East Hawai‘i News
UH Board of Regents Plan Special Hilo Meeting
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents plans a special meeting in Hilo scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m.
Schatz: Clinton’s ‘A Real Friend of Hawai’i’
Senator Brian Schatz responded Sunday to news of Hillary Clinton’s run for the 2016 Presidential bid.
Hilo House Fire Causes $100K in Damages
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to an early Sunday morning structure fire on Amauulu Road in Hilo.
Scheduled Lane Closures: April 13-17
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced its weekly lane closures of Big Island roadways.
Arrest Made in Friday Police-Involved Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested a Puna man Sunday whose actions resulted in an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon.
2015 Merrie Monarch: Overall Results
Halau Na Kamalei O Liliehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehi Cazimero, was the overall winner of the 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
Shot Fired, Woman Arrested in HPD Pursuit
A 25-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after a police pursuit in which an officer fired a shot.
UPDATE: TMT Postpones Construction
Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope will remain halted until April 20, Governor David Ige’s office announced Saturday.
Suspect at Large in Puna Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Deparment is searching for a suspect who drove a vehicle towards an officer in Mountain View. The officer fired shots toward the vehicle.
Kamuela Man Reported Missing
Police are searching for 60-year-old Michael Fromme of Kamuela who was last seen on Tuesday, April 7.
Puna Man Arrested and Charged with 11 Offenses
21-year-old Isaac Rosa arrested and charged after being stopped for driving a suspicious vehicle.
OHA’s Stance on TMT Questioned
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee Rowena Akana says her office is looking into the organization’s statement made in 2009 supporting TMT atop Mauna Kea.
State Launches Ad to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
State-issued PSA encourages homeowners facing foreclosure to contact a state-certified counselor, and to be wary of rescue scams.
Senate Confirms DOH Director and Deputy
Senate unanimously confirms Dr. Virginia Pressler as director of DOH; reconfirms acting deputy director Keith Yamamoto.
‘Wonder’ Voted as 2015 Nene Award Winner
Hawai’i students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade voted “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio as the 2015 Nene Award recipient.
USPS Offers Limited Late Collection on Tax Day
The Hilo Airport Post Office, Kailua-Kona Post Office, and the Kamuela Post Office will all offer a late pick-up Tax Day-specified box on April 15.
Police Release April 9 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
PTA to Host Weekend Mammal Hunting
Training areas will be opened by Army officials at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for hunting of mammals.
2015 Merrie Monarch: Miss Aloha Hula Results
Jasmine Kaleihiwa Dunlap of Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela was crowned Miss Aloha Hula of the 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Thursday evening.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Friday and Monday
Oahu-based service members will convoy the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor on Friday and Monday.
