East Hawai‘i News
Most Big Island Public Schools Open Friday
Police urge motorists to be cautious and allow time for heavier traffic, especially during morning and afternoon hours.
Minority Student Conference At UH-Hilo
Nineteen IOA students from across the 18-member alliance will present their independent research results.
New ‘Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
The episode includes a couple whose video images were captured during a recent theft reported at a Hilo department store.
Continued Road Work Could Snarl Hilo Traffic
Scheduled road work will keep Ponahawai Street will remain closed through Friday.
Police Nab One Of Four For Credit Card Fraud
Two other men and a woman are still wanted in connection with this investigation.
Concussions Topic Of North Hawaii Hospital Talk
Melissa Roalstad co-founded Think Head First, LLC, devoted to raising consciousness about and helping to coordinate recovery from concussive injury.
State Seeks Forest Legacy Program Applicants
The Hawai‘i Forest Legacy Program works to promote sustainable, healthy forests.
Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Officers Honored For Murder Probe, Saving Life
As “Officer of the Month,” Detective Almeida and Officer Cardines are each eligible for “Officer of the Year.”
Brinkman Named Interim Regional Hospital Director
Brinkman first joined Hilo Medical Center in 2007 as the chief nurse executive and was named regional chief operating officer in early 2014.
DLNR Urges Denial of Contested Case Hearings
The petitioners have no legal right to contest the sublease, DLNR said.
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.
