East Hawaii News
Elections Workers’ Lawsuit Dismissed; Appeal To Follow
The attorney for two elections workers fired and later reinstated said he will appeal the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit.
Connections Charter School Employee Subject of Hearing
The state ethics commission has accused an executive assistant at the school of orchestrating transactions with a private company he owns.
Abercrombie Calls For Election Probe, All-Mail Voting
The governor said the steady increase in absentee voting suggests that voting by mail will bring Hawaii into the 21st Century.
Events Leading to National Meth Awareness Day
School rallies and art and pledge competitions are part of the preparations for Friday’s awareness day and beyond.
Firefighters Extinguish Small Arson Fire in Ainaloa Subdivision
The fire was located in a bathroom and closet in the abandoned home on Ainaloa Drive.
Christmas Tree Deliveries Delayed by Slugs and Wasps
The state is requiring shippers to provide workers to treat the infested trees under state supervision.
Abercrombie Puts PLDC Rules on Hold, Orders More Meetings
The governor has directed the controversial agency’s rule-making be delayed while public concerns are addressed.
Lava Again Approaching Ocean; County Prepares for Crowds
The county is getting ready for sightseers that visit the Kalapana area in droves to see lava enter the sea.
Police Release Nov. 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Man Arrested After Threatening Police With Shovel and Knife
Samuel J.K. Delosantos was charged with burglary and terroristic threatening in connection with the Monday incident.
Students Invited to Create Anti-Meth Pledge
The friendly competition for intermediate school students is being coordinated by the Hawaii Police Activities League.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
PTA Opening Areas to Bow and Bird Hunting
The Keamuku area will be opened to bow hunting of goats and pigs, and other areas will be opened for bird hunting.
Fire Hydrant Test Dec. 4 on Kawili Street
The testing is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, and residents are urged to store a container of drinking water.
Pot Grower Gets 60 Days, Forfeits Cash and Vehicles
Shonna Soares was also placed on probation for five years and forfeited $5,000 in cash and three vehicles.
Three Arrested in Raid on Alleged Gambling Establishment
The raid occurred at Pay Day Loans/Internet Café at 133 Makaala Street in Hilo.
Torres Sought on Warrants and For Questioning
Michael Torres, 43, is wanted for questioning in connection with a drug case and a car-theft investigation.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
Alameda, 20, Wanted For Violating Probation
Police are advising the public not to contact or approach Michael Alameda, who may be in the South Kohala area.
