East Hawaii News
Two Puna Residents Charged in HPP Burglary
Each was also charged with drug offenses after packets of a white crystalline substance were allegedly found following the execution of search warrants.
15 Big Island Species Declared Endangered
They include 13 plants, a picture-wing fly and an anchialine pool shrimp, which is the first of its kind to make the Endangered Species Act list.
Halloween Safety Tips Include Driving Sober
Police will be ramping up DUI checkpoints and roving patrols as keiki take to the streets this week.
Motorcycle Safety Course Offered After Six-Year Absence
The three-day course includes motorcycles and helmets for participants, and provides a waiver from the licensing skill test for those who complete it
UPDATE: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Committee 5-2
Senate Bill 1 now goes before the full Senate for a vote; if approved, it will then go before a joint hearing of two House committees on Thursday.
New Vehicle Safety Inspections Start Friday
The computer-based system is designed to be more efficient in maintaining records and to combat fraud in the safety sticker program.
Hilo Family Medicine Residency Program Accredited
The program designed to increase the number of Big Island doctors has received a critical approval that goes into effect next year.
Oahu Educator Honored; Timbal Top Big Island Teacher
Elizabeth Timbal of Keaau High was among the entrants for State Teacher of the Year which was won by Matthew Lawrence of Waikiki Elementary School.
Hilo Couple Charged With Credit Card, Identity Theft
The pair has been accused of taking a wallet from a repair shop on Railroad Avenue and using a credit card from it to make purchases.
Public Hearing Monday in Pahoa on Proposed ER
A draft environmental assessment has been completed for the facility proposed by the Puna Community Medical Center.
Senate Committee to Consider Gay-Marriage Bill Monday
The meeting will follow the convening of the special session of the Legislature requested by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
County Distributes Safety-First Trick-or-Treat Bags
The bags are reflective and imprinted with safety tips; the county also needs help identifying malfunctioning street lights.
UPDATE: Japan Quake Magnitude Reduced to 7.1
The large earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan this morning at 7:10 a.m., Hawaii time.
Abercrombie Honors Graduates, Swears in Volunteers
Hawaii’s governor made numerous appearances in Hilo today, including at the dedication of an Immigrant Resources Center.
Council Approves Discounted Six-Month Hele-On Bus Pass
The pilot program scheduled to begin in 2014 would offer unlimited rides at a cost of $175 for seniors, students and the disabled and $250 for others.
State Moving to Add Land to UH-Hilo Campus
The three parcels bordering West Lanikaula Street would add about 46 acres to the 312 acres already under the control of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Lawsuit Challenging Leithead-Todd’s Qualifications Dismissed
Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra ruled that the director of the Department of Environmental Management had not been properly served with documents.
Astronomers Analyze Most Distant Galaxy Yet
The galaxy is being observed as it was 700 million years after the Big Bang, when the universe was only 5% of its current age.
‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Pool Closure Scheduled
County officials said the popular Hilo pool will be closed for four days next week for maintenance and repairs.
Governor Proposes More Special Session Bills
The governor wants to add bills for health care and government workers’ contracts to the gay marriage legislation to be heard by lawmakers on Oct. 28.
