East Hawaii News
Police Seek Suspect Who Used Counterfeit Bill
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person responsible for using a counterfeit bill to complete a transaction Tuesday, Jan. 25, at a store in Kea‘au.
State House Maunakea Working Group Recommends Nine-Member Board to Oversee State-Managed Lands on Mauna
The state House of Representatives’ Maunakea Working Group has submitted its final report to Hose Speaker Scott K. Saiki and is recommending the formation of a new board to oversee state-managed lands on the mountain.
HMC Emergency Department Reports Longer Than Usual Wait Times for People Seeking Medical Care
Hilo Medical Center continues to be full with COVID and non-COVID patients, officials reported Tuesday, Jan. 25.
UH Cancer Center Study Examines COVID Effects on Mental Health, Tobacco Use Among Young Adults
A research team led by a University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researcher received a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to conduct public research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health and tobacco and other substance use among Hawai‘i’s young adults.
10 Inmates, 2 Staff Members at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that 10 inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the jail’s staff members also tested positive.
County Seeks Applicants for Temporary Summer Fun Program Jobs
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Want to spend time working with keiki? Then Hawai‘i County has an opportunity for you.
HOPE Services Awarded $75,000 Grant From Kaiser Permanente
HOPE Services Hawai‘i is one of three organizations awarded grant funding from Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i in an effort to reach underserved communities in the state with a comprehensive array of clinical and social services.
Police Ask for Public’s Assistance With Finding Stolen Ring
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a piece of men‘s jewelry stolen from a Hilo department store during the weekend.
$1M Gift From HMSA Endows Health Economics Professorship at UHERO
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has donated $1 million to establish the HMSA Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Health Economics at the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization in UH-Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $3.1M for Pediatric Obesity Research
A University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researcher was awarded $3.1 million from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to further his efforts to provide new technologies to detect the risks of metabolic consequences of obesity among young children.
$50M Gift From Facebook Founder, Wife Aims to Improve Hawaiʻi’s Ocean Health
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is getting a financial boost to help restore Hawaiʻi’s ocean health.
Phase of Kalanianā’ole Avenue Reconstruction in Hilo Pushed Back
An upcoming phase of the Kalanianā’ole Avenue Reconstruction in Hilo is being delayed.
DOH Reports 3,167 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,167 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 202,273. Four new fatalities were reported.
UH Regents Approve New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Police: 2 Missing Girls Located in Hilo
Big Island police said that a 12-year-old child who was previously reported as missing has been located.
Request to Change Land Use Classification for Site of Proposed Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday approved the first reading of a land-use amendment request so an affordable housing project in Hilo can move forward.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
Nearly 2,000 Trees Planted on Big Island as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project
More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.
Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID
An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
