East Hawaii News
Military Convoys Scheduled from Keaukaha to Pohakuloa
Motorists driving along the listed roadways during scheduled convoy times should remain alert and drive with care.
Voter Registration Drive Begins in June
The mobile voter registration sites aim to increase voter awareness and provide convenient curbside voter registration locations for the public.
Young Nēnē Geese Take Their Initial Flights
During the year’s latter seasons, the nēnē hunker down to nest, raise goslings, and grow a new set of flight feathers.
Ironman 70.3 Event to Cause Traffic Closure
The one-way pattern will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Traffic Changes Begin Friday on Lanikaula Street
The temporary one-way traffic pattern will allow reconstruction work in conjunction with the Kapiʻolani Street Extension Reconstruction Project.
‘Largest Sponge in the World?’
The sponge was close to 12 feet long and 7 feet wide, comparable in size to a minivan.
HSPLS Libraries to Observe Memorial Day Weekend
Kealakekua Public Library will open on Thursday, May 26, prior to the long weekend closure.
Moi Season Comes to an End
The “fish with a lot of ‘fingers’” is the only one in Hawai’i belonging to the Polydactylus genus, greek for “many fingers.”
Hawai’i Electric Unveils New EV Fast Chargers
The fast chargers are located at both the Hilo and Kona Hawai’i Electric Light offices.
UH System Selected for Veterans Training Programs
Two federal programs to assist veterans entering the civilian workforce will be available through the University of Hawai’i System.
DLNR: Identity of Mauna Kea Obstruction Suspect Sought
DLNR officials say the rocks were placed near the 5.5 mile marker of Summit Road at the 12,500-foot level.
UPDATE: New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts
Scientists at HVO say that at about 6:50 a.m., the two lava flows broke out from flanks of the cone.
HPD: No Right Turns on Shoulder
Captain Samuel Jelsma says that the “edge of the roadway” means the white solid line.
Mauna Kea Observatories Launch Charitable Fund
As the fund takes off in its initial year, it will participate in HCF’s STEM Learning Partnership.
Kapiolani Street Extension Project to Cause Traffic Change
Work on the project, being conducted by Isemoto Contracting Co., is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, June 15.
