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Tensions rise in Hilo as economy dives (Aug. 2008)

VIDEO: Declining Economy, Rising Tensions
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by Big Island Video News
on Aug 13, 2008 at 9:30 am

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO - tensions between bankrupt and disgruntled store owners and the Prince Kuhio Mall result in police intervention.

August 13, 2008 – Hilo, Hawaii
VIDEO by David Corrigan

(BIVN) – As the effects of economic recession take hold on the Big Island of Hawaii, stores like Sweet Tooth are forced out of business. Subsequent tensions between bankrupt and disgruntled store owners, and the Prince Kuhio Mall result in police intervention.


Filed Under: Hilo Tagged With: economy, Prince Kuhio Plaza

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