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I THE FOOD by Mari Taketa www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJFhOEoM2AI

Hawaii 24/7 Staff Rescue crews were called Saturday afternoon to help a swimmer trapped off the cliffs at the ‘End of the World’ shoreline in Keauhou. Crews were called shortly after 5 p.m. and arrived to find a man beneath the cliffs, tucked inside a small cave / pocket. His wife reported he was unable [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Lahaina harbor office is working to address removals of three vessels moored off the shore near Mala Wharf which went aground today due to high surf between six to ten feet. Witnesses said the vessels broke loose from their moorings during a large set of five waves. High […]

Shining a modern light on an ancient practice, noted Buddhist scholar, author and educator, Dr. Ugo Dessi will present a talk at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7 p.m. Asking the question, “Can the globalization of Buddhism help solve war and alienation?” Dessi brings international and inspiring insights to […]

Hawaii Police Department is asking the public to drive use caution when traveling in the South Kohala District due to heavy rains and run off. There is a slow moving storm system in the area that is expected to last several hours. Please drive carefully on Saddle Road between the 47-49 mile markers (above Waikii Ranch) and Highway 190 between the 6-9 mile markers (between Saddle Rd./Hwy 190 junction and Waikoloa Rd.) due to heavy rains, occasional flooding and heavy run off. - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

I am always amazed at what other "tasks" people have to do at their jobs. Sometimes walking past car dealerships, I see the "female" workers out pulling weeds, or watering plants. The security guard at the banks help customers use the ATMs. And the other day I spotted this guy at the neighborhood suit store pulling weeds. I'm thankful my job never "made" me to do these things. p.s. I'm off

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flash flood warning for Hawaii County until 4:45 p.m. Saturday (May 18). At 2:36 p.m. weather radar showed heavy rain near Saddle Road Junction in West Hawaii. This area of heavy rain was nearly stationary. Other locations in the warning include the Leeward coast and the lower slopes from Upolu Point to Puuanahulu down to Kailua-Kona. The warning may be extended if rains continue. - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

A powerful South sweep will continue to produce high surf along the South facings shores of all Hawaiian islands. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued ahigh surf advisory for the South facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday (May 19). - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village welcomes the monthly Kokua Kailua event 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 19. During Kokua Kailua the oceanfront Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway. Dozens of island vendors line the road in addition to the many interesting shops that are open and waiting to be explore. All that strolling can cause an [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -