East Hawai‘i News
Charter Schools to Benefit from $1.5M OHA Grant
A $1.5 million grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Alliance for Native Hawaiian Education will benefit 17 public charter schools state-wide.
Businesses Will Soon Face Greenwaste Recycling Fees
Greenwaste recylcing fees will begin being charged to businesses on July 1.
Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve HEI, NextEra Merger
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. announed Wednesday that its merger with NextEra Energy has received overwhelming support from its shareholders.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/10/15
Kilauea’s summit continues to record inflationary tilt, according to HVO, who says the lava lake within the Overlook crater has risen about 13 feet since Tuesday.
HPIA is Accepting Puna Coverage Requests
The Hawai’i Property Insurance Association is now accepting new business applications and coverage increase requests.
HVNP to Hold Talk Story Session on Management Plan
Discussion of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement will take place Wednesday.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Support Renewable Energy Goal
Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai’i Electric Light Company have pledged their support of the states renewable energy goal.
Body Found Below Nanue Bridge Identified
The body of a man found below Nanue Bridge on Friday has been identified.
HPD: Information Sought on Stolen Vehicle from KMR
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking public information regarding the theft of a utility vehicle that was stolen from Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo.
Police Seek Information in Sunrise Ridge Burglary
Approximately $22,500 worth of items were stolen from a Sunrise Ridge home in February during a burglary.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/9/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a change in tilt at Kilauea’s summit. Inflationary tilt has been recorded as the lava lake within the Overlook crater rises.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests related to driving under the influence of an intoxicant continue to remain down from last year.
100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law
Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.
UPDATE: Hole at the Subaru Telescope Not from Bullet
Subaru Telescope Director Nobuo Arimoto says the hole found at the observatory is not from a bullet.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/8/15
A deflationary trend continues at the summit of Kilauea as episodic bursts of seismic tremor associated with periods of vigorous spattering continue in the Overlook crater.
DOT Seeks Comment on Improvement Project Revisions
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed Statewide Transportation Improvements Program Revision #2.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 8-12
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of scheduled lane closures.
HPD: ‘Bullet Hole’ Found at Subaru Telescope
Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a reported “bullet hole” found on a door at the Subaru Telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Divers Rescued off Leleiwi Point
Two divers were rescued Saturday, eight miles from Leleiwi Point, after being pulled by the current as they were diving from the recreational boat Tiger Too.
State to Provide Support in HHC Transition
The State of Hawai’i is committed to maintaining support during November’s Open Enrollment period as the Hawai’i Health Connector closes.
