East Hawaii News
Physicians Selected for Hilo Residency Program
The four doctors comprise the first class at the Hawaii Island Family Residency Program, which is designed to counter the island’s growing physician shortage.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaii
The unstable atmosphere left behind by a low-pressure trough was still prompting flood advisories in both East and West Hawaii.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
Pair Arrested in Hilo Murder Case Released
Police said the results of an autopsy conducted on the victim are awaiting further tests.
Protesters Target Office of Hilo Dentist
The demonstration was organized by the fiance of a patient of Dr. John Stover’s who went into a coma Monday while having wisdom teeth extracted.
Flooding, Possible Thunderstorms, Predicted Through Saturday
A low-pressure system moving south over the islands is expected to bring heavy rains and the perhaps even hail over the state through at least Saturday night.
Police Release March 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Teen Missing From Her Hilo Home Since January
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Ululihi Watson-Hamilton.
State’s Permit Requirement for Protests Unconstitutional, ACLU Says
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in federal court charging that the state rules violate the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Census Says Kauai Leading Growth, Hawaii County Third
The US Census Bureau said the Big Island trails both Kauai and Maui counties when it comes to recent population increases.
UPDATE: Victim in Hilo Murder Case Identified
Police took Ellsworth Hulihee and Rhonda Faris into custody Wednesday night after finding Evanson’s body in Hulihee’s apartment.
Funding Extended for UH-Hilo Tropical Ecosystem Research
The $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation funds the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Program for another five years.
PISCES to Unveil Robotic Rover and Its Uses Friday
The Hilo-based space research facility will brief state lawmakers on its plans for the Canadian-built vehicle.
YWCA to Honor Realtor, Culinary Specialist
Sharon Scheele and Audrey Wilson have been named the organization’s Remarkable People of 2014.
Saturday is Final Day of 2014 Humpback Whale Count
The count, which helps researchers monitor the whale population, is held on the last Saturday in January, February and March — peak whale season in Hawaii.
Police Looking to Identify Assault Suspects
Two men are wanted in connection with an alleged attack on a 51-year-old man early Monday near the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and Aupuni Street.
Papaikou Resident Finalist in Innovation Competition
John Burns, a graduate student in marine biology, wants to provide waterproof computers to reef-watchers.
Honoka`a Park Gets New Playground Equipment
The $295,000 project is part of ongoing efforts to improve playground equipment for Big Island keiki.
VIDEO: New Satellite Providing Greater Insight on Rainfall
The Global Precipitation Measurement spacecraft augments the mission of a satellite launched in 1997 to study rainfall in the tropics.
Dedication Thursday for Hilo Senior Housing Project
Sixty seniors have been selected through a lottery as the first tenants of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.