East Hawaii News
Land Board Again Defers Naniloa Bond Shortage
For the second meeting in a row, the Board of Land and Natural Resources has postponed action on the resort’s failure to post $2.1 million in required bonds.
Sublease for Thirty Meter Telescope On Hold
The Board of Land and Natural Resources has asked for research on three legal issues before it votes on an approval for the observatory on Mauna Kea.
HOVE Well Shutting Down June 23 for Repairs
Drinking water spigots will remain open as long as the reservoir’s supply lasts, but standpipes for commercial water haulers will be closed as of June 20.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawaii VA Health Director
The congresswoman and combat veteran said Wayne Pfeffer was dishonest about wait times for veterans seeking health care in Hawaii.
Police Release June 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Accused of Firing Rifle Near Wife’s Head
Leighton Kaai Jr. was charged with reckless endangering and terroristic threatening in connectipon with the incident in the couple’s home in Ainaloa Estates.
Hilo Flood Map Changes Could Affect Insurance Requirements
New maps have been submitted to FEMA for the Palai Stream area, which could affect whether some homeowners must obtain flood insurance.
Water Shut-Off Scheduled for Mountain View Friday
The four-hour outage will affect those with water service along the Old Volcano Road.
Pahoa Emergency Room Moving Forward
The Puna Community Medical Center is looking to expand its health care options in the Puna District, a move supported by lawmakers during the recent session.
Second Lawsuit Filed Against County’s Anti-GMO Law
The latest lawsuit asks the US District Court on Oahu to overturn the Big Island law which restricts the growing genetically modified organisms.
$5M Hilo Feed Research Lab Moving Forward
Construction of facility to be built at the UH-Hilo agriculture park in Panaewa could begin this year, an environmental study said.
Honomu Siren Mistakenly Sounds at 1:30 a.m.
Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said the inadvertent 20-minute sounding prompted a few calls to authorities from concerned members of the community.
Search Called Off For Fisherman Missing in Puna
No sign of the missing Hilo man was found after four days of searching by the fire department and Coast Guard covering more than 900 square miles.
State Asks PUC to Approve Solar System Loan Program
The state is seeking PUC approval of a program designed to help more Hawaii residents afford photovoltaic systems.
Congress Seeks Private Health Care Options for Veterans
The bill follows a scathing audit showing long wait times for initial appointments at VA facilities, with veterans in Hawaii facing the longest at 145 days.
Police Seeking to ID Man in Pahoa Theft
The suspect allegedly grabbed another man’s wallet that had been briefly put down at a market.
Legislature’s Math Woes Require School Budget Cuts
Gov. Neil Abercrombie said a discrepancy between the CIP budget and the bill authorizing bond sales will require trimming some school improvements.
Panel to Study Impacts of Sea-Level Change in Hawaii
Act 83 creates the inter-agency committee and also requires the Office of Planning to use the findings to coordinate a response to effects of climate change.
Ten High School Graduates Receive Scholarships
The HFS Federal Credit Union announced the names of seven scholarship recipients; three other students are receiving aid from the UH-Hilo alumni association.
Two Charged in May 21 Burglary in Mountain View
One of the men, 24-year-old Ethan Bailey of Mountain View, was released after posting $36,000 bail.
