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Ocean Day 2012

Caring for marine & coastal resources is a community affair

 Just after 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb, 18, 2012, a group of elementary students from the Ka ‘Umeke Kā‘eo public charter school took stage for the opening ceremonies at the fifth annual Ocean Day Mālama Kanaloa Festival. The marine and coastal awareness event was hosted by UH Hilo’s Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center located in the community of Keaukaha in Hilo.

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"Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes"

National event influences regioonal peace and harmony gathering on the Big Island

In 1970, members of the Rainbow Family began travelling around the United States to circulate, by hand, the first invitations to a national assembly of peace and harmony. By July 1, 1972, thousands of people began showing up in Colorado to attend the first official Rainbow Gathering.

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Providing education in Hawai'i

Money still buys the day

Excelling in school has been a characteristic of mine since I can remember, so it feels ironic that I have been compelled by the recent Hawai‘i State Teachers Association contract vote and ensuing political maneuvering to compose an editorial that allows me to put the pieces together as I see them.

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Memorial service and sentencing bring closure

Ted Braxton Remembered

The sunlight over Hilo slid down individual rays and came to rest on the back lawn of the Performing Arts Center like ellipsoidal spotlights searching for the artist on stage. Every now and again, a friend or family member would pass quickly through one of the rays as the group assembled on the grassy knoll spoke quietly in anticipation of the coming memorial service.

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Peeping incident and attempted robbery mar the end of 2011

Is campus safety in question?

Just before noon on Friday, Dec. 9th, 2011, two UH Hilo students waited outside of the piano room in Portable Building 8A. From between the wooden sidewalk slats one of the women spied movement beneath her feet. She was alarmed to see a human eye gaze up at her from between the boards. 1 comment

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Hilo joins in Worldwide Day of Solidarity

Local protestors emulate the Occupy Wall Street movement

Hilo, Hawaii – A three block length of Kilauea Avenue was filled with colorful signs,...

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Steve Jobs: Innovator, creator, genius

Steve Jobs, who was every bit as iconic to Apple as its famous logo, died Wednesday Oct. 5 at the age of 56....

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Community concerns over HWY 130 and Puna Makai Alternate Route

The Senator introduces himself and sets the stage for his transportation agenda

On Thursday, Sept. 22, Senator Gilbert Kahele, Hawaii State 2nd District, and the Hawaii Department of Transportation held a public fo­rum in Kea'au....

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Senator Kahele’s Talk Story Forums in Puna

The Senator introduces himself and sets the stage for his transportation agenda

On Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 a small group of about 20 community members met in the Pahoa Neigh­borhood Facility for an informal ver­sion of Senator Kahele's Talk Story Forum initiative....

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Discovering UH Hilo’s Student Association

Two association members share their perspectives on UH Hilo’s student government

In an interview with the Ke Kalahea news edi­tor on Sept. 23, 2011, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association member....

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New Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Chapter: STEMHS at UH Hilo

UH Hilo Astronomy undergraduate Katherine Hall has always been active within her field of study and has done numerous research projects....

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UH Hilo Robotics Team Inception

Sebastian Baca and a team of UH Hilo students enter the 2011 MATE ROV competition

Sebastian Baca was joined by teammates Jon Marusek, Chad Converse, Shane Emerson and Liz Clemens...

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UH Hilo Campus Secrets Worth Discovering

Explore UH Hilo’s underused and overlooked locales that may help with your studies

With the tuition hike this academic year, we find it germane to remind the UH Hilo and HawCC community what might help make the payments feel more worthwhile....

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Noreen Yamane Recognized as Chancellor of HawCC

An official appointment for Chancellor Yamane

Noreen R. Yamane was officially appointed Chancellor of the Hawai‘i Community College at the Board of Regents meeting on May 19, 2011....

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New Science and Technology Building Unveiled

UHH opens new Science and Technology building in time for the start of Fall semester

On August 2, 2011, community members, students, and...

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UH Hilo College of Pharmacy Achieves Full Accreditation

Awarded full accreditation upon graduating its inaugural class

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (UH Hilo) College of Pharmacy bid farewell to its inaugural class during the spring commencement at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium....

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The Bustle of New, Transfer, and Returning Student Orientation Week

Hard work and aloha create a welcoming enviroment for those new

New, Transfer, and Returning Student Orientation Week was a six day program that took place from Monday August 15, 2011,...

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Remembering a dedicated student and beloved family member

Ted Braxton’s passing sparks movement to strengthen Hawaii’s DUI laws

On Saturday May 28, 2011, UH Hilo student and Ke Kalahea writer Ted Braxton left a house in Hilo on his moped....