East Hawaii News
Senate Passes Several Bills on Final Reading
The Senate passed several bills Tuesday, including the budget bill, industrial hemp pilot project, water rights, and TAT.
HFD, Coast Guard Assist Vessel in Distress off Hilo Coast
The person on board said that he was not able to steer his 30-foot sailing vessel.
Big Island Private High School Graduations
All across the Big Island and throughout the state, high school seniors will celebrate graduation at the end of May.
Transgender Community Delivers Petition to BOE
The petition calls on the DOE to respect and protect transgender students throughout the state.
State Officials Call For Awareness, Funding in Fight Against Zika
In Hawai’i, there have been nine confirmed cases of Zika since 2015. The cases include an infant that was born with microcephaly.
Listeria Prompts Recall of 42 Brands of Frozen Fruits and Veggies
The recall is a result of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Police Warn the Public About IRS Scam
HPD urges the public to follow instructions found on the official IRS website if they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
Public School Free Meal Program to Expand, Include Several Big Island Schools
On the Big Island, several Puna district schools will be joining the program.
Police Search for Missing Man Who is Also Wanted
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that Edmond Rodrigues went missing around noon on Monday and his family is concerned about his well-being.
May is Celebrated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In 1978, the observance was first started as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week, established through a joint Congressional resolution.
Tristram’s Storm-Petrels Make Return to Midway Atoll
Scientists say the birds were previously wiped off Midway Atoll.
Hawai’i State Judiciary Celebrates Law Day 2016
Law Day 2016 is the celebration of the role of law, the legal process, and the courts in our democratic society.
Hilo High Senior Named Hilo Bay Rotary Scholarship Recipient
Jyselle Arruda will study pre-med at UH-Hilo with a goal to become a pediatrician and set up a children’s health clinic on the Big Island.
Drought Conditions Provide Potential for Increased Hawai’i Wildfire Season
The outlook, released Sunday, outlines wildland fire risk across the nation.
Police Seek Information on Kapoho Cemetery Vandalism
The damage occurred between April 10 and April 21, and preliminary damage estimates total about $4,200.
HPD Investigates Monday Morning Robbery in HIlo
The victim’s wallet and cell phone were taken in the assault.
Man Caught on Surveillance Shoplifting Sunglasses
The man was seem removing a $15.99 pair of sunglasses from a display rack and leaving a store in Kalapana without paying.
Coast Guard Completes Move of Navigation Aids
Dredging efforts began at the Nawiliwili harbor in March and April and continued through to Hilo, Kalaeloa, Kahului, and Honolulu harbors.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 2-6
Roadwork will continue at various locations throughout the island this week, causing several lane closures.
