East Hawaii News
County Planning New Fire Station on Haihai Street
The station near the Hilo Municipal Golf Course would be the second in the Waiakea Uka area, augmenting the service from the existing one on Kawailani Street.
USDA Lifts Ban on Sharwil Avocado Exports
Hawaii growers will soon be able to ship their fruit to 32 states.
Land Board to Again Take Up Naniloa Debts
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to discuss the resort’s failure to make another lease payment and to restore its performance bond.
UPDATE: Governor Lends Support to Suicide Prevention Week
Friday’s vigil in Kona for suicide survivors is part of a variety of awareness efforts.
Invasive Ginger Also Targeted on Public Lands Day
Volunteers are needed to remove Himalayan ginger, also known as kahili ginger, from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on 9/11 Anniversary
US and Hawaii flags will be lowered in remembrance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Waters of Life Charter School Honored Again
The awards are piling up for the Mountain View school that since 2008 has overcome financial and legal difficulties.
Search Still On for Man Missing from Waipio Valley
John Spillane, known in Hawaii as Kevin Devlin, hasn’t been seen since mid-May when he said he was going swimming at Waipio Valley.
Soetoro-Ng to Receive First Aloha Peace Prize
At a luncheon Saturday, President Obama’s half-sister will receive the inaugural honor from the Big Island Chapter of the United Nations Association.
Pahoa Man Sought for Questioning in Robbery, Assault
Michael Carvalho also has two outstanding arrest warrants, and the public is advised not to approach him.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
Friends to Remove Fountain Grass in HOVE
The non-profit group scheduled the event on Sept. 28 to coincide with National Public Lands Day.
‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign Extended
Carried out by the Hawaii Island Humane Society, the spay/neuter program for pit bull terriers and mixes has been extended into September.
Boaz Johnson, Stabbing Suspect on ‘Most Wanted’ Show
The two are among those featured on the show being broadcast on Na Leo O Hawaii Community Television on Sundays and Fridays.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
Saddle Road Ceremony Set for Saturday
The 10 a.m. event will rename the roadway the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, while its latest addition will open at 3 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Police Nab Hale Nani Escapee in Kona
Andrew Wanat was taken into custody after police received a report that he had been seen on Alapa Street in Kailua-Kona.
Parents Urged to Return Cards Surveying Federal Impacts
School officials say the federal census survey allows the government to determine the amount of reimbursements to the state for lost local taxes.
Police Release Sept. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
