East Hawai‘i News
New Interim Dean Announced for Pharmacy School
Dr. Carolyn Ma will be the interim dean of the UH-Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy starting Friday, Aug. 21.
ITO: Nightly Runway Closure for Maintenance
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will increase air traffic over Hilo and Keaukaha.
Ige Signs Emergency Proclaimation in Anticipation of Kilo
Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Kilo inches closer to the islands.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/21/15
Inflationary tilt continues at the summit of Kilauea for the third consecutive day, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
11 p.m. UPDATE: Kilo Track Nudged Left
This post will be updated throughout the day with the latest info…
HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
Hawai’i Police Department officers and State Sheriffs attempting to serve a bench warrant were threatened by an individual in a vehicle.
Scientific Study Explores Hawai’i Coral Reefs
In an effort to study and reveal the world’s coral reefs, XL Catlin has announced the launch of a new scientific survey that will explore the health of various coral reefs in Hawai’i.
Flood Advisory Until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Wanted Woman Arrested, Charged
A wanted 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by the Hawai’i Police Department.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign to Begin
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will kick off Friday, Aug. 21 and will run through Sept. 7.
Police Search for Wanted Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 33-year-old Shaye K.M. Nishida, who is wanted on warrants.
DLIR: Big Island Unemployment Rate Drops
The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped in the month of July to 4.2 percent, compared to 5.5 percent in June and 5.8 percent one-year ago.
Fire Fighters Respond to Pahoa Home Fire
A Thursday morning fire in Pahoa caused $80,000 in damage to a Azure Drive home.
Shriners Hilo Outreach Clinic Scheduled
Shriners Hospitals for Children will hold its next outreach clinic in Hilo on Aug. 27.
HHSC East Hawai’i Evaluates Potential Alliance
Hawai’i Health Systems Corportation East Hawai’i is evaluating strategic alliances following a recent reduction in staff and cut of services.
Williams Named to NPS Fire Management Post
Ross Williams has been named new Fire Management Officer for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Hirono Fights for Affordable Higher Education
Senator Mazie Hirono has introduced a bill that would assist low-to-moderate income families in affording post-secondary education.
