East Hawai‘i News
Mokupapapa Center’s New Home is Koehnen Building
The center which showcases the Northwest Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment will reopen this summer three blocks away.
Solomon Considering Legal Action Following Threatening Email
The Big Island legislator has consulted police and the state attorney general on the matter, and may seek a restraining order against the email’s author.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Missing Japanese Tourist
The man’s car was found unlocked in mid-February near the lava-viewing area in Kalapana.
Wanted Man Captured After Collision With Store Door
Police had been looking for Kyson Kaleiwahea in connection with burglaries in Hilo involving a suspect supposedly looking for a lost puppy.
Civil Defense Sirens Malfunction, No Emergency Exists
The sirens sounded inadvertently in many areas of the Big Island while crews were performing a system check.
HOVE Well is Down, Public Asked to Conserve Water
The public is being asked to restrict consumption to potable uses, and commercial water haulers must use alternate sources until repairs are completed.
Abercrombie Renominates De Lima to Board of Education
The new term for the Hilo attorney, who has served as the Big Island representative on the board since 2011, would end on June 30, 2016.
Employees Choose Design of Police Department Flag
The flag will debut in Saturday’s Merrie Monarch Parade and will be flown at department ceremonies and community events.
Bathrooms Complete Renovations to Banyan Drive Park
Reed’s Bay Beach Park has been the subject of $1.5 million worth of improvements.
UPDATE: Senate Amends PLDC Bill, Now Similar to House Version
House Bill 1133, which was heard by the Committee on Ways and Means, appears to be the only PLDC-killing bill still active in the Legislature.
Search For Water in Saddle Region Begins
Scientists are drilling deep into the island between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to look for water and answers.
April Fool’s Day Prank Goes Awry
A report by a radio station about a lava flow closing Saddle Road generated calls to 911, police said.
Retired County Water Chief Named to State Commission
Milton Pavao, who retired from the county Department of Water Supply in 2011, has been appointed by the governor to the Commission of Water Resource Management.
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Big Island
The flood warning was expected to last until at least early evening, and a cold front expected to reach the Big Island
Lectures to Feature Native Hawaiians at Sea
Three men with a broad range of experience will share their experiences with merchant marine operations as well as voyaging canoes.
Officer Recognized for Solving ID Theft Case
Officer Jason Cabatu tracked down a woman who stole and used an elderly woman’s credit card.
