East Hawai‘i News
Red Cross Seeks Pahoa Area Volunteers
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the Pahoa area.
Elections Commission Meeting Tuesday
Big Island residents are invited to attend the State of Hawai’i Elections Commission meeting through videoconference at the Hilo State Office Building Tuesday.
Scheduled Road Closures: April 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced road closures for the week of April 6.
PHOTOS: Total Lunar Eclipse – April 4, 2015
Last night’s lunar phenomenon is the shortest eclipse since 1529, making it the shortest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. According to the Bishop…
Family and Friends Seek Support for Waiakea High School Senior
Seventeen-year-old in coma after suffering a heart-attack while playing basketball.
Hospice of Hilo’s Annual ‘Celebration of Life’ May 2
Commemoration event in Hilo to feature “walk to remember” and lantern ceremony to remember loved ones.
Senate Confirms DOD Adjutant General
Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense Thursday.
Police Release April 3 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Tonight: Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century
A rare “blood moon” is expected tonight. The shortest of the century! Our islands are perfectly placed to view it from start to finish.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Mammal hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend. Training areas 9, 12-16, and a portion of training 18 will be open.
HPD Announces Merrie Monarch Traffic Pattern
Traffic along Kalanikoa Street will begin a one-way traffic pattern on Wednesday, April 8 and last the duration of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
DLNR Makes Additional Protest Arrests
The Department of Land and Natural Resources made an addition 19 arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope protesters on Thursday.
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
DCCA Names Ty Nohara as Hawaii Commissioner of Securities
Nohara returns to DCCA as acting commissioner on April 16, having previously served the department for 10 years.
State Senate Proposes ‘Fiscally Responsible Budget’
State Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes budget measures short of Executive request.
Gov. Ige Announces Board of Regents Nominations
Governor David Ige has announced his nominations for the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents.
Kona Man Charged in Accidental Shooting
A 24-year-old Kona man was arrested and charged following an accidental shooting that occurred while illegally conducting a target practice.
HPD Warns Public about ‘Purse Snatchers’
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about “purse snatchers” after an influx of incidents, beginning in February.
Scheduled Lava Meeting Postponed by County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira announced this morning the postponement of the Thursday evening community lava flow meeting.
