East Hawai‘i News
Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday at Downtown Gallery
The High Fire Hawaii Gallery and Studio will host the second annual “Art Helps” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Island’s Police Department Awarded Accreditation
The recognition by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was the culmination of an eight-year effort.
Highway 19 Closed By Oil Leak Saturday Night
Both lanes of the highway connecting Hamakua and North Hilo were shut down for about three hours while crews mopped up an oil spill.
Woman Sought For Fraudulent Use of Credit Card
Police said the woman illegally used a credit card at least twice.
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
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.
