East Hawai‘i News
Waiakea Uka Water Service to Resume by 6 p.m.
The water main break occurred on Hoaka Road near its intersection with Ainaola Drive.
Villasista Held on $110,000 Bail in Botched Robberies
The 37-year-old Honomu man has been accused of using a stolen car in two attempted robberies in Hilo.
State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’
A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.
Gabbard’s First Bill Awaits Obama’s Signature
The Helping Heroes Fly Act expedites airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled veterans and service members.
Tractor Stolen Off Kaiwiki Road in Late June
The six-wheeled green John Deere with black seats is valued at more than $4,000.
Juror Questionnaires Being Mailed to 70,000 Big Islanders
Those receiving the forms, which will be used to establish jury pools in 2014, have 10 days to fill them out and return them.
Weight, Speed Restrictions Set for Umauma Stream Bridge
The state DOT said restrictions will be in place for up to six months while emergency repairs are made to the bridge’s weakened supports.
Police Release Aug. 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Police Recover Remains Discovered on Mauna Kea
The skeletal remains, which included a pelvic bone containing an artificial hip, may be those of a man who disappeared on a hike to the summit in 2007.
Alleged Carjacker Charged With a Dozen Offenses
Ten of the charges stem from the carjacking incident, while two others are connected to an assault reported shortly before it.
Meteorologist Dissects Flossie’s Visit
East Hawaii was left mostly dry because the wind shear that sent Flossie’s center north of the Big Island also weakened the moisture left behind.
Funding Earmarked for Invasive Species Control on Big Island
The 2014 budget for the inter-agency Hawaii Invasive Species Council includes nearly $130,000 for control of the Big Island’s nascent axis deer population.
‘Earthnauts’ to End Simulated Mars Mission
The six crew members who have spent more than 100 days living in a simulated Martian environment will finish their food research project later this month.
Man Arrested for Theft of Car Later Used in Robbery Attempts
Police said the same vehicle used in two attempted robberies had previously been reported stolen.
Eight Pounds of Pot Found in Carry-On Bag
A 39-year-old Mountain View man has been arrested but not charged for commercial promotion of marijuana.
Five Arrested in Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation
The arrests were made following the serving of a search warrant at Hilo Arcade on Kinoole Street.
Pahoa Pool Renovations Nearly Pau; Reopening Set for Aug. 26
The project included installation of a solar system, making it the third county pool on the island to utilize the sun to warm the water.
Police: Puna Woman Missing Since May
Chelsea Wondergem, 21, was last seen May 27 in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision.
Hilo Pharmacy School Signs Agreement With Chinese Counterpart
The MOU between the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s School of Pharmacy is aimed at encouraging scholarly exchanges.
Hawaii Volcanoes Celebrating Anniversary of Kahuku Expansion
Activities offered include hikes and presentations of the natural, cultural and geological bounty found in the Kahuku Unit acquired by the park in 2003.
