East Hawaii News
HI-5 Redemption Center Schedules Changing July 1
The new hours for all 10 centers will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., without a closing for lunch.
Police Release June 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Mail Carriers’ Food Drive Tops Half-Million Pounds
Hilo carriers brought in more than 33,000 pounds of food during last month’s “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign benefiting the Food Bank.
Police Looking to ID Couple in Theft Case
The man and the woman are wanted for questioning in an incident that occurred May 6 in Hilo.
Construction Will Prevent Bayfront Turns Overnight Sunday
Work on the traffic signal at the Pauahi Strteet-Kamehameha Avenue intersection will be done from 7 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Faucets, Copper Pipe Stolen at Hilo Beach Park
The plumbing in bathrooms was repaired by noon the following day, but it will take a little longer to get the outside drinking fountains working again.
Obama Administration Considering Hawaiian Trust Relationship
The Department of Interior will be holding public meetings to gather input on the matter of native Hawaiian governance.
Schatz, Hanabusa to Debate at Hilo’s Sangha Hall
The event is currently the only forum scheduled on the Big Island for the two candidates seeking to fill the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Sierra Club Makes Endorsements in Aug. 9 Primary
The environmental group has released its picks of favored candidates in federal, state and county races.
Forum on Energy Issues Set for Tuesday in Kona
State Rep. Nicole Lowen will lead the discussion to include representatives of HELCO, the Blue Planet Foundation and the state agency DBEDT.
New Perimeter Fencing Planned for Hilo’s Airport
The $2.2 million federal grant is part of more than $8.6 million allotted recently for improvements at Hilo International Airport.
Richardson Ocean Park to Close for Ant Treatment
The closure at 2 p.m. Thursday will allow the county Department of Parks and Recreation to apply bait aimed at little fire ant colonies.
State Librarian Richard Burns Retiring
The state library system has made significant advances into the digital age under his tenure, expanding offerings of e-books, e-magazines and internet service.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Woman Located on Hawaiʻi Island
Police say Halley Leah Ries, 28, of Haʻikū, Maui is reportedly with her two daughters, ages 5 and 8 months, and may be operating a gray 2014 Nissan four-door sedan, license ZBN509.
Firefighters Extinguish Suspicious Fire in Waiakea Uka
A rear door of the gated, unoccupied home had been forced open and a small fire was burning on the floor of the home’s first story.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Man
Yuriy Shvydkova, 49, was last seen in the Nanawale Estates subdivision on Monday, June 9.
DLNR Reviewing Options on Expiring Banyan Drive Leases
The state is hiring consultants to help it determine the fate of the Country Club, Reed’s Bay Hotel and Uncle Billy’s, which are on leases expiring next year.
Safety Issues Prompt Removal of Eucalyptus Trees
Branches falling from the tall, 40-year-old rainbow eucalyptus trees fronting the Waiakea Office Plaza on Kekuanaoa Street prompted the trees’ removal.
Mauna Kea Park Closing July 1 for Renovation
Hawaii County will be taking over control of the park on Saddle Road following an agreement reached with the state in March.
