East Hawai‘i News
Hawai`i Fourth-Graders Surpass National Math Scores
That was a first, DOE officials said, and reflect gains made in both math and reading for the state’s fourth- and eighth-graders.
Judge Refuses to Stop Gay-Marriage Bill From Becoming Law
The ruling in an Oahu court was made in response to a lawsuit by a GOP lawmaker seeking to prevent the governor from signing Senate Bill 1.
Hawai`i Public Radio Begins Broadcasting in Ka`u
The acquisition of KAHU in Pahala allows the of introduction of HPR-2 as well as resumption of emergency broadcasts for the southeast part of the Big Island.
National Parks Waive Fees To Honor Vets
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will waive entrance fees to the park for everyone this Veterans Day Weekend.
Adopt A Black Pet, Humane Society Urges
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is offering discounts on adoption fees for often unwanted black dogs and cats.
Police Investigate Attempted Robbery at Hilo Subway
The would-be robber left the restaurant after a worker refused to give him any money.
UPDATE: House Votes 30-18 to Approve Bill on Second Reading
Rep. Clift Tsuji was the only Big Island House member voting against the legislation that would allow same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
New Naniloa Bidder Part of Management at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
A higher bid has been submitted to the bankruptcy court by the head of an Oahu contracting firm who has ties to one of the Naniloa’s competitors.
Pahoa Roundabout Start Date Set
The state has set a tentative April start date for work on a roundabout on Route 130 at Old Government Road in Pahoa.
UPDATE: Stabbing Victim ID’d; Suspect a State Hospital Escapee
David Seal, 34, escaped from the Hawaii State Hospital in 2009 where he was committed after an acquittal by reason of insanity of kidnapping and sexual assault.
Testimony on GMO Bill Heavy Again; Final Vote Delayed
County Council members heard four hours of testimony on Bill 113 before recessing the matter until Nov. 19.
UH Seeking New Lease for Mauna Kea Science Reserve
The University of Hawaii is asking the Board of Land and Natural Resources to cancel the existing lease expiring in 2033 and issue a new one with a 65-year term.
UPDATE: House Amends, Approves Gay-Marriage Bill
After hearing 56 hours of testimony spread out over five days, the House approved an amended version of a bill legalizing same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Ka`u Woman Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Police said Sharon Hui is wanted for abuse of a family or household member.
Arizona Archaeologist Taking Over Troubled State Agency
Twenty-seven years ago, Alan Downer started the first tribal historic preservation agency in the nation.
Astronomers Say Planets Hospitable to Life May Be Common
Researchers using the Keck Observatory say recent findings suggest that one out of five stars similar to our sun may have planets in the “habitable zone.”
Wanted Hilo Man Considered Dangerous, Police Say
Jacob Umemoto is wanted on bench warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court.
Nominations Being Accepted for 2014 Big Tree List
Hawaii has 10 champions on the register, eight of which are located on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Testimony Resumes This Morning on Gay-Marriage Bill
Two House committees are set to begin their fourth day of listening to testimony on a bill legalizing same-gender marriage.
Aid Sought for Typhoon-Ravaged Sister City in Japan
Typhoon Wipha killed 32 people and destroyed nearly 300 homes on Ohshima Island, which has had a sister-city relationship with Hawai`i County since 1962.
