East Hawai‘i News
New Bill Proposed to Aid STEM Programs
United States Senator Brian Schatz, along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, introduced a new STEM related bill Wednesday.
‘Think Yellow, Go Green’ Campaign Kicks-Off
Students will participate in the “Think Yellow, Go Green” initiative that kicked off on Earth Day, where they will collect old telephone directories.
Legislative Bills Aim to Protect Pell Grant
Senator Mazie Hirono will introduce legislative bills Wednesday aimed at protecting and expanding the federal Pell Grant Program.
Kamehameha Avenue Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply will be temporary shutting off water along Kamehameha Avenue Thursday as they conduct waterline work.
TripAdvisor: Big Island No. 2 U.S. Island
The Big Island has been ranked second in TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Best U.S. Island.
West Hawai’i Part of Federal Climate Projects
A decision by the DOI, the EPA, and NOAA to recognize collaborative landscape partnerships will assist in protecting coastal reefs in Hawai’i.
Hawaiian Hoary Bat to Become State Land Mammal
Governor David Ige plans to sign off on a Senate bill that will make the Hawaiian Hoary Bat the state’s official land mammal.
Second Special Meeting Scheduled by UH Regents
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents will hold their second special meeting about Mauna Kea in Hilo on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m.
OHA Calls for Legal Resolution Over TMT
Several Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees are calling for leaders to work out legal issues before construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope continues.
DOE: Finances in Order, Audit Confirms
An internal audit of the State of Hawai’i Department of Education’s finances show the department is in good financial standing.
Free Divorce Legal Aid Meeting in Honoka’a
A free informational program, “Know about Divorce, Paternity, and Custody Law,” will be presented at the Honoka’a Public Library.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Fabian Heald, 60, who was last seen April 13 in Kona.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI statistics for overall arrests and major accidents continue to remain down in 2015, but traffic fatalities have increased.
Proposals for PONC Land Acquisition Sought
The County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is seeking public proposals of land acquisition.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks in Hawaii
Earth’s encounter with the comet debris from C/1861 G Thatcher will give us a show in the sky this week! The Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in Hawaiʻi through…
NOAA Proposes Reclassification of Humpback Whales
The National Ocean Atmospheric Administration has proposed to reclassify humpback whales into 14 distinct population segments under the Endangered Species Act.
Mauna Kea Hui Responds to Ige on TMT
Mauna Kea Hui has issued a response to Governor David Ige’s announcement on an extended construction postponement by Thirty Meter Telescope officials.
Pahoa, Kea’au Students Returning to ‘Home’ Schools
Students attending public schools in the Kea’au, Ka’u, Pahoa complex will return to thier geographically determined schools next school year.
Kalaniana’ole Avenue Water Shut-Off Rescheduled
The Department of Water Supply has announced the rescheduling of a Kalaniana’ole Avenue water shut-off.
Scheduled Lane Closures: April 13-17
Scheduled temporary lane closures have been released by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
