East Hawaii News
Sonobe Hong Named New State Sheirff
Renee Sonobe Hong was recently named the Department of Public Safety’s State Sheriff Division Administrator, a role that will take effect on Oct. 16.
Police Investigate Honoka’a Pool Theft
Thieves took $4,500 worth of items from the public swimming pool, including an AED machine that is valued at $3,000.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Tourism
Under the bipartisan bill, the Visa Waiver Program would be altered to shorten the waiting time for certain tourist visas and allow tourists to stay in the U.S. for a longer period of time.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Rescheduled
Traffic signal maintenance that was initially scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, has been rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4.
October Marks Cyber Security Awareness Month
October has been proclaimed “Cyber Security Awareness Month” in the State of Hawai’i, coinciding with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
NWHI Expedition Turns Up Large Rates of Unique Species
Among the species of marine life observed were some that had never been seen before, including a possible new species of seahorse and a sea star.
HFD Suspends Fisherman Search After One-Day Extension
The Hawai’i County Fire Department has suspended its search for a missing fisherman after extending the search for another day, per family request.
DOI Governance Proposal Receives Mixed Reactions
One day after the DOI announced its Native Hawaiian governance proposal, questions about the validity of the proposal remain.
Ige’s Office Plans Paperless Documents
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, Governor David Ige’s office will move towards a “paperless” environment.
Man Sought on Warrants Turns Himself in
George Kahakua was charged with four counts of contempt of court and was also arrested in connection to a vehicle break-in on Sept. 21 in Hilo.
Lālāmilo Wind Farm to Save $1M Yearly
The wind farm will be constructed in South Kohala and consist of five wind turbines that will produce a total of 3.3 megawatts of power.
Wanted Man Located, Charged in Various Cases
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a Kailua-Kona man who was wanted on an arrest warrant for violating probation and for questioning in various other cases.
HPD Warns Against Overdue Electric Bill Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a telephone scam after a Hilo business received a call about an overdue bill.
HPD: Apparent Drowning Cause of Hilo Bay Death
An autopsy has been completed on a man who was found face down 15 yards offshore in Hilo Bay last week.
Legislation Looks to Raise Tobacco Sale Age Nationally
Hawai’i became the first state in the country to raise its minimum tobacco age of sale to 21 earlier this year. Now, the Tobacco to 21 Act seeks to change the age limit nationwide.
UPDATE: Family Request Extends Search for Missing Fisherman
The search for a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Kaloli Point on Saturday has been extended.
Nāālehu Man Sought by Police on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 26-year-old Nāālehu man Logan Kahele-Bishop, who is wanted on a bench warrant for violating terms of probation.
Monthly Siren Warning System Test Scheduled
Monthly siren testing conducted by the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency is scheduled for Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
Path to Native Hawaiian Self-Governance Introduced by Feds
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding “Procedures for Reestablishing a Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community” has been announced.
