East Hawai‘i News
UH Students Win Adopt-A-Beehive Awards
Three UH Hilo students were awarded scholarships by Chef Alan Wong’s “Adopt A Beehive With Alan Wong” program.
Mokulele Will Honor Its Flights Bought On Go!
The Kona-based interisland carrier will not be affected by the Go! closure and will honor its tickets that were purchased through Go!.
Police Have Burg Suspect on Surveillance Video
Police are looking for a man seen who entered a Kukuau Street home Sunday and took valuables while the occupants were in another part of the residence.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hamakua Coast
The National Weather Service said moderate to heavy rain was occurring around Honoka`a, with the advisory expected to be in place until 8:15 p.m.
Kaiwiki Road Temporarily Closed for Bridge Repair
A piece of heavy equipment damaged the wooden planks on the one-lane bridge over Ma`ili Stream.
Weather Service Issues High Wind Watch for Weekend
Trade winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of up to 65 mph are expected, especially in leeward sections like South Kohala.
Police Release March 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Overlook Crater Anniversary Approaching
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano experienced a major change with the opening on March 19, 2008 of a new crater at the volcano’s summit.
Kona Teen Missing Since Feb. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Shellsea Gouiveia-Asuncion.
Hilo’s NAS Pool Closing Monday for Repairs
The pool located near the old terminal of Hilo International Airport is expected to reopen on Monday, March 31.
Waiakea Health Center to Get New Roof
Other capital improvement funding released by the governor includes $200,000 for renovations to allow the reopening this year of Kulani Correctional Facility.
Ka`u Man Shoots Neighbor, Then Himself
The 37-year-old victim in the attempted murder-suicide is listed in critical but stable condition at an Oahu hospital.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Puna Man Indicted for Murder in November Stabbing
David True Seal, an escapee from the state mental hospital, is accused of the Nov. 5 death of an Eden Roc man.
House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Police to Meet With Community March 18 in Na`alehu
The meeting, part of a series of district meetings held islandwide, is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss concerns.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Missing Since Late February
Brianna Freitas-Jones was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 28.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
