Big Island Press Club

Since 1967, protecting the public's right to know. Posts are informational only.

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Join us December 13th for our annual Torch of Light scholarship luncheon and auction in honor of Julia Neal. We're looking forward to guest speaker, @CivilBeat's Amy Pyle.

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Our Press Club President Tiffany Edwards Hunt attended the Hilo High School Awards Assembly this weekend and provided lei and cards to our recent scholarship award winners Rhiyan Rimmer and Rianne Empaynado.

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Mahalo to @ChelseaDavisHNN for inspiring our scholarship recipients last night. The future looks bright!

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Trump v 60 Minutes is a stunning battle for the soul of US media
President’s tensions with CBS show barely scratch surface of crusade against media he calls ‘enemy of the people’
Read in The Guardian: https://t.co/75W9f1NRoB

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March 8th is right around the corner. Get your tickets now for the scholarship dinner! https://t.co/NkSfnMXVlQ

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Journalism and press freedom issues in the news...

(BIPC is not affiliated with Senator Schatz. The posting of this news release is for information purposes only and does not indicate BIPC endorsement for any particular statements made in the release.)

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We're excited to announce our Big Island Press Club Scholarship Dinner guest speaker for our May 8th gathering at Kenichi Restaurant in Hilo. Mahalo to @ChelseaDavisHNN for supporting local journalism. Learn more here >>>https://t.co/NkSfnMXVlQ

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HECO seeks state partnership to shore up shaky credit, feds send Honolulu rail $250M, Maui is poised for $1.6B in federal funding, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/sgjU2Q6QeV

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Hawaii braces for federal shutdown, state income tax cuts set to kick in, man sentenced for sending Chinese mothers to Hawaii to give birth, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/TiRETnZccf

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Green releases proposed budget, state deportation cases reach 25-year high, West Hawaii fishing ban extended, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIgov #HIleg https://t.co/naSwYJUdGQ

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Tokuda out-raises Case for campaign funds, Cessna crash kills two near Honolulu airport, Kilauea activity increases, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIgov #HIleg https://t.co/Kr2t70yDgl

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State seeks food security, Oahu landfill site selected near water supply, avian flu found in Hilo wastewater, Alaska Air stock takes off after Hawaiian purchase, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/Q2DEjfKOdx

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Red light, speeding cameras could expand statewide, Honolulu postpones empty homes tax, Dole says proposed landfill impacts its pineapple production, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/6KLUnrihra

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State economists unclear on Trump policy impact, NOAA monitoring monk seals for avian flu, former Punahou coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes, Kobayashi’s family offers to return GoFundMe donations, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands https://t.co/RImEJdjHkE

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Kahele seeks improvements at OHA, review underway for Kamehameha Schools trustee selection process, Honolulu overhauls land-use rules, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/lOYhNkUTlI

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Green to push for tourism impact fee this session, Blangiardi skeptical of Honolulu plastic ban proposal, climate change deniers bog down Big Island General Plan meeting, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/zJ1rJJrTal

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Big changes coming to state tax code, U.S. Supreme Court won't take up gun rights case, United Healthcare CEO shooting suspect recently lived in Honolulu, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/ppihwAkY4z

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Hawaii heavily dependent on Medicaid funding, Honolulu yanks TV house-flipper celebs building permit, marriage scam suspected in missing Maui woman case, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/9kZZWAXvvF

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Kahele takes over OHA board, state economy inching up, Honolulu police shooting ruled justified after attempted murder suspect shot 23 times, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIgov #HIleg https://t.co/uccQtfN6aH

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Reality TV reno stars build without Honolulu permits, $150M DHHL project goes to developer with ties to agency, Kauai councilwoman sworn in despite ongoing court challenge, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews #HIleg #HIgov https://t.co/zwByXjjxBj