East Hawai‘i News
Police Warn of Scams Involving Calls to Area Code 876
The scams attempt to solicit calls to area codes that appear to be toll-free but actually result in significant charges to phone bills.
Free Clinics Now Open Through June 12 in Ka`u
A variety of health services are being offered at Ka`u High & Elementary School and the Ocean View Community Center.
Police Say Puna House Fire a Case of Arson
A canine unit helped determine that the blaze that destroyed an Orchidland Estates home was deliberately set.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Medical Marijuana Patient
The court overturned the conviction of a Kona man arrested while trying to take cannabis on board a flight to Honolulu.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Costco Frozen Berry Mix
The state Department of Health said the product, Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, has been pulled from shelves.
State Lawmakers to Hold Post-Session Update
The meeting Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will give the public an opportunity to ask questions about the recently concluded legislative session.
HELCO Seeking Public Input on Five-Year Action Plan
The Big Island utility is holding the meetings Tuesday in Hilo, Wednesday in Pahala and Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Credit Union Robbery Suspect Released Without Charges
Police released the suspect, a 37-year-old Honomu man, on Saturday pending further investigation.
Kenoi Shuffles Cabinet Members; Kanuha Back at Planning
The changes include current Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd resuming her former post as head of the Department of Environmental Management.
Lava Tree Park to Close For Tree Trimming
The Lower Puna park will be closed for about three weeks beginning on Monday.
Orchidland Estates Home Destroyed by Fire
The cause of the blaze on 38th Avenue is under investigation.
Police Release May 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Missing Alaska Man Wanted for Questioning in Woman’s Death
Police say Boaz Johnson, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been seen camping with the woman before she was found floating off the coast of Kalapana.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Robbery of Pepeekeo Credit Union
The 37-year-old Honomu resident turned himself in at the Kona police station Thursday night.
Koa Defoliation Spreading, But Some Trees Starting to Recover
Wildlife officials say the area of trees stripped of leaves by the native koa moth is expanding, but new shoots are showing up on trees affected earlier.
Latest Recruit Class Graduates Join Hawaii Fire Department
The 15 members of the 41st Fire Fighters Recruit Class were recognized during a ceremony earlier this month.
Police Identify Woman Found Floating off Kalapana
A homicide investigation was initiated after an autopsy showed that Royal died of strangulation.
Police: Idaho Couple Was Unaware of Search Efforts
The pair, who police said was never in trouble, was camping in Waipio Valley and found out about the ongoing search during a trip into Honokaa.
Mystery Object Removed From Ka`u Coast
The buoy-like item was cut up and hauled away by a contractor at a cost of $28,500.
Lost 62-Year-Old Hiker Rescued on Mauna Loa
The Honolulu man had gotten lost while hiking down to the Mauna Loa Observatory located at the 11,135-foot level on the 13,677-foot volcano.
