East Hawai‘i News
State Senators to Conduct Visits Across Big Island
Senate Ways and Means Committee will join the Big Island senate delegation for visits around Hawai`i Island August 20 and 21.
Police Searching for Missing Kea`au Woman
Nina Sabahi, 21, of Kea`au has reportedly been out of contact with family members for more than a month.
Two Die in Hilo House Fire
Two people were found dead inside of a home after fire personnel extinguished a blaze off Wainaku Street in Hilo.
State Plans Agricultural Development at Kulani Prison
The state is seeking to turn the area surrounding Kulani Correctional Facility into an educational environment for inmates.
Hawai`i Longs Stores Requiring ID for Nail Polish Remover
Customers wanting to purchase the product from Hawai`i stores must be at least 18, and furnish a photo ID at checkout.
Man Survives 115-Foot Fall Near Volcano House
73-year-old Harry Osachy of Kurtistown had climbed over a barrier behind the Volcano House Hotel before falling into brush.
Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
Volcanoes National Park Gets New Fire Management Officer
James Courtright brings nearly 20 years of experience fighting wildfires to his new post at HVNP.
Father and Son Charged in Connection With Assault on Officer
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, and his son, Gordon Gonsalves, 21, were both arrested after the assault of an officer in Hawaiian Beaches, Pahoa.
Police Searching for Missing Hilo Teen
16-year-old Jake Miyake-Kamahele was last seen in Pahoa on July 22.
Big Island Police to Begin DUI Checkpoint Blitz
HPD will be enforcing 20-30 checkpoints island-wide as part of a national campaign against drunk driving.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai`i from Colombia Earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake, which struck at 5:43 a.m. Hawai`i-time, occurred off the coast of Panama and Columbia.
35 mph Speed Limit Set for Hawaiian Paradise Park Roads
HPP motorists beware. Shower, Kaloli, Paradise, and Maku`u Drives have all been given official speed limits, enforceable by police.
Hilo Medical Center Awards Scholarships
$10,000 in scholarships awarded to promote careers in health care in East Hawai`i.
Weekly DUI Arrests: Police Nab 32 Motorists on Hawai`i Island
Year-over-year statistics show a slight decline in DUI arrests, major accidents.
Survey: Big Island Less-Safe, but Police Performance Improving
Residents feel their island has become more dangerous, but say HPD performance has improved in general since 2010.
Narcotics Enforcement Division Conducting Fly-Over Missions in Puna
Marijuana-related helicopter missions could last through Wednesday. Residents adversely affected by noise are urged to contact authorities.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Father and Son After Officer Assaulted
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, was found hiding in brush in Hawaiian Beaches. Another Christopher Gonsalves had been arrested minutes earlier in the same area.
UPDATE: Sunday’s Kilauea Earthquake Largest in Region Since 2000
4.8 magnitude quake originated 5 miles south of Kilauea Summit, second area quake to top 4.0 since 1983.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Henriette Could Bring Showers, Thunderstorms
As the storm weakens, forecasters say the Big Island could face a wet weekend.
