East Hawai‘i News
Police Release May 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Mims Charged in Stabbings, Could Face Life Without Parole
The man accused of stabbing two people in front of a Hilo bar and a third at Wainaku residence was charged this weekend with eight offenses.
Honoka`a Street Closing Today for Western Week Festivities
Mamane Street, from Lehua to Puakalo streets, will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. today for events including a parade and music and dancing in the street.
Thielen: Kentucky’s Experience Will Aid Hawaii Hemp Research
The Oahu legislator said Kentucky’s efforts, which included suing the Drug Enforcement Administration, provides a model for Hawaii to obtain its own hemp seed.
Stabbing Suspect Indicted, Re-Arrested on Higher Bail
Bail for Paul Michael Gibson, accused of attempted murder in a May 10 incident at a Hilo beach park, was increased to $700,000 following a 10-count indictment.
DUI Checkpoints Readied for Memorial Day Weekend
Police are reminding drivers that a designated driver or taxi could prevent both arrests and tragedies during the long holiday weekend.
Hawaii House Members Critical of Freedom Act Changes
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa said the bill they co-introduced in October has been stripped of elements needed to rein in the NSA.
Kailua Playground Reopens; Fourth to be Renovated
Two more keiki facilities in Hilo are still to be completed as part of a $3 million program under the administration of Mayor Billy Kenoi.
Slightly Busier Hurricane Season Predicted
The prediction of between four and seven tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific over the next six months is based partly on increasing El Niño conditions.
Driver in Park Crash Charged with Stealing Truck
Hiram Kawelu, driver of a truck which smashed into an ohia tree in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sunday morning, now faces both federal and state charges.
EBay Victim of Cyber-Attack, Asks Users to Change Passwords
The online commerce giant discovered the database compromise two weeks ago, but said sensitive financial information was encrypted and stored separately.
Hokule`a, Hikianalia Being Readied for Worldwide Trip
The crews of the double-hulled voyaging canoes moored in Hilo’s Radio Bay are preparing for the three-year voyage which begins with a stop in Tahiti.
Isle’s ‘Most Wanted’ Show Features Arruda, Kane, Black
Inspired by “America’s Most Wanted,” the community television show from Crime Stoppers asks for the public’s help locating fugitives.
UH-Hilo Faculty Honored at Spring Commencement
Three excellence in teaching awards were given out along with recognition of someone who exemplifies the University of Hawaii at Hilo vision.
Buckle-Up Campaign Running Through June 1
Big Island police are reminding the public that under a 2013 law, if anyone is not restrained in a vehicle it is the driver that gets the $102 ticket.
State to Pay Out $2.9M to Settle Legal Claims
The payouts for judgements and settlements were recommended by the state attorney general and included in Act 80 which was signed into law last week.
Molly Stebbins Named County’s Top Civil Attorney
She will replace former Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, who resigned April 30 to take a position with a private law firm.
Gabbard Meets with Academic Decathletes, Speaks to HCC Grads
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard visited the Big Island Friday to honor academic decathletes, speak to community college graduates and visit a Keaau school.
UPDATE: Rangers File Charges in National Park Crash
The men were in a truck that drove into a tree Sunday morning; a calf believed to have been stolen was also in the truck but has yet to be located.
Adult Correctional Officer Graduates Assigned to HCCC
The 26 ACOs will fill vacancies at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, including those created by guards transitioning back to Kulani Correctional Facility.
