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Phyllis Santiago was last seen earlier today in the Kealakekua area, wearing a denim hat, black jacket, gray pants and yellow socks. Have you seen her? #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #MissingWoman #Endangered #MedicalCondition #HawaiiPoliceDepartment

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ALTRES provides top-tier staffing that work well with vendors traveling to the Big Island for Merrie Monarch and eliminate the stress of hiring, or flying employees for the week.

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According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. #hiwx #windadvisory

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On Friday, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed the bill with two revisions that establishes the Waiākea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiākea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. #waiakeapeninsula

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Two Papa‘ikou men are facing agriculture theft charges after allegedly hundreds of pounds of rambutan and bananas from the Hawai‘i Sunshine Orchards. #hawaiicounty #agriculturetheft

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Work on the charging station at Hawaiian Electric’s Kona Office is expected to be completed March 14, while upgrades at the Waimea KTA charging station are scheduled to start today and run through April 4. #hawaiianelectric

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The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer support services such as employment assistance, retirement planning and bereavement counseling. #veteransaffairs

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On the Kona slopes, the Waiʻaha Stream rain gauge had its lowest February total since 2003. #monthlyrainsummary #hiwx

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Rosalinda Larkin, founder of the Autism Support and Disability Center, has developed 3 IDs to assist first responders in emergencies that involve people with specific needs.

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Father-daughter duo Laurent and Yaelle Olivier celebrate their South Pacific heritage and Hawaiian awa with the opening of Kava Republic in Hilo.

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Following the restoration of this route, a total of 123 routes have been restored and efforts to restore the remaining 15 suspended bus routes are ongoing.

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Joey Lizama got his first job on the Big Island at Four Seasons Hualālai. He was hired on at Mauna Lani as a junior sous chef and grew into the position of sous chef in charge for HāLani. #souschef #halani

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Kiane Prietto from Kanu o ka ʻĀina hopes to end Hawaiʻi's tenure as the extinction capital of the world as she vies for the title of: "America's Favorite Teacher."

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Started by the nonprofit Ke Kai Ala Foundation, the festival has given $1.8 million to community groups over the 30 years the event has been hosted. #konabrewersfestival

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Many of the events and activities around the Big Island during the next week will focus on tradition, talent and taddies. Be sure to check out this week's top 10 things to do now! #BigIslandNow #BigIslandEntertainment #BigIslandEvents #BigIslandActivities #BigIslandTop10

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Annette Hughes, who was last seen leaving her home in Fern Forest at 6:45 a.m. the morning of March 6, could be in need of medication. If you have seen her, authorities urge you to call them immediately. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #EndangeredWoman #Missing #HawaiiPoliceDepartment

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Charges include unlawful imprisonment, felony assault, abuse and firearms offenses.

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The bill secures that no law or state action can interfere with the ability to obtain birth control, including methods like IUDs and emergency contraceptives.

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The Hawai‘i Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would fund conservation and recovery projects to address invasive species, habitat restoration and population recovery.

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Communities can address vulnerabilities and prepare for emergencies through the expanding Vibrant Hawaiʻi Resilience Hub network.

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Spectrum will be performing scheduled maintenance beginning at 12 a.m. tonight until 12 p.m. Thursday, causing a potential temporary outage of 911 services.

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A temporary morgue will be in use by the end of April at 540 Kupuna Place in Hilo, according to the Department of Public Works.

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Work will take place on Ahikawa Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the power company, the work will require a full road closure near the intersection of Kauhale Street. #utilitywork #hawaiianelectric

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The program currently operates 92 classrooms on 74 Hawai‘i Department of Education campuses statewide. #earlychildhoodeducation #executiveofficeofearlylearning

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Reed Sunahara comes to UH-Hilo after serving nine seasons as head coach at Division I West Virginia University. #volleyball #Vulcans

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The Instagram post by actress China McClain was taken down as of midday, after garnering tens of thousands of likes and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleaded for the video to be taken down and for them to apologize for potential cultural insensitivity. #dlnr

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The survey, put out by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, will collect critical information on the understanding of bird flu, as well as the practices and needs of those who keep poultry or care for rescued birds. #doh #birdrescuers

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Postal inspectors are reminding consumers to be alert for imposter scams during National Consumer Protection Week – March 2-8. #scammers #usps

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The meeting is to address the overcrowded morgue facilities at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center and Kona Community Hospital. #hawaiiislandpolice

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Kahele also has several meetings planned with federal officials and members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation. #kaikahele

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The Firewise program empowers communities by giving homesteaders and its leaders, the support they need to mitigate wildfire risks in their own backyard.

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The two establishments now are being sold together for $1.5 million or separately, with Kona Inn Restaurant listed on BizQuest at $1.1 million and the Kona Canoe Club at $400,000.

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Discussions covered key issues such as adopting new technology, staff development, transparency, student fees and expanding collaborative efforts.

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72-year-old passenger of the Koningsdam had multiple strokes. He was transported by helicopter Thursday morning to The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #USCoastGuard #Medevac #CruiseShipPassengerAirlifted #Koningsdam #HollandAmericaLine

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The immersive course equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed safely respond to emergencies involving animals through real life scenarios.

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While tax cuts may provide some stimulus this year, the new administration’s actions — including tariffs, mass deportations and spending cuts — will impose significant drag thereafter, UHERO states in its first quarter forecast for 2025. #uhero #economy

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The project included hiring arborists to cut down kiawe trees encroaching on power lines.

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Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week's top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now! #BigIslandNow #BigIslandEntertainment #BigIslandActivities #BigIslandEvents #BigIslandLiveMusic #BigIslandArt #BigIslandFinArts #Top10

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The updated Wildfire Safety Strategy requires ongoing grid hardening, asset inspections and vegetation management, installing more weather stations, and continuing engagement with communities.

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Hāpuna Beach Park will open at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. for a police investigation Wednesday morning.

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I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha? reinforces the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a living language by growing the next generation of Hawaiian speakers.

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The digital form gives passengers a more efficient way to complete the form and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity efforts.

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According to Friends of the Hakalau Forest, this large cut in staff will have immediate impacts on ongoing vital projects that help secure the future of endangered endemic birds and plants.

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At 1:24 p.m., Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to Pebble Beach down Kona Paradise on a report of swimmers in distress. #hawaiifiredepartment

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An ancient calendar system found at the Hapaialiʻi heiau near Kahaluʻu Beach Park on Hawaiʻi Island dates back between 1411 and 1465.

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West Hawaiʻi will be under a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. this evening.

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The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews

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Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews

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This immersive theater will let guests "fly" over Hawai‘i’s landscapes, immersing them in state-of-the-art 8K visuals. #flightofaloha #businessmonday

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The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews

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