East Hawaii News
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.
Missing 72-Year-Old Puna Man Found Unharmed
Yukiwo Tara, who had been missing since Friday, was located Monday in Hilo.
State to Pay Settlement After Hawaii Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The Legislature is preparing to pay legal fees paid out by 22 companies who sued the state over a 2011 law later found to be unconstitutional.
Remains of Man Missing Since 2012 Found
Police had been looking for Robert Allen Park, a 47-year-old Puna man, since he was reported missing in October 2012.
Man Arraigned in 2011 Death of 19-Month-Old Child
Xavier “Pee Wee” Cortez is being held on $1 million bond in the death of Pomaikai Ferreira, who was the daughter of his girlfriend.
UPDATE: Flash-Flood Watch Extended to Noon Wednesday
The moisture-laden remnant of a cold front, combined with an unstable atmosphere, continued to produce rain on the Big Island today.
Police Make Arrest, Seize Marijuana at Puna Home
A search warrant was used to confiscate both dried and growing marijuana at the home in Hawaiian Acres.
Comment Deadline Approaching on Plan to Kill Egrets, Barn Owls
Testimony on environmental study on the federal plan designed to protect native birds the egrets and owls prey upon is due by Monday, Feb. 3.
Hawaiian Paradise Park Man, 72, Missing Since Friday
Yukiwo Tara uses a cane and has a medical condition that requires medication, police said.
UPDATE: 77-Year-Old Puna Man Returns Home
Johannen Poche of Hawaiian Beaches was reported missing Friday and returned home later that day.
Renovation of Kamehameha Avenue to Begin Next Month
The $13 million project expected to be completed in summer 2015 involves the portion between Ponahawai Street and the Wailoa Bridge.
