East Hawai‘i News
Senate Committee to Consider Gay-Marriage Bill Monday
The meeting will follow the convening of the special session of the Legislature requested by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
County Distributes Safety-First Trick-or-Treat Bags
The bags are reflective and imprinted with safety tips; the county also needs help identifying malfunctioning street lights.
UPDATE: Japan Quake Magnitude Reduced to 7.1
The large earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan this morning at 7:10 a.m., Hawaii time.
Abercrombie Honors Graduates, Swears in Volunteers
Hawaii’s governor made numerous appearances in Hilo today, including at the dedication of an Immigrant Resources Center.
Council Approves Discounted Six-Month Hele-On Bus Pass
The pilot program scheduled to begin in 2014 would offer unlimited rides at a cost of $175 for seniors, students and the disabled and $250 for others.
State Moving to Add Land to UH-Hilo Campus
The three parcels bordering West Lanikaula Street would add about 46 acres to the 312 acres already under the control of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Lawsuit Challenging Leithead-Todd’s Qualifications Dismissed
Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra ruled that the director of the Department of Environmental Management had not been properly served with documents.
Astronomers Analyze Most Distant Galaxy Yet
The galaxy is being observed as it was 700 million years after the Big Bang, when the universe was only 5% of its current age.
‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Pool Closure Scheduled
County officials said the popular Hilo pool will be closed for four days next week for maintenance and repairs.
Governor Proposes More Special Session Bills
The governor wants to add bills for health care and government workers’ contracts to the gay marriage legislation to be heard by lawmakers on Oct. 28.
California Company Bids $3.5 Million for Naniloa
The company is owned by the same woman who bought Nani Mau Gardens, and who earlier this year proposed buying a partial interest in the Naniloa.
Silverswords Focus of Pahoa Rotary Club Trip
Members of the Pahoa Sunset Rotary Club watered recently planted specimens of the endangered plant on Mauna Kea and pulled invasive fireweed.
UHH Telephone Numbers Change Today
The phone number for the University of Hawaii at Hilo switchboard has been changed to (808) 932-7000.
UHH-DOE Workshops Show Students Science
The federally funded program helps teachers demonstrate ties that science and mathematics have to real-world applications.
Dinner, Silent Auction to Raise HCC Scholarship Funds
The food for the Nov. 2 event will be prepared by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program.
Hunters Needed to Control Feral Cattle in Hilo Watershed
Groups of hunters can submit applications to the DLNR for hunting to be held every Saturday from mid-November to the end of March 2014.
Ka`u Man Charged With Drug, Prison Contraband Offenses
Following a search of a Ka`u home, a HOVE man was charged with multiple drug offenses, a grand jury indictment and a warrant for violating probation.
Health Department Cites Firm for Violating Air Permit
The department’s Clean Air Branch has again fined a Hamakua company for violations stemming from the operation of a rock-crusher.
Police Warning of Telephone Scam Involving Water Bills
They say callers are fraudulently claiming to represent the county Department of Water Supply in an attempt to obtain credit card information.
Rule Changes Proposed for Hilo’s Waiakea Pond
The proposed amendments would ban stand-up paddleboards in the pond, and also require that boat fishing be done only from anchored vessels.
