East Hawai‘i News
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The bill would make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil violation carrying a maximum fine of $100.
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Papa`aloa Woman
Kelie Sensano was last seen at 11 a.m. Saturday in Papa`aloa.
UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill
Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Segway Stolen From Gardens in Umauma
The thief or thieves also took two 25-gallon cans full of gas from the World Botanical Gardens.
Bill Would Give Banyan Drive Properties to County
Senate Bill 1361 would transfer the land containing the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and seven nearby properties to Hawaii County.
Albertini Lecture on Democratic Actions Back On at Hilo High
The on-again, off-again presentation on participating in a democracy is back on again.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
DOE Won’t Discuss Hilo High Threat; Matter May Go to Court
Anti-war activist Jim Albertini said he is willing to pursue a First Amendment lawsuit over a ban on him speaking before students.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Sunday for Helene Hale
Hawaii’s governor has ordered the action to honor the veteran Big Island lawmaker, whose services are also being held that day.
Inouye Tributes Include Renaming UHH College of Pharmacy
A ceremony at the University of Hawaii at Manoa today follows Thursday’s actions by the Board of Regents to rename facilities across the state in his honor.
Police Release Feb. 22 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Car Careens From Summit After Restroom Stop
A tourist couple who drove a rented car to the top of Mauna Kea Sunday ended up having to find another way back down the mountain.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
UPDATE: Principal Bans Lecture, Cites Threat Made Against School
Hilo High School Principal Robert Dircks said he cancelled the talks by an anti-war activist because of concerns from the public that included a threat.
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
Hilo Natives Competing in Top Chef, American Idol
Sheldon Simeon competes against two other chefs in a two-part finale, while Bryant Tadeo is in the group of 40 trying to stay alive in Las Vegas.
