East Hawai‘i News
Hokulea Leaves the Pacific, Journeys to Australia
Hokulea is journeying from New Zealand to Australia as the World Voyage continues its course.
6.8 M Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 78 miles south-southwest of the New Britain region of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea early Thursday morning. No tsunami was generated.
Hilo Man Charged for Burglary in Tobacco Theft
A 32-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged in connection with a weekend burglary at a Hilo business.
Police Seek Help in HPP Arson Case
The Hawai`i Police Department is seeking information about a January house fire in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision of Kea`au.
Police Seeking Missing Kona Man
Police are searching for a missing 28-year-old Kailua-Kona man whose vehicle was recovered on the shoreline cliffs near Upolu Point in North Kohala.
Old Mamalahoa Highway Resurfacing Project Underway
The Department of Public Works, Highway Maintenance Division has announced pavement reconstruction for a portion of the Old Mamalahoa Highway.
House and Senate Conclude State Budget Negotiations
House and Senate conferees met Tuesday to negotiate State Budget Bill B500 CD1. A final vote is now needed by the full House and Senate.
Chu Takayama Confirmed as Director of DLIR
Members of the State Senate confirmed Linda Chu Takayama as the state’s new Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director.
Kilauea Summit Lava Lake Explodes, Overflows
On Tuesday morning, Kilauea’s summit experienced an explosion as lava lake levels were rising.
Additional Awardees Named by HPCSN
Three additional honorees have been named by the Hawai’i Public Charter Schools Network.
Kea’au Student Arrested Following Lockdown
A Kea’au High School student caused his school to go into lockdown following an on-campus incident where he physically harassed and threatened school employees.
Balancing Monkey Yoga Hosting Week of Free Events
Balancing Monkey Yoga Studio in Hilo will be hosting a week-long open house of free events open to the public.
Hirono to Attend President’s State Dinner
Senator Mazie Hirono will be in attendance at Tuesday night’s State Dinner, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Kamehameha Avenue Waterline Work Continues
A temporary water shut-off will be conducted Wednesday as waterline work for the Kamehameha Avenue Reconstrcution Project continues.
HPD: Puna Death Linked to Medical Condition
The Hawai’i Police Department continues to investigate the death of a woman found on Plumeria Street in Fern Acres Monday.
Lava Reaches Kilauea Summit Rim, Subsides
Kilauea’s summit lava lake reached the crater rim Tuesday morning but did not spill over onto Halema’uma’u.
Public Input Requested on OHA’s TMT Stance
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking public input through a survey prior to its special meeting on Thursday to discuss the Thirty Meter Telescope.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are over 25 percent lower than last year while the margin of vehicle accidents gets smaller.
HPD Investigates Suspicious Death
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a woman that occurred Monday in the Fern Acres subdivision of Puna.
UPDATE: ‘Hacktivist’ Group Hits TMT and State Websites
A hacker and activist group known as “Anonymous” has claimed responsibility for cyber-attacks on the State of Hawai`i and Thirty Meter Telescope websites.
