East Hawai‘i News
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
Hikers Airlifted From Kahaualea Forest Reserve
The group was hiking to view an active lava flow in the reserve when they made a 911 cell phone call for help at about 5 p.m.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Asuncion Charged With 13 Counts; Bail Set at $1.5 Million
Police said he had hijacked the pink sports utility vehicle he allegedly used to try to run over two officers on Stainback Highway Monday.
Groundbreaking Next Week for $22M Pahoa District Park
The $22.3 million first phase of the project includes a covered play court building, two lighted baseball fields and a keiki playground.
Judge Rules for State in Lawsuit Challenging Kulani Reopening
Circuit Court Judge Glenn Hara ruled in favor of the Department of Public Safety in the lawsuit seeking to have a pu`uhonua established at the prison.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Puna Man Indicted for Attempted Murder in 2013 Case
Gilbert Waiau of Pahoa has been charged with ramming a woman’s car with his vehicle and also attempting to run her over.
Driver Injured in Police Shooting Faces More Counts
Riley Asuncion of Pahoa has been released from the hospital and arrested on multiple counts, including three attempted murder offenses.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Another Ant Treatment Planned for Richardson Ocean Park
The popular Hilo beach park will close early on Wednesday, July 30, and reopen the following morning.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
First Group of Inmates Arrives at Kulani Correctional Facility
The minimum-security prison on the slopes of Mauna Loa will eventually house 200 low-risk inmates.
Pahoa Man Shot While Driving Toward Police Officers
Police said 38-year-old Riley Asuncion sustained a non-life-threatening injury in the shooting that occurred on Stainback Highway.
County Will Load Mulch at Kealakehe Station — For a Fee
The mechanical loading is available on Thursdays and Saturdays, although the public can manually load it without charge any day of the week.
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
UPDATE: Maku`u Market SNAP Event Sunday, July 27
The event will provide nutritional advice, including a cooking demonstration, to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Public’s Help Sought in Stolen Credit Card Case
They are trying to identify a man observed using the credit card at a Hilo convenience store last year.
Puna Burglar Targets Gallon of Milk
An Ainaloa woman told police she was home Monday afternoon when the suspect, identified as Lake Charles K. Lively, 25, came into the house and stole the beverage.
State Closing Waimanu Valley campground, Muliwai Trail
The trail that leads from Waipio Valley to the remote campground could be subjected to flash flooding from rainfall from tropical depression Wali.
