East Hawai‘i News
UHH Pharmacy School Residency Program Accredited
The action involves the college’s community residency program giving graduates experience as a liaison between the public, hospital and physicians.
Astronomers Study Rare ‘Polar-Ring’ Galaxy
The galaxy is believed to be the result of a collision between two galaxies, with an intense star nursery at the remaining core.
Another Cheaper Power Source Possible, HELCO Says
The utility says a second independent power producer has approached it about renegotiating its contract.
Bill Restricting Geothermal Drilling Delayed
Some County Council members want the measure amended to allay legal concerns.
Puainako-Ohuohu Intersection Changing to Four-Way Stop
The change to the intersection near the Prince Kuhio Plaza will take place as soon as weather permits.
Puainako Street Informational Meeting Draws a Large Crowd
Nearly 200 people turned out to learn about the widening and realignment project in the works for two decades.
LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC
A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.
Driver Hits Wrong Pedal, Plows Into Business
No one was injured in the incident that occurred this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing
The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.
Big Island Drought Expands; Scientists Say Tradewinds Easing
The National Weather Service has doubled the number of Big Island areas considered under extreme drought.
Victim in Fatal Glenwood Crash Identified
Police said John K. Isabel Jr. was the man who died in the two-car crash.
Flags at Half-Staff Tuesday in Memory of Arlen Specter
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered US and state flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Arlen Specter.
Lost Mauna Loa Hikers Rescued
Rescuers from the Hawaii Fire Department and Pohakuloa Training Area assisted a group of five hikers who got lost descending from the summit of Mauna Loa.
School Flu Vaccination Program Begins Statewide
More than 60,000 Hawaii students from kindergarten through 8th grade are expected to get the annual vaccinations.
Underground Utility Work Requiring Bypass at Iwalani Street
The project is disrupting traffic at Iwalani’s intersection with West Kawailani Street.
Police Release Oct. 12 Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Boy, 17, Missing From Home Since August
Police say Christopher Borst is known to frequent body-board surfing locations.
Fatal Crash Closes Highway in Glenwood Thursday Night
The car driven by a man turning into Glenwood Store was struck in the side,causing him to be ejected from his vehicle and into a drainage ditch.
Zipline Inspections Unneeded and Costly, Higa Says
The state’s auditor was critical of a proposed bill that would establish permits and inspections for the state’s 22 zipline operations.
UPDATE: Brush Fire on Mauna Kea Mostly Controlled
The fire in a forest reserve had burned about 20 acres at last report.
