East Hawai‘i News
Phone and Email Scams Involving Courts Still Occurring
The public is again being warned to be on the lookout for emails supposedly from court bailiffs and phone calls purportedly from sheriff’s deputies.
Man Robbed Feb. 14 at Carlsmith Beach Park
The victim was in the parking lot when he was approached from behind, punched and robbed of his wallet.
Cooperation Focus of Upcoming Simulated Mars Mission
The second HI-SEAS effort getting underway next month will study relationships and how the crew of six ensconced high on Mauna Loa resolves conflicts.
Man Accused of Striking Victim Twice with SUV
The man hit by the vehicle was hospitalized on Oahu for more than three weeks following the Feb. 2 incident in Hilo.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Malama Maunakea’ Campaign
Participants will pull fireweed and other invasive alien plant species to prevent their spread to the upper slopes of Mauna Kea.
Bill Would Require ‘Made in Hawaii’ Labels for Ag Products
The effort has been criticized by Hawaii farmers and food organizations, and by state officials who say it may be preempted by federal regulations.
VIDEO: Gabbard Pushes for Return of Customs Facility in Kona
The Hawaii congresswoman asked Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for help restoring international arrivals that were discontinued in 2012.
Ka`u Police Investigate Theft of Coffee Parchment
The 10 burlap bags of dried coffee beans marked “14-2” were reported stolen in Naalehu on Feb. 11.
Fire Destroys Mountain View Home
The home on Maui Street in the Hawaii Island Paradise Acres subdivision off North Kulani Road was declared a total loss.
‘Move to Amend’ Makes Stop in Hilo Thursday
The coalition is seeking a constitutional amendment reversing the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling that said campaign donations are a form of free speech.
UH-Hilo Students Presenting Research at Ocean Conference
The subjects of study include microbes in Hilo Bay and geothermally heated water in Kapoho as well as two examinations of the upside-down jellyfish.
UH-Hilo’s Hong Moving to Post at California University
Hong is leaving her post as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo for a similar role at San Francisco State University.
Big Island Schools to Benefit from Education Funding
Projects to be funded include ADA and gender-equity improvements, including softball fields at Keaau and Waiakea high schools.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Fugitive
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona is wanted in a domestic abuse case.
Hilo’s Andrews Gym Opens Following Repairs
The gym at Waiakeawaena Park has reopened for various programs sporting a newly refinished floors and new backboards.
Government Crews Kick Up Albizia Effort
Personnel from the state and county will join the Big Island Invasive Species Council in battling the invasive tree in a demonstration project in lower Puna.
Scientists to Repeat Presentation on Mauna Loa Flows
The presentations by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists will provide a virtual road trip of impacts from Mauna Loa eruptions on major roadways in West Hawaii.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Lost Birdwatcher Rescued Off Saddle Road
The 65-year-old tourist began hiking toward Saddle Road early Friday and was rescued that night.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Nanawale Estates Home
Fire inspectors were trying to determine the cause of the fire at an unpermitted home located near the intersection of Molokai and Ali`i streets.
