East Hawaii News
Waipahu Students Win Telescope Time Through Maunakea Scholars Program
Several students from an Oʻahu high school are the latest to be named Maunakea Scholars.
Keck Observatory Part of Team to Discover Massive Cluster of Young Galaxies
An observatory atop Maunakea played a part in the discovery by an international team of astronomers that discovered a massive cluster of young galaxies forming in the early universe.
Puna Officer Honored For Arrest of Wanted Car Theft Fugitive
A member of the Hawai‘i Police Department was recently honored by an East Hawai‘i club.
Pōhakuloa Firefighters Earn 2021 Small Fire Department of The Year Trophy
The fire department of U.S. Army Garrison — Pōhakuloa Training Area recently earned top honors in a competition among other small Army fire departments.
Maunakea Observatory Assists With New Study About Saturn’s Aurorae
An observatory atop Maunakea played a major part in a recent study involving high-altitude winds, aurorae and planetary rotation of Saturn.
DPS: 4 Inmates at HCCC Test Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 17, reported four COVID-19 positive test results among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Volcano Watch: Something New From Something Old — A New Geologic Map of The State of Hawaiʻi
The original purpose of geologic mapping in Hawaiʻi was to understand the distribution of groundwater and soils to support agriculture. But as geologic maps have been developed over time, they’ve provided basic information on how the Hawaiian Islands evolved, the workings of individual volcanoes and the relative degree of long-term hazards posed.
Tons of Food, Tons of Aloha: Honoka‘a Meal Program Marks 3rd Anniversary
Each week, a small battalion of volunteers not only battles food insecurity in the Honoka’a area, more importantly, it’s building community.
Police Seek Ocean View Woman Last Heard From in August
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help from the public with finding a missing Big Island woman.
Hilo Community Chorus Seeks New Artistic Director
The Hilo Community Chorus wants to get back together to sing again.
Andoh Committed to Steering Mass Transit, Hele-On System to The ‘Next Level’
John Andoh says he was hooked on public transportation at a young age.
DPS: 1 HCCC Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 16, reported that one staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19.
Police Seek Information About Puna Runaway
Big Island police are asking for assistance with locating a Puna teen who is missing.
Hilo Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor
An East Hawai‘i man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.
DPS Reports No New Positive COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC, Kulani
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reported no new positive test results among inmates at the two correctional facilities in Hilo.
DPS: 1 Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday, Feb. 14, reported one positive COVID-19 test among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Police Seek Public’s Help With Locating Pāhoa Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a missing Puna teen.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled Along Ponahawai Street in Hilo
Residents along Ponahawai Street, between Komohana Street and Kapi‘olani Street, including all side roads and lanes, in Hilo are being notified that their water service could be affected by an upcoming test.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
