East Hawai‘i News
Fire Destroys Vacant Hawaiian Acres Structure
The 200-square-foot wooden building on Road 7 had burned to the ground when firefighters arrived.
Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
UPDATE: Police Identify Victim in Nanawale Estates Shooting
Seon Keoni Aki, 43, was being held by police following his arrest in Hawaiian Paradise Park Monday.
UPDATE: Police Begin Campaign to Enforce New Seat-Belt Law
One new law extends seat-belt requirements to the back seat, while the other standardizes distracting-drive laws statewide.
No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
Viewing Volcanic Beauty Can Be Fraught With Danger
Scientists say some uninformed or careless sight-seers have paid with their lives.
Land Board Orders Naniloa to Restore $1 Million Bond
The Board of Land and Natural Resources took the action because of the hotel’s 2012 default on lease payments.
Police Release May 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Search Continues for Missing Man — And His Identity
Police and the Coast Guard have given different names for the man reported missing Tuesday from Waipio Valley after not being seen since the night before.
Police Seek Help Apprehending Suspects
The cases are being featured on Crime Stoppers’ “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” television show.
Hilo Airport Field Office Included in Audit’s Criticism
State auditors said bundling field offices into bigger contracts precluded competition and likely made them more expensive.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
South Swell Prompts High-Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect until at least Saturday morning.
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
UH-Hilo Wins US Tech Competition, Trip to Finals in Russia
Team Poliahu won the 2013 US Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship with an application designed to help communities with disaster relief.
Free Hepatitis Screening Offered on Monday, May 20
Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: No Sign Wednesday of Missing Waipio Valley Swimmer
The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.
Nominations Being Accepted for Bank’s Community Award
The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.
Bank Stabilization, Renovations Planned for Riverside Apartments
For the second time in as many years, the Hilo landmark will require securing of the banks of the nearby Wailuku River.
Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee
One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.
