East Hawaii News
Semifinalist From Big Island Named US Presidential Scholar
Lysha Matsunobu, one of two scholars selected from Hawaii, will be honored at a ceremony next month in Washington DC.
Citing Vermont Bill, Gabbard Renews Call for GE Labeling
The US representative, cosponsor of a federal bill to require labeling of transgenic foods, notes that Vermont will be the first state to enact such a law.
Robbery Reported Monday Night in Liliuokalani Gardens
The suspect punched a man and stole his backpack before driving away in what may have been a dark blue older-model Honda CRV.
Fire Department Welcomes 13 Graduating Recruits
The members of the 42nd Fire Fighter Recruit Class have undergone 12 months of intensive fire, rescue and medical training.
Water in Mountain View Subject of Group’s May Meeting
Department of Water Supply chief Quirino Antonio Jr. will discuss upper Puna water plans Thursday before the Mountain View Village Planning Committee.
Man Wanted for Probation Violations Frequents South Kohala
The 5-foot-11 Hakunaalii Kane is also wanted on three outstanding contempt warrants.
Waiakea Uka Park Latest to Receive New Playground
The park on Ainaola Drive in mauka Hilo is among six keiki playground projects initiated in Hawaii County over the past several years.
Money Released for Queen Kaahumanu Widening Project
Other infrastructure funding was released for drainage improvements at Hakalau Bridge and for a study of navigation and surge effects at Hilo Harbor.
Funding Boosted For Battle Against Coffee Berry Borer
The US Department of Agriculture has committed another $700,000 to help control the beetle which has caused $9 million in damage to Hawaii coffee crops.
Louie: State Won’t Defend Outdated Same-Sex Law
Hawaii’s attorney general says there’s no point in responding to an appeal of a state statute that’s been rejected by courts and overridden by a new law.
Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant, and For Questioning
Kaina Black is homeless but is known to frequent the Kona and South Kohala areas.
UH-Hilo Faculty Honored at Hawaii Book Awards Ceremony
English Professor Mark Panek won the top award in literature for a novel about a Hawaii at a crossroads following the death of a longtime political patriarch.
Sheared Utility Pole Shuts Down Highway 132 in Puna
The collision involving a suspected drunken driver closed the Pahoa-Kapoho Road for four hours and cut power to Kapoho residents for more than seven hours.
Men Rescued From Stalled, Sinking Watercraft
The two men aboard the jetski-type craft were unable to reach shore near Paauilo because of high cliffs in the area.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Woman
The family of Melissa Rigby, 43, has not heard from her since Tuesday.
Rainfall Sets Record in Hilo Thursday
The 3.70 inches that fell at Hilo’s airport was 75% more than the previous record there for May 1.
UPDATE: HOVE Well Working, Conservation Still Requested
The pump at the facility is operating again, but users are being asked to conserve water, and standpipes for commercial water haulers are closed until Monday.
UH-Hilo Announces Dorrance Scholarship Winners
The scholarships provide students who are the first in the family to attend college with $8,000 annually for four years and other benefits.
Police Release May 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
