East Hawai‘i News
Police Arrest Four in Hilo Murder Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested four suspects in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred in Hilo Tuesday.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open two hunting areas at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/23/15
The active and recently advancing distal tip of the June 27 lava flow continues to show no advancement, as widening behind the front continues.
Ishikawa Named Officer of the Month
Officer Lloyd Ishikawa was named “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i for the month of January.
Victim Identified in Fatal Hilo Stabbing
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of Brian Whetten’s death.
Two Big Island Students Among U.S. Service Academy Nominees
Two Big Island students are among the 38 named by United States Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz as nominees to attend one of the nation’s service academies.
Ruderman Receives FLH Mahalo Award
Senator Russell Ruderman has been honored with the Mahalo Award as the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i Legislator of the Year.
FoodCorps Recruiting Service Members for Local Initiatives
FoodCorps, an organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is recruiting service members throughout Hawai’i.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/22/15
The distal portion of the June 27 lava flow continues to remain stalled for the second day in a row, however, the flow is active and continues to widen.
HPD, County Crack Down on Illegal Raves
The Hawai’i Police Department, along with the County of Hawai’i, crack down on illegal “rave” parties.
DOH Takes Over Medical Marijuana Program
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has officially taken over the State’s medical marijuana program from the Hawai’i State Department of Public Safety.
Kea’au Water Restriction Notice Lifted
The Department of Water Supply has lifted a water restriction advisory initiated on Jan. 16 following low to no water pressure in the Kea’au area.
Volunteers Needed for HVNP Forest Restoration Project
Volunteers are needed for a forest restoration project, organized by the Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, scheduled for Feb. 6.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/21/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava has not made any movement since it advanced 15 yards between Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Applications Sought for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applications are being accepted for the Mellon-Hawai’i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which has produced 29 doctoral and postdoctoral scholars since 2008.
Second-Degree Murder Investigation Underway in Hilo Stabbing
Detectives are looking to identify two men who are wanted for questioning in the stabbing of a 43-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in Hilo.
Pahoa Community Aquatic Center Begins Night Swim Sessions
Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreations announced that the Pahoa Community Aquatic Center will test out new night swimming hours, beginning Wednesday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are down 30.7 percent during the same period as last year and major accidents are down by 53 percent.
Senator Brian Schatz Named in New Leadership Role
Senator Brian Schatz will serve as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Communication, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet.
Students to Reach the Moon in Space Act Agreement
A non-reimbursable Space Act Agreement could allow high school kids to make history by conducting the first student experiment on the Moon’s surface.
