East Hawaii News
UPDATE: Keaau Woman Missing Since March Located
Police had told the public that Karissa Hirahara, 24, may be located in lower Puna.
Palila Showcased in Mural in Downtown Hilo
The mural of the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper was done by local artist Kathleen Kam as part of the Mauna Kea Reforestation Project.
Keiki Focus of Saturday Event at Hilo’s Sangha Hall
The free Celebrate Your Family, “Cherish the Child” Family Event will include games, crafts, refreshments and a missing-child I.D. service.
Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10
The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.
Police Release April 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Judge Rejects Appeal of Thirty Meter Telescope Permit
Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura said the state Board of Land and Natural followed proper procedure when it issued the permit in 2011.
Record Number of Firearms Registered in Hawaii in 2013
Hawaii County, which has less than 14% of the state’s population, accounted for nearly 24% of the firearms registered in Hawaii.
Spay Day Rally Saturday at Mo`oheau Bandstand
Music and a silent auction are among the activities being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, a non-profit organization which provides spay and neutering programs.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.8M Chilean Aftershock
The 7.8 magnitude tremor late this afternoon was among a flurry of strong aftershocks in the same area as Tuesday’s powerful earthquake.
Public Meetings Aimed at Commercial Boating Rules
The meetings scheduled for tonight in Hilo and Thursday in Kona will focus on proposed changes to regulations for commercial boating activities.
Funding Moving Ahead for College of Pharmacy Building
Both the House and Senate versions of the state budget include about $32 million for the school, and the Senate has also boosted funding for a Kona courthouse.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located in Good Health
Danielle Caron, who had not been seen since March 6, was found in Honoka`a.
Forecasters Predicting Respite From Rain For East Hawaii
The deluge earlier in the week resulted in numerous flood advisories and record rainfall for Hilo.
Civil Defense: Little Effect Locally From Chilean Earthquake
With little effect on Hawaii’s shores from the Chilean earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory at 7:25 a.m. today.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Issued Warning of Strong Currents
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no significant tsunami is expected from the Chilean earthquake, but strong currents could be generated.
UH-Hilo Holding Internship Fair Tonight
More than 20 businesses, organizations and government and university offices are offering dozens of internships for students in all types of disciplines.
Rain Just Keeps A-Coming; Flood Advisory No. 8 in Effect
Abundant low-level moisture pushed 24-hour rainfall totals to more than 4 inches at nine rain gauges in windward areas of the Big Island.
Physicians Selected for Hilo Residency Program
The four doctors comprise the first class at the Hawaii Island Family Residency Program, which is designed to counter the island’s growing physician shortage.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaii
The unstable atmosphere left behind by a low-pressure trough was still prompting flood advisories in both East and West Hawaii.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
