East Hawai‘i News
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Sought By Police
Timothy John Nacis, described as 5-foot-11, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, may be driving a light-colored Lexus sedan, license plate GTR 462.
Hurricane Iselle Likely To Arrive In Hawaii On Thursday
The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings or watches at this time, but residents should prepare for the storm to hit Thursday.
Final Two Credit Card Suspects Nabbed
Kaniaupio and Parent were among four people who had been sought for using a credit card after it was stolen from a car on Kuakini Highway on July 23.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
Oregon Niece Adds To Helene Hale’s Scholarship Fund
The trust will augment a 2013 scholarship bequest from the late Heléne Hale herself that benefits UH-Hilo students pursuing teaching careers.
Massive Eruptions On Jupiter Moon Surprise Researchers
Io, the innermost of Jupiter’s four large “Galilean” moons, is the only known place in the solar system with volcanoes erupting extremely hot lava like that seen on Earth.
Waterfalling Estates Goes Back On The Market
New owners include Charles Floyd Anderson, who is also one of the owners who put the property up for auction in March.
Hilo Man Charged With Robbery, Assault
A 54-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was beaten with fists inside her car Wednesday on Kanoelehua Avenue.
Hilo Man Charged With Steroids Possession
Gregory Douglas Kama was charged with 10 counts of promoting a harmful drug and eight counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.
Police Nab Another Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Two men were charged and remain jailed in lieu of bail on multiple charges, while two others linked to the pair are still being sought for alleged credit card fraud.
Most Big Island Public Schools Open Friday
Police urge motorists to be cautious and allow time for heavier traffic, especially during morning and afternoon hours.
Minority Student Conference At UH-Hilo
Nineteen IOA students from across the 18-member alliance will present their independent research results.
New ‘Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
The episode includes a couple whose video images were captured during a recent theft reported at a Hilo department store.
Continued Road Work Could Snarl Hilo Traffic
Scheduled road work will keep Ponahawai Street will remain closed through Friday.
Police Nab One Of Four For Credit Card Fraud
Two other men and a woman are still wanted in connection with this investigation.
Concussions Topic Of North Hawaii Hospital Talk
Melissa Roalstad co-founded Think Head First, LLC, devoted to raising consciousness about and helping to coordinate recovery from concussive injury.
State Seeks Forest Legacy Program Applicants
The Hawai‘i Forest Legacy Program works to promote sustainable, healthy forests.
Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Officers Honored For Murder Probe, Saving Life
As “Officer of the Month,” Detective Almeida and Officer Cardines are each eligible for “Officer of the Year.”
Brinkman Named Interim Regional Hospital Director
Brinkman first joined Hilo Medical Center in 2007 as the chief nurse executive and was named regional chief operating officer in early 2014.
