East Hawai‘i News
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.
Body Discovered in Rubble of HOVE Fire
A lack of a nearby water source forced firefighters to shuttle water from a community water tank four miles away.
Two Men Charged With Robbery in Cell Phone Theft
The victim in the incident traced the location of his cell phone and ended up getting assaulted again.
Man Charged in Bicyclist’s Death Released From Jail
Bail for Siaiku Aholelei had been set at $275,000 for negligent homicide and manslaughter, but a paperwork mixup resulted in his bail being lowered to $25,000.
Puna Man Accused of Firing Gun, Threatening Neighbor
The Mountain View man was charged today with terroristic threatening and reckless endangering in connection with Sunday’s incident.
Thirty Meter Telescope Approval Challenged in Court
A coalition of native Hawaiians and environmentalists are seeking to stop construction of the world’s largest telescope near the summit of Mauna Kea.
Hydrant Test Wednesday in Shipman Business Park
Customers in the affected area may notice discolored water for several hours following the test scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
No Advisories After Two 3+ Magnitude Big Isle Quakes
Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes were reported within 15 minutes of each other in the Hawaiʻi Island area this morning.
Changes Underway to Hilo Airport Parking Access
The biggest change is to the exit which is being moved from the parking lot’s Puna-side corner to near the new entrance on the parking area’s Hilo-town side.
UPDATE: Man Held on $275,000 Bail in Bicyclist’s Death
Police said the pickup truck that struck the 66-year-old victim was speeding before it went out of control and crossed the highway’s grassy median.
Police Investigate More Papaya Tree Vandalism
The 100 3- to 4-foot trees cut down near Kapoho were valued at $3,000.
Power Failure Results in Discharge of Partially Treated Sewage
The sewage, which the county said was disinfected with chlorine, was discharged through the outfall extending from the former wastewater plant at Puhi Bay.
Christies Plead Guilty in Federal Court; January Sentencing Set
Roger Christie pleaded to marijuana trafficking and tax evasion, and his wife, Share, pleaded guilty to possession and trafficking.
