East Hawai‘i News
OHA Sponsors Merrie Monarch Broadcasts
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will sponsor the second edition of the Hawaiian-language Merrie Monarch Festival television broadcast.
UPDATE: Kalanianaole Avenue Waterline Break Repaired
A waterline break along Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, north of Silva Street around midnight, caused a water shut-off and one-way road traffic.
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary
Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.
Restricted Use Pesticides Sales Data for 2014 Posted
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has posted RUP sales data online for 2014 as required by law.
DOE Announces 2015 High School Graduation Dates
Graduation dates and locations for all Big Island public and charter high schools.
Court: Navy Training Violates Marine Animal Protection Laws
Judge rules feds wrongfully approved activities that would cause widespread harm to marine life.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
DOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and other officials have kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in April.
Salvation Army Raises Money for Typhoon Victims
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is raising funds for emergency response efforts in Chuuk.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center Presents Workshop on Conflict
Dr. Gay Barfield will present “From Conflict to Connection” at the Neighborhood Place of Puna on April 18.
DWS Announces Wednesday Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply has announced a temporary water shut-off in downtown Hilo, scheduled for Wednesday morning.
East Hawai‘i Gas Prices Hold Steady from Last Week
AAA Fuel Gauge report of average gas prices per gallon in East Hawaii and statewide.
Senate Confirms DAGS Director and Deputy
Douglas Murdock confirmed as Director of DAGS; Audrey Hidano confirmed as Deputy.
Generous Donors Give $1 Million for Humane Society Animal Center
$500K donation spurs outpouring of pledges for Humane Society animal center during 50th anniversary gala event.
State Advises Bird Owners to Watch for Bird Flu
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture advises bird and poultry owners to take precautionary measures to prevent infections in Islands.
TMT Project Manager Statement on ‘Denied Access’
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Manager Gary Sanders released a public statement on the “denied access” to the project TMT site.
County Schedules Community Lava Meeting
Hawai’i County has announced that a June 27 lava flow community meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2 at the Pahoa High School cafeteria.
Hawai’i Meth Project Celebrates NEOMP Anniversary
Hawai’i Meth Project is celebrating the anniversary of its ‘Not Even Once’ Mural Project.
