The University of Hawaii at Hilo Hoku Kea Observatory on the summit of Maunakea will begin decommissioning in March. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Bless their hearts.

Big Island Police Seize Drugs After A Fatal Overdose At The Hilo Jail: Two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell, and one of them died in an apparent fentanyl overdose. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Did these ones have crowds of assholes around a cop preventing medics from getting to the scene while the cop restrained the prisoners, or nah?

Big Island Woman Killed Despite A Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend: Elizabeth Fernandez was found dead at her South Kona home. The body of her ex-boyfriend was found outside after he apparently killed himself. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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His identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said.

Why? He's likely a murderer and who cares if he killed himself? I think the former is more important than the latter, and they had no problem releasing the victim's name.

Kīlauea Volcano Update for Tuesday, December 19 by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Not even planet Earth can trust a fart.

Coral Reef Restoration Project Launched On Hawaiʻi Island by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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The best way to recover coral reefs is to wait a couple years. This shit goes in cycles like everything else.

Activity seems to have leveled off as episodes of unrest in Kīlauea’s south summit region continue by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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I don't want to live next to a lava shitting hole that farts poison gas.

Police Body Cam Video Shows Pahala Dog Shooting by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Good shooting dude.

Big Island Deputy Prosecutor Granted Court Protection From Neighbors by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Something tells me "Bew" is the problem here.

Storm-Related Power Outages Impact Upwards of 20K on Big Island by Hawaii in BigIsland

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Sounds like a form of 'island fever'. There's quite a bit that people enjoy doing there, but it's probably not great for people who feel compelled to travel.

It's also a lot more expensive, and forget about next day delivery from the mainland. But a lot of people can tolerate the beaches there, and poking lava with a stick probably wouldn't get old for quite a while.

Storm-Related Power Outages Impact Upwards of 20K on Big Island by Hawaii in BigIsland

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I knew a guy in the Army that was stationed there for a few years. He hated it. Once you had seen everything there was nowhere to go and nothing to do and you can't just get on the Interstate and drive to another state.

Big Island meets Big Apple at Fashion Week by Hawaii in BigIsland

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Back when I was in the US Army everyone that had been stationed in Hawaii had the same story; after you have been there 6 months and seen and done everything you realized you were stuck on an island in the middle of nowhere and couldn't easily leave.

The Waipiʻo Valley access road to non-Waipiʻo residents over the Labor Day weekend. by Hawaii in BigIsland

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They just want to keep the haoles and peasants out.

Suspect in Hilo Shooting Had History of Assault and Abuse, Used ‘Ghost Gun’ to Fire 30 Rounds at Police by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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No worries since I don't expect everyone to agree with me. I'll leave it at this: back long before xanax and meth, doctors used to prescribe weed as a sedative. Your username reminds me of James K Polk who is claimed by both NC and TN.

Suspect in Hilo Shooting Had History of Assault and Abuse, Used ‘Ghost Gun’ to Fire 30 Rounds at Police by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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The levels of cognitive dissonance people will go to make weed acceptable is awesome.

Don't get me wrong, I give two schmitt's if you or anyone else want to do Mary Jane. But let's not sniff turds and think it smells good. In fact, like a democrat Covid vaxxes their kids, I'm totally ok with uncle Sam forcing xanax or Mary Jane on people to ensure compliance. But let's not be silly, they're all drugs.

Suspect in Hilo Shooting Had History of Assault and Abuse, Used ‘Ghost Gun’ to Fire 30 Rounds at Police by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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I sold my place in Kona in 2007 before most people saw what was coming and haven't been back since. Here are a few things I've imagined have been happening so please tell me if I'm right or wrong:

Unemployment has soared.

Tourism is way down, especially since Covid is killing off all the 90+ US citizens. Drug use, especially meth, is soaring and the crime rate too. Pakalolo is not a drug imo.

How are beachfront rentals in Kona doing?

Anything else I should know? I hope no one gets me wrong—Kona is probably the best place I've ever lived although I only spent four months a year there.

