East Hawai‘i News
‘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.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Two Missing Teens
The two 13-year-old Waikoloa residents were last seen Thursday at noon in Honoka`a.
Big Island Returning to Pre-Flossie Normalcy
Downed trees and power lines left some residents without electricity until 2:30 a.m. today.
Kawamoto Pool to Close for Maintenance; NAS Hours Extended
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium will be closed from Thursday until Friday, Aug. 9.
UPDATE: Carjacking Suspect Captured
The arrest brought to a close the manhunt for the alleged carjacker who stole a vehicle from a Kurtistown woman this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Police Investigating Incident in Hawaiian Acres
The suspects were described as three local men driving a silver-colored, older-model pickup truck.
Flossie Now a Depression, But Still Packing a Rainy Punch
Thje storm’s weakening winds mean it is now a tropical depression, but its thunderstorms today pounded first Kohala and then Maui.
UPDATE: Gusty Winds Causing Power Outages
As more roads in Puna are closed by fallen trees, HELCO cautions the public to beware of downed power lines.
Civil Defense: Winds From Flossie Following More Northern Track
The National Weather Service has reduced its forecast for rainfall expected on the Big Island to two to four inches, with up to six inches in isolated areas.
Authorities Prepare for Flossie’s Arrival
Hawaii County has ordered that all non-essential employees stay home Monday and has encouraged private employers to do the same.
Police Seeking Suspects in Leilani Estates Robbery
Police said the three had been invited to the home but then allegedly robbed its resident using force.
UPDATE: Flossie Weakens Slightly, Landfall Expected Monday Morning
Forecasters said Sunday morning they expect gradual weakening of the storm over the next 48 hours.
