East Hawai‘i News
Police Seek Eden Roc Burglary Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the identity of a man caught on surveillance during a Eden Roc burglary.
Hawai’i to Receive Portion of $6M Credit Settlement
The State of Hawai’i will receive nearly $100,000 in a national $6 million settlement that includes three national credit reporting agencies.
Hilo to PTA Convoy Scheduled Next Week
Convoys are scheduled to travel between Keaukaha Military Reservation and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning next Wednesday.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/22/15
As the week closes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory described normal seismic activity and a slight, but typical, inflationary tilt.
No Memorial Day Weekend Hunting at PTA
There will be no hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area over the Memorial Day weekend.
Regents Approve Reduction of UH Tuition Increase
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a proposal by UH President David Lassner to reduce planned tuition increases.
Man Charged with 20 Offenses Following Handgun Threat
A Captain Cook man has been charged with 20 offenses in connection with a handgun threat and drug possession.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Partners with French ‘Sister Park’
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park has partnered with La Réunion National Park to exchange mutually beneficial information.
HPD: Verna’s Burglary and Fire Under Investigation
Detectives are investigating an alleged early Thursday morning burglary and fire at Verna’s Drive-In in Mountain View.
Federal Court Upholds Campaign Funding Transparency Laws
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Hawai‘i campaign finance laws on May 21 allowing public access to campaign funding to determine who is attempting to influence their vote.
Pahoa-Area Red Cross Volunteers Sought
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the Pahoa area for a June disaster training series.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/21/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports normal seismic activity and consistent summit activity at and near Kilauea’s summit.
Big Island Students Recognized in ‘My Hawai’i’ Contest
Four Big Island students were among 25 middle schoolers honored on May 15 for entries submitted in the My Hawai’i Story Contest.
DWS: Thursday Kamehameha Avenue Shut-Off
Water will be temporarily shut off along Kamehameha Avenue from Ponahawai Street to Pauahi Street Thursday.
UH Hilo Faculty Members Recognized for Teaching Excellence
Three UH Hilo faculty members were honored with awards for their contributions to the university and students during the spring commencement ceremony on May 16.
Walmart Expanding Job Opportunities for U.S. Veterans in Hawai`i
Walmart has announced it will guarantee a job offer to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since Memorial Day of 2013.
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park to Increase Entrance and Camping Fees
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is increasing entrance and camping fees for visitors at the park beginning June 1.
UH Hilo 2015 Chancellor Scholars Named
Thirteen Hawai`i high school students have been awarded the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/20/15
Seismic levels at Kilauea’s summit, the upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone have returned to normal background levels.
Hilo Airport Scheduled Runway Maintenance
Runway 8-26 will undergo construction work beginning Wednesday and lasting through Friday.
