East Hawai‘i News
Six Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant/Detective
The promotions by Police Chief Harry Kubojiri took effect today.
Commission to Take Up New Pahoa Shopping Center
The as-yet unnamed commercial center would occupy nearly 10 acres at the intersection of Pahoa Village Road and an extended Kahakai Boulevard.
All Sirens Sounded Today; May Be a First
While past monthly tests are believed to always have had some failures, today’s exercise revealed only two relatively minor glitches.
Big Island Students Named to Meth Project’s Advisory Council
The 19-member teen council assists in the project’s community outreach program and provides a teen perspective on strategies and messages.
Department of Education Unveils New, Improved Website
The department said the $1.7 million website took nearly a year to develop.
Purebred German Shephards Stolen From Puna Kennel
The three dogs, two males and one female, were stolen in Hawaiian Paradise Park in May.
Hanabusa: Grant Designed to Assist Return to Workforce
The congresswoman said the funding will allow the development of plans fine-tuned to the circumstances of recipients of unemployment benefits.
Police Investigate Two Puna Home Invasions, Make Arrests in One
The arrests came following on incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park; another home invasion occurred an hour later in Mountain View.
Koa Moth Outbreak Could Be Boon for Birds
University of Hawaii at Hilo entomologist Robert Peck speculates that the koa moth outbreak could be good news for native bird species.
UHH Alumni Association Awards Scholarships
One of the four recipients is the only native Hawaiian in the pharmaceutical science doctoral program who is researching cancer treatments.
‘Hilo Products’ Pistachios Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Hilo Products is among four brands of the nuts being voluntarily recalled by a Los Angeles-based company.
Special Test of Emergency Sirens Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
The exercise will test repairs made after the failure of a repeater station prevented 18 sirens from sounding in Hilo and Puna.
Family of Five Displaced by Fire in Fern Forest
Fire Department inspectors are trying to determine the cause of the blaze that destroyed the small Glenwood home.
Surveillance Camera Catches Burglar in Action – Repeatedly
Police said the video surveillance system recorded Justin Fergerstrom entering the home several times over a four-hour period.
Riding Lawnmower Stolen From Hilo YWCA Last Week
Police said the red Toro mower was taken on either July 2 or July 3.
Speed Limits Now Official on HPP Side Roads
Two bills approved Wednesday set speed limits on the subdivision’s unpaved and paved roads — except for its main ones, which will be the subject of a third measure.
UH-Hilo’s Team Poliahu Returns From Imagine Cup
The group of computer science students said the worldwide competition held in Russia was an enriching experience.
Pohoiki Boat Ramp Road to be Resurfaced
The boat ramp will remain open during next week’s project but boaters should expect delays.
Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes Schedule Tree-Planting Day
The non-profit group is holding the event in the national park on Friday, July 19.
Police Release July 12 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
