East Hawai‘i News
Ishibashi Named to Hawaiian Homes Commission
Hawaii Island labor leader Wallace Ishibashi Jr. has been named to the state Hawaiian Homes Commission.
Tourist Dies After Shark Attack on Maui
Jana Lutteropp, 20, from Germany, who had her arm severed in a shark attack incident at Maui’s Palauea Beach (“White Rock”) last week, died today.
Police Seek Information on Puna Assault and Robbery Case
Police seeking info on a local male who stole a blue 2005 Kia Optima four-door sedan this morning, license plate ZAT 755.
Hawai`i Residents Packing on the Pounds
More than half of Hawai`i’s adults will be obese by 2030, according to a new study.
Study Initiated After Spike in Shark Attacks in Hawaii
Study comes amid a series of attacks and sightings on Maui and the Big Island, and a surge in incidents worldwide.
Pahoa Public Pool Set to Re-Open August 26
Remodeled facility includes solar-heated pool water, repainted interiors.
Pacific Biodiesel Begins Harvest of Puna-Grown Jatropha Seeds
The seeds are being grown as part of a federally funded partnership with the military.
Hawai`i Police Report 30 DUI Arrests
Arrests raise the official count of DUI offenses to 792 so far this year.
Two Pan Christies’ Bid for Religious Defense
Co-defendants say the ministry set up an express line to boost sales.
Police Locate Two Missing Waikoloa Teens
Tatiana Miller-Tayamen and Cristilyn Guerpo, both 13, were found unharmed in Hilo on August 7.
UPDATE: “Puna Pono” Protesters Meet with HELCO President
Hundreds of protesters converged on utility’s Hilo headquarters today to protest the company’s geothermal policies, where organizers met with HELCO President Jay Ignacio.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Pohoiki Shark Attack
Jimmy “Ulu Boy” Napeahiwas was reportedly surfing at “Dead Trees” when he was attacked from behind by an 8-foot shark.
Army to Build $29 Million “Battle Course” at Pohakuloa
New tactical training area for infantry and Stryker brigades could add 158 new live-fire exercises per year, use millions of ammunition rounds.
New UH-Hilo Dormitory Opening August 19
New facility is the first student housing project to be built since 1989.
Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific
Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.
Police Release List of Wanted Individuals
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a number of individuals wanted for a variety of offenses.
EPA Issues Pesticide Labeling Requirements to Protect Honeybees
The new rules come as the Hawai`i honeybee population struggles to recover. Meanwhile, the EU is implementing a continent-wide ban on “neonicotinoids.”
No Tsunami Threat from 6.8 New Zealand Earthquake
The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 6.2 miles, occurred at 4:31 p.m. Hawai`i-time.
Puna Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Five Years Ago
In 2008, Alexander Gambsky had told Hawai`i Police investigators his wife may have left him due to an affair he had with a co-worker.
