East Hawai‘i News
Second Special Meeting Scheduled by UH Regents
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents will hold their second special meeting about Mauna Kea in Hilo on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m.
OHA Calls for Legal Resolution Over TMT
Several Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees are calling for leaders to work out legal issues before construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope continues.
DOE: Finances in Order, Audit Confirms
An internal audit of the State of Hawai’i Department of Education’s finances show the department is in good financial standing.
Free Divorce Legal Aid Meeting in Honoka’a
A free informational program, “Know about Divorce, Paternity, and Custody Law,” will be presented at the Honoka’a Public Library.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Fabian Heald, 60, who was last seen April 13 in Kona.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI statistics for overall arrests and major accidents continue to remain down in 2015, but traffic fatalities have increased.
Proposals for PONC Land Acquisition Sought
The County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is seeking public proposals of land acquisition.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks in Hawaii
Earth’s encounter with the comet debris from C/1861 G Thatcher will give us a show in the sky this week! The Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in Hawaiʻi through…
NOAA Proposes Reclassification of Humpback Whales
The National Ocean Atmospheric Administration has proposed to reclassify humpback whales into 14 distinct population segments under the Endangered Species Act.
Mauna Kea Hui Responds to Ige on TMT
Mauna Kea Hui has issued a response to Governor David Ige’s announcement on an extended construction postponement by Thirty Meter Telescope officials.
Pahoa, Kea’au Students Returning to ‘Home’ Schools
Students attending public schools in the Kea’au, Ka’u, Pahoa complex will return to thier geographically determined schools next school year.
Kalaniana’ole Avenue Water Shut-Off Rescheduled
The Department of Water Supply has announced the rescheduling of a Kalaniana’ole Avenue water shut-off.
Scheduled Lane Closures: April 13-17
Scheduled temporary lane closures have been released by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
UPDATE: Police Seek Missing Pahoa Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing Pahoa woman.
TMT Extends Construction Delay
Thirty Meter Telescope officials told Governor David Ige that they will continue to postpone construction atop Mauna Kea.
High School Teachers to be Honored for STEM Contributions
Waiakea High School teachers Olive and Hagiwara to be honored at banquet at University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
Seven Big Island Correctional Officers Graduate from Training
Recruits graduate from eight-week training course, including two from Kulani Correctional Facility and five from Hawai`i Community Correctional Center.
PHOTOS: Hawai’i CC, UH-Hilo Earth Fair
Hawai’i Community College and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Earth Fair was held Friday, April 17.
HPD Warns of Spike in Hilo Auto Thefts
Hawai`i Police Department urges public caution following 38 reported vehicle thefts in Hilo in March.
Upslope June 27 Lava Flow Activity Consistent
Activity in the upslope areas of the June 27 lava flow near the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent continues to remain consistent.
