East Hawaii News
Phone Calls About Clearing Up Warrants a Scam
A spokeswoman for the Sheriff Division said someone pretending to be a deputy is offering to clear warrants for missing jury duty — for a price.
Hilo Girl Missing Since November Located in Good Health
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones, 16, was located Friday in Puna.
Body of Man Missing in Akaka Falls Park Found
Jeffrey Reyes of Pepeekeo was last seen leaving his van in the Akaka Falls parking lot Friday morning.
Man Charged in Wednesday’s Robbery of Hilo Bank
Rogers was arrested less than a half-hour after a man left Central Pacific Bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.
MacKenzie Park Bathroom Back in Operation
The facility at the lower Puna park now features what state officials hope will prevent thieves from stealing solar components for the composting toilet.
Namasté Fans Holding Impromptu Memorial Saturday
Zoo officials say while they can appreciate the sentiment, given the way the community took to the now-departed tiger, an official event is also in the works.
Knife-Wielding Bicyclist Robs Man in Hilo
The victim told police the robbery occurred between 4 and 4:30 a.m. on Kanoelehua Avenue near the Leilani Street intersection.
Police Release Jan. 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Same-Sex Marriage Law Constitutional, Judge Rules
The ruling came in a lawsuit challenging the new law filed by a Republican member of the state House of Representatives.
Blizzard Traps Hiker for Two Nights on Mauna Loa
The snowstorm hit as the New York college professor from was returning from the summit, forcing him to spend the next two nights along the volcano’s trail.
DOT: Clearing Along Volcano Highway Has Multiple Benefits
Clearing of brush and trees along the four-lane highway between Hilo and Keaau will improve line-of-sight for motorists and make for easier maintenance.
Two Students Arrested Following ‘Small Explosion’ at Hilo High
The Waianuenue Avenue school was put on lockdown for nearly 90 minutes following the explosion of what may have been a “bottle bomb.”
Astronomer to Discuss Search for Life on Other Planets
Greg Doppmann from the Keck Observatory will speak on his quest for water and organic molecules that make up the compounds favorable for life.
Weather Watches Cancelled; Mountains Mantled with Snow
For the first time all week, Big Island residents don’t have to batten down the hatches and can enjoy the views of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
UPDATE: Ka`u Man Arrested in Hatchet Robbery
Police today located a 23-year-old Ocean View man in connection with the robbery Sunday of a woman along South Point Road.
Funding Released for Park, Small Boat Harbor Projects
On the Big Island, improvements are scheduled for the Wailoa, Kawaihae and Honokohau harbors, and fencing will be installed at a Ka`u natural area reserve.
Man Arrested Following Robbery of Hilo Bank
The man was arrested on Aupuni Street about a half-hour after the robbery of Central Pacific Bank on Kilauea Avenue.
Board Action Paving Way for Puna Park Expansion
A violation of state rules has so far prevented the county from acquiring a shoreline parcel in Pohoiki.
Tennis Courts in Keaau to Close for Cleaning
The closure of the courts at the Herbert Shipman Park will be in effect from Feb. 3-14.
Flood Watch Extended Again, to Midday Thursday
Continuing unstable atmospheric conditions mean the possibility of heavy rains will continue for another day, particularly over windward areas, forecaster say.
