East Hawaii News
Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
Ceremonies On Tap For Renovated Park Facilities
Public ceremonies will be held Wednesday and Thursday to note improvements to two Hilo parks.
Kenoi Receives Endorsement From Fire Fighters Association
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association gave Mayor Billy Kenoi their endorsement for his re-election run Monday.
Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Missing 16-year-old Tearon Pacheco-Fernandes was last seen in Hilo on April 30.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Water Shut-Off in Mountain View Tuesday Morning
County water service will be shut off in a portion of Mountain View Tuesday to allow for a new waterline connection.
Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Kea’au Boy
Police are looking for a 13-year-old Kea’au boy who has been missing since May 4.
Police Ask For Help in Finding Missing Grandfather Clock
The public’s help is needed in finding a grandfather clock that was allegedly stolen late last year.
Tam Arrested In Hilo Service Station Robbery
Police have arrested Chase K. Tam after an early morning robbery at a Kekuanaoa Street gas station Friday.
UPDATE: Shipman Business Park Fire Investigated as Robbery and Arson
A warehouse fire in Kea’au’s W.H. Shipman Business Park Wednesday has pushed police to open a robbery and arson investigation.
Ordnance in Hawaiian Acres Found to Be Inert
The discovery of an inert, old military ordnance forced the closure of a portion of Road 9 in Hawaiian Acres while the Army and police investigated the round.
Lingle Hosts Birthday and Opening HQ Bashes
Linda Lingle will be celebrating her birthday in conjunction with the grand openings of her campaign’s Hilo and Kona headquarters.
HPD: Two Charged in Robbery and Kidnapping Incident
Two Kona residents have been charged with various offenses following a Volcano kidnapping and attempted robbery in Hilo.
Sports Authority Now Hiring For New Hilo Store
The retailer will be hiring for about 40 positions including cashiers, sales authorities and team leads.
DUI Arrests Stay Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down for the second straight week, according to the latest statistics from the Hawaii Police Department.
Council Nixes Environmental Impact Statements for Geothermal Exploration
Companies will now be able to search for potential geothermal sites using surface measuring technology, but would still be faced with an EIS if they seek to drill test-wells
League of Women Voters Holds Candidate Forum in July
The Hawaii County chapter of the League of Women Voters will hold a candidate forum on July 11 in Hilo.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins Sunday
The national “Click It or Ticket” campaign kicks off this weekend, and authorities organized a rally to remind motorists of the added enforcement campaign.
9-1-1 Caller Sought by Authorities
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who called 9-1-1 to report a dead body in a Volcano residence.
Puna Woman Held on $1 Million Bail in Heroin Bust
A 58-year-old Orchidland woman was being held today at the Hilo jail with her bail set at $1 million after she was allegedly found with a pound of heroin.
