East Hawaii News
Former Big Isle Educator Retires Under Cloud
John Sosa, a former principal at Waiakea High School and island-wide deputy superintendent, is the subject of an internal investigation by the state DOE.
Supreme Court Upholds New Big Island Senate Seat
The high court affirmed an earlier ruling by a federal court in Hawaii that the state’s reapportionment plan did not violate the US Constitution.
Bicyclist Who Died Identified as Member of Mayor’s Family
Darwin Barve, who died after his bicycle hit a railing and he fell into the roadway, is a half-brother of Mayor Billy Kenoi.
Marijuana Topic of Meetings in Hilo, Pahoa
Several organizations are sponsoring the discussions of medical marijuana as well as legalization and decriminalization of the substance on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.
Aerial Shooting of Sheep on Mauna Kea Scheduled
Six upcoming dates have been set for the effort mandated by a 1978 order by a federal court to protect the habitat of palila, an endangered endemic honeycreeper.
Velveeta Product Recalled Over Soy Ingredient
The packages of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles Ultimate Cheesburger Mac failed to list in the ingredients that they contain soy, an allergen.
Victim in Bicycle-Truck Crash Not Yet Identified
Paramedics responding to the incident on Route 19 just outside Hilo pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene.
Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC
Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.
Two Hilo Parks Getting New Playground Equipment
Installation will begin Tuesday at Waiakea-Uka Park and on Feb. 20 at Gilbert Carvalho Park; both parks will remain open during the construction activities.
Kohala Man Missing Since Sunday
Police said Jonathan Riviera, 38, has a condition that requires medication.
Forest Service to Study Clear-Cut Puna Forest
The agency will do an analysis of the regrowth of a forest clogged nearly 30 years ago which resulted in the trees being chipped and sold to generate electricity.
Work Underway for New Hilo Harbor Access
The widening and other improvements to Kumau Street will provide an alternate route for cargo traffic, particularly when cruise ships are in port.
State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle
The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.
Police Release Jan. 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Panaewa Zoo’s Popular Tiger Namaste Dies
County officials said the 15-year-old white Bengal tiger, which was by far the zoo’s most popular denizen, was euthanized this morning.
Big Isle Drought Declaration Triggers USDA Loan Assistance
The federal Department of Agriculture has issued the disaster declaration for both Hawaii and Maui counties.
Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified
The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.
Hilo Woman Missing Since Saturday
Police are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Malia Pelekane.
Kenoi Asks Lawmakers for Highway, University Projects
The Big Island’s mayor appeared before key legislative committees to ask for a new College of Pharmacy building and a four-lane highway between Keaau and Pahoa.
UPDATE: Man Wanted in Theft Case Surrenders to Police
Benjamin Fonseca turned himself in at the Hilo police station where he was arrested on suspicion of two thefts and 28 counts of forgery.
