East Hawai‘i News
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Shoplifter
The image of a suspect allegedly taking a cell phone case was captured by a surveillance camera on April 17.
Household Hazardous Waste Collections in Hilo, Kona
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Mims Stabbed One Victim 26 Times, Police Say
Bail for Vahara Mims, who is accused of stabbing three people last week, was maintained at $500,000 pending a preliminary hearing Thursday.
NASA Takes Role on One Telescope; Future of Another Unclear
Ownership of the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, or UKIRT, is being taken over by UH, but the future of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope remains cloudy.
Attempted Murder Suspect Gibson Again Free on Bail
The man accused of a May 10 stabbing at 4-Mile Beach was released Friday from HCCC after posting $500,000, which was reduced by a judge that day from $700,000.
Puna Man Arrested for Failing to Report to Hale Nani
Aaron Nobriga has been charged with escape for failing to report to Hale Nani last November after being released on an extended work furlough.
Hilo Man Dead Following Crash Into Embankment
Police said alcohol may have been involved in the early-morning, one-vehicle crash on the Puainako Extension.
Prekindergarten Offered in Eight Big Island Schools
The schools will be available for eligible 4-year-olds who meet age and family income requirements.
Funding Released For Design of Waikoloa Library
Library patrons in Waikoloa Village currently must travel 17 miles to the Thelma Parker Library located in Waimea.
Bill Raising Hawaii’s Minimum Wage Signed Into Law
Act 82 incrementally raises the current rate of $7.25 an hour, which was set in 2007, to $10.10 an hour by Jan. 1, 2018.
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.
