East Hawai‘i News
Four Big Island High Schools Listed in National Ranking
The four were among 11 in Hawaii earning bronze medals.
HMSA Granted Reduced Small Business Rate Increase
Hawaii’s biggest health insurer had sought an 8.6% hike but was granted a 6.8% increase.
Humane Society Offering Low-Cost Sterilizations Next Month
The organization will provide 100 spay/neuter procedures for $20; appointments will be taken beginning on Monday.
UPDATE: MacKenzie Park Restrooms Closed Indefinitely Following Theft
Items stolen last weekend included a solar system providing power for the composting comfort station.
Gabbard to Speak at UHH Commencement on May 11
The class of 2013 speaker will be Ashlee Kalauli, a mathematics major from Honokaa who graduated from high school at Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii.
Recycle Hawaii to Assist in Tsunami Debris Cleanup
The Big Island organization is among six non-profit groups statewide chosen to participate in the $100,000 program.
State and Counties Ink Four-Year UPW Contract
The agreement ratified last week calls for 4% annual raises for the blue-collar government workers.
UPDATE: Firearm Background Check Bill Approved, Sent to Governor
The bill expanding background checks for those bringing firearms into Hawaii passes the Legislature with four negative votes.
Police Department Again Conducting Internet Public Survey
The anonymous survey will be conducted throughout the month of May.
Home on Road 6 in Hawaiian Acres Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters responding to a 10:47 alarm used water from the house’s cistern to battle the flames.
UPDATE: Missing Wainaku Man Located, Returned to Family
Paulo Vakautafefine, who left home early this morning, may be disoriented, police said.
HVO Reports Thefts, Vandalism of Equipment; Seeks NetQuakes Volunteers
Theft and vandalism of remote monitoring sites is a growing problem, scientists say, and could be mitigated by adding more home-based seismic stations.
Schatz Names Two More Community Liaisons
The two, Robby Robertson and Michael Zola, while join Marlena Dixon as the senator’s team of field representatives on the Big Island.
Police Release April 26 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Man Electrocuted on Puna Jobsite
The unidentified worker was inspecting an electrical system for a newly installed water tank when the accident happened.
Final Vote Scheduled on Owner-Builder Law Changes
The bill would add tax, wage and insurance requirements to permits obtained by people looking to build their own homes.
Hawaii Again Tops Gallup List for Stress-Free Residents
It was a clean sweep of the 2012 poll for Hawaii where residents ranked lowest for stress, highest for enjoyment and also highest in the “well-being” score.
More Record High Temperatures Set in Hilo in April
Daytime highs of 86 degrees early this week were one degree higher than the old records for the dates of April 22 and 23.
