East Hawai‘i News
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.
‘Stop Flu at School’ Kicks Off
More than 500,000 students have received vaccinations since the Stop Flu at School vaccination program started in 2007.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/19/15
Inflationary tilt has begun at Kilauea’s summit early Wednesday morning.
Furlogh Inmate Captured in Puna
Kona furlough inmate Donald Soares failed to appear for his scheduled check-in on July 30.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
Twenty-eight-year-old Patricia Steve is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department. Steve was last seen Aug. 12.
Protection Boost for Near Extinct Hawaiian Monk Seals
A rule finalized by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service may give the near-extinct Hawaiian monk seal a fighting chance at survival.
New Ad Hoc Committee Will Focus on Puna Road Connectivity
The County Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation discussed the finalization of the committee during a Tuesday meeting.
Kamehameha Schools Accepting 2016-17 Applications
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i campus is currently accepting K-12 program applications for the 2016-17 school year.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Park Opens
Mauna Kea Recreation Area has undergone a whole stream of improvement since the county took over stewardship in 2014. The latest addition is a children’s playground.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Pieta
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing 26-year-old Britney Pieta.
Finance Committee to Discuss Bill on Public Funds
Bill 78 calls for the use of public funds for only a public purpose.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/18/15
Deflationary tilt has dominated at the summit of Kilauea over the past day, as signs of inflationary tilt begin.
HSPLS: Libraries to Observe Statehood Day
All Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries will close on Friday in observance of Statehood Day.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Report
Twenty-one motorists were arrested in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, bringing 2015’s total number of arrests to 649.
