East Hawai‘i News
Hurricane Olaf Tracking North Away From State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane Olaf.
DLNR Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking Advisory Council members for various Big Island councils.
Federal Judge Allows Native Hawaiian Election to Proceed
A federal district court judge ruled Friday against a lawsuit claiming that the state was improperly involved in the upcoming Native Hawaiian election.
Officer Ishikawa Recognized Among State’s ‘Top Cops’
Hawai’i Police Department Officer Lloyd Ishikawa was one of four officers from around the state recognized during an award ceremony on Oahu Thursday.
Additional $6M Approved for Haihai Fire Station
An additional $6 million was approved by the Hawai’i County Council for construction of a new fire station along Haihai Street in Hilo.
Police Release Oct. 23 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Olaf Continues North Trek East of the State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Olaf.
‘Halloween’ Asteroid to Journey Near Earth
A large asteroid, 2015 TB145, is expected to pass within 300,000 miles of Earth on Oct. 31.
Cabatu Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jared Cabatu was recently named East Hawai’i October “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
State, Coast Guard Complete Safety Network
A “fully operating capability” shared infrastructure that will provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout the state has been completed by the State and United States Coast Guard.
Students Gather at Capitol in Support of After-School Programs
The State Capitol was crowded with over 300 students from various after-school programs across Hawai’i who gathered to celebrate the importance of after-school programming.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Hawaiian Telcom Outage Repaired
Hawaiian Telcom reports that repairs on the telephone service have been completed and the 9-1-1 system is now operational.
Fujino Appointed to Third Circuit Court
District Family Court Judge Melvin H. Fujino was appointed by Governor David Ige to the Third Circuit Court on the Big Island on Wednesday.
Papaaloa Hongwanji Temple Bell Stolen
The bell was taken from the property of the Papaaloa Hongwanji between Oct. 14 and Oct. 21.
Hawai’i Electric Light Warns Against Phone Scam
According to the utility company, customers have reported receiving telephone calls from a caller claiming to be a Hawai’i Electric Light representative.
TASC Files Lawsuit Against PUC
The Alliance for Solar Choice has filed a lawsuit in Hawai’i State Court challenging the decision by the Public Utilities Commission to end Hawai’i’s net energy metering program.
Native American Language Bill Passes U.S. Senate Committee
The Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act creates a new grant initiative to establish or expand Native language immersion programs.
HPA Hosts Open House Events
Families who may be interested in sending their children to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy are invited to a series of admission events for K-12 students.
