East Hawai‘i News
Community Remembers Onizuka on Challenger Anniversary
Onizuka was the first astronaut from Hawai’i, as well as the first Asian American and first of Japanese ancestry, to reach space.
Detective Todd Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
Detective Grant Todd received the “Officer of the Month” honor for his efforts in investigating the case of a wanted man.
Senate to Include Schatz’s Energy Research Funding Amendment
An amendment to the Energy Policy Modernization Act was approved by the United States Senate in a 55-37 vote.
Kawamoto Pool to Close Friday For Maintenance
Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will close all day Friday as repairs and maintenance work will be performed.
Dengue: No New Cases, Three Infectious
The Hawai’i Department of Health lists three of the 241 total confirmed cases as “potentially infectious.”
Fontes Charged in Murder of Puna Man
Eric James Fontes Jr. has been charged in the murder of Barton Allen Bumatay.
Pepeekeo to Hakalau Resurfacing Project to Begin Monday
A 24-hour one lane closure will be added to the Hawai’i Department of Transportation’s list of roadwork projects, beginning Monday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.
DOE: SQS Assists in Gathering School Quality Information
The surveys provide information on how schools are doing in ways of school culture, satisfaction, and engagement.
Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Forest Reserve Lands
The hearing will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Kuhio Hale, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands West Hawai‘i district office, located at 64-756 Mamalahoa Highway.
Final Farewells to Late Senator Gilbert Kahele
A final tribute will be paid to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele as a motorcade will pass by the State Capitol on Beretania Street on Oahu next Tuesday morning.
Police Investigate Hilo Attempted Robbery
An attempted robbery in Hilo Wednesday evening is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Missing 87-Year-Old Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert that Tsusurue Osakai was missing Wednesday at about 6:30 p.m. Another alert notice that she was located was sent just before 4:45 a.m. Thursday.
Police Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Woman
Tsusurue Osaki is 5-foot-1 and weighs 130 pounds. She has short gray hair.
AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Considered Gambling in Hawai’i
Daily fantasy sports contests like those run by FanDuel and DraftKings are considered illegal gambling under Hawai’i law, according to Attorney General Douglas Chin.
Five ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
Four new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
Off-Duty HPD Officer Charged with Assault
An officer with the Hawai’i Police Department has been arrested.
State Senate to Host Public Memorial for the Late Senator Kahele
Senator Kahele passed away Tuesday morning. He served portions of the Big Island in the State Senate since 2011.
Arrest Made in Case of Decomposed Body in HPP
The arrest was in connection to unidentified human remains found in Hawaiian Paradise Park over the weekend.
NOAA Decides Against Proposed Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has decided against the potential expansion of the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Hilo Area Water Shut-Off Scheduled
Department of Water Supply crews will work on the installation of a new waterline connection for the Desha Avenue Waterline Replacement project.
