East Hawaii News
HPD Seeks Hilo Man Wanted on Warrants
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 35-year-old George Kahakua, who is wanted on several warrants.
Judicial Selection Commission Announces Circuit Court Nominees
Big Island Third Circuit Court nominees were announced to Governor David Ige by the Judicial Selection Commission on Thursday.
The Kohala Center Seeks Fall Farm Program Applicants
Two of The Kohala Center’s fall programs, which place emphasis on the next generation of farmers, are seeking prospective student applicants.
Hirono Comments on Potential Government Shutdown
Senator Mazie Hirono released a statement against a potential government shutdown.
Big Island Students Recieve UH Bookstores Scholarship
Zachary Price, a student at UH-Hilo, and Riley Viernes, a student at Hawai’i Community College, were among those selected for the scholarship.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 43-year-old Mary Jo Victorino, who had been reported missing.
Tropical Disturbance 96-C May Form into Depression
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Disturbance 96-C.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Papua Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake near the north coast of Papua.
Shark Bite Victim Optomistic Via Social Media
Twenty-seven-year-old Braxton Rocha says he swam 60 yards to the shore and feared for his life.
PISCES, NASA Formalize Lunar Landing Pad Partnership
The landing pad test site will be created with the aim to robotically build a vertical lift off and landing pad using basalt.
CPB Foundation Donates $25K to Help Cool Classrooms
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation donated $25,000 to assist with classroom cooling.
Woman Dies After Falling from Vehicle Window
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a 31-year-old Kona woman fell out of the passenger side of the vehicle she was in and later died.
CPHC Continues to Monitor TD 96-C
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Disturbance 96-C.
Bleachapalooza Event to Monitor Coral Bleaching
Ocean temperatures are predicted to peak on Oct. 3, so on that day, trained volunteers will head out to monitor bleaching on coral reefs.
Missing Person Advisory Issued for Hāwī Free Diver
The Hawai’i Police Department has issued a missing persons advisory for Jamie Salis, the man who went missing Wednesday night when free diving off Old Coast Guard Road.
CPHC, State Officials Closely Monior TD-96C
Tropical Disturbance 96-C is about 900 miles southeast of Hilo, as of 2 p.m., and is being monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
DOE, DOH Develop Heat Illness-Related Guidelines
Among the heat illnesses of concern are early heat stress, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Police Seek Person of Interest in Kona Robbery
A 27-year-old Kealakekua man is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in connection with a robbery that took place in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 10.
Sept. 22 Marks National Voter Registration Day
Sept. 22 marks National Voter Registration Day, and across the country, eligible voters are registering in preparation for the 2016 elections.
