East Hawai‘i News
Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Former Rep. Heen
Heen, known in the islands as “Juggie”, served three terms in the 1960s.
Gil Weakens, Hurricane Henriette Still Unpredictable
Hurricane located 1345 miles east south east of Hilo may pass south of Hawai`i on Sunday.
Governor to Launch Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
Accidents have claimed the lives of five pedestrians on the Big Island so far this year.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Accused Carjacker
Jeremy Todd Rios is accused of carjacking and nine other offenses in connection with the stealing of a car from a woman stopped by a collision he allegedly caused.
Funds Released for Youth Challenge Academy Relocation
The governor released $5.9 million to move the academy from its current site at the former Kulani prison to the Keaukaha Military Reservation.
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.
