East Hawai‘i News
Man Accused of Stealing State Truck, Altering ID Number
The 37-year-old Hilo man allegedly used a vehicle identification number and license plates from another vehicle in an attempt to conceal the theft.
Changes to Vehicle Safety Inspections Labeled ‘Brutal’
The program has been described as a “charity” as inspectors propose fees be raised $25 to $50 per inspection, exacerbated by the state’s plan to computerize the process starting Nov. 1.
Fundraising Pet Walks Scheduled for Hilo and Kona
The annual Hawai`i Island Humane Society events will be held in East Hawaii on Oct. 26 and in West Hawaii on Oct. 27.
Funding to Aid `Alala, Other Endangered Hawai`i Species
The $1.7 million US Fish and Wildlife Service grant would aid efforts to re-establish a wild population of the Hawaiian crow.
Man Charged With Breaking Into Hilo Store
The 18-year-old was arrested by officers responding to an alarm at the Waiakea Center early Wednesday.
Building Blocks for Earth-Like Planets Found Around Dying Star
Astronomers say for the first time they have found the key ingredients for a habitable planet — rock and water together — outside of our solar system.
Foundation Installing More Life-Saving ‘Rescue Tubes’
The Alex & Duke De Rego Foundation is installing the equipment at beaches ranging from Kona to Hamakua.
Charges Filed After Shots Fired in Front of Hilo Home
Kevin Kuhia, 34, was charged with reckless endangering in connection with the Sept. 30 incident on Elama Street in Pana`ewa.
‘Walk a Mile’ Awareness-Raising Events This Month
The events, which include two in Hilo and one in Kona, help raise awareness about gender violence in the community.
Funding Released for Aeronautical Program at UH-Hilo, HCC
The program will include training for fixed-wing and rotor aircraft as well as unmanned systems.
Partially Treated Sewage Discharged in Papaikou
The discharge was the second in less than two weeks at East Hawaii wastewater treatment plants.
Health Officials Urge Public to Avoid Dietary Supplement
The state and the CDC are investigating cases of acute liver failure in Hawaii that so far have resulted in two liver transplants and one death.
Wildland Fires Blacken Three Acres on Mauna Kea
The first fire was discovered Thursday near Keanakolu Road, also known as Mana Road, and a second fire was found nearby this week.
State, County Oppose Naniloa Lease Request
Problems at the Hilo resort range from financial to building and fire code violations that the county says present threats to public safety.
300 Backpacks Collected for Children in Need
This was the fifth consecutive year for the backpack drive, which also collected school supplies.
Water Shut-Off Scheduled Wednesday for Pahala School Area
The cut-off of service is necessary to make a waterline connection for the new Ka`u gymnasium.
Settlement of Substitute Teachers’ Back Pay Lawsuit Pending
The state has agreed to pay $15 million in the class-action lawsuit that accused the Department of Education of underpaying substitute teachers.
Telescopes Big and Small Aid Asteroid Research
The combined observing power of major astronomical players like Keck and Gemini and amateurs in Europe are providing clues about the solar system’s origins.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Drops Medical Supplies to Cruise Ship
The blood and transfusion equipment was dropped to the Oosterdam located northeast of Hawaii.
HI-SEAS to Host New NASA Studies on Mauna Loa
Following studies of astronaut food, the latest research will focus on group dynamics and other aspects of long-duration confinement.
