East Hawaii News
Fire Damages Kinoole Street Home Thursday Night
The fire of unknown origin caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story home.
Police Seek Suspect in Theft Caught on Video
The incident involved the theft of a weed eater in Puna late last month.
Hanohano Issues Public Apology for Racial Slurs
The fourth-term Puna representative’s comments were made to workers installing art in her state Capitol office.
HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought
Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.
Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’
Two Senate resolutions asking President Obama to investigate the no-bail status of the island’s best-known marijuana activist have been sent to committee.
Police Release Feb. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami
The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.
Fact Sheet Details Sequester Impacts to Hawaii
The White House said 20,000 defense workers in Hawaii would be affected by the spending cuts taking effect Friday.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The bill would make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil violation carrying a maximum fine of $100.
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Papa`aloa Woman
Kelie Sensano was last seen at 11 a.m. Saturday in Papa`aloa.
UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill
Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Segway Stolen From Gardens in Umauma
The thief or thieves also took two 25-gallon cans full of gas from the World Botanical Gardens.
Bill Would Give Banyan Drive Properties to County
Senate Bill 1361 would transfer the land containing the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and seven nearby properties to Hawaii County.
Albertini Lecture on Democratic Actions Back On at Hilo High
The on-again, off-again presentation on participating in a democracy is back on again.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
DOE Won’t Discuss Hilo High Threat; Matter May Go to Court
Anti-war activist Jim Albertini said he is willing to pursue a First Amendment lawsuit over a ban on him speaking before students.
