East Hawai‘i News
Teen Missing From Her Hilo Home Since January
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Ululihi Watson-Hamilton.
State’s Permit Requirement for Protests Unconstitutional, ACLU Says
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in federal court charging that the state rules violate the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Census Says Kauai Leading Growth, Hawaii County Third
The US Census Bureau said the Big Island trails both Kauai and Maui counties when it comes to recent population increases.
UPDATE: Victim in Hilo Murder Case Identified
Police took Ellsworth Hulihee and Rhonda Faris into custody Wednesday night after finding Evanson’s body in Hulihee’s apartment.
Funding Extended for UH-Hilo Tropical Ecosystem Research
The $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation funds the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Program for another five years.
PISCES to Unveil Robotic Rover and Its Uses Friday
The Hilo-based space research facility will brief state lawmakers on its plans for the Canadian-built vehicle.
YWCA to Honor Realtor, Culinary Specialist
Sharon Scheele and Audrey Wilson have been named the organization’s Remarkable People of 2014.
Saturday is Final Day of 2014 Humpback Whale Count
The count, which helps researchers monitor the whale population, is held on the last Saturday in January, February and March — peak whale season in Hawaii.
Police Looking to Identify Assault Suspects
Two men are wanted in connection with an alleged attack on a 51-year-old man early Monday near the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and Aupuni Street.
Papaikou Resident Finalist in Innovation Competition
John Burns, a graduate student in marine biology, wants to provide waterproof computers to reef-watchers.
Honoka`a Park Gets New Playground Equipment
The $295,000 project is part of ongoing efforts to improve playground equipment for Big Island keiki.
VIDEO: New Satellite Providing Greater Insight on Rainfall
The Global Precipitation Measurement spacecraft augments the mission of a satellite launched in 1997 to study rainfall in the tropics.
Dedication Thursday for Hilo Senior Housing Project
Sixty seniors have been selected through a lottery as the first tenants of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.
16-Year-Old Mountain View Boy Missing
Police are looking for Rillian Woods, who was last seen Feb. 28 in Nanawale Estates.
Culinary Arts Classic Set for April 4
The renowned event held by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program provides food for both the palate and the eye.
Correa, Okinaka Honored for Service to Community
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii last week issued its awards for police officer and firefighter of the year.
UPDATE: Pahoa-Kapoho Road Reopened to Traffic
The road was closed near Nanawale Estates early this morning by a fallen tree and downed power lines.
Man Charged in Burglaries in Hilo, Kona
Initially arrested for marijuana but later charged with 30 offenses connected with burglaries, Christopher Perkins was being held on $334,000 bail.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
‘Hats Off’ Saturday for Donations to Red Cross
First-responders and other volunteers will be passing their hats at the Hilo Walmart and KTA Puainako stores.
