East Hawaii News
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.
UPDATE: Suspect in Terroristic Threatening Case Located
Tianajade Kalae Mathieu is wanted for questioning in a threat case.
Rodrigues Charged; Bail Set at $20,000
The Mountain View man who allegedly attacked his son with a machete was charged for pointing what looked like a rifle at two officers at his home.
Health Coalition Offering Screenings Island-Wide
The Vision Van and other components of the WE hui will be making 13 stops on the Big Island this month to provide a variety of health services.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
Testimony Given on GMO Bills, Will Resume Friday
A County Council committee is considering two new versions of a bill that would limit the growing of transgenic crops on the Big Island.
UH-Hilo Student Taking Part in Lunar Probe Mission
Krystal Schlechter spent the summer assisting NASA with lunar observations in preparation for Saturday’s launch of the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer.
Safeway Settles With EPA on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The nation’s second-largest grocery chain will pay a fine and implement a $4.1 million plan to reduce leaks from its refrigeration equipment.
Tree Trimmer Cuts Cable Service to Puna
Oceanic Time Warner Cable service was out for much of the day to residents of Puna, and still had not been restored to some areas by early evening.
Hilo Man Sought on Warrant for Violating Probation
Police said Lathan Rosa, 30, is also wanted for questioning on an unrelated theft case.
