East Hawai‘i News
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Hawaii-Born Pilot
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action in remembrance of Air Force Capt. Reid Kijiro Nishizuka, who died April 27 in Afghanistan.
Hawaii Volcanoes Completes Youth Ranger Internship Training
Now in its fourth year, the Youth Ranger Internship Program provides education and skills to help youth prepare for a variety of careers.
Police Release May 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: No Investigation of Judges Underway
Police Chief Harry Kubojiri said an attorney’s claim that the department is investigating the judges’ actions in foreclosure proceedings is false.
John Tucker Sentencing Postponed Until June
The Pahoa resident faces between 15 and 30 years in federal prison without the chance of parole after pleading guilty to producing child pornography.
Police Identify Lava Hiking Victim; Autopsy Pending
Police said 57-year-old Riccardo Scagliati of Victoria, British Columbia had become disoriented and overheated while returning to his vehicle.
Novel by Volcano Author Peek Garners Award
“Daughters of Fire” is among the finalists for the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for popular fiction.
Police Warning Public About Bank Email Scams
The scams also known as “phishing” involve official-looking emails purportedly from banks and asking for personal financial information.
Hilo Man Charged in May 3 Burglary
Scottie Yanagawa was charged with the May 3 break-in and Suzy Cho Chun was charged with allegedly being in possession of stolen items.
Killer of 6-Year-Old in 2001 Found Dead in Cell
Mark Davis Jr., 25, was acquitted in 2005 of the rape and murder of Kauilani Tadeo by reason of mental illness.
Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur Thursday Afternoon
The event can be viewed safely via a live feed over the internet or by using pinhole projection.
Ceremony Thursday for Home Built Through HCC-DHHL Program
The home in Keaukaha is the 46th built by Hawaii Community College students for native Hawaiian homesteaders selected by the Department of Hawaiian Homelands.
UPDATE: Autopsy Friday for Hiker Found Dead on Lava Plain
The unidentified victim was found dead after his fellow hiker phoned for help.
Man Charged With Nine Crimes in Multiple Incidents
The alleged events included the suspect attempting to impersonate a police officer and ramming a pickup truck into a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
More Big Big Island Trees Added to National Champions List
Five of the six new Hawaii additions to the 2013 roster of the National Big Tree Program are found in Hawaii County.
Police to Hold Community Meeting May 21 in Na`alehu
The meeting is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive This Saturday
Residents are urged to place non-perishable food items next to their mailbox prior to their usual pickup time to be collected by their mail carriers..
Hilo’s Shroud of Vog Could Stay Until Friday
The National Weather Service said tradewinds are not expected to return until the end of the week.
HPA, Parker Students Named Hawaii’s Presidential Scholars
Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Zoe Sims and Parker School’s Paul Gregg were chosen as among the best 141 high school students in the nation.
Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
The woman is wanted for questioning in a theft that occurred April 8 in South Kohala.
