East Hawai‘i News
Gabbard, Cook Introduce HIRE Vets Act of 2015
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai’i and Paul Cook of California introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2015 on Wednesday.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/29/15
Around 2 a.m. Wednesday, a small lava flow emerged from a vent on the east crater floor. The flow was within the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater and stopped 45 minutes later.
County Auditor to Discuss pCard Report Next Tuesday
Hawai’i County Legislative Auditor Bonnie Nims is scheduled to meet with the county’s Finance Committee next Tuesday to discuss the recent pCard audit report.
HPD Urges Caution as School Year Begins
As the 2015-16 school year begins, Hawai’i Police Department Sergeant Robert Pauole provides tips on arriving to your destination safely.
Public Meeting: DWS Power Cost Charge May Decrease
Department of Water Supply customers currently pay $2.32 per thousand gallons of water in a Power Cost Charge. The amount is proposed to decrease.
Woman Charged in Mountain View Burglary
A 29-year-old Mountain View woman has been charged in connection to a Hawaiian Acres Burgalry that took place last week.
Hilo Medical Center Adds New Technology
Hilo Medical Center will soon add new state-of-the-art equipment to improve patient care.
DOH, Filmmakers Join Together for World Hepatitis Day
The Department of Health, Hep Free Hawai’i, and local filmmakers joined to create short films highlighting the stories of local people affected by hepatitis.
Educators Invited to Apply for Hawai’i State FCU Grant
Last year, the Investing in Education grant program awarded a total of $20,000 to 45 educators state-wide.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/28/15
Deflationary tilt that began over the weekend at the summit of Kilauea has begun to level off.
Onekahakaha Beachside Pavilion Construction to Begin
Work on a replacement pavilion at Onekahakaha Beach Park will begin Aug. 3.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for major accidents, traffic fatalities, and arrests for driving under the influence are all down from last year’s numbers.
Fuel Prices Trickle Down in Hilo, Kona
Fuel prices have slightly decreased over the past week in both Hilo and Kona.
Big Island Charter Schools First to Offer Pre-K
Four Big Island charter schools will be among the first in the state to offer pre-kindergarten under a $14.8 million grant.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/27/15
Deflation began at Kilauea’s summit on Sunday and extended into the new week. The lava lake within the Overlook crater has dropped slightly as a result.
Hawai’i County Councilwoman Kills One Landfill Bill, Keeps Another
Bill 33 would allow for commercial haulers to use the county transfer stations for a fee.
State HI-5 Fees to Decrease
State container fees will be reduced to one cent in addition to the five cent refundable redemption fee, following a below average fiscal year in recycling.
Council Approves First Reading of Fire Ant Bill
Hawai’i County Council passed the first reading of a bill that would provide $90,000 to the county to help battle the Little Fire Ants problem on island.
