East Hawai‘i News
Home in Ainaloa Subdivision Damaged by Fire
Fire department investigators were attempting to to determine the cause of the early morning fire on Hibiscus Drive.
Two Men Charged in Likeke Street Burglary
The burglary in progress at a home near the Hilo Muni Golf Course was reported by a neighbor.
Police Investigating Report of Threat Against Woman
The incident involved a man brandishing a knife on Feb. 5 near Da Store on Kahakai Boulevard in lower Puna.
‘Planting’ Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
The awareness and education effort will take place Wednesday in Hilo and next Monday in Kona.
Waiakeawaena Playground Closed for Renovation
The playground on Kilauea Avenue, which will be closed until June, is the sixth in recent months to undergo renovations on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Victim of Sunday’s Puna Traffic Fatality Identified
The 26-year-old Hilo man died after he passed another vehicle and crashed into an oncoming truck west of the Shower Drive intersection.
UPDATE: Hilo Man Wanted in HPP Burglary Captured
Darren Ornellas had been sought in a burglary that occurred Thursday observed by a neighbor.
UPDATE: Keaau Woman Missing Since March Located
Police had told the public that Karissa Hirahara, 24, may be located in lower Puna.
Palila Showcased in Mural in Downtown Hilo
The mural of the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper was done by local artist Kathleen Kam as part of the Mauna Kea Reforestation Project.
Keiki Focus of Saturday Event at Hilo’s Sangha Hall
The free Celebrate Your Family, “Cherish the Child” Family Event will include games, crafts, refreshments and a missing-child I.D. service.
Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10
The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.
Police Release April 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Judge Rejects Appeal of Thirty Meter Telescope Permit
Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura said the state Board of Land and Natural followed proper procedure when it issued the permit in 2011.
Record Number of Firearms Registered in Hawaii in 2013
Hawaii County, which has less than 14% of the state’s population, accounted for nearly 24% of the firearms registered in Hawaii.
Spay Day Rally Saturday at Mo`oheau Bandstand
Music and a silent auction are among the activities being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, a non-profit organization which provides spay and neutering programs.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.8M Chilean Aftershock
The 7.8 magnitude tremor late this afternoon was among a flurry of strong aftershocks in the same area as Tuesday’s powerful earthquake.
Public Meetings Aimed at Commercial Boating Rules
The meetings scheduled for tonight in Hilo and Thursday in Kona will focus on proposed changes to regulations for commercial boating activities.
Funding Moving Ahead for College of Pharmacy Building
Both the House and Senate versions of the state budget include about $32 million for the school, and the Senate has also boosted funding for a Kona courthouse.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located in Good Health
Danielle Caron, who had not been seen since March 6, was found in Honoka`a.
Forecasters Predicting Respite From Rain For East Hawaii
The deluge earlier in the week resulted in numerous flood advisories and record rainfall for Hilo.
