East Hawaii News

Hawaiʻi County prosecutor’s office reports that 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson appeared the afternoon Oct. 14 in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $592,000 and he was ordered to return Oct. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

The substance is part of a concerning group of substances because of their persistence in the environment and links to adverse health outcomes; it is one of thousands of human-made compounds commonly used in non-stick, non-stain and water-resistant industrial and household products.

The 10% water conservation notice is effective immediately and until further notice.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The Hilo club’s “Pay It Forward” program is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs on Hawai‘i Island start a new business or expand an existing business. Six winners were awarded this year.

A total of 150 community-led projects reach more than 7,000 people with acts of aloha as people came together around the Big Island, opened their doors and shared what they have to care for the places they love.

47-year-old Albert Espaniola Jr. now faces charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Oct. 8 burglary incident at the residence on Old Volcano Road.

The incident happened sometime from Oct. 3-6 at a ranch in the 15-2000 block of Government Beach Road on a fenced property where they sheep were kept in a location on which hunting and trespassing is strictly prohibited.

“Nowadays, there is so much in the news and on social media concerning polarization and the lack of civil conversations,” said Mediator and retired professor Jo Hittner, who will present the workshop, “but that doesn’t mean we are powerless against this divisive trend.”

Financial aid aimed at helping empower Hawai‘i Island students pursuing careers in storytelling, journalism, broadcasting and digital or creative media to shape the future of media.

Isn’t it great we live Big Island? No matter what week it is, there’s always something to do — and sometimes the mix is just as special as the place we call home. This week is one of those times.

The U.S. Postal Service is ramping up for the holiday hustle, seeking 29 new hires to join as temporary clerks and carrier assistants on Hawaiʻi Island.

options include payment arrangement plans or extensions on monthly bills; plus, Hawaiian Electric also can refer customers to financial assistance programs administered by nonprofits and government agencies.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Diane “Wendy” Felkins was found in Mountain View after she went missing at noon Oct. 7 from Hawaiian Acres.

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

Junior Salvador of Guam was arrested and charged with two counts of assault against a law enforcement officer and first-degree criminal property damage in connection with an incident the evening of Oct. 4 in an area of Pōpolo Street in Hilo.

Seven artists offer their unique perspectives about the relationships we have with our bodies and how others present their bodies to us as part of the new exhibit on view through Nov. 26 at the downtown Hilo cultural center.

“They are the backbone of our county, and we appreciate their hard work and dedication for our residents,” said Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda.

30-year-old Dallas Brooks faces charges of first-degree negligent homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant in connection with incident that caused death of Maxwell Robertson Sherwood on May 16 in Orchidland Estates.

Peak monthly tides will combine with higher-than-predicted water levels to produce conditions ripe for inundation of shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during early morning hours through afternoon of Oct. 10.