East Hawaii News
Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception
Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
Election Review Prompts Finger-Pointing, But Little Else
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi and state election officials trade accusations about what went wrong during the Aug. 11 primary election.
Yet Another Inmate Escapes From Hale Nani
Another inmate has escaped from the the Hale Nani facility in Hilo, the third escapee in the past month.
Kaumana Home Damaged in Fire Friday Night
Firefighters said the blaze of unknown origin spread from the garage to the house.
HELCO Asks State Regulators For 4.2% Rate Increase
The Big Island utility last sought a rate increase in 2009, after which the PUC granted a 1.3% hike.
County Clerk’s Tenure Won’t Be Issue in Monday’s Meeting
The county clerk’s job security won’t be decided at next week’s meeting calling for a report on the recent primary election.
Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election
The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.
Man Charged with Forgery in Theft of Personal Checks
The 20-year-old Pahoa man was charged with seven offenses in connection with a July burglary and subsequent financial crimes.
Papaikou Man Charged with Burglary in Hilo
The suspect was allegedly found by police at the scene of the burglary with stolen items in his possession.
Grants Will Buy Critical Habitat Lands on Big Isle
The $2.4 million will be used to acquire more than 7,000 acres in two locations, one on the island’s southern coast and the other on Mauna Kea.
Volcano Scientists to Gather Next Week in Waikoloa
The conference will focus on Hawai`i’s volcanoes, tracing the path of molten rock from the depths of the earth to the surface.
Ada Sentenced For a Dozen Downtown Car Break-Ins
The 46-year-old Hilo man pleaded guilty to those crimes and others involving stolen credit cards.
Homeless Man Charged in Attempted Burglary
The man allegedly tried to break into a home in Pepe`ekeo.
Police Looking For Credit-Card Fraud Couple
The couple racked up more than $35,000 worth of fraudulent purchases in Kona.
One Lane of Kalanianaole Avenue to be Closed Near Hilo Pier
A sewer line repair project will require detouring of Keaukaha-bound traffic until October.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Police Looking For Another Hale Nani Escapee
Police are looking for another escapee from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility, the second inmate to escape from the facility in Panaewa in the past month.
Three UHH Students Receive Study-Abroad Scholarships
The students are recipients of $5,000 awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship program.
Police Seeking Public’s Help Locating Hilo Man
Justin Okazaki-Shimahara is being sought on an arrest warrant and for questioning in another case.
Contract Signed For Operation Of Volcano House
A limited opening of the historic hotel and some of the cabins at Namakanipaio Campground will occur Saturday.
