East Hawai‘i News
Firefighters Extinguish Suspicious Fire in Waiakea Uka
A rear door of the gated, unoccupied home had been forced open and a small fire was burning on the floor of the home’s first story.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Man
Yuriy Shvydkova, 49, was last seen in the Nanawale Estates subdivision on Monday, June 9.
DLNR Reviewing Options on Expiring Banyan Drive Leases
The state is hiring consultants to help it determine the fate of the Country Club, Reed’s Bay Hotel and Uncle Billy’s, which are on leases expiring next year.
Safety Issues Prompt Removal of Eucalyptus Trees
Branches falling from the tall, 40-year-old rainbow eucalyptus trees fronting the Waiakea Office Plaza on Kekuanaoa Street prompted the trees’ removal.
Mauna Kea Park Closing July 1 for Renovation
Hawaii County will be taking over control of the park on Saddle Road following an agreement reached with the state in March.
Land Board Again Defers Naniloa Bond Shortage
For the second meeting in a row, the Board of Land and Natural Resources has postponed action on the resort’s failure to post $2.1 million in required bonds.
Sublease for Thirty Meter Telescope On Hold
The Board of Land and Natural Resources has asked for research on three legal issues before it votes on an approval for the observatory on Mauna Kea.
HOVE Well Shutting Down June 23 for Repairs
Drinking water spigots will remain open as long as the reservoir’s supply lasts, but standpipes for commercial water haulers will be closed as of June 20.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawaii VA Health Director
The congresswoman and combat veteran said Wayne Pfeffer was dishonest about wait times for veterans seeking health care in Hawaii.
Police Release June 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Accused of Firing Rifle Near Wife’s Head
Leighton Kaai Jr. was charged with reckless endangering and terroristic threatening in connectipon with the incident in the couple’s home in Ainaloa Estates.
Hilo Flood Map Changes Could Affect Insurance Requirements
New maps have been submitted to FEMA for the Palai Stream area, which could affect whether some homeowners must obtain flood insurance.
Water Shut-Off Scheduled for Mountain View Friday
The four-hour outage will affect those with water service along the Old Volcano Road.
Pahoa Emergency Room Moving Forward
The Puna Community Medical Center is looking to expand its health care options in the Puna District, a move supported by lawmakers during the recent session.
Second Lawsuit Filed Against County’s Anti-GMO Law
The latest lawsuit asks the US District Court on Oahu to overturn the Big Island law which restricts the growing genetically modified organisms.
$5M Hilo Feed Research Lab Moving Forward
Construction of facility to be built at the UH-Hilo agriculture park in Panaewa could begin this year, an environmental study said.
Honomu Siren Mistakenly Sounds at 1:30 a.m.
Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said the inadvertent 20-minute sounding prompted a few calls to authorities from concerned members of the community.
Search Called Off For Fisherman Missing in Puna
No sign of the missing Hilo man was found after four days of searching by the fire department and Coast Guard covering more than 900 square miles.
State Asks PUC to Approve Solar System Loan Program
The state is seeking PUC approval of a program designed to help more Hawaii residents afford photovoltaic systems.
Congress Seeks Private Health Care Options for Veterans
The bill follows a scathing audit showing long wait times for initial appointments at VA facilities, with veterans in Hawaii facing the longest at 145 days.
