East Hawai‘i News
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.
Neighbor Island Children to Benefit from Donation to HPR
A large donation to Hawaii Public Radio carries with it a matching donation of frequent-flyer miles to assist patients at Kapiolani hospital with air travel.
Driver Rescued From Vehicle 40 Feet Below Bridge
The driver was initially helped from his upside-down sedan by a bystander and then raised to the bridge by paramedics.
Lightning Striking Power Poles Causes Puna Outage
The strikes in Nanawale Estates affected that and several neighboring subdivisions.
Hiring Freeze Imposed to Conserve State Funds
State officials say they are concerned about the impact from the loss of federal funds for state programs.
Funding Aimed at Retaining Doctors on Big Island
The $1.8 million approved by state lawmakers earlier this year will fund post-medical school training at a Hilo clinic.
Request Renewed for Help Finding Hamakua Man
Police said Adrien Kalani is wanted on outstanding warrants and also for questioning in a case involving assault and car theft.
Park Events Latest Casualties of Government Shutdown
The cancelled Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park concert and hike are among the local impacts from the impasse in Congress.
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.
