East Hawai‘i News
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
Schatz Co-Introduces Paid Parental Leave Act
Under the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, federal employees would be allowed six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption, and fostering.
Ruggles Heads to Court, Charges Reduced
Michael Ruggles, 58, will head back to court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing scheduled for 2 p.m. in Hilo.
Health Premiums in Hawai’i on the Rise
The cost of health care is increasing, with a seven percent increase for small businesses since 2003.
Swimmer Goes Missing at Boiling Pots
A 62-year-old woman went missing after swimming at Boiling Pots Monday evening.
Hilo Airport Runway Maintenance Continues
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will increase air traffic over Hilo and Keaukaha.
Navy Settles in Sonar Dispute
The Navy agreed to put important habitat off-limits to dangerous mid-frequency sonar training and testing.
Puna Man, Juvenile Arrested Following Wainaku Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged a Mountain View man with burglary and drug offenses following a Wainaku burglary on Thursday.
PAR Division to Provide Legislative Workshops
Four workshops on the legislative process will be presented on the Big Island during the month of October by the Public Access Room.
County Settles, Modifies Code in Free Speech Case
A lawsuit challenging Hawai’i County’s laws prohibiting individuals from holding signs asking for help has been settled.
Council to Discuss Mayor, pCard Bill
The Hawai’i County Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the West Hawai’i Civic Center in Kona.
ACLU Settles Urinalysis Lawsuit with County
A County of Hawai’i pre-employment requirement of submitting a urinalysis and revealing private medical history will end.
Scheduled Lane Clousures Sept. 14-18
Lane closures for the week of Sept. 14 have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works.
Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled
Hawai’i’s participation in the 10th Annual National Take Back Initiative is scheduled for Sept. 26.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend roadwork on the Umauma Bridge has been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation. The area is under a continous single-lane closure.
Hilo Man Arrested, Charged in Store Burglary
A Hilo man was arrested and charged after allegedly stealing items from a Hilo department store and striking a store employee who confronted him.
NextEra Discussion Addresses Merger Challenges
Group talks about NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries proposed $4.3 billion merger.
Health Care Initiative Meetings Scheduled
Governor David Ige’s office announced state-wide public briefings to discuss three proposed health care initiatives.
Man Arrested, Charged in Mother’s Death
Sean Alan Rutledge has been arrested and charged in connection to his mother’s Aug. 25 death.
Puna Man Faces 31 Charges Following Narcotic Warrant
A narcotics search warrant served to a Puna man at his Fern Acres property led to his arrest and 31 charges.
