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Sen. Mazie Hirono. Courtesy image.

Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee

May 14th, 2013

One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.

Police Chief Harry Kubojiri and Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira light candles in honor of fallen officers during Monday's observance of Police Week. HPD photo.

Police Week Ceremonies Include Honoring Those Slain in Duty

May 14th, 2013

A ceremony similar to the one held Monday in Hilo is being held today in Kona.

Hilo International Airport will see more than $43 million in improvements as a result of new CIP funding. File photo. More Projects Cited From 2013 Legislative Session May 13th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

Lawmakers outline more of the items resulting from $292 million in capital improvement funding for the Big Island.

The star shows the location of today's earthquake in the Mariana Islands. USGS image. 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Marianas; No Tsunami Generated May 13th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the tremor did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.

Ka`u High & Elementary School in Pahala, shown above, will be one of two locations for free medical clinics to be held June 4-12. DOE photo. Free Health Clinics to be Held in Ka`u June 4-12 May 10th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News, West Hawaii News

The clinics to be held in Pahala and Ocean View are the result of a partnership between the state Department of Health and the US Department of Defense.

Drought conditions as of May 7, 2013. The "L" stands for long-term drought conditions and the "S" for short-term drought, although local conditions may vary. NOAA graphic. For Fifth Year in a Row, Wet Season Dry in South Kohala May 10th, 2013 · No Comments · Featured Articles, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Oahu office said drought continues to plague some portions of the eastern end of the state.

File photo. Flags at Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Hawaii-Born Pilot May 10th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action in remembrance of Air Force Capt. Reid Kijiro Nishizuka, who died April 27 in Afghanistan.

Police Release May 10 List of Arrest Warrants Police Release May 10 List of Arrest Warrants May 10th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.

Police Chief Harry Kubojiri. HPD photo. Police: No Investigation of Judges Underway May 9th, 2013 · 1 Comment · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, Uncategorized, West Hawaii News

Police Chief Harry Kubojiri said an attorney’s claim that the department is investigating the judges’ actions in foreclosure proceedings is false.

"Daughters of Fire," a novel by Volcano writer Tom Peek, is one of three finalists for a national award for fiction. Courtesy photo. Novel by Volcano Author Peek Garners Award May 9th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News, North Hawaii News, Uncategorized, West Hawaii News

“Daughters of Fire” is among the finalists for the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for popular fiction.

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