East Hawai‘i News
$1M Gift From HMSA Endows Health Economics Professorship at UHERO
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has donated $1 million to establish the HMSA Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Health Economics at the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization in UH-Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $3.1M for Pediatric Obesity Research
A University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researcher was awarded $3.1 million from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to further his efforts to provide new technologies to detect the risks of metabolic consequences of obesity among young children.
$50M Gift From Facebook Founder, Wife Aims to Improve Hawaiʻi’s Ocean Health
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is getting a financial boost to help restore Hawaiʻi’s ocean health.
Phase of Kalanianā’ole Avenue Reconstruction in Hilo Pushed Back
An upcoming phase of the Kalanianā’ole Avenue Reconstruction in Hilo is being delayed.
DOH Reports 3,167 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,167 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 202,273. Four new fatalities were reported.
UH Regents Approve New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Police: 2 Missing Girls Located in Hilo
Big Island police said that a 12-year-old child who was previously reported as missing has been located.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
Request to Change Land Use Classification for Site of Proposed Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday approved the first reading of a land-use amendment request so an affordable housing project in Hilo can move forward.
Nearly 2,000 Trees Planted on Big Island as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project
More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.
Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID
An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Lane Closures Planned During Portion of Kalanianaʻole Avenue Reconstruction Project
The state Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that lane closures are planned as part of the continuing Kalanianaʻole Avenue reconstruction project in Hilo
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Expands COVID Vaccination Hours
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea expanded its hours for those 12 and older seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.
Volcano Zoning Change Request Moves to Council With Favorable Recommendation
The Hawaiʻi County Council Planning Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 18, forwarded to the full council a zoning change request for a property on the north side of Old Volcano Road just west of the intersection with Wright Road in Volcano Village.
Police Ask For Public’s Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man
Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance with locating 58-year-old Gary Darnell of Hilo, who was reported missing.
Lack of Trade Winds Shift Vog Over E. Hawaiʻi
Vog, the hazy mixture of sulfur dioxide gas and aerosols, which can affect broad areas downwind of volcanic eruptions, moved back into the air — and lungs — of the Big Island for several days the first week of the new year and early last week.
Action 4 Animals to Host Adoption Event in February
Find your “fur-ever” Valentine during an upcoming adoption event in Volcano Village.
Meta Helps Connect Blood Donors With Blood Bank of Hawai‘i
January marks National Blood Donor Month and Meta is working to help connect blood donors with Blood Bank of Hawai’i by making it easier for Hawai’i residents to find nearby blood donation centers.
County Animal Control Launches Project to Help Shelter Animals Find Forever Homes
In order to expand its network of transfer partners to facilitate alleviating overcrowding and decreasing euthanasia of animals in shelters, Hawai‘i Police Department started a pilot project with Paws Across Water Hawai‘i to transfer shelter animals to mainland foster organizations that will facilitate finding lifetime homes for the pets.
AARP Launches Digital Job Center for Hawai’i Veterans
Hawai’i’s Veterans and military spouses now have a new way to compete in today’s job market.