If you don't know much about Hawaii you should know that each island and even part of each island has a different economy.

Mahalo

A determination has yet to be made on a proposal to impose a temporary closure of Kailua Pier starting next Saturday. The closure proposal is being floated as a means to address homelessness and illegal activities taking place at the pier. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Do they still have the Booze Cruise where they take a boat-load of oldsters out in the harbor and fill them up with Mai Tais? It was fun watching them disembark, reeling, with the crew out there on the pier making sure nobody fell in the water. How is the vog in Kona now? I expect it is fairly bad what with the ongoing eruption on Hilo side.

Dear Ocean, a newly formed non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire appreciation and raise awareness of the complex challenges facing the ocean has named Cindi Punihaole, a native Hawaiian on the Big Island, the first Reef Hero. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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“Cries of help from our environment have fallen on deaf ears because we have become disconnected from the sense of taking care of place,” said Punihaole. “My father always told me to love your land like you love your sweetheart and it will always take care of you.”

Our land? Screw our land! I have to play with my phone 24/7 expressing my sincere outrage at all the social injustice in the world!

VOLCANO WATCH: Remembering The 2007 Thanksgiving Eve Breakout by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Da floor is lava

Back to the ‘Āina: Strengthening Hawai‘i Island’s Food System by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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“At the center of [Hawaiian] culture is food, and the consumption of food is one of the most important parts. In eating, you take in the world around you, you digest it, and then compost the rest.” ~ M. Kalani Souza

VOLCANO WATCH: Charcoal Key To Understanding Volcanic Terranes by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Keep up the good work!

Don't Blame Politics For Management's Failure At The Hilo Veterans Home by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Indeed...

For about two weeks, Big Island beach and shoreline parks will be closed in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Keep em open, just don't hang in groups

VOLCANO WATCH: Measuring The Shape Of Hawaiian Volcanoes by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

La‘iŌpua 2020 is offering free meal kits to Big Island residents this week. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

Hometown Heroes: KCRA ensures hospitality workers receive food aid by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

Isi Holani, who helped Hilo High start football dynasty, remembered for ‘inner strength’ by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Waaaaay too young...

VIDEO: TMT Proposes NSF Process To Move Forward by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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What a fucking shell game.

How much money will actually stay on island?

Should we be happy for the what? 5 jobs this'll create locally?

Oh boy!! Maybe they'll name a fucking star something in Hawaiian for us!!!

Pack up, fuck off and go away..

Hometown Heroes: Chezlani Casar and the team at the Kailua-Kona Public Library by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Love da books!

Hawaiʻi Island Recorded Highest Wind From Hurricane Douglas by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Well, that blows...

Hawaii Island residents were shaken awake Monday after a magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck in waters off Ka‘u by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Shake, rattle and roll!

Volcano Watch: HVO looking to install seismographs in your community by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Have you bought your volcano insurance yet?

Volcano Watch: HVO looking to install seismographs in your community by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Living on a volcanically active island, earthquakes are part of our lives. Most of the time, these earthquakes are small — too small for us feel. Every once in a while, we feel a good jolt from a relatively large earthquake that almost everyone on the island is all kapakahi (messed up).

Big ones get da heart pumpin!!

Buyouts For Properties Impacted By 2018 Eruption Supported In New Plan by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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The County says it will primarily use the grants “to support a voluntary buyout program for affected properties in order to assist displaced residents and reduce risks from future eruptions on Kīlauea’s lower East Rift Zone.”

She will flow again, we all know this, right?

No stamps needed: County battles rumors as ballots arrive at mailboxes by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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And the scam cycle spins along...

TMT forges ahead despite pandemic; opponents keeping close eye on project by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Just add it to the list of unfinished projects in the big heap of lies pile...

Lee Loy amendment to fix ‘lame’ requirement of permits for window AC units | West Hawaii Today by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Hawaii County is the only county in the state requiring a building permit to install a window AC unit.

Because government just wants to soak taxpayers for free money. They don't care at all about you or me, remember that.

Forest Restoration After Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death May Be Possible, Study Shows by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Well, this's good news!

