East Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
