East Hawai‘i News
Hilo Airport Field Office Included in Audit’s Criticism
State auditors said bundling field offices into bigger contracts precluded competition and likely made them more expensive.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
South Swell Prompts High-Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect until at least Saturday morning.
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
UH-Hilo Wins US Tech Competition, Trip to Finals in Russia
Team Poliahu won the 2013 US Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship with an application designed to help communities with disaster relief.
Free Hepatitis Screening Offered on Monday, May 20
Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: No Sign Wednesday of Missing Waipio Valley Swimmer
The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.
Nominations Being Accepted for Bank’s Community Award
The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.
Bank Stabilization, Renovations Planned for Riverside Apartments
For the second time in as many years, the Hilo landmark will require securing of the banks of the nearby Wailuku River.
Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee
One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.
Pole Work Closing Two Blocks of Puainako Thursday Night
Hawaii Electric Light Co. said the work will involve closing the blocks between Iwalani and Kuhilani streets from 10 p.m. Thursday until early Friday morning.
Police Week Ceremonies Include Honoring Those Slain in Duty
A ceremony similar to the one held Monday in Hilo is being held today in Kona.
More Projects Cited From 2013 Legislative Session
Lawmakers outline more of the items resulting from $292 million in capital improvement funding for the Big Island.
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Marianas; No Tsunami Generated
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the tremor did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
Second Public Meeting Tuesday on Hilo Bay Buoys
The state is seeking input on the placement of the moorings from those who work and play in the bay.
Pressure Cookers Seized From Luggage in Hilo, Detroit
The FBI said no explosives were found, but agents seized an altered pressure cooker and other items from a passenger flying from Hilo to Honolulu.
HPP Home Damaged by Fire Early Sunday
Firefighters found flames coming from the back of the converted two-car garage on Kiawe Street.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed on Highway 11 in Glenwood Identified
The victim was reportedly wandering through traffic before being struck by a vehicle.
Keaau Man Convicted of Trafficking Methamphetamine
Reynaldo Agudo faces a sentence of 10 years to life in prison when sentenced in August.
Free Health Clinics to be Held in Ka`u June 4-12
The clinics to be held in Pahala and Ocean View are the result of a partnership between the state Department of Health and the US Department of Defense.
