East Hawai‘i News
New UH Vessel Can Reach Depths of 3+ Miles
The remotely controlled Lu`ukai will complement the university’s manned research submersibles, the Pisces IV and Pisces V.
Missing Boater Located — Nearly a Month Later
The 48-year-old man was spotted several days after leaving Hilo to row along the Big Island’s windward coast, but was not seen again until this past Wednesday.
Police Release Oct. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawai`i Inmate Status Available on Police Website
The SAVIN system allows free, confidential access to those looking to monitor an inmate’s status, and also provides for notifications of changes to that status.
County Council Approves ‘Albizia Bill’
The measure adds “unsafe flora” to the county ordinance dealing with refuse that can be cleared from private property by the county.
Hawai`i Volcanoes Again Welcoming Visitors
The popular national park — the Big Island’s largest visitor attraction — had visitors waiting at 6 a.m. for the opening of the front gate.
UPDATE: Missing Kona Second-Grader Found
Officials at Holualoa Elementary School told police that 7-year-old Alexander Kaiser had taken the after-school bus to the Nani Kailua area but failed to arrive at home.
Police: Kona Teenager Missing Since Mid-August
The public’s help is being sought finding 17-year-old Addie Cragg.
Council Votes to Restrict GMOs, Ban Fracking
The ban on new genetically modified crops on the Big Island requires another vote, while the prohibition on hydraulic fracturing via wells is final.
Scaled-Down Pharmacy College Building Proposed
UH-Hilo Chancellor Don Straney will propose a scaled-down version of the College of Pharmacy that lops off one story of the building and eliminates areas for future growth in pharmaceutical research.
UPDATE: More Charges for Former Fugitive
Adrien Kalani was arrested without incident this morning and charged on a variety of outstanding warrants.
Voyaging Veterans to Speak on Canoe Construction
The group, which has longstanding ties to the voyaging canoe Hokule`a, will give a presentation next week on traditional canoe construction techniques.
Pharmacy School Continuing Research Program With UH-Manoa
The Daniel K. Inouye School of Pharmacy has received a $4 million grant providing for five more years of biomedical research with UH-Manoa’s medical school.
Hawaii Recognized for Government Website Achievement
The Department of Health site for those seeking to enter marriages or civil unions was a winner in the 2013 awards, and the state’s main portal was a finalist.
Woman Sought on Felony Drug Warrants
Police said 32-year-old Janette Marie Silva is known to frequent the Puueo area of Hilo.
Legislature Can Vote on Gay Marriages, AG Says
Hawaii Attorney General David Louie has issued a formal legal opinion saying that lawmakers can take up the controversial subject at an Oct. 28 special session.
Flu Vaccination Program Begins at Schools Today
The state Department of Health anticipates vaccinating 60,000 Hawaii school children in the voluntary program lasting six weeks.
UPDATE: Forecasters say Storms Still Possible This Afternoon
Despite the overnight clearing, the National Weather Service said the unstable air mass over the state could produce heavy rain as the land heats up.
Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines; No Tsunami Generated
The 7.2 magnitude occurred at a depth of 12 miles in the Bohol province.
Flags at Half-Staff Thursday to Honor Late Senator
The former Oahu lawmaker died last month at the age of 73.
