East Hawaii News
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
Kenoi and Kim Move On to General Election
Neither candidate pulls a majority; four County Council candidates escape that fate.
Kahele and Solomon Win Outright; Ruderman to Face Smith
Veteran lawmakers Inouye, Ikeda and Smart fail in their bids in Saturday’s primary.
Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Pahoa Man
Richard Dayle Ainslie has been missing from his home since May.
Hilo Man, 53, Charged in June Burglary
Brian Wade Pacheco was charged in connection with the break-in of a Hilo home.
UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed
Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.
Developer: New Pahoa Shopping Center Will Improve Traffic
A new shopping center not far from Malama Marketplace will include an extension of Kahakai Boulevard and a signal light at that intersection.
Coast Guard Assists Sailer in Distress
A Hercules aircraft dropped supplies to the mariner who is being escorted to Hilo by a Good Samaritan vessel.
Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency
The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.
HPP Owners’ Association Proposing Annual $500 Lot Assessment
The HPP Owners’ Association is proposing a $500 annual assessment for five years to be levied against all lot owners in HPP to cover the cost of paving roads.
Mo`oheau Bandstand, Bus Terminal Renovations Planned
A variety of improvements are planned for the busy facility in downtown Hilo.
Rising Death Toll Prompts Plea From Police Chief
With 24 traffic fatalities so far, including eight in the past month, Chief Harry Kubojiri is asking the public to use more caution when driving.
County Reopening Honoka`a Gym
The county Department of Parks and Recreation said repairs to its roof have been completed.
Owner of Unclaimed Necklace Sought
Police need the public’s help identifying the owner of some missing jewelry.
Police Issue Mail Scam Warning
The public should be on the lookout for letters seeking financial information or asking that checks be cashed.
UPDATE: Puainako Water Main Repaired On Schedule
The ruptured pipe that cut water service to 120 customers was expected to be repaired this evening.
