East Hawaii News
Kapiolani Street Extension Moving Forward
If granted use of three parcels of state land Friday, the county expects to put the project out for bids in June, with completion of the road expected in 2016.
Fellowship Named for Big Island Botanist Lani Stemmermann
The endowment by the president of the UH faculty union honors the Hilo-born Stemmermann, a champion of Hawaii plants, environments and ecology.
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Mall Incident
Police are looking for a male and female allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident in which a store employee was injured.
Lawmakers Agree to Fund ‘Green’ Energy Program
The GEMS program aims to provide low- to moderate-income homeowners and renters with photovoltaic systems that would be paid for through electricity bills.
Airports: New Hilo Fire Station, Maui Car-Rental Facility
Hilo International Airport will get an FAA-Approved fire and rescue station, while Maui will see a $305 million consolidated rental car facility.
Wind Advisory Issued for Kohala, South Point
A high-pressure system north of the state is prompting both wind and wave warnings for parts of the state.
Climate Change in the Pacific Focus of Wednesday Seminar
The head of the Pacific Islands Climate Science Center will discuss sustainability of people and environments in the Pacific facing climate change impacts.
Fire in Puna Leaves Family of Seven Homeless
The residents of the Hawaiian Acres home told firefighters that when they arrived home they heard what sounded like several explosions inside.
Police Looking for Two Teenagers Missing in East Hawaii
Shaniyah Das-Laro, 15, and Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones, 17, have been missing since April 12 and March 21, respectively.
Drug Take-Back Day Set for Next Weekend
The program provides locations in Hilo and Kona for the public to safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medicines.
UH-Hilo Student Awarded NASA Research Internship
Melissa Adams, a senior majoring in geology, will spend the summer in Texas studying a mineral found on Mauna Kea in support of robotic missions to Mars.
Man Charged in Burglary Recorded by Video Camera
Mitchell Kihara was located and arrested this week in the theft of tools from a Hilo home in late February.
No Major Damage or Tsunami from 7.2M Mexico Quake
The tremor struck near the coast about 170 miles from Mexico City, where residents fled into the streets in pajamas and bathrobes on what for many is a day off.
Keck, Gemini Assist in Discovery of Earth-Like Planet
The planet is the first to be found that is about the same size as our own and also orbits at a distance from its sun where water could exist in liquid form.
Cost of State ID Cards to Double May 1
The state Department of Transportation is also changing the documents required to prove residence to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license.
Police Release April 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Smartphone App to Diagnose Virus in Papayas on Oahu
Designed primarily for the Honolulu area, the app will help UH researchers test a theory that transgenic varieties have reduced the extent of ringspot virus.
Hilo Attorney Henry T. Nakamoto Named Family Court Judge
A litigator in family and real estate law for the past 18 years, Nakamoto will serve a six-year term is subject to Senate confirmation.
Police Still Seeking Man Considered Armed and Dangerous
Keahi Sale is wanted on no-bail warrants and for questioning in other investigations.
