East Hawaii News
Two Arrested For Theft of Recyclables
The pair was arrested after stealing the items from a Kekuanaoa business shortly after midnight Friday.
Man Dies From Injuries in July 23 Crash
Speed may have been a factor in the fatality that occurred Sunday morning.
Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
Public’s Help Sought in Puna Road Rage Incident
Police are looking for a man who allegedly drove his truck into the back of another vehicle that had just passed him.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
AT&T Wireless Service Has Outage Today
The company is still trying to determine the cause of the disruption that lasted nearly three hours.
Man Charged With Murder in Honomu Slaying
Daniel Schuster was also charged with promoting a dangerous drug and drug paraphernalia.
Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes Because of Fire Hazard
The recall is to replace a fuel line under the hood that could rupture on the 1.6-liter engine models.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
Ahuna Sought by Police on Contempt Warrant
Police also want to question him in connection with a theft investigation.
Police Say Haus Located Unharmed in Hilo
The 15-year-old girl had been missing from her Hilo home since July 2.
UPDATE: Higa Charged With Attempted Murder
A man sought by police for allegedly threatening a man with a firearm at a Hilo condo complex was found this morning in Mountain View.
Gambling Raids Net 33 Machines and Three Arrests
Police executed search warrants at three Hilo establishments Friday and arrested a person at each for alleged promotion of gambling.
Police Looking For Escapee From Hale Nani
Dallas Wesley Runyon, 32, of Ka`u went missing from the Hilo correctional facility on Saturday.
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
State Judiciary Seeking Input Via Online Survey
The agency that runs the state’s courts is looking to create a strategic plan to guide it through 2020.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
Fiery Crash Closes Saddle Road for 70 Minutes
No one was injured in the collision which set fire to the roadside grassland.
Hilo Woman Charged in December Burglary
Rose Peace is accused of taking more than $2,000 worth of jewelry from an Alae Street home.
