East Hawai‘i News
Police Looking To Connect Stolen Laptops With Owners
The computers were recovered in Kona during the execution of a search warrant in a drug case.
Water Main Break Cuts Service to 50 Kaumana Homes
The break which took more than eight hours to repair occurred at about 8 p.m. along Kaumana Drive between Wiliwili and Oma`o streets.
No Hawaii Threat From Kuril Islands Quake
The 6.8 magnitude tremor occurred in one of the world’s most seismically active areas.
Geologists Say Kilauea Summit Quieter, But Not Silent
Some of the indicators of a new eruption have eased, but the volcano still could show new life.
Grading Done on Western End of Saddle Road; Paving Next
The 10.3-mile Keamuku phase will bypass the Seven Steps and connect with Highway 190 two miles south of the Waikoloa Road.
Astronomers in Hawaii Find Possible Rogue Planet
The object was found using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and studied further using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
UPDATE: Regents, Greenwood Say Relationship ‘Strong’
The university’s Board of Regents and its president have apparently settled their differences.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Leonid Meteor Shower Arriving This Weekend
Weather-permitting, the Leonid meteor shower will be visible in the eastern night sky over the next several nights.
Yoshimoto Will Be Next County Council Chairman
The veteran council member will lead three incumbents and six newcomers after they are sworn into office on Dec. 3.
Big Island, Nation Observe Recycles Day on Thursday
The day celebrates recycling, composting and reusing efforts.
UH Forester To Talk Koa Tonight in Hilo
J.B. Friday will give a presentation at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo on efforts to restore koa forests.
No Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
No significant damage was reported from the 6.1-magnitude tremor.
Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Glenwood Collision
The crash occurred in front of Hirano Store at about 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.
UPDATE: Leeward Fire Hazard Warning Follows Dry October
Records were set in 19 areas across the state for the driest October on record.
Witnesses Sought to July 13 Crash Involving Motorcycle
A car failed to yield right of way and the resulting collision caused fatal injuries to the motorcycle rider.
Buoy or Not, Debris Destined For Disposal
The large metal container that washed up in Ka`u in October will be cut into pieces that can be removed by helicopter.
NOAA: Japan Tsunami Debris Still Expected
While bigger floating items such as docks have been reaching the mainland’s shores, smaller items in the water are expected to reach Hawaii this winter.
President of NRA To Speak Tonight in Hilo
David Keene will speak at a meeting of the Conservative Forum for Hawaii at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort.
