East Hawai‘i News
Eden Roc Man Charged Following Standoff
Jeffrey K. Canabantan, 55, was being held this evening in lieu of $104,000 bail.
Waimea Community Association Pushes for Hapuna Transfer
Although funding remains an issue, the group says it agrees with Mayor Bill Kenoi that the county could do a better of job of maintaining the popular park.
Public Meeting on Pahoa Park Plan Set for April 10
The county will present the final master plan for the 56-acre addition to existing Pahoa recreational facilities.
Police Release March 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Senate Version of Budget Bill Less Than Governor’s, House’s
The Senate, however, is proposing to spend $378 million more than the House on capital improvement projects over the next two fiscal years.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Stolen Tractor
The green John Deere front-loader tractor was taken in the Ninole area over the weekend.
Swimmer Pulled From Water Saturday Drowned
The unidentified 37-year-old visitor from Colorado apparently became trapped underwater by currents off Orr’s Beach.
Travel Website’s Customers Big on Hualalai Resort, Hawaii Islands
TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice Awards gives kudos to Hawaii’s beaches and an upscale Big Island resort.
Armed Man Holds Wife Hostage in Puna
Police negotiate with suspect after he threatens relatives with firearm.
Hele-On Bus Adds Route Into Hawaiian Paradise Park
The sprawling Puna subdivision will be added to the route that already traverses Highway 130 to serve lower Puna, Nanawale Estates and Kahakai Boulevard.
Retired LAPD Detective Pleads Guilty in 2006 Killing in Ka`u
Dan DeJarnette was indicted last year in the death of his wife nearly seven years ago in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Tuesday is Prince Kuhio Day Holiday
State and county offices will be closed, although federal offices and the post office will remain open.
Problematic HELCO Line Causes Another Outage
More than 5,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers lost power today because of a problem in a transmission line that has been causing problems since March 10.
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
Police Release Latest List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Hilo Man Missing Since Early Sunday
The missing man, 51-year-old Dennis Nabarro, is in need of medical attention, police said.
Paramedics Assist Swimmer in Trouble Off Waawaa in Lower Puna
The 37-year-old victim was pulled from the water about 30 feet from shore and transported to Hilo Medical Center.
UPDATE: Woman Charged in Ainaloa Stabbing
The victim in the domestic abuse case was transferred to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu where he is listed in serious condition.
Outer-Islands Participate in Google-Plus ‘Hangout’ with Governor
Early Childhood Education discussed using Google’s multiple-person video chat function.
Hilo and Kona Airports Gain Additional Fire and Rescue Personnel
Sixteen new fire-fighters assigned to airports around the state.
