Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Hawaiian Electric will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of its major overhead transmission lines to improve system reliability from Tuesday, Feb. 7, to Friday, Feb. 10.
The islandwide inspections are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, exact times and routes will depend on weather conditions. Inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter and require the aircraft to fly low and slow, which may cause some noise disturbances.
Questions or concerns should be directed to (808) 969-6666.
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Brain injury support group to hear from naturopathic physician
The Kona Brain Injury Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 via Zoom.
Speaker Dr. Corinne DeSoto ND D, a naturopathic physician, will present “Effects of chronic stress with a traumatic brain injury.” She will cover how to support vagus nerve function for maximum healing and recovery.
Join the meeting at zoom.com. Meeting ID: 808 274 6477.
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Bridge tournament coming up
American Contract Bridge League Unit 469 announces its annual Sectional Bridge Tournament.
The three Big Island Bridge clubs (Kona, Hilo and Waikoloa) are sponsoring a three-day tournament on Feb. 18, 19 and 20. It will be held at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kona starting at 9 a.m. each day. For more information and the complete schedule, visit konabridge.org.
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Visitors bureau seeks proposals for events, festivals
The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals for Hawaii Island festivals and events occurring between Feb. 16 and April 30. An RFP will be issued later this year for its Community Enrichment Program beyond April.
Proposals must align with Action G of the Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan to “invest in community-based programs that enhance quality of life for communities,” and sub-action G2, “uplift approaches to tourism that are reflective of Hawai‘i Island and its different communities.”
To view the request for proposals and apply, visit www.hvcb.org/island-of-hawaii-events-and-festivals-rfp/.
Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 9 to IHVB Destination Manager Rachel Kaiama at rkaiama@hvcb.org. For more information, call (808) 294-1737 or email rkaiama@hvcb.org.
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Schatz announces nominees for military service academies
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz has announced the names of 38 students he nominated to attend the nation’s four military service academies. Three hail from the Big Island.
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy were Robert Pule, New Mexico Military Institute/Saint Louis School (Hilo); Caleb Schoen, Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii (Pepe‘ekeo); and Lance Thornton, Konawaena High School (Kailua-Kona). Pule was also nominated to the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
“It is an honor to nominate these students to our nation’s military service academies,” said Senator Schatz. “These nominees truly represent the very best of Hawai‘i, and I commend them for their commitment to serving our country.”
The academies are highly selective post-secondary institutions that will evaluate the nominees and determine which will be given Offers of Appointment for the Class of 2027. Upon graduation these students become commissioned officers in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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