East Hawaii News

The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.1 miles, about 2.4 miles west of Kilauea’s summit at 6 p.m.

DLNR DOCARE’s Lino Kamakau was acting as the island’s branch chief for the past year and a half.

Christian H. Olivera has been located by the Hawai’i Police Department.

John Perez was charged with attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, ownership/possession prohibited, and firearm on highway.

Hu Honua’s disappointment came from Hawai’i Electric Light not processing its milestone date extension request that was submitted over 12 months ago.

Thirty Meter Telescope’s Conservation District Use Permit has officially been vacated.

Tiffany Edwards Hunt is a blogger and a 2014 County Council District 5 candidate, who is said to have violated Section 19-3.5, Hawai’i Revised Statutes.

Zach Mermel will teach attendees fundamental landscape dos and don’ts and how to interact with a variety of easy to grow edibles.

Since September, 235 Big Island residents have been affected by the virus, along with 25 island visitors.

The testing has provided officials in American Samoa and the Republic of the Marshall Islands with the first laboratory evidence of zika transmission in the pair of jurisdictions.

Both meetings will include discussions on issues that impact Senate District 2, including bills introduced during the legislative session.

Authorities issued an initial alert just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday for the man, identified as Wayne Uglum, who was last seen on foot in Orchidland at about 7 a.m. Monday morning.

The stargazing program is being conducted through a partnership with the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitors Information Stations and will take place on Friday, Feb. 26.

The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder.

As a result of the high surf, several beach parks on the island remain closed Wednesday and are expected to stay closed through Thursday.

Representative Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor Wednesday in recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness. In her speech, the Congresswoman highlighted the harmful impacts of invasive species in Hawai’i and across the country. She also encouraged lawmakers to co-sponsor and pass the Areawide Integrated Pest Management Act, H.R. 3893, which she introduced last November. […]

A 64-year-old missing man is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.

Within the report, UHERO surveyed 50 businesses, which led them to find that HI Growth Initiative is leading to nearly $12 in private investment for each dollar invested by the state.

The undergraduate scholarship provides multi-year support to students pursuing studies in terrestrial mammalian habitat conservation and/or the conservation of large land mammals.

Honolulu, however, ranked first in most attractions, and tied with multiple capitals for lowest unemployment rate.