East Hawai‘i News
HUD Funds Will Make Hilo Drag Strip ADA-Compliant
The $1 million for the project will bring the facility’s parking lot, bathrooms and judging tower in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Hirono, Schatz Support Bill to Lower Student Loan Interest
The bill would bring the rates paid by the more than 38 million Americans with outstanding loans more in line with current rates.
UPDATE: Stabbing Suspect Charged; Bail set at $374,000
The 46-year-old Ocean View man was charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident Saturday near the 4-Mile beach in Hilo.
Public Invited to Police Week Ceremonies, Tours
The national observance includes tributes to fallen officers, including four Big Island policeman who died in the line of duty.
Parker Ranch CEO to Speak at UH-Hilo Commencement
An honor student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Hawaiian Language will be the speaker representing the graduating class.
Board Accepts Stover’s Offer to Surrender Medical License
A similar offer by Dr. John Stover to give up his dental license will be taken up by the Board of Dental Examiners board on May 19.
Charity Walk Decides Which Mayor Gets Coveted Koa Slippah
The Big Island version of the Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be held this year on Saturday at the Mauna Lani resort.
Frying Oil Ignites, Burns Down Puna Home
The occupant of the home in Hawaii Island Paradise Acres told arriving firefighters that he was deep-frying food when the blaze started.
Police Release May 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police to Hold ‘Active Shooter’ Presentation in Kona
The Hawaii Police Department said the presentation is designed to help individuals increase their survivability should they encounter violent situations.
Tokuda Credited With Improving Hawaii Charter Schools
The state senator from Oahu received national recognition for her legislative efforts to improve Hawaii’s charter school system.
Hawaii County Fined $350,000 for Landfill Violations
It has been cited by the state Department of Health for failing to adequately cover the landfill or monitor groundwater quality and explosive gases in 2013.
UPDATE: Missing Man Found in Lava Field Near Vehicle
Police said Arthur Medina, 33, was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
New Volcano Charter School Campus Moving Forward
The $618,000 from the state Legislature will fund planning and design of a new campus for the Volcano School of Arts & Sciences.
Water Shut-Off Set for Kaumana Thursday Night
The outage will affect the portion of Kaumana Drive between Aipuni Street and Ainako Avenue.
County to Close More of Kamehameha Avenue Thursday
The closed-off portion makai section of the roadway near Hilo’s bayfront will be extended from Pauahi Street to the canoe parking lots near the Wailoa Bridge.
Semifinalist From Big Island Named US Presidential Scholar
Lysha Matsunobu, one of two scholars selected from Hawaii, will be honored at a ceremony next month in Washington DC.
Citing Vermont Bill, Gabbard Renews Call for GE Labeling
The US representative, cosponsor of a federal bill to require labeling of transgenic foods, notes that Vermont will be the first state to enact such a law.
Robbery Reported Monday Night in Liliuokalani Gardens
The suspect punched a man and stole his backpack before driving away in what may have been a dark blue older-model Honda CRV.
Fire Department Welcomes 13 Graduating Recruits
The members of the 42nd Fire Fighter Recruit Class have undergone 12 months of intensive fire, rescue and medical training.
