East Hawai‘i News
Work Underway for New Hilo Harbor Access
The widening and other improvements to Kumau Street will provide an alternate route for cargo traffic, particularly when cruise ships are in port.
State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle
The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.
Police Release Jan. 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Panaewa Zoo’s Popular Tiger Namaste Dies
County officials said the 15-year-old white Bengal tiger, which was by far the zoo’s most popular denizen, was euthanized this morning.
Big Isle Drought Declaration Triggers USDA Loan Assistance
The federal Department of Agriculture has issued the disaster declaration for both Hawaii and Maui counties.
Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified
The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.
Hilo Woman Missing Since Saturday
Police are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Malia Pelekane.
Kenoi Asks Lawmakers for Highway, University Projects
The Big Island’s mayor appeared before key legislative committees to ask for a new College of Pharmacy building and a four-lane highway between Keaau and Pahoa.
UPDATE: Man Wanted in Theft Case Surrenders to Police
Benjamin Fonseca turned himself in at the Hilo police station where he was arrested on suspicion of two thefts and 28 counts of forgery.
Approvals Given for Pahoa Park Plan and Funding
The $20 million first phase of the 56-acre expansion will include a covered multi-purpose court as well as new ball fields and restrooms.
Humpback Whale Count Scheduled for Three Saturdays
Sites for the count, which takes place on the last Saturdays of the first three months of the year, include Kaena Point in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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.
