East Hawaii News
Media Symposium, Mayoral Debate at UHH Friday
Debates between the candidates for mayor and prosecuting attorney will highlight the symposium.
Police Break Up Burglary Ring, Arrest 10
Police credit tips from the community with helping them dismantle the crime ring.
Pahoa Transfer Station Garners National Award
The $3.9 million facility was recognized by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
New Ocean View Well Out of Commission
The breakdown is forcing commercial water haulers to use standpipes in either Naalehu or Hookena.
Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems
Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Police Seek California Tourist Missing Here Since 2007
Sean Ryan was last seen more than five years ago in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Chopper Rescues Maile Pickers Lost in Volcano Forest
Two Hilo residents picking maile called 911 after wandering off a trail and getting lost in the Olaa Forest Reserve.
Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder
That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.
UPDATE: Missing Mountain View Man Located
Paul Moses Abiley was found Saturday in Hilo in good health.
Police: Hilo Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Gun
Kawika Larinaga-Napihaa was charged Friday with burglary, theft and firearms charges.
Bail Set at $35,000 For Man Charged in Burglary
Police said a neighbor of the victim recognized Sam Ryelan Perez running through a nearby yard.
Water Shut-Off Set For Block of Kawailani Wednesday
The affected area lies between Oihana and Launa streets.
Hilo Gets Kudos Nationally For Livability and Sustainability
An upcoming edition of Mother Earth News names the city one of the nation’s “great places you’ve (maybe) never heard of.”
Riveira Charged With February Pepeekeo Break-In
This was the second burglary-related charge in the past month for the former resident of the North Hilo town.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Man
Police said Paul Moses Abiley has a medical condition that requires medication.
Police Release Sept. 14 Warrant List
Those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants are encouraged to turn themselves to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace.
Police Seeking Two Kailua-Kona Residents
Joel Landsborough is wanted on an outstanding warrant while police are looking for Danny Estocado in connection with a car theft investigation.
Pharmacy College Professor Awarded $675,000 Research Grant
The research will focus on the development of more effective chemotherapy drugs for a type of pediatric cancer.
UPDATE: Good Samaritan Neighbor Dies
The fire that started in the kitchen caused an estimated $85,000 in damage to the home on Kamaoa Road.
