East Hawaii News
Nonprofit Mishandled Stimulus Funds, Audit Says
The Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council must repay $22,000 and perhaps another $122,000 because it hasn’t been able to properly document its use.
Backyard Native Forests Subject of Workshop
A veteran biologist will hold a workshop that will demonstrate how to construct a little bit of native forest in your backyard.
Event to Commemorate Hawai`i Volcanoes Quarter
The latest issue of the America the Beautiful Quarters’ series features an eruption of Kilauea volcano.
Mailing of Prospective Juror Questionnaires Begins Today
If you are a registered voter, have a Hawai`i driver’s license or file state income taxes, you may soon be among the recipients of a juror questionnaire.
UH Gets Federal Grant For Biofuel Research
The US Department of Agriculture-funded project will involve a mix of universities and private companies.
Police Seeking Missing Mountain View Woman
The 23-year-old woman may be in the presence of a 27-year-old Hilo man.
HELCO Proposes New, Cheaper Aina Koa Pono Deal
After having its proposal rejected by regulators last year, the Big Island utility is asking for approval of a new biodiesel deal.
Speed a Factor in Overnight Ka`u Fatality
A 39-year-old Kurtistown man suffered fatal injuries in a single-car collision on in the Ka`u area overnight.
Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found
The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.
Kawauchi to Hold Press Conference on Voter Registry
The Big Island’s county clerk, who has been criticized for lack of communication with the media, will hold a press conference Wednesday.
Report: Hawai`i Car Insurance Costs Third Lowest in Nation
Only two states have a lower percentage of average household income spent on car insurance costs, a report says.
Police Renew Request for Help Solving Burglary, Arson
The public’s assistance is needed to solve the incident involving a warehouse in the Kea`au Shipman Business Park.
Police Looking For Missing Ka`u Woman
The missing woman, Mory Koi, has been missing since Saturday and is in need of medication.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Tuesday
The US and Hawai`i flags will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of former state Rep. John Justin Medeiros.
Electrical Outage Scheduled For O`okala Friday
The power will be shut off for about six hours to allow for substation repairs.
State To Require Safety Course For Boaters
The state land board has approved the rule to take effect in two years.