East Hawai‘i News
Sonobe Joins DOE Information Technology Office
Clyde Sonobe has been approved as the assistant superintendent for the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services.
UPDATE: Police Issue Alert for Missing Pahoa Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing Pahoa woman who is in need of medical attention.
Major Layoffs Expected at East Hawai’i Hospitals
Seven percent of employees from Hawai’i Health System Corporation’s East Hawai’i region are expected to be laid off as the region suffers a budget deficit.
Inmate Charged with Murder in Death of Frank Pauline Jr.
An inmate at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Pauline Jr., who was serving a life sentence for the murder and rape of Dana Ireland.
Silent Bike Ride to Honor Cyclists Injured or Killed by Motorists
The 2015 “Ride of Silence” in Hilo will start at 5 p.m. at the Hawaii County building parking lot to memorialize cyclists injured or killed by motorists, and to raise awareness on roads.
DOH, Pharmacies Team to Offer Hepatitis Assessments
The Department of Health has partnered with local pharmacies statewide to conduct hepatitis assessments.
Hawai’i Joins in Charges against $187M Charity Scam
Attorney General Douglas Chin has joined with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and other states in a complaint against sham charities.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways remains down from 2014 by 23.3 percent.
DOE’s Summer Meal Plan to Feed Hungry Children
The DOE’s Seamless Summer Program will provide free meals to children throughout the state over the summer at 42 locations, including eight on the Big Island.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/19/15
The lava lake levels at the Overlook crater has shown a slight increase in the past day. Seismic levels at Kilauea’s summit have mellowed out.
HMC Adds MEDITECH to Improve Cancer Care
Hilo Medical Center’s Oncology Center has implemented the MEDITECH Oncology 6.0x Electronic Health Record system.
Liliuokalani Gardens Closes for Fire Ant Treatment
Queen Liliuokalani Gardens will close during the morning hours on Tuesday as Department of Parks and Recreation officials treat the area for little fire ants.
Suspects Sought in Supermarket Warehouse Burglary
Police are seeking two young men in connection with an overnight burglary of a HIlo supermarket warehouse.
Initial 2015 BioBlitz Results
Initial results from the 2015 BioBlitz event, held this year at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, include 22 new species added to HVNP’s inventory.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/18/15
No changes in tilt have occurred at the summit of Kilauea in the past day. Seismic activity, while still heightened, has also decreased.
HLTA Charity Walk Raises Over $2.2M
Over $2.2 million were raised by the statewide 37th annual Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
Voting ‘Irregularities’ Lead to HSTA Re-Vote
The Hawai’i State Teachers Association plans to hold a re-vote of its April state officer election after reported voting “irregularities.”
HVO Explains Possible Kilauea Scenarios
As lava lake levels at Kilauea’s summit continue to decrease, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory prepares for what may be to come.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 18-22
The Department of Transportation has announced weekly road closures for the Big Island.
Hilo Man Charged in Terroristic Threatening Incident
A 20-year-old Hilo resident has been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening in an incident that occurred Thursday.
