East Hawai‘i News
Hawai`i Moves to Top Spot in State Health Rankings
Factors such as rates of uninsured individuals and of childhood immunizations helped push the state to No. 1 in the United Health Foundation survey.
UPDATE: Man Accused of Running Girlfriend Over Surrenders to Police
Justin Lee’s girlfriend was taken to a Honolulu hospital in serious condition following the Monday night incident.
Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins
Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.
Sig Zane to Deliver Keynote Speech at UH-Hilo Graduation
The well-known artist, clothing designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner will be joined by Hawaiian Studies major Amanda O’Farrell as student speaker.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Man in Wheelchair
John Richard Strange, 70, had not been seen since having contact with a caretaker on Dec. 3.
Men Charged With Burglarizing Vessel at Wailoa Boat Harbor
The arrests came after police received a report of suspicious activity shortly after midnight aboard a vessel in the Hilo small boat harbor.
Puna Woman Charged in Store Thefts in Hilo, Kona
Mary Santos of Mountain View was also arrested but not charged in connection with a burglary and domestic incident that occurred in Kurtistown in August.
Coffman Resigning From State House of Representatives
West Hawai`i Rep. Denny Coffman said he will resign Dec. 20 to be with his family while his daughter deals with a medical issue.
Another Suspected Arson Fire Discovered Early Sunday
The brush fire is the eighth to occur along a 10-mile stretch of Route 190 since Nov. 25.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Turns Up at Police Station
Blake Parker, who also goes by the name Jesse Brewer, showed up unharmed this morning, police said shortly before noon.
UPDATE: Kilauea Lane Closure Delayed, Will Last All Month
The closure is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays through the end of December, and during the closure only Puna-bound traffic will be allowed.
Puna Park’s Pilfered Solar Panel Project Pricey
Efforts to make the new system vandal-resistant have driven the cost of a new bathroom and other improvements at MacKenzie state park to nearly $1 million.
Waiakea High Micro-Bots Place Well in Nagoya Again
The school’s teams combined for five top-three finishes last month in the International Micro Robot Maze competition in Japan.
Papaikou’s Aging Water System Gets $7.5 Million Boost
The US Department of Agriculture loan and grant is part of $203 million in funding aimed at infrastructure improvements for 200,000 rural residents.
Police Release Dec. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill Into Law
The mayor also signaled that his administration plans to undertake a year of research into the subject of GMO crops as well as the impact of the bill.
Lunar Probe Hopeful Demonstration at Imiloa Friday
Team Puli from Hungary will showcase its candidate for Google’s $30 million challenge.
Deadline for 2014 Big Tree Candidates is Dec. 31
Nominations for the biggest trees of each species are being accepted for both the national and Hawai`i lists.
Police Looking to ID Suspect in October Attempted Robbery
The man is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred on Halloween night in the parking lot of Waiakea Villas in Hilo.
Police Officers in Kona, Puna Honored for Investigative Work
Officers Kalae Lee in Kona and Lloyd Ishikawa in Puna have been singled out for their efforts to solve crimes in their respective areas.
