East Hawaii News
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.
Approvals Given for Pahoa Park Plan and Funding
The $20 million first phase of the 56-acre expansion will include a covered multi-purpose court as well as new ball fields and restrooms.
Humpback Whale Count Scheduled for Three Saturdays
Sites for the count, which takes place on the last Saturdays of the first three months of the year, include Kaena Point in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
UPDATE: Police Still Seeking Driver of Van Involved in Jail Escape
The blue Honda Odyssey van with “PUC” markings was stopped in traffic on Route 11 by a woman who had escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Panaewa.
UPDATE: Fugitives Wanted on Bench Warrants Located
Police had asked for the public’s help locating Shaylyn Araw and Bryce Feary, both of whom were the subject of high-bail arrest warrants.
Remains Found in Unmarked Gravesite at Cemetery
The incomplete skeletal remains were found by workers digging a new burial site at Veteran’s Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo.
Target Offering Shoppers Free Credit Monitoring
The chain is offering the service in the wake of two data breaches that resulted in hackers obtaining financial and other information on 70 million shoppers.
