East Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Need Help ID’ing Couple in Theft Case
The man and woman are suspected of a theft on Wednesday from a department store on Puainako Street.
Wali Weakens to a Tropical Depression
Rainfall of up to a foot is expected in some areas this weekend, although accompanying winds are expected to be typical trades of 10-20 mph.
Police Release July 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Arrested in Eden Roc Shooting
Police said 58-year-old Wayne Delossantos was arrested and later released pending further investigation of the June 28 incident.
Police Looking For Man With Six Outstanding Warrants
Pio Kapeli Jr., who is also wanted for questioning in a theft case, has no permanent address but is known to frequent the Puna District.
Vehicles Damaged by Running Over Rocks on Roadways
Two vehicles struck rocks near Alae Cemetery and a third incident occurred on Haihai Street.
Man Wanted by Police for Violating Probation
Police say Kyle Dawson, 32, should be considered dangerous and may be armed.
HELCO Warning Customers of Bill-Payment Scam
The utility is receiving reports from customers of callers claiming to be from the company and saying bills should be paid using a service called “Money Pak.”
UPDATE: Storm Expected to Weaken, Bring Heavy Rainfall
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the weekend in advance of the arrival of what is now tropical storm Wali.
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.
