East Hawai‘i News
DRAM Settlement Claim Deadline is Aug. 1
The state’s attorney general is reminding residents about the price-fixing settlement for anyone who purchased an electronic device between 1998 and 2002.
Showers Easing, But More on Tap for Sunday
Passing low-pressure systems have left up to a foot of rain behind, although dryer weather is expected until the next wave arrives possibly on Saturday night.
New Air Ambulance Dedicated at Kona Community Hospital
The twin-engined helicopter is owned by Hawaii Life Flight, an air-ambulance service based in Honolulu, for exclusive use at the Kona facility.
Abercrombie Pulls Out of Three AARP Debates
The debates from which the governor is withdrawing include one in Hilo on July 28, but he will still take part in one the following day in Kona.
Police Investigating Robbery of Hitchhiker in Kona
The victim reported being robbed and attacked with a knife after being picked up by two men in a Jeep Cherokee on Palani Road early in the morning of June 27.
Big Island Cat-Adoption Clinic Receives Donation
Hui Pono Holoholona, which periodically holds low-cost spay and neuter clinics, is Hawaii’s recipient in Purina’s “Building Better Lives” program.
Ka`u Man Dies Following One-Car Crash
Police believe both alcohol and speeding may be factors in Friday’s crash that resulted in the man’s death two days later.
Individuals Wanted by Police for Violating Probation
The two being sought are both Hilo residents, and each is wanted on a pair of outstanding warrants that set bail at $50,000.
Science Summit Hosting High Schoolers from Five Nations
The Pacific Astronomy and Engineering Summit at the Imiloa Astronomy Center will give students from TMT partner nations a chance to learn from professionals.
Fausto Leaves Calling Card as it Passes Big Isle
The remnants of the tropical storm dumped nearly a half a foot of rain in some windward areas before moving off to the west.
Fire Destroys Home on Government Beach Road
The home located between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hawaiian Beaches had collapsed when firefighters arrived.
UPDATE: Missing California Teenager Located
Police said Friday that 16-year-old Jasmine Keilani was last seen three days earlier on Ali`i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Yuen Appointed to Land Board, Again
The former Hawaii County planning director served two four-year terms on the Board of Land and Natural Resources in the 1990s.
Hilo Muni Improvements Topic of Meeting on July 22
The project includes replacing the county golf course’s pro shot and restaurant, two on-course restrooms and reconstructing of four greens.
Triathlon to Close Highway 19 in Wainaku and Bayfront Sunday
Traffic will be detoured onto Wainaku Street between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday morning to make way for more than 200 athletes in the Hilo Triathlon.
Honoka`a Man Crushed by Vehicle
Police said the victim, identified as James Thomas Jones, died after a van he was working under collapsed onto him.
Police Release July 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Seeks Artifacts of Its Past
The iconic Laurence S. Rockefeller-developed hotel is celebrating its 50th aniversary in 2015.
Bayfront Highway Will Close During Nighttime Construction
The nighttime, weekday closures of the coastal Hilo roadway are expected to last until at least Friday, July 25.
