East Hawai‘i News
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.
Missing Man, Infant Daughter Located Safe
The estranged husband had taken his daughter from home of relatives for a trip to Kona, but was not heard from until the following month.
16-Year-Old Hilo Boy Missing for Past Week
Delvionte “Devy” Cooper was last seen in Hilo on the morning of March 14.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
Police Release March 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
Fire Destroys Woodworking Shop in Fern Acres
Firefighters from the Keaau Fire Station were able to keep the blaze from spreading to a nearby house.
Pahoa Woman Missing Since March 6
Danielle Caron is 4-foot-11 tall, and known to frequent Keaau, Kalapana and other parts of Puna.
Hilo Woman Charged With Trafficking Meth
Police reported finding 26.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine along with paraphernalia associated with use and distribution of the drug at the woman’s residence in the 300 block of Hilinai Street.
Gov Releases Hilo Adult Day Center Funds
A new day center for Hilo’s seniors got a financial boost from the governor in the form of a $385,000 capital improvements grant.
