East Hawai‘i News
Supreme Court to Hear Mauna Kea Lawsuit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today regarding the issuance of a conservation district land use permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Hawai’i Meth Project Seeks Fair Volunteers
The Hawai’i Meth Project is seeking volunteers for the Hilo Jaycees Hawai’i County Fair in Hilo from Sept. 10 to 13.
UPDATE: Jimena Becomes Eighth Hurricane of East Pacific Season
Hurricane Ignacio has entered Central Pacific waters. Jimena continues to be monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Flash Flood Watch Extended Across the State
A Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 6 p.m. Thursday for the entire state.
West Hawai’i Homes, UH-Hilo Named AIA Award Recipients
The American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter named four Big Island structures as winners of the 57th Annual Design Award for their architectural design in 2015.
HPD ‘Actively Investigating’ Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a Puna murder.
ACT Scores Improve Statewide
A state-wide two percent increase of ACT scores was noted in the Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015 report, released by ACT Wednesday.
Police Arrest, Charge Man in Suspected Marijuana Operation
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a man who is believed to be behind a marijuana operation in Kurtistown.
UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Strengthening, Tropical Storm Jimena Forms
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Ignacio and Tropical Storm Jimena.
UPDATE: Hamakua Police Station Phones Back in Operation
Phone service at the Hamakua Police Station remains out Wednesday.
Emergency Quarantine Measure Taken Against Ohia Wilt
An emergency quarantine measure has been set in place to combat the fight against Ohia Wilt on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on California Extradition Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 40-year-old Sean Rutledge.
State-Wide Flash Flood Watch Extended
A Flash Flood Watch for the entire state has been extended through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
HVNP Plans Alternating Entry Closures
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s front entrance will be under alternating single lane closures as work at both booths is completed.
70K Gallons of Waste Spills from Kulaimano Wastewater Plant
Between Sunday night and Monday morning, 70,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the Kulaimano Wastewater Plant.
Big Island Non-Profit Director Receives ‘Ho’okele Award’
Richard Taaffe, Executive Director at West Hawai’i Community Center in Kona, was honored by the Hawai’i Community Foundation at the 14th annual Ho’okele Awards.
Hamakua Police Station Phones Out of Service
Phone services at the Hamakua District Police Station are currently out of service.
Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Storm Ignacio, the ninth named storm of the 2015 hurricane season.
Neighborhood Watch Catches Suspicious Man
A Volcano Neighborhood Watch member, along with neighborhood support, assisted the Hawai’i Police Department in locating Kehalaniokekai Ching, who was acting suspiciously in their neighborhood.
Big Island Students Receive 2015 HAB Scholarship
Two Big Island students were among 22 statewide to receive the Hawai’i Association of Broadcasters, Inc. 2015 award.
