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Friday, February 3, 2012

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Discovery Forest phase complete

Feb 03, 2012 1:26pm

The Hawaii Forest Industry Association, along with a group of community partners, celebrated the completion of the first phase of the Panaewa Zoo Discovery Forest at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo on Dec. 17.

Kealakai Kanaka'ole led the group in a Hawaiian ceremony to...

Giving back

Feb 03, 2012 1:34pm

Community

Community Roundup for Feb. 3

Feb 03, 2012 1:25pm

Woman turns 100

Haruyo Kitagawa recently celebrated turning "100 years young" with family members and the Rev. Sohko Kuki of the Hilo Hooganji Mission. At a small gathering at Life Care Center of Hilo, daughters Peggy Yoshizumi and Lillian Sakae and others joined in the party. Kitagawa's...

Local Sports

Lorelei Nakagawa, Jenna Kaua, Tania Plato, Kat Lecoque, Gabby Lovell and Makamae Quinn paddled for KealakeheÕs Big Island Interscholastic Federation champion girls canoe team Jan. 21 at Hilo Bayfront. The HHSAA races are today at Hilo Bayfront. -- HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald

'Riders eye state prize

Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

Getting off to a good start takes on a whole new meaning at the state canoe paddling championships, something Kealakehe coach Mike Atwood knows well by heart.

Two weeks ago at the Big Island Interscholastic Federation...

Pro / College Sports

All-Star game an L.A. story

Feb 03, 2012 1:06pm

By BRIAN MAHONEY

Associated Press

NEW YORK — From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story.

Two Lakers and two Clippers were voted as starters Thursday for the game, the first time in 15 years that two...

Feb. 3 TV/radio

Feb 03, 2012 1:08pm

Features

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'The Grey' is full of fight

Feb 03, 2012 1:18pm

By SHEA CONNER

St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.

Those who yearn to see Liam Neeson in award-winning fare like "Schindler's List" and "Kinsey" again probably won't make the trip to see "The Grey." But of all of his "lowbrow" efforts — "Taken," "Unknown," "Clash of the Titans" and the like...

Game Dork for Feb. 3

Feb 03, 2012 1:15pm

Commentary

Your Views for Feb. 3

Feb 03, 2012 1:24pm

Teachers contract

I read your article about the teachers not ratifying their contract (Jan. 19, Tribune-Herald). I haven't heard or read any mention of one important issue.

As you read, just for a moment put yourself in the position of teachers who are affected by it, and ask...

Quotes for Feb. 2

Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

State

State roundup for Feb. 3

Feb 03, 2012 1:32pm

Lawmakers mull bill on teachers

HONOLULU (AP) — The Department of Education already has the authority to evaluate its teachers, but the state Legislature might pass a law to ensure it happens.

Teacher evaluations have been a sticking point for the Hawaii State Teachers Association...

Nation

Cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts

Feb 03, 2012 1:29pm

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, including all seven in California,...

Trump bets on Romney

Feb 03, 2012 1:33pm
Obituaries

Obits for Feb. 3

Feb 03, 2012 1:10pm

Bruce "Tony" Adams, 59, of Kurtistown died Jan. 16 at home. Born in Portales, N.M., he was a bookkeeper/accountant. Private services will be held at a later date. Survived by his mother, Lanna Weiland of Atkins, Ark.; sisters, Sharron Adams Byrd of Bentonville, Ark., and Sharlene Adams Haering...

Obits for Feb. 2

Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

In Memoriam

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