Rainy Side View: Goats: Big Island’s next big industry by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Sounds good, I'm in!

Hawaii County promotes health, fitness for kupuna with new website by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Gotta take care of yourself first! You're no good to those around you if you let yourself go!

Hometown Heroes: Hui of volunteers sews and distributes thousands of masks by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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I detest masks but it's good to see community come together once again...

Where are they now? UHH volleyball alum Pinheiro not just focused on game, but all-around well-being by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Glad she seems to be grounded...

Free bags of produce will be available to residents every Tuesday at the Laʻiʻōpua Center in Kailua-Kona, starting this week. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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For those who need a little help...

For 3 decades, the Big Island’s ‘Turtle Man’ has been helping save endangered honu by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

Young Brothers Update: 12 Of 21 Containers Still Missing by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Great, probably toxic waste...

VOLCANO WATCH: Electronic "Doctor" Tracks Health Of Monitoring Stations by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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What's up doc?

Ginger adds fragrance and color to Hawaiian gardens by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Is ginger native to the Hawaiian Islands?

Ginger adds fragrance and color to Hawaiian gardens by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Sweet, sweet ginger!!

Mauna Loa Volcano Activity Update For June 25 by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

Update On Young Brothers Shipping Containers Lost Off Hilo by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Gotta stack um mo highya!!!

VIDEO: As Missing Children Concerns Rise, Hawaii Residents Activate by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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This is definitely odd...

Volcano Watch: Extraordinary tenure ends for leader of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Interesting times indeed!

A growing number of missing children on the Big Island is causing concern by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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At least 15 cases have been reported over the past two months, the latest being three siblings from Pahoa.

Concern? Need to find out if this is just isolated stuff or something organized...like, now!

New Kona Brewing Co. brewery eyes summer launch by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Good luck to em!

An apparent cult leader arrested on the Big Island this week remains behind bars, unable to make bail. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Faka bad news...time to take the trash out

Hawai‘i Island is set to receive $1.2 million in federal funding to repair Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge along Māmalahoa Highway after it was battered by Hurricane Lane nearly two years ago. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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"Hawai‘i Island is set to receive $1.2 million in federal funding to repair Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge along Māmalahoa Highway after it was battered by Hurricane Lane nearly two years ago."

Island time?

New Maps Illustrate Kīlauea, Mauna Loa Geologic History by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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I lava this kine stuff!

The show goes on: Aloha Theatre announces new artistic director, 2020-21 season by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Yay?!

A manager of Volcano Golf and Country Club allegedly vowed to bulldoze the entire property rather than return it to its lessor, Kamehameha Schools. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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"On April 29, the complaint alleges, Shigeyuki Tachibana — a man who is thought to be a resident of Japan, and referred to within the complaint as an agent of HISC, although other publications have referred to him as HISC’s president —announced to Kamehameha Schools, evidently without warning, that HISC would dissolve and close permanently, four years before the termination of the lease."

Who this guy?

Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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And they're not the only ones...

A study investigating the possible benefits of opening a gap in the Hilo Bay breakwater will likely not happen until at least October. by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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This about da money or da environamnet?

VOLCANO WATCH: The Extreme SO2 Emissions During 2018 Kilauea Eruption by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Oh boy!

Upgrades coming to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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A jungle in da jungle...

Hometown Heroes: Fairmont Orchid’s David Viviano feeds the community by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa David!

The American Civil Liberties Union called Hawaii County’s defense of the April removal of a downtown Hilo homeless camp “confusing.” by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Just keep moving homeless around, never fix the problem...

VOLCANO WATCH: HVO Assists CSAV With Training by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Good stuff here...

Video spotlighting life and journey of Big Island surfer up for big award by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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-big wave-

VOLCANO WATCH: HVO Offers Lava Flow Maps, GIS Data by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Good stuff, yeah?

Charity Begins At Home by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo nui loa!

Celebrating the 2% Land Fund Successes by madazzahatter808 in BigIsland

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Mahalo Nui Loa!!