East Hawaii News
Police Release March 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Overlook Crater Anniversary Approaching
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano experienced a major change with the opening on March 19, 2008 of a new crater at the volcano’s summit.
Kona Teen Missing Since Feb. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Shellsea Gouiveia-Asuncion.
Hilo’s NAS Pool Closing Monday for Repairs
The pool located near the old terminal of Hilo International Airport is expected to reopen on Monday, March 31.
Waiakea Health Center to Get New Roof
Other capital improvement funding released by the governor includes $200,000 for renovations to allow the reopening this year of Kulani Correctional Facility.
Ka`u Man Shoots Neighbor, Then Himself
The 37-year-old victim in the attempted murder-suicide is listed in critical but stable condition at an Oahu hospital.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Puna Man Indicted for Murder in November Stabbing
David True Seal, an escapee from the state mental hospital, is accused of the Nov. 5 death of an Eden Roc man.
House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Police to Meet With Community March 18 in Na`alehu
The meeting, part of a series of district meetings held islandwide, is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss concerns.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Missing Since Late February
Brianna Freitas-Jones was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 28.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
Honoka`a Man Accused of Stealing From Rental Car
Jovin Baba Batalona was accused of two offenses after a tourist saw him allegedly reaching into the unlocked vehicle and taking money.
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Former Hilo Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
Justin Wade Smith pleaded guilty to taking more than $1.2 million from 33 victims while falsely claiming he would repay them with substantial interest.
Pi`ihonua Gym to Close for Renovations
The gym at Gilbert Carvalho Park will close Monday, and the work is not expected to be completed until the end of May.
Hawaii Volcanoes Reports 1.5M Visitors in 2013
The figure reflected a nearly 7% increase over visitors from the year before.
Fujiyama’s State Lease in Ka`u in Jeopardy
The Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to revoke the lease held by his company, Hawaii Outdoor Tours, because he is behind on rent payments.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Advisory Council Members
Candidates for the 2014-15 Teen Advisory Council include all high school students entering grade 9 or higher this fall.
