8.16.08 - Haari Boat Festival

8.14.08 - Hilo to Upgrade Cardio Center

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Declining Economy, Rising Tensions
8.13.2008 - HILO, HI - tensions between bankrupt and disgruntled store owners, and the Prince Kuhio Mall result in police intervention.
CVS buys Long's Drugstore
8.13.2008 - HILO, HI - News that the popular drug store chain has been bought by CVS shocks customers and employees alike.
Council Waiawi Discussion
8.12.2008 - HILO, HI - A packed council chamber in Hilo forces people to wait outside as concerned citizens sound off on the issue of strawberry guava and the plan to control it with a released scale insect.
raw video - 56th annual Orchid Show
8.10.2008 - HILO, HI - The Hilo Orchid Society presents the 56th annual Orchid Show and Sale, held at the Edith Kanaka'ole Multipurpose Stadium.
8/8/08 Wedding-Mania
8.8.2008 - HILO, HI - The law office of Stuart Oda was buzzing with couples looking to leverage their future fortune by getting married on this day: the 8th day of the 8th month in the year '08.
Future of Lanakila Homes
8.7.2008 - HILO, HI - Area residents and concerned citizens join Hawaii County officials and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority in planning a future for the vacant Lanakila Homes.
raw video - Saddle Road Resurfacing
8.5.2008 - Weekday traffic delays are in effect on Saddle Road between the hours of 6:30 am and 5:30 pm, as the county resurfaces both lanes between mile marker 35 (Mauna Kea State Park) and 41.5.
1.) shot - Rainbow Falls
8.4.2008 - HILO, HI - The popular natural attraction, located at Rainbow Falls State Park just outside of downtown Hilo, tumbles into the Wailuku River.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 30th
8.2.2008 - ONOMEA BAY, HI - The work of Pauline Luktenhouse and her husband Dan is celebrated for enriching the Hamakua Coast for 30 years.
story - Permanent Absentee Voting
8.1.2008 - HILO, HI - A new bill allows voters to receive and vote by absentee ballot on a permanent basis.
story - Hilo Bay WMD Drill
7.31.2008 - HILO, HI - The Hilo Bay is the scene of a terror response training drill, as the 93rd Civil Support Team coordinates with Hawaii county, state and federal agencies to formulate a plan of action.
raw video - Puna CDP Rally
7.30.2008 - HILO, HI - Residents of Puna and supporters of the district's Community Development Plan rally outside the County Council meeting held to discuss the matter.
story - Palace Theater Renovations
7.29.2008 - HILO, HI - The historic downtown landmark, The Palace Theater, closes its doors until August 9th for renovations.
raw video - Honolii Cove Surfing
7.29.2008 - HONOLII COVE, HI - The surf picks up a bit at Honolii Cove, a popular and scenic spot just north of Hilo.
story - 2008 Volcano Marathon
7.26.2008 - HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HI - Over 1,000 avid runners convene on the Big island to take part in what is considered to be one of the Top 10 toughest marathons in the world to compete in.
1.) shot - Laupahohoe Point
7.24.2008 - A look from the scenic overlook along the elevated Mamalahoa Highway 19 down to the historic Laupahohoe Point.
story - Laupahohoe Train Museum
7.24.2008 - LAUPAHOEHOE, HI - The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded the Laupahohoe Train Museum a grant of $125,400. The museum is a small, community oriented establishment, which preserves the important train history of the Hamakua Heritage Coast.
story - State of the Volcano Report
7.23.2008 - HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HI - A new "State of the Parks" report is issued for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which rates "poorly" in natural resources, while only scoring "fair" in cultural resources.
raw video - Hilo Downpour
7.22.2008 - HILO, HI - After weeks of relatively dry conditions, the skies over east Hawaii open up with heavy rain, causing power disruptions for over a thousand Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers.


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