East Hawai‘i News
Hawai`i Police Report 30 DUI Arrests
Arrests raise the official count of DUI offenses to 792 so far this year.
Two Pan Christies’ Bid for Religious Defense
Co-defendants say the ministry set up an express line to boost sales.
Police Locate Two Missing Waikoloa Teens
Tatiana Miller-Tayamen and Cristilyn Guerpo, both 13, were found unharmed in Hilo on August 7.
UPDATE: “Puna Pono” Protesters Meet with HELCO President
Hundreds of protesters converged on utility’s Hilo headquarters today to protest the company’s geothermal policies, where organizers met with HELCO President Jay Ignacio.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Pohoiki Shark Attack
Jimmy “Ulu Boy” Napeahiwas was reportedly surfing at “Dead Trees” when he was attacked from behind by an 8-foot shark.
Army to Build $29 Million “Battle Course” at Pohakuloa
New tactical training area for infantry and Stryker brigades could add 158 new live-fire exercises per year, use millions of ammunition rounds.
New UH-Hilo Dormitory Opening August 19
New facility is the first student housing project to be built since 1989.
Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific
Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.
Police Release List of Wanted Individuals
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a number of individuals wanted for a variety of offenses.
EPA Issues Pesticide Labeling Requirements to Protect Honeybees
The new rules come as the Hawai`i honeybee population struggles to recover. Meanwhile, the EU is implementing a continent-wide ban on “neonicotinoids.”
No Tsunami Threat from 6.8 New Zealand Earthquake
The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 6.2 miles, occurred at 4:31 p.m. Hawai`i-time.
Puna Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Five Years Ago
In 2008, Alexander Gambsky had told Hawai`i Police investigators his wife may have left him due to an affair he had with a co-worker.
State Senators to Conduct Visits Across Big Island
Senate Ways and Means Committee will join the Big Island senate delegation for visits around Hawai`i Island August 20 and 21.
Police Searching for Missing Kea`au Woman
Nina Sabahi, 21, of Kea`au has reportedly been out of contact with family members for more than a month.
Two Die in Hilo House Fire
Two people were found dead inside of a home after fire personnel extinguished a blaze off Wainaku Street in Hilo.
State Plans Agricultural Development at Kulani Prison
The state is seeking to turn the area surrounding Kulani Correctional Facility into an educational environment for inmates.
Hawai`i Longs Stores Requiring ID for Nail Polish Remover
Customers wanting to purchase the product from Hawai`i stores must be at least 18, and furnish a photo ID at checkout.
Man Survives 115-Foot Fall Near Volcano House
73-year-old Harry Osachy of Kurtistown had climbed over a barrier behind the Volcano House Hotel before falling into brush.
Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
