East Hawai‘i News
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
The image of the man was captured by surveillance video Monday at the Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Ashlyn Cruz-Labrador, 15, has not been seen since Wednesday, Nov. 20.
UH-Hilo Student Wins Donation for Rainbow Friends
A nationwide competition by the company that operates the university’s food concession is benefiting the student’s favorite charity.
Waimea Hospital Designated Level III Trauma Center
North Hawaii Community Hospital becomes the third on the Big Island to achieve the designation, which means it has surgeons and other care available 24/7.
Mediation Center Fund-Raiser ‘Best Ever,’ Director Says
The Kui`kahi Mediation Center Recognition Dinner and Auction held earlier this month raised more than $15,000 for the non-profit organization.
County Accepting Grant Applications from Non-Profits
Big Island organizations that have a 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service are eligible to apply for the $1.5 million in funding.
UPDATE: Two New Brush Fires Close Highway 190 Again
The new fires were again forcing the detouring of northbound traffic to Kaiminani Drive, and southbound motorists to either Waikoloa Road or the old Saddle Road junction.
Gabbard Presented with Kennedy New Frontier Award
Hawaii’s representative from the Second Congressional District joins the ranks of young Americans selected for contributions to their community and country.
Police: Attempted Sexual Assault Report Untrue
An investigation into the allegedly false report is under way, the department said in a press release today.
Two Hilo Officers Awarded Police Cross
Joshua Gouveia and Garrett Hatada were given the award in connection with the case involving Keaka Martin in January.
Hilo Man Charged With Downtown Hilo Car Break-In
Police said the 18-year-old, who stole a duffle bag, was identified through video from a security camera.
Hilo Man Charged in Burglaries, Bail at $80,000
Kalei Kaina Kaaumoana is accused of breaking into two homes and stealing an ukulele from a Hilo school.
Waimea Man Wanted for Questioning in Theft Case
Brandon Kelii Paulino-Pawai is described as 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Cop Who Killed Wife Given Reduced Minimum Sentence
Ken Mathison’s minimum sentence was reduced to 25 years from 90 years, which means he will be eligible for parole in 2020.
Big Island Residents File Lawsuits Over OxyELITE Pro
The lawsuits filed in federal court in Honolulu claim that the now-recalled diet supplement resulted in liver damage.
Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Big Island Native in New York
The suspect’s boyfriend faces trial next in the robbery and shooting death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High School.
Police Seeking Owner of Bracelet Found at Richardson Park
The jewelry found in June at the Hilo beach park has the name Leinaalaokaawapuhi on the outside and an unspecified engraving inside.
Flags at Half-Staff Today in Remembrance of JFK
The president asked for the nation to join him in mourning the loss of “an extraordinary public servant.”
Police Release Nov. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Funding to Complete First Phase of HCC’s Kona Campus
The governor has released more than $13 million for improvements to Big Island campuses of the University of Hawaii system.
