East Hawaii News
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Police Looking For Another Hale Nani Escapee
Police are looking for another escapee from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility, the second inmate to escape from the facility in Panaewa in the past month.
Three UHH Students Receive Study-Abroad Scholarships
The students are recipients of $5,000 awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship program.
Police Seeking Public’s Help Locating Hilo Man
Justin Okazaki-Shimahara is being sought on an arrest warrant and for questioning in another case.
Contract Signed For Operation Of Volcano House
A limited opening of the historic hotel and some of the cabins at Namakanipaio Campground will occur Saturday.
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
Kenoi and Kim Move On to General Election
Neither candidate pulls a majority; four County Council candidates escape that fate.
Kahele and Solomon Win Outright; Ruderman to Face Smith
Veteran lawmakers Inouye, Ikeda and Smart fail in their bids in Saturday’s primary.
Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Pahoa Man
Richard Dayle Ainslie has been missing from his home since May.
Hilo Man, 53, Charged in June Burglary
Brian Wade Pacheco was charged in connection with the break-in of a Hilo home.
UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed
Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.
Developer: New Pahoa Shopping Center Will Improve Traffic
A new shopping center not far from Malama Marketplace will include an extension of Kahakai Boulevard and a signal light at that intersection.
Coast Guard Assists Sailer in Distress
A Hercules aircraft dropped supplies to the mariner who is being escorted to Hilo by a Good Samaritan vessel.
Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency
The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.
HPP Owners’ Association Proposing Annual $500 Lot Assessment
The HPP Owners’ Association is proposing a $500 annual assessment for five years to be levied against all lot owners in HPP to cover the cost of paving roads.
Mo`oheau Bandstand, Bus Terminal Renovations Planned
A variety of improvements are planned for the busy facility in downtown Hilo.
Rising Death Toll Prompts Plea From Police Chief
With 24 traffic fatalities so far, including eight in the past month, Chief Harry Kubojiri is asking the public to use more caution when driving.
