East Hawai‘i News
No PTA Hunting Due to Training
Pohakuloa Training Area will not open over the weekend for hunting as scheduled training takes place.
Police Release Oct. 16 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Plane Crash Report at PTA False
The United States Army Garrison-Hawai’i and the Hawai’i Police Department have confirmed that reports of a plane crash near Pohakuloa Training Area were false.
3.9M Earthquake Shakes Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Big Island Thursday night.
Hawai’i Broadband Network Gigabit Connection Expanded
Two new broadband facilities outfitted with state-of-the-art multi-gigabit connectivity have been established in Hawai’i.
Glenn Appointed By Ige to OEQC
Scott Glenn was appointed to serve as director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control Thursday by Governor David Ige.
DLNR: 2015-2016 Game Bird Hunting Season
The opening of the 2015-2016 game bird hunting season has been announced as Nov. 7, by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Governor Ige Returns from Japan, China
Governor David Ige and First Lady Dawn Ige returned from trips to Japan and China on Wednesday.
Police Seek Man Wanted in Questioning
Eric K. Silva Jr., 28, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioniong in a theft case.
Hilo Traffic Signal Work Scheduled
Department of Public Works Traffic Division crews will conduct work on the traffic signals located at the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and Hualalai Street on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Software Development Boot Camp Comes to Hawai’i
DevLeague and Uber have joined together to present Hawai’i’s first software development boot camp, Oct. 23-25.
UH-Hilo Lecture: Cultural Perspectives on Astronomy
The public presentation will explore how countries respond differently to telescopes on their mountain peaks.
UPDATE: Nora Dissipates, CPHC No Longer Issuing Advisories
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has discontinued its close watch over former Tropical Depression Nora.
Big Island Students Soar in AP Exams
A total of 74 students at six Big Island schools received various AP Scholar awards in recognition of high achievement in AP exams during the 2014-15 school year.
UH-Hilo, Hawai’i CC Enrollment Down
Fall 2015 enrollment at both the University of Hawai’i at Hilo and Hawai’i Community College are down, compared to Fall 2014’s numbers, a trend seen in Fall enrollment for the past handful of years.
DCCA: Insurance Certificate Submittal System Upgrades
Insurance agents can now submit contractor and pest control operator general liability and workers compensation insurance certificate information online with the updated feature.
Invalid Emergency Rule Leads to Dropped Cases
Twenty charges against individuals arrested or cited on Mauna Kea during the emergency rule have been dropped.
Construction Work to Close Leilani Street
The closure, which begins Monday, Oct. 19, is expected to last through Friday, Oct. 23.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Counterfeit Case
The identity of a man suspected of using counterfeit money in Hilo on Aug. 14 is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Stop Flu at School Program Gets Underway
More than 300 public, private, and charter schools will participate in the Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program that begins Wednesday.
