East Hawaii News
No Tsunami Threat From 6.5M Micronesia Tremor
The earthquake struck near the Caroline Islands at 10:56 a.m. Hawaii time.
Pahala Fire Station Getting Off-Road Fire Truck
The $165,000 wildland brush truck will give county firefighters much greater access to wildfires in remote areas in the sprawling Ka`u District.
Keaau Woman Assessed $1M in Fines, Restitution
A state agency said Edna A. Franco took up-front money from at least 17 homeowners while falsely telling them she could help them escape foreclosure.
Hilo Beach Park Stabbing Suspect Claims Self-Defense
The attorney for Paul Michael Gibson, who remained in custody today in lieu of $374,000 bail, claims his client was acting in self-defense.
Police Again Ask Public for Help Locating Voelker
Philip Voelker, who is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, is both missing and wanted on several outstanding bench warrants.
Arson Suspected in Burning of Controversial Puna Home
Residents of the subdivision had complained about the home’s ramshackle appearance and the county’s failure to require the owner to adhere to building codes.
HUD Funds Will Make Hilo Drag Strip ADA-Compliant
The $1 million for the project will bring the facility’s parking lot, bathrooms and judging tower in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Hirono, Schatz Support Bill to Lower Student Loan Interest
The bill would bring the rates paid by the more than 38 million Americans with outstanding loans more in line with current rates.
UPDATE: Stabbing Suspect Charged; Bail set at $374,000
The 46-year-old Ocean View man was charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident Saturday near the 4-Mile beach in Hilo.
Public Invited to Police Week Ceremonies, Tours
The national observance includes tributes to fallen officers, including four Big Island policeman who died in the line of duty.
Parker Ranch CEO to Speak at UH-Hilo Commencement
An honor student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Hawaiian Language will be the speaker representing the graduating class.
Board Accepts Stover’s Offer to Surrender Medical License
A similar offer by Dr. John Stover to give up his dental license will be taken up by the Board of Dental Examiners board on May 19.
Charity Walk Decides Which Mayor Gets Coveted Koa Slippah
The Big Island version of the Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be held this year on Saturday at the Mauna Lani resort.
Frying Oil Ignites, Burns Down Puna Home
The occupant of the home in Hawaii Island Paradise Acres told arriving firefighters that he was deep-frying food when the blaze started.
Police Release May 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police to Hold ‘Active Shooter’ Presentation in Kona
The Hawaii Police Department said the presentation is designed to help individuals increase their survivability should they encounter violent situations.
Tokuda Credited With Improving Hawaii Charter Schools
The state senator from Oahu received national recognition for her legislative efforts to improve Hawaii’s charter school system.
Hawaii County Fined $350,000 for Landfill Violations
It has been cited by the state Department of Health for failing to adequately cover the landfill or monitor groundwater quality and explosive gases in 2013.
UPDATE: Missing Man Found in Lava Field Near Vehicle
Police said Arthur Medina, 33, was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
New Volcano Charter School Campus Moving Forward
The $618,000 from the state Legislature will fund planning and design of a new campus for the Volcano School of Arts & Sciences.
