East Hawaii News
BOE Approves Science for the Next Generation Standards
The new standards are interwoven across disciplines, including connections to language arts and mathematics.
Police Release Feb. 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Protecting Native Habitats: Two Talk Story Sessions Slated for Rodent, Mongoose Control
The sessions will be held by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In at Hale Nani
The Hawai’i Department of Public Safety said Friday afternoon that State Sheriffs and the Hawai’i Police Department have been notified.
Grace Castillo Plans County Council District 3 Candidacy
Frederick Fogel and Sue Lee Loy have also announced their candidacy for the public office.
Big Island Dengue Count Rises to 259 Friday
So far, the outbreak has infected 234 Big Island residents and 25 visitors. The number of visitors infected has risen by one this week.
$500K Award to UH Accelerator For Statewide Outreach
XLR8UH was launched in 2014 and is the first of its kind proof of concept center/venue accelerator.
HPD Seeks Man for Questioning in Pahoa Theft
A surveillance photo was released of an individual that police wants to question in regards to a theft that happened earlier this month in Pahoa.
Manono Campus to Host 3rd Annual Hawai’i CC Day
The event is attended by hundreds of middle and high school students from Hawai‘i Island schools each year.
Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Scalia Until Saturday
All state flags will join the United States flag at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, Feb. 20.
UPDATE: Brief Lockdown at Kea’au, Mountain View Elementary Schools
All students at both Kea’au Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School are safe after both campuses were placed in lockdown mode on Friday morning.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for bow hunting of pigs and goats from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Judicial Council Seeks Ethics Commission Applicants
Commissioner Susan DeGuzman’s term will expire on June 30 and the new applicant will fill her position.
Gabbard Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Dengue, Zika
During the roundtable, experts discussed accurate, up-to-date information on the diseases, the current Big Island outbreak, and steps necessary immediately and long term to protect people in Hawai’i, as well as the economy.
U.S. Agreement with Japan Finalizes Haneda Flights
In the coming months, air carriers will compete for the right to sponsor the two new flights added as part of Thursday’s announcement.
Hawai’i Electric Light Completes Highway 19 Work
Utility infrastructure was upgraded, which included removing and installing poles and upgrading transmission and distribution lines and equipment.
DLNR Chair Appoints Task Force on Revocable Permits
New practices for revocable permits are expected to be in place by June, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Big Island Confirmed Dengue Case Count Grows by Two
The total number of confirmed cases of dengue on the Big Island has risen to 258, with three of those cases listed as “potentially infectious” by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Search for Missing Puako Diver Underway
United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department crews are searching for a missing diver off Puako Beach.
