East Hawaii News
Monthly Siren Testing Scheduled for Monday
A steady one minute tone will ring from all sirens. The tone is used to alert the public of an emergency that could pose a threat to life and property.
Senate and House Committees Pass Priority Legislation
Bills approved by members of the Senate and House conference committees include legislation that addresses housing and homelessness and measures addressing health.
PONC Seeks Public Input on Future Preservation Acquisitions
The County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Commission is seeking out properties on the Big Island that should be permanently preserved.
Kona Woman Sought for Abuse, Contempt of Court
Thirty-two-year-old Charita Lopez is described by authorities as 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Parents of ‘Peter Boy’ Kema Plead Not Guilty
Peter Kema Sr. is facing bail of $500,000, while Jaylin Kema is in custody on $150,000 bail.
Training Prompts Pause in PTA Hunting
No hunting will take place over the weekend at Pohakuloa Training Area.
Police Seek Suspects in Pahoa Post Office Damage
Several incidents occurred between April 26 and April 28.
DOH Selects Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applicants Hawaiian Ethos LLC, Lau Ola LLC
Under Chapter 329D, Hawai’i Revises Statues, eight licenses were awarded, including three for the City and County of Honolulu, two each for Hawai’i and Maui Counties, and one for the County of Kauai.
Police Release April 29 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Ige Names ESSA Team Members
The team will collaboratively develop a blueprint for Hawai’i’s public schools that is consistent with ESSA and maximize opportunities and possibilities for Hawai’i to transform education.
Hawaiian Immersion Students to Forgo Smarter Balance for Specialized Exam
This is the second consecutive year of the specialized tests.
Hawai’i Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Completes 2014 Audit Concerns
The Hawaii Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes provider fraud involving medical assistance programs, as well as patient abuse and neglect statewide.
Foam Food Container Bills to be Heard Tuesday
Margaret Wille’s bill seeks a total ban on polystyrene food containers, while Greggor Ilagan wants to see increased public education on the foam product instead of a ban.
UPDATE: Murder Charges Filed Against Parents of ‘Peter Boy’ Kema
Bench warrants were issued for their arrests on Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Earthquake Near Northern East Pacific Rise
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the Northern East Pacific Rise.
Officers Kuwabara, Horton Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” acknowledgements for March and April were issued by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
BIISC Push Moves Local Walmart Stores Towards “Plant Pono” Status
Walmart has recently agreed to phase out the sale of two plants from its garden centers in Hawai’i: the night-blooming jasmine and medinilla.
TIP Seeks Student Interns for Large State Projects
Student interns take part in work assignments that take what they’ve learned in the classroom to project assignments that occur in public service careers.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
