6 p.m. Hawaii County Civil Defense reports that Waikoloa Road is now open in both directions. The road was closed earlier due to a brushfire along the south side of Waikoloa road.

DII championship final: Pahoa 41, Kailua 38

DII championship final: Pahoa 41, Kailua 38

Daggers hold off last year's champs to earn first ever state boy's basketball championship

High surf advisory for east facing shores of the Big Island

High surf advisory for east facing shores of the Big Island

7:31 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

High surf advisory remains in effect until 6 pm HST this evening... Surf heights along east facing shores will be 5 to 8 feet today. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

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Two-thirds of state, local gov workers get insurance

Two-thirds of state, local gov workers get insurance

7:19 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE / Newswise About 66 percent of the nearly 20 million state and local government employees were enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans in 2008, compared with 54 percent of private-sector workers, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The federal agency’s analysis of state and local government employee [...]

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No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 6.9M Chilean earthquake Thursday (March 11)

No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 6.9M Chilean earthquake Thursday (March 11)

7:06 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to hawaii. Repeat. A destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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Creativity abounds at Parker School’s annual Art Start program

Creativity abounds at Parker School’s annual Art Start program

6:58 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Parker School students experienced first hand what it is like to live as an artist for a day. The annual program Art Start gives students the opportunity to learn from local artists in various disciplines and this year took on a new direction by celebrating and reflecting the multi-arts approach reflected within Parker School’s Fine Arts Department.

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Former UH-Hilo coach Yagi’s scholarship fund raises $100,000 for student-athletes

Former UH-Hilo coach Yagi’s scholarship fund raises $100,000 for student-athletes

5:50 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Former University of Hawaii at Hilo basketball coach, Jimmy Yagi and his wife Jeanne have established the Coach Jimmy Yagi Basketball Scholarship Fund to benefit high-achieving student-athletes at UH Hilo. A total of $100,000 was raised by the Yagis, their friends and families and the UH Hilo Scholarship Matching Program for scholarship support.

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Keck lecture: When a Star Winks at You (March 11)

Keck lecture: When a Star Winks at You (March 11)

5:22 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE Keck Observatory’s March Astronomy Lecture, “When a Star Winks at You,” presented by Dr. William Herbst on Thursday, March 11. The program begins at 7 p.m., and will take place in Waimea at the W. M. Keck Observatory headquarters at 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway. Seating is limited to first-come, first served. Herbst, of Wesleyan University in Connecticut, [...]

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Subaru Telescope invests in the next generation of scientists

Subaru Telescope invests in the next generation of scientists

4:40 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

The future of astronomy in Hawai‘i has received a boost from Subaru Telescope, which recently presented a generous gift of $8,600 to UH Hilo on behalf of the Japan Foundation for the Promotion of Astronomy (JFPA). The donation establishes a new Subaru Telescope Success Scholarship, which will support a UH Hilo student pursuing a degree in physics or astronomy over four consecutive years of study.

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Hawaiian to add another Airbus A330 in 2011

Hawaiian to add another Airbus A330 in 2011

2:15 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE / PRNewswire With an eye on accelerating its plan to expand service in Asia and other markets, Hawaiian Airlines has announced the purchase of an additional Airbus A330-200 scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2011. With this announcement, Hawaiian is now acquiring 10 new A330s with purchase rights available for five additional aircraft. [...]

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Mamalahoa Bypass on KTSC agenda (March 11)

Mamalahoa Bypass on KTSC agenda (March 11)

12:46 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Kona Traffic Safety Committee meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11 at Hanama Place (Mayor’s) Conference Room. Here’s the agenda: 1. Call to Order-Ken Obenski, Co-Chairman 2. Public Affairs Committee—Joel Gimpel, Chairman (KTSC Comments & Testimony) 3. Police Report – Officer Kenneth Walker, HCPD 4. Department of Transportation – Participation To Be Determined 5. County DPW –Warren H.W. Lee, DPW [...]

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Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise provides scholarship for Hawaii Island Hoops Camp

Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise provides scholarship for Hawaii Island Hoops Camp

11:31 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise is pleased to announce that it has awarded a scholarship to a local student to attend the 2010 Hawaii Island Hoops College Prep Basketball Camp. Monies were raised from club members and a check was presented last week to Andy Smith, Director of Hawaii Island Hoops.

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Timeline for a tsunami at Hilo Medical Center

Timeline for a tsunami at Hilo Medical Center

11:15 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Hilo Medical Center was ready for the February 27 tsunami event. Upon receiving notice about the approaching tsunami, Hilo Medical Center sprung into action. The following outline details how the hospital prepared for the tsunami.

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BIIF golf scores from Waimea Country Club

8:59 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ciera Min from Waiakea High School and Jake Siebert of Hawaii Prep shot the lowest scores during the BIIF golf meet in Waimea.

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  8. Budget cuts may be amplifying recession in Hawaii - Honolulu Advertiser
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  3. Hawaii tops USC in men's volleyball - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
  4. Surfing Icons of the Past Honored - KHON2
  5. USC knocks Hawaii into middle of MPSF - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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  7. Hawaii students head to MATHCOUNTS National Competition - Honolulu Advertiser
  8. Stalled bills to restrict Hawaii shark tours could still resurface - Honolulu Advertiser
  9. Walker shares MPSF volleyball weekly honor - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
  10. Hawaii up to No. 5 in volleyball poll - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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