East Hawai‘i News

The most serious offense, first-degree robbery, is a Class A felony, which carries a penalty of a 20-year prison term.

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 66-year-old Mountain View woman died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency while sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked in the store’s parking lot.

During this temporary closure, patrons of the Pāhala libraries are encouraged to visit nearby Nāʻālehu Public Library for services.

The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual 5K Pink Out Color run is coming up this Saturday.

Vector control operations will take place at the park during the morning.

Those planning to attend the next quarterly community meeting to discuss plant operations at Puna Geothermal Venture will need to update their schedules.

The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.

During the late fall and winter of 2021–2022, the eruption would episodically pause for periods lasting from hours to days.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 22-28.

Sofefina Paulino-Ngata was last seen at 7 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of Kapiʻolani Street in Hilo.

The black 2021 Polaris Sportsman 570 Ultimate Trail ATV was removed sometime between the evening hours of Oct. 18 and the morning of Oct. 19 from a residence on Kukuihaele Road in Honoka‘a.

Kona patrol officers identified 27-year-old Destanyie Calicdan of Hilo and 31-year-old Troy Canda-Raigumai of Kea‘au after both individuals were observed using the victim’s stolen credit cards to make numerous unauthorized purchases from at least five businesses in the Kailua-Kona area.

After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.

Jarret Kaneshiro faces several charges, including second-degree attempted murder.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department says Kaiea Fleming-White was last seen Sept. 11 in Hilo.

Hamada has four goals and eight points so far this season, placing him third on the UH-Hilo squad.

For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.

The free event will feature a three-point shooting contest and dunk contest showcase along with other games, contests and giveaways.

KTA highlights one male and one female Vulcan athlete each week for their standout performances the prior week.

Customers are asked to reduce their power usage from 5-9 p.m. tonight.