East Hawai‘i News
ICAC Addresses Climate Change at Initial Meeting
The Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee met for the first time on June 3 to address its tasked climate change report.
USDA Rural Business Grants Available
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that $30 million in grants are now available to farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs.
Lifeless Body Found Below Nanue Bridge
The Hawai’i Police Department says the body of a man was found at the bottom of a bridge in the Umauma area Friday morning.
Police Release June 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/5/15
Inflationary tilt at the summit of Kilauea that began on June 1 has turned to a slow deflationary tilt Friday morning, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
No weekend hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area, according to United States Army-Garrison Hawai’i officials.
Convoys to Travel from PTA to KMR Wednesday
Military convoys are scheduled to travel the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Keaukaha Military Reservation on Wednesday, June 10.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.
New Campaign Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries Among Seniors
The Hawai’i State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium will launch a campaign in an effort to prevent senior falls.
HSPLS to Observe Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day will be celebrated by libraries across the Big Island on June 11.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/4/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the lava lake within the Overlook crater was measured to be about 161 feet below the current floor of Halema’uma’u.
Kamehameha Water Shut-Offs Sheduled
Two water shut-offs along Kamehameha Avenue between Kumu Street and Pauahi Street are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Pahoa Man Charged in Sexual Assault Case
A Pahoa man has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanor offenses following a sexual assault incident on Sunday.
Body Found in Stream Identified as Missing Kona Woman
A body found Monday in Umauma Stream has been identified as missing Kona woman Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan.
HMSA Looks to Boost Premiums
HMSA is looking to increase insurance premium rates for individual Affordable Care Act health plans in 2016.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/3/15
Kilauea’s summit lava lake in the Overlook crater remains activie and was measured to be 177 feet below the current floor of Halema’uma’u late Tuesday.
Scam Prevention to Highlight Two Hilo Events
AARP Hawai’i, along with various state agencies, will host two free workshops on scam prevention in Hilo on June 16.
‘Imiloa Branches out with Planned Outreach
MANU ‘Imiloa is a new mobile outreach program that will aim to share ‘Imiloa’s unique brand of culture-based science education across the island.
Tour Van Rolls into Onomea Bay
An unoccupied KapohoKine Adventures tour van fell into Onomea Bay Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the incident.
Body of Missing Kona Swimmer Found
The body of a missing Kona swimmer was located Monday afternoon submerged in water off of OTEC Beach.
