East Hawai‘i News
Hilo Man Charged After Using Stolen Credit Card
25-year-old Chad Wright charged after attempting to return items purchased with a stolen credit card.
HVNP Offers ‘Junior Ranger’ Certification to Kick-off National Park Week
Park offers junior ranger certification to kids in celebration of National Park centennial.
Charity Walk Aims to Raise Funds for Hawai‘i Charities
Charity Walk event to raise funds for Big Island charities on Saturday, May 9.
Hawaii Environmental Council Releases 2014 Annual Report
Report identifies top environmental priorities for state and outlines sustainability goals.
UPDATE: Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater Eruption Created Small Flow
An eruption on the south edge of Puʻu ʻŌʻō created a small lava flow on the crater’s floor Tuesday. It continues to remain active.
HPD: Man Last Seen Two Years Ago Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department says that a man last seen two years ago at his Mountain View home was reported missing on March 20.
Maui Ethics Board to Take Over Kenoi Complaints
The County of Hawai’i Board of Ethics is the latest county agency to step away from the investigation of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s p-card spending.
Charter School Network Recognizes Two Kona Schools
Two Hawai’i Public Charter Schools on the Big Island will be recognized by the Hawai’i Public Charter Schools Network in May.
Sen. Hirono and USDA Deputy Sec. Harden Visit East Hawai’i
Senator Mazie Hirono and United State Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visited East Hawai’i on Wednesday.
UH Mānoa Professor and Wife Donate $75,000 for Scholarship at UH Hilo
Couple establishes scholarships to support students interested in veterinary science and working with animals.
Governor Announces Nominees to Lead DLIR and OIMT
Gov. Ige has announced his nomination of Linda Chu Takayama to lead the DLIR and Todd Nacapuy as the state’s chief information officer for OIMT.
HPA Accepting Registration for Summer Programs
Find out about the full line-up of Summer programs offered by HPA and how to sign up.
State Seeking Feedback for 2015 Outdoor Recreation Plan
Five-year strategic plan identifies top priorities as operation and maintenance of recreation facilities, ocean recreation, and sports fields.
Tobacco Quitline Partners with Safeway
The Hawai’i Tobacco Quitline recently partnered with all ten Safeway pharmacies in the state to provide additional support to those who wish to quit smoking.
Hawai’i CC Presents Free Coaching Workshops
Hawai’i Community College will present a series of free workshops facilitated by Ho’a Coaching Program team members in both Kealakekua and Hilo.
Makai Watch Program Training Series
Makai Watch, now an official Department of Land and Natural Resources program, will hold a Big Island training session in May.
HVNP Announces Public Notice of Aircraft Use
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has announced the scheduled uses of its helicopter over the next month.
UH-Hilo Addresses TMT Impact on Campus
University of Hawai’i at Hilo officials have released statements on the impact of the Thirty Meter Telescope protests on its campus.
DOE: Meal Prices to Increase Next School Year
The Hawai’i Department of Education announced Tuesday that breakfast and lunch prices will increase for the 2015-16 school year.
California Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
Forty-year-old Gerald Wrischnik arrested and charged with drug trafficking after deplaning at Kona International Airport.
