East Hawai‘i News
UH-Hilo Students Presenting Research at Ocean Conference
The subjects of study include microbes in Hilo Bay and geothermally heated water in Kapoho as well as two examinations of the upside-down jellyfish.
UH-Hilo’s Hong Moving to Post at California University
Hong is leaving her post as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo for a similar role at San Francisco State University.
Big Island Schools to Benefit from Education Funding
Projects to be funded include ADA and gender-equity improvements, including softball fields at Keaau and Waiakea high schools.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Fugitive
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona is wanted in a domestic abuse case.
Hilo’s Andrews Gym Opens Following Repairs
The gym at Waiakeawaena Park has reopened for various programs sporting a newly refinished floors and new backboards.
Government Crews Kick Up Albizia Effort
Personnel from the state and county will join the Big Island Invasive Species Council in battling the invasive tree in a demonstration project in lower Puna.
Scientists to Repeat Presentation on Mauna Loa Flows
The presentations by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists will provide a virtual road trip of impacts from Mauna Loa eruptions on major roadways in West Hawaii.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Lost Birdwatcher Rescued Off Saddle Road
The 65-year-old tourist began hiking toward Saddle Road early Friday and was rescued that night.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Nanawale Estates Home
Fire inspectors were trying to determine the cause of the fire at an unpermitted home located near the intersection of Molokai and Ali`i streets.
Police Ask Public’s Help Locating Naalehu Woman
Maffriette Silk, who police said requires medication, was last seen Feb. 5 in Kona.
DOE Convenes Panel to Review Pilot Sex-Ed Program
Pono Choices has been the subject of criticism by Republican lawmakers and of more than 100 pieces of written testimony from the public.
Regents Approve 30m Telescope Lease; Permit Under Cloud
University of Hawaii regents approved a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope the same day the permit for the project was being debated in a Hilo courtroom.
Seminar Saturday on Home Loans for Veterans
The seminar being offered by a VA-approved lender will focus on recent changes to again allow veterans to obtain VA loans on homes with water catchment systems.
Mayor to Speak at Hilo Downtown Assoc. Meeting Next Week
The public is invited to the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association’s free event being held Feb. 26 at the East Hawaii Cultural Center.
Police Release Feb. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Program Would Assist Disadvantaged Native Hawaiian Teens
The RISE after-school program would enlist the help of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to provide mentoring, academic and career planning.
Honoka`a Bridge to Close Next Week for Renovations
The project for the Kukuiaonanipahu Stream Bridge on Ohia Street will involve new decking and other improvements.
DBEDT: Construction Leading Recession Recovery
The report from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said construction added more jobs than any other industry in Hawaii in 2013.
