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5 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

Volcano sparks smog alert in Hawaii

HONOLULU -- Residents across the Hawaiian Islands woke up again in what looks like Los Angeles on a bad-traffic day. via Los Angeles Times

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Yesterday | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Vog from Kilauea covers Hawaiian Islands

“Air quality and weather conditions are being closely monitored and if any changes occur that might affect your safety, you will be informed”

As a haze generated by a new vent in Kilauea volcano obscured Oahu commuters' views of Diamond Head and settled over most of the islands Thursday, the Hawaii County Civil Defense issued a health advisory for ... via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Wednesday May 14 | KHNL-TV Honolulu

Health and Safety Advisory Issued for Big Island

The National Weather Service has forecasted that normal tradewinds for the Big Island will diminish and be replaced by light and variable winds. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

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Monday May 12 | The Honolulu Advertiser

Haili/Kapi'olani intersection on Big Island to be 4-way stop

The intersection of Haili Street and Kapi'olani Street on the Big Island will be converted to an all-way stop this week, Hawaii County officials said. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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Saturday May 10 | Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Panel kills waste-to-energy plant

“This technology works. I've seen it in action. I've lived with it”

By Rod Thompson rthompson@starbulletin.com HILO The Hawaii County Council rejected yesterday a $125 million waste-to-energy plant, leaving the county with no plan for dealing with Hilo-area trash after 2012. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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Thursday May 8 | KPUA-AM Hilo

Noise ordinance signs posted in Hilo

In response to complaints about noisy car sound systems, Hawaii county workers have erected warning signs on Banyan Drive and at the Keaukaha area beaches to remind motorists about the county's noise ordinance. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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Tuesday May 6 | Hawaii Police

Attempted murder (update) correction

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 April 2, 2008 Report No. via Hawaii Police

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Sunday May 4 | KPUA-AM Hilo

Police looking for vandalists in Keaukaha

Hawaii County police are asking for the public's help in identify the vandalists who painted graffiti in eight locations in Keaukaha between April 27 and April 29. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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Friday May 2 | The Honolulu Advertiser

Big Island police warn of latest Internet scam

Hawaii County police are warning the public about another internet scam. A Hilo woman reported Wednesday afternoon that she received an e-mail Tuesday claiming to be from the Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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Wednesday Apr 30 | KPUA-AM Hilo

People still smoking on Hawaii county land despite new ban

Several people were seen smoking during recent visits to Lincoln Park, Reed's Bay Beach Park and Leleiwi Beach Park. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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