East Hawai‘i News
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.
Hilo Dentist Creates $500,000 Endowment at UH-Hilo
The gift from Dr. Patsy Fujimoto creates the David C. Purcell, Jr. Endowed Visiting Chair in History to bring distinguished historians to the university.
‘Salute to the Graduates’ Now in its 31st Year
Sixty-Eight of the Big Island’s top high school students are again being honored for achievements in five categories.
UPDATE: Old Highway Through Ahualoa Reopened
The Old Mamalahoa Highway in Ahualoa had been closed since a large eucalyptus tree fell onto the roadway Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Suisan Relocating Office Staff to Ben Franklin Building
The food wholesale firm has already begun demolition of the building destroyed by a fire late Thursday night.
Police Release May 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Suisan Offices, Warehouse Damaged by Fire
Police closed the Kamehameha Avenue Extension, the road fronting the 107-year-old company’s warehouse, at 11 p.m. Thursday.
Police Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Man
The man whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in a Hilo store is wanted for questioning in a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation.
UH-Hilo Issues New Policy in Response to Lawsuit
University officials said the interim policy will be in place while it explores possible permanent policy changes.
New Planet’s Distance From Star Will Help Its Study
The gas giant’s orbit means its star won’t interfere with observations.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Mountain View Fatality
The Oahu man was the driver of a 2002 Ford sedan that was struck head-on by a pickup truck that crossed the center line.
Gibson Started Altercation, Wife of Stabbing Victim Says
During a preliminary hearing that included references to motorcycle clubs, Alicia Coombs testified Paul Gibson stabbed her husband, David, and assaulted her.
FAA Grant to Rehabilitate Hilo Airport Runway
The $3.1 million project involves excavation of deteriorating sections of the runway and repaving its surface.
Huge Eucalpytus Tree Blocking Road in Ahualoa
Traffic on the Old Mamalahoa Highway is expected to be blocked through Thursday.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.5M Micronesia Tremor
The earthquake struck near the Caroline Islands at 10:56 a.m. Hawaii time.
Pahala Fire Station Getting Off-Road Fire Truck
The $165,000 wildland brush truck will give county firefighters much greater access to wildfires in remote areas in the sprawling Ka`u District.
Keaau Woman Assessed $1M in Fines, Restitution
A state agency said Edna A. Franco took up-front money from at least 17 homeowners while falsely telling them she could help them escape foreclosure.
Hilo Beach Park Stabbing Suspect Claims Self-Defense
The attorney for Paul Michael Gibson, who remained in custody today in lieu of $374,000 bail, claims his client was acting in self-defense.
Police Again Ask Public for Help Locating Voelker
Philip Voelker, who is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, is both missing and wanted on several outstanding bench warrants.
Arson Suspected in Burning of Controversial Puna Home
Residents of the subdivision had complained about the home’s ramshackle appearance and the county’s failure to require the owner to adhere to building codes.
