East Hawai‘i News
Police, Family Still Looking for Jensen Yadao
The 21-year-old Hilo man has not been in contact with his family since March 10.
Abercrombie Signs Bill Repealing Public Land Development Corp.
The signing repeals Act 55, the 2011 state law that created the PLDC and gave it broad authority to develop state property.
Mizuno Reconfirmed as Regent; Vote Not Unanimous This Time
Two senators voted against Mizuno for failing to speak out against what they see as problems facing the university.
Law Requires Contraception Info, Services for Sex Assault Victims
The newly enacted Act 21 requires Hawaii hospitals to offer emergency contraception information and services for victims of rape.
Kailua-Kona Resident Heinicke Sought by Police
Police are advising the public not to approach Nohea Gene Heinicke but to call the department at 935-3311.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport
A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.
Keaau Woman Sentenced for Theft of Welfare Benefits
Circuit Court Judge Glen Hara also ordered Paige Okimoto to pay more than $36,000 in restitution to the state Department of Human Services.
Activities Vary at Hawaii Volcanoes for National Park Week
The park will waive entry fees and offer a variety of free hikes next week.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kuril Islands Hit by 7.2-Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Generated
The tremor follows three of 6.5-magnitude or greater that hit the island chain in late February.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
Fair Housing Workshops Offered in Hilo and Kona
Tomorrow is the deadline to register for workshops on fair housing laws in Hilo and Kona that will be held on April 29 and 30 respectively.
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed Wednesday on Puna Highway
The victim was identified as a 21-year-old Mountain View man.
Senate Confirms De Lima to Second Board of Education Term
The latest term for De Lima, who serves as the board’s vice chairman, will expire in 2016.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Pahala Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Friday
Hula, music and other events will be offered at the facility, the first public and school library to be built in Hawaii.
Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Former Big Island Resident
Murder charges have been filed in the death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High and respected faculty member at a New York university.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
