East Hawai‘i News
Advisory Council for State Trails Program Needs Members
Each member of the nine-person council represents specific stakeholders; current vacancies are for those with Hawaiian cultural and fishing interests.
Turtle-Watchers Reminded to Show Respect
State wildlife officials are reminding the public that both green sea and hawksbill turtles are protected by a variety of state and federal laws.
Food Program Sites for Students on Summer Holiday Announced
Fifteen Big Island schools are taking part in Seamless Summer Option, the summer meals program funded by the US Department of Agriculture.
Police Release June 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Oil Spill Closes Kanoelehua-Hualani Intersection
Authorities this morning were unable to identify the slippery substance spilled.
Supreme Court to Take Up ‘Lowest Priority’ MJ Lawsuit
The Hawaii court has agreed to hear the appeal of rulings rejecting a lawsuit that charged Hawaii County with not upholding the law created by voters in 2008.
Pesticide Workshops Scheduled for Coffee Farmers
The workshops are part of the state’s efforts to subsidize the purchase of a fungus-based pesticide to help battle the coffee berry borer.
$9.7M Granted by Feds for Hawaiian Housing in Hilo, Kona
The DHHL said part of the funding will go to projects such as sweat equity construction, home repair and rental-with-option-to-purchase projects statewide.
Elderly Man Assaulted in Puna Home Invasion
Two masked suspects entered the Hawaiian Paradise Park home early Monday, struck a 68-year-old resident and left with electronic equipment.
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats Saturday
The clinic is being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, which is dedicated to reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized on the Big Island.
Hauanio, Minami-Judd Retire From Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park Service veterans Clarence “Aku” Hauanio and Gail Minami-Judd had a combined 60 years of experience.
County Council to Have At Least Three New Faces
Two of the incumbents are unopposed in the Aug. 9 primary, and six of the seven who are eligible to run have opted for re-election.
Food Bank Benefits From HCC Students’ Green Thumbs
The Hawaii Community College agriculture program has provided the Food Basket with 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables.
Hurricane Season is Here: Inventory Insurance, Belongings
The state Insurance Division is encouraging Hawaii residents to make sure they have the right type of policies and that they are in proper order.
Science Demonstrations for Keiki at Big Island Libraries
Hardware Science and “Fizz, Boom, Read” are among the free summer activities being offered at public libraries on the Big Island.
Cool Temperature Saturday in Hilo Ties Record
The thermometer dipped to 64 degrees in the early morning, which tied the record minimum for May 31 last set in 2007.
Help Sought ID’ing Man in Fraudulent Credit Card Case
The man whose image was captured by a surveillance camera allegedly making a $176 purchase at a Hilo store.
Hilo Man Arrested for Theft of Kayaks
Keenan Acia, 18, was also charged in connection with a different burglary in HIlo six days earlier.
PUC Grants Rate Increases to Hawaiian Electric Companies
The rate increases are based on tariffs designed to provide the utilities with incentives to pursue efficiency and integrate home-based solar on their grids.
EPA Calls for 30% Carbon Reduction from Power Plants
The agency said its Clean Power Plan’s 2030 goals would result in reduced premature deaths, asthma attacks and lost productivity while easing climate change.
