News 2008-07-09 Andanh.com

YMCA at least a year off from zoning Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:10 -1000
It will be at least another year before land use changes will allow any work to begin on the first playground in Keauhou.

Some council members abandon the coqui frog fight Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:11 -1000
HILO - Some Hawaii County officials appear to be raising the white flag in the Big Island's battle against noisy coqui frogs, but an expert on the subject says the key to victory is at hand -- but is being ignored.

In Brief - Big Island Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:12 -1000
Police seek missing teens Police are asking for the public's help in locating two teens reported missing.

Clarification/Correction Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:19 -1000
Land donation was sold for $3M A donation to North Hawaii Community Hospital in 2006 was in the form of land from the Parker Ranch Trust Foundation, and that land was sold, resulting in a $3 million contribution to the hospital's annual fund, Vice President for Fund Development and Marketing Paul Dunne said. Also, in Tuesday's article about the hospital, the comments about the Heart Brain Center's programs still running should have been attributed to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Comer Jr., not Dunne.

Inouye says he now backs Barack Obama Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:16 -1000
WASHINGTON - Sen. Daniel Inouye on Tuesday said he has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president and would be willing to campaign with the Illinois senator in Hawaii.

School closure bill dies after veto Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:15 -1000
HONOLULU - Actions taken Tuesday by Republican Gov. Linda Lingle and the Democrat-controlled Legislature will save some Big Island schools from possible closure and help ensure more rural doctors on neighbor islands.

Explorations Academy wins governor's award Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:13 -1000
West Hawaii Explorations Academy received the Innovation in Government Award from Gov. Linda Lingle June 30.

Big Isle girls drop two games Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:36:16 -1000
It was a tough way to lose a game. The Big Island All-Stars girls basketball team was the victim of a last-second shot as a player from Jam On It White edged the Big Islanders 50-48 in the White Consolation Bracket of Oregon City (Ore.) High's End of the Trail basketball tournament Tuesday at Oregon City High.

Mardi Gras golf tourney raises money, spirits Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:36:17 -1000
Herbert Roussel found himself traveling alone on a plane 21 years ago. And while a lot of people's thoughts might have been centered on when the beverage cart was coming back by, Bert, as he's known around town, was dwelling on far more serious issues.

In Brief - Local Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:36:15 -1000
Applications for Kalae Iki Clinic still being accepted Applications are still being accepted for the Kalae Iki Youth Baseball Clinic, a free three-day event sponsored by the foundations of Jack Gifford and Betty Kanuha, which takes place July 18-20 at Simmons Field in Kailua-Kona.

Drag racing Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:36:18 -1000
Results of the June 21 and June 22 points meet at the Hilo Drag Strip:

Big Fish List Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:56:45 -1000
With one change --yellowfin tuna-- here are the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we'll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2008 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2007 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an e-mail (rizzuto@aloha.net).

'Swim Dreams' Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:35:08 -1000
An eager crowd gathers outside the Kona Aquatic Center at 6 a.m. on a Monday morning, preparing for their early practice.

Smashing good time! Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:34:55 -1000
"Loved it! Had fun!" "Best party of my life!" "I would want to do this again!" These were just some of the compliments expressed by Kealakehe High's Class of 2008 graduates on the morning after their graduation. A record number of 202 seniors signed up for this year's Project Grad all-night celebration held at the Kona Community Aquatics Center and Kekuaokalani Gym complex.

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