East Hawaii News
Council Honors Man Who Saved Victim of Shark Attack
County lawmakers praised Dallas O’Shaughnessy for bravery for saving Jimmy “Ulu Boy” Napeahi following the attack last month at Pohoiki in lower Puna.
One Charged Again in Home Invasion, Another Sought
Both Mark McCurley and Kawika Kahee were arrested last month and charged in connection with the July 24 case but were then released pending grand jury actions.
Hawaii Volcanoes Notifies Public of Aircraft Operations
The activities this week and in October are being carried out to maintain various operations, conduct training and to perform other park management functions.
Tsunami Drill Thursday for Hilo Elementary School
Students at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School will travel en masse from Kilauea Avenue up to Kinoole Street and then to Wailoa Street Thursday morning.
Burglary Occurs in Mountain View With Occupants Asleep
Residents of the home on North Kulani Road were awakened by the sounds of three intruders in their house.
Kamehameha Avenue To Get New Paint Job
Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo is about to get a facelift courtesy of Benjamin Moore Paints.
Kapa`au Woman Missing, May Have Gone to Waimanu Valley
Claudette Morell told her mother she was going camping in Waimanu Valley, and her mom later received a text from an unknown person saying that her stay would be extended.
UPDATE: Committee Defers Action on New Pahoa Shopping Center
The project includes improvements to the Pahoa Village Road fronting the property including a signal light.
‘Albizia Bill’ Up For Final Vote Wednesday
Bill 64 would expand existing county code to allow the mayor to determine whether landowners should be forced to remove “unsafe flora” from their property.
Warm, Dry Weather Persisting in East Hawaii
Due in part to a lack of rain, the maximum daily temperatures at Hilo’s airport so far this month are running more than 3% warmer than normal.
Apparent Drowning Reported Near Honoka`a
The crew of a fire department helicopter found the man floating face down at an area known as Kawela’s.
No More Extensions for Naniloa, Land Board Says
The Board of Land and Natural Resources declined to extend deadlines for an overdue lease payment or for reinstating a performance bond.
Talk to Focus on Effects of Climate Change on Peace
A UH law professor will discuss the potential for conflicts resulting from climate-caused population migration.
Hilo Hydrant Tests, N. Kohala Water Shut-Off Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply has scheduled the hydrant tests for Monday and the hydrant shut-off on Kynnersley Road for Thursday.
UPDATE: Dryer May Have Caused Kawailani Structure Fire
A structure fire on Kawailani Street near its intersection with Komohana forced police to detour traffic in the Waiakea Uka area this morning.
Police Release Sept. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Investigating Robbery of Kailua-Kona Restaurant
A man entered the establishment after it closed, threatened an employee with a weapon and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
Second Hale Nani Escapee Captured in Hilo
A tip from the public helped police locate Robert Carlos Garcia this morning at a house on Ohai Street in Hilo.
Judge Reverses Position, Won’t Allow Religious Defense
The ruling means Roger Christie cannot use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as the basis for his THC Ministry during his trial scheduled for Oct. 8.
Puna CDP Action Committee Members Needed
The county is looking for community-minded individuals to fill three members whose appointments are expiring in November.
