East Hawaii News
Downtown Hilo Robbery Suspect Sought
The incident reportedly took place Tuesday morning when a 47-year-old woman was sleeping in the doorway of a business.
Police Seek Man on Warrant, Questioning
Twenty-five-year-old Tevita Afu is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department for violating probation and for questioning in a theft and unauthorized use of motor vehicle case.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 20 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27.
HFD Contiues Search for Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman
The search for a man who went missing while fishing along the Kaloli Point coast continues.
DOE: Hawai’i Career Pathways to Gain Boost
The Hawai’i State Department of Education announced Monday that it is committed to resetting career education by adding rigor and value to its programs.
DLNR Plans Animal Control Activities
Those interested in receiving salvage permits should call the DLNR DOFAW Kamuela Office at 887-6063 from 9 a.m. on Oct. 7 to 10 a.m. the day before each shoot.
Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Burglary Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect of an April 22 burglary.
Red Cross Campaigns Against Home Fires
Once a fire begins, the Red Cross estimates that it is possible that there is only two minutes to get out of a burning home.
Scholarship Fund Established in Honor of DKICP Founding Dean
The John M. & Mimi F. Pezzuto Excellence Scholarship Fund for student pharmacists was established in recognition of the Pezzuto’s.
Study Explores Sea Rise Doubling
Matthew Wildlansky, Axel Timmermann and Wenju Cai conducted computer modeling experiments and tide-gauge analysis to understand the culprit for potential frequent extreme inter-annual sea level swings.
Police Search for Missing Teenager
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 16-year-old Kuuipo Taketa.
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 28 – Oct. 2
Scheduled lane closures have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works.
Flooding Causes Downtown Hilo Road Closures
Two roadays in downtown Hilo have been closed due to flooding.
Search for Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman Continues
The search for a 51-year-old missing fisherman continued Sunday.
Tonight’s Lunar Eclipse Not Visible, Super Moon Expected
Today, September 27th, the moon is officially dubbed a “Supermoon”. The moon will appear larger & brighter than usual. Tonight we have a full moon…
UPDATE: Niala Continues to Weaken South of the State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, Crew Return to Home Port
United States Coast Guard Cutter Kiska and crew members returned to the Port of Hilo on Friday, Sept. 25 after over 120 days of being dry docked on Oahu.
UPDATE: Coast Guard, HFD Search For Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department are searching for a man who was reportedly swept out to sea Saturday while fishing near Kaloli Point.
Teen Escapes from HYCF Officer’s Custody
Kahekili Krause, 17, was being transported from Pahoa to the Hilo Airport to be returned to the Hawai’i Youth Correctional Facility when he escaped.
