East Hawai‘i News
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Girl
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones hasn’t been seen by her family since Nov. 18.
Naniloa Buyer Outlines Plans for ‘The Wyland Hilo’
An attorney for the company purchasing the troubled Banyan Drive resort told a state board that the hotel would be ready for a grand reopening on Dec. 31, 2014.
Land Board Defers Mauna Kea Lease Extension Request
The issue of new leases for astronomy purposes on the mountain will be the subject of an EIS. Meanwhile, a judge heard challenges to a new telescope there.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking
Weather permitting, the year’s best celestial display will be most visible after the moon sets at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Release Dec. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Looking to ID Pair Caught on Surveillance Cameras
The two individuals were allegedly trying to break into Blane’s Drive Inn on Waianuenue Avenue in early October.
Police: Reported Campus Gun Threat Did Not Occur
The 25-year-old man who claimed he was a university employee who was accosted by a man wielding a firearm has been charged with making a false report.
Lee Charged in Connection with Running Girlfriend Over
Court documents said Justin Lee’s girlfriend told police she was struck by the vehicle while attempting to stop him from leaving.
Americans Urged to Remain Vigilant About Flu Shots
With the peak of influenza season approaching, only 40% of US residents have received a flu vaccination, the CDC said.
Naniloa Buyers Pay Up, to Appear Before Land Board
Tower Development and artist Wyland have met their financial obligations, according to the federal bankruptcy trustee.
UH-Hilo Employee Threatened by Man Wielding Gun
The male employee told police he was accosted at the campus on Monday morning by a man brandishing a firearm who then fled in a black Toyota pickup truck.
Jason Scott Lee is Voice of Palila in PSA
The motion picture star who has a home in Volcano is helping to raise awareness about the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper.
State Releases Health Insurance Information Sheet
The sheet provides comparisons of existing health insurance plans compared to those provided under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
UPDATE: Beach Where Shark Bite Occurred Reopening
A state agency said the coast around Punalu`u Beach Park will reopen at noon after an overflight by a fire department helicopter showed no sharks in the area.
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.
