East Hawai‘i News
One-Way Traffic Pattern Near Church for Christmas
Kapiolani Street will be restricted to traffic in the Puna direction near St. Joseph Church on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Traffic Deaths Down by a Third Over Last Year
There have been 25 traffic fatalities on the Big Island so far this year — including eight in the first six weeks — compared to 37 at this time in 2012.
Food Poisoning Confirmed as Source of Illnesses at Oahu School
Spaghetti cooked the previous day and improperly reheated was determined to be the cause of the illness that struck dozens at the Leeward Oahu School Dec. 10.
North Hawaii Hospital to Formalize Ties With Queen’s
The agreement will improve “every aspect” of North Hawaii Community Hospital, the chairman of its board of directors said.
Gas Line Ruptured During Kilauea Avenue Construction
Traffic was affected for about two hours this morning by the leak resulting from a repaving project on Kilauea Avenue.
Father Accused of Car Theft, Son of 57 Offenses
The two were arrested Wednesday after being stopped in a stolen SUV.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Girl
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones hasn’t been seen by her family since Nov. 18.
Naniloa Buyer Outlines Plans for ‘The Wyland Hilo’
An attorney for the company purchasing the troubled Banyan Drive resort told a state board that the hotel would be ready for a grand reopening on Dec. 31, 2014.
Land Board Defers Mauna Kea Lease Extension Request
The issue of new leases for astronomy purposes on the mountain will be the subject of an EIS. Meanwhile, a judge heard challenges to a new telescope there.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking
Weather permitting, the year’s best celestial display will be most visible after the moon sets at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Release Dec. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Looking to ID Pair Caught on Surveillance Cameras
The two individuals were allegedly trying to break into Blane’s Drive Inn on Waianuenue Avenue in early October.
Police: Reported Campus Gun Threat Did Not Occur
The 25-year-old man who claimed he was a university employee who was accosted by a man wielding a firearm has been charged with making a false report.
Lee Charged in Connection with Running Girlfriend Over
Court documents said Justin Lee’s girlfriend told police she was struck by the vehicle while attempting to stop him from leaving.
Americans Urged to Remain Vigilant About Flu Shots
With the peak of influenza season approaching, only 40% of US residents have received a flu vaccination, the CDC said.
Naniloa Buyers Pay Up, to Appear Before Land Board
Tower Development and artist Wyland have met their financial obligations, according to the federal bankruptcy trustee.
UH-Hilo Employee Threatened by Man Wielding Gun
The male employee told police he was accosted at the campus on Monday morning by a man brandishing a firearm who then fled in a black Toyota pickup truck.
Jason Scott Lee is Voice of Palila in PSA
The motion picture star who has a home in Volcano is helping to raise awareness about the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper.
State Releases Health Insurance Information Sheet
The sheet provides comparisons of existing health insurance plans compared to those provided under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
UPDATE: Beach Where Shark Bite Occurred Reopening
A state agency said the coast around Punalu`u Beach Park will reopen at noon after an overflight by a fire department helicopter showed no sharks in the area.
