East Hawaii News
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Pahoa Pair Charged With Burglarizing Puna Home
The two were accused of entering a Hawaiian Beaches home and stealing a door and an air-conditioner.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge
An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
Fire Destroys Home on Pahoa-Kalapana Road
The cause of the blaze near the Black Sands Beach subdivision is under investigation.
Woman Robbed Last Week on Hilo Street
The victim was walking a bicycle on Mililani Street at about 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, when she was accosted.
Kilauea Avenue Roadwork Gets Underway Thursday
The latest improvements to the busy Hilo street will involve the short stretch from Aupuni Street to the Wailoa Bridge.
UPDATE: Wanted Pahoa Man Located By Police
Airiel Rhodes Jost was wanted for violating probation and for questioning in two robbery investigations.
UPDATE: Cruise Ship Passenger Intentionally Jumped Overboard
A passenger saw the woman jump off the Hawaii-bound ship, which was also recorded by video from a security camera.
Postal Service Stamp Folio Honors Medal of Honor Recipients
The offering depicts the last 12 surviving honorees from World War II, including the late Sen. Daniel Inouye and three others who died before its issue.
Abercrombie Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Into Law
The act makes Hawai`i the 15th state in the nation to legalize same-gender marriage.
Police Investigating Incident in Kalapana Seaview Park
A resident of the lower Puna subdivision told police she was injured after confronting the occupants of a vehicle being driven recklessly.
Wyland Partnership Buys Naniloa Resort for $5.2 Million
The famed whale artist teamed up with the former owner of Honolulu’s Aloha Tower to place the winning bid over Hilo native Peter Savio.
Hilo Man Sought in October Haihai Street Burglary
Police also want to question 21-year-old Kalei Kaaumoana in connection with other Waiakea Uka break-ins.
Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriages, Sends Bill to Governor
As expected, the Senate approved the House version of the legislation which moves the bill on to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who has already said he will sign it.
Missing Hilo Woman Last Seen in Ka`u
Police said Amanda Schwartz has been missing for a week, and may be in need of medical attention.
FBI Looking Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Predator
The man observed in video being circulated on child-pornography websites speaks with a southern accent and refers to himself as “Jimmy.”
Cold Front Breaks Record in Hilo, to Return Wednesday
The shear line that brought the weekend’s deluges is expected to make a U-turn and come back over the island chain late Wednesday into Thursday.
UPDATE: Missing Man, James Johnston, Located
The 53-year-old man missing since Sunday morning was located Monday evening.
