East Hawaii News
Fujiyama’s State Lease in Ka`u in Jeopardy
The Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to revoke the lease held by his company, Hawaii Outdoor Tours, because he is behind on rent payments.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Advisory Council Members
Candidates for the 2014-15 Teen Advisory Council include all high school students entering grade 9 or higher this fall.
HCC Student Named Hawaii’s New Century Scholar
Edward Bufil of Pepeekeo, who aspires to be a park ranger, has a long list of involvement in conservation and other forestry activities.
Crews to Remove Kamehameheha Ave. Traffic Signal
The work will cause more traffic restrictions beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Pauahi Street.
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Reopens to Public Saturday
The facility showcases the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which consists of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment.
Judge Orders County to Stop Registering GMO Farmers
Judge Greg Nakamura issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed this week challenging the law approved late last year.
Police Release March 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hilo Man Accused of Stealing Two County Vehicles
Reynald Kalima was charged in connection with the theft of vehicles from county parking lots on Pauahi and Kekuanaoa streets.
Souki Reprimands Hanohano, Threatens Removal of Chairmanship
The House speaker sent the Big Island lawmaker a letter calling her conduct unacceptable, disruptive and in violation of the House Code of Legislative Conduct.
UPDATE: Buoyancy Experiment Caused Waiakea High Lockdown
The lockdown was called after a school custodian found a bottle filled with water with what appeared to be metal inside.
Crumbling Asteroid a First, Astronomers Say
The Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea helped in the analysis of what scientists say is the first confirmed observation of an asteroid breaking up in space.
House Budget Contains Funding for Pharmacy School Building
The proposed supplemental spending plan contains $33 million for a permanent home for the College of Pharmacy, which administrators say is crucial to its future.
County Offering Low-Interest Home Repair Loans
The Residential Emergency Repair Program provides low- to moderate-income homeowners an opportunity to make a variety of home renovations.
County Seeking Proposals for Garbage-Reduction Facility
The company chosen would finance the facility to be built near Hilo’s landfill; ownership of it is still be be determined.
Today a Good Day for Asteroid Flybys
Two asteroids flew by the Earth today, both inside the moon’s orbit with one just 35,000 miles above the surface.
Obama Budget Includes Hawaii Projects — and Fee Hike
Hawaii’s congressional delegation continues to seek an exemption for residents of Hawaii and Alaska from increasing aviation security fees.
UPDATE: Public Reporting More Scams Via Phone, Email
Police are again warning the public to be careful about giving out personal information or opening attachments of suspicious emails.
Bill Authorizing Hemp Research Moves to House
The Senate has approved legislation allowing the University of Hawaii to do a two-year study of hemp, including its use as feedstock for biodiesel.
Pahoa High Gym Getting Locker and Shower Rooms
The $3.5 million for those amenities as well as wrestling facilities at the lower Puna school was part of $65.6 million released for school projects statewide.
Souki to Replace Kia`aina at DLNR Post
Souki, currently head of the state Office of Planning, will fill the position vacated by Esther Kia`aina who was named to a post at the Department of Interior.
