East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Police Still Seeking Driver of Van Involved in Jail Escape
The blue Honda Odyssey van with “PUC” markings was stopped in traffic on Route 11 by a woman who had escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Panaewa.
UPDATE: Fugitives Wanted on Bench Warrants Located
Police had asked for the public’s help locating Shaylyn Araw and Bryce Feary, both of whom were the subject of high-bail arrest warrants.
Remains Found in Unmarked Gravesite at Cemetery
The incomplete skeletal remains were found by workers digging a new burial site at Veteran’s Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo.
Target Offering Shoppers Free Credit Monitoring
The chain is offering the service in the wake of two data breaches that resulted in hackers obtaining financial and other information on 70 million shoppers.
2014 Hawaii Legislature Set for Opening Day
This year state lawmakers will welcome former legislators in observance of the 55th anniversary of statehood.
Police Looking to ID Suspect in Attempted Bank Robbery
The man’s image was captured on video surveillance as he unsuccessfully tried to rob the Territorial Savings Bank on Makaala Street on Friday.
Two Injured in House Fire in Hilo’s Kaumana Area
The early-morning blaze began in the front bedroom of the home and then spread to a hallway.
Police Say Wanted Hilo Man Armed and Dangerous
Keahi Calvin Sale is wanted on outstanding warrants that don’t allow release on bail, and for questioning in other unrelated investigations.
Opening Held for College of Hawaiian Language Building
The bi-lingual blessing marked the official opening of the college’s new building which consolidates operations previously scattered across the campus.
Fire Destroys Puna Home, Elderly Occupants Injured
Fire department inspectors are trying to determine the cause of the fire that destroyed the home on Opeapea Street, also known as Road 7, in Hawaiian Acres.
Kona Man Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona has both ears pierced and a scripture tattoo on an inner forearm.
Police Release Jan. 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Park Pipe Replacement a Steamy Subject
A project to replace a water main to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is providing new temporary steam vents along Crater Rim Drive.
Ka`u Physician Appointed to Fill Coffman’s House Seat
Dr. Richard Creagan, like Big Island Sen. Josh Green, is an emergency room physician as well as a farmer who has also served as an educator and researcher.
New Hawaii Plant Pest: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
State agriculture officials are warning the public to be on the lookout for the palm predator, which so far has only been found on Oahu.
Like Year Before, Big Island Was Dry in 2013
For the past two years, only a single rain gauge on the Big Island has reached the average amount of precipitation.
Vote Precursor to Study of Geothermal Health Effects
The Windward Planning Commission voted to hire a claims adjustor who will consider the funding of interim projects as well as a comprehensive health study.
Fire Damages Home in Puna Subdivision of Hawaiian Beaches
The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire centered in a bedroom of the home on Nehu Street.
Police Community Meeting Set for Jan. 23 in Honokaʻa
The meeting is designed to allow residents of the Hamakua community an opportunity to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
UH-Hilo Land Addition Gets Green Light
The University of Hawaii at Hilo’s eventual use of the 46.3 acres of new land won’t be determined until the school’s 18-year-old long-range plan is updated.
