East Hawai‘i News
Alae Street Home Heavily Damaged by Kitchen Fire
Firefighters arriving at the Hilo home found heavy smoke and flames emanating from the kitchen.
Kea`au Woman Fined $252,000 in Mortgage ‘Rescue’ Cases
State regulators say Edna A. Franco and her business, Francho Services LLC, fraudulently targeted homeowners facing foreclosure.
Rat Lungworm Disease Target of Multi-Pronged Research
The targets of Sue Jarvi’s research includes diagnosis and prevention of the disease, as well as education about the threat it poses.
Public’s Help Sought in Robbery at Ahalanui Park
The incident involved three men accosting a couple in the early morning hours at the park in lower Puna.
Police: No Foul Play in Death of Man in Ka`u Fire
Toxicology reports are still pending, but a forensic pathologist found evidence of smoke inhalation in the body found in the burned home.
Pahoa Man Held on $140,000 Bail in June Incident
Michael Dwayne Carvalho, 26, is accused of holding a Kalapana man at knifepoint, assaulting him and attempting to steal his vehicle.
‘White Coat’ Ceremony Planned for New Pharmacy Students
The public event for the pharmacists in the Class of 2017 will be Sunday, Oct. 13, the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Water Conservation Needed During Papaikou Well Repairs
The repairs are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 and are expected to take about a month to complete.
Police Release Oct. 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Tip Leads Police to Burglary in Progress in Hilo
Officers arriving at an Ainaola Drive home early Monday found four people with a pickup truck allegedly containing items stolen from the house.
Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park to Reopen Friday
Testing has determined that Ahalanui Park, which was closed on Sept. 26, has bacterial levels safe for swimming.
Hawai`i School Enrollment Up, Led by Charter Schools
Enrollment figures show the state, and the Big Island in particular, are embracing the charter school concept.
Bust Out the Dictionary — It’s Spelling Bee Time
School-level Spelling Bees need to be held by November, with the state competition scheduled for March and the Scripps National Spelling Bee for May.
Puna Teen Missing Since December Located Unharmed
Police said Carlierose Rodrigues-Kihe was found in Kailua-Kona.
Pharmacy College’s Health Fair Set for Oct. 12
The fifth annual event will be held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Efforts Underway to Develop Ringspot-Resistant Papaya Hybrid
The Hawai`i Agriculture Research Center has received a modest grant to work on crossbreeding Hawai`i papayas with a distant cousin resistant to the virus.
UPDATE: Couple Sought for Questioning Located
The incident involved occurred at about 3 a.m. Aug. 6 in the parking lot at Coconut Island.
Roundabout Before Business, Council Committee Says
The County Council’s Planning Committee today agreed on a new traffic-mitigating condition for a proposed Pahoa shopping center.
Aholelei Held Over for Trial; New Bail Set
A judge ruled today that the man accused of running over a 66-year-old bicyclist last week could be tried for manslaughter and negligent homicide.
Shutdown Closes Isle’s Biggest Attraction, Hawai`i Volcanoes
The loss of the 4,500 visitors who usually come through the national park’s gate daily will reduce revenues for the park and private businesses.
