East Hawai‘i News
Triathlon Bike Remains Missing in HPP Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 2012 Orbea Triathlon bicycle stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
HPD Locates Missing 15-Year-Old
The Hawai’i Police Department located missing teenager, Kyara K. Kalili, Thursday in Hilo.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/13/15
Poor weather kept Hawai’i County Civil Defense from conducting its full assessment of the June 27 lava flow. Downslope areas observed showed little activity.
Weekend PTA Bearded Turkey Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will open various areas for bearded turkey hunting on March 14-15.
‘Lunar Concrete’ May Pave the Way for Sustainability
Three prototypes of concrete were laid in downtown Hilo Thursday afternoon as part of a year-long project to test out “lunar concrete.”
HPD Warns of Fake Raffle Tickets
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about fake raffle tickets claiming to be from a seed shop and sold by a man in the Puna District.
Community Leaders Take ‘Hats Off’ for Red Cross Benefit
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual “Hats Off” fundraising event on Saturday, March 14.
Tobacco Study May Boost Efforts to Raise Sale Age
A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine concludes that raising the legal age to purchase tobacco could improve health by reducing the number of smokers.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/12/15
The south margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow is showing no signs of advancement or activity Thursday morning.
UH Hilo Accreditation Renewed
University receives praise for new initiatives and gets approval through 2022.
Big Island Schools to Receive Share of Federal Grant
The United States Department of Education will allocate $10.6 million for Big Island educational entities.
State-Wide Annual Firearm Statistics
The Department of the Attorney General has released its state-wide firearm statistics for 2014.
Weekend Closure of Hilo Trap and Skeet Range
Department of Parks and Recreation officials announced that the Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will be closed over the weekend.
Missing Pepe’ekeo Teen Located by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a Pepe’ekeo teenager who was last seen on Jan. 10.
Missing Kea’au Teen Found in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a missing Kea’au teen last seen in August.
Police Locate Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a Hilo teen who was missing for nearly a year.
FBI Offers $10,000 Reward in 2005 Cold Case Murder
The Honolulu Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a new reward for information on the 2005 murder of Arman B. Johnson.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests continue to remain down from numbers seen last year.
