East Hawai‘i News
Abercrombie Declares April ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month’
The effort is part of National Highway Traffic Safety campaign to curb cell-phone related accidents.
Police Search for Kona Teen Missing Since Dec. 2012
17-year-old Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni was last seen in Kona on Dec. 10, 2012.
Kalanikoa Street Converting to One-Way Traffic for Merrie Monarch
One-way pattern to last from Wednesday, April 3 through Sunday, April 7.
Senate Committee Approves School Land Development
Bill would allow two ‘pilot projects’ to be developed on DOE properties over the course of three years.
Pahoa to Host ‘Talk Story’ Session on Agriculture and Gardening
UH Agricultural program and industry experts seek community input, offer expertise.
36 Big Island Drivers Charged with DUIs
Eight individuals were arrested after motor vehicle accidents last week, four of whom were minors.
UPDATE: Hawaii Man Charged with Revealing Defense Intel to Chinese
UPDATED: Former US Army officer accused of revealing classified defense intel to 27-year-old Chinese woman, allegedly fetched secrets for her.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Hilo
Update: Pamela G. Wilson of Hilo died from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday.
House Fire Extinguished in Paradise Park
Three story structure was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.
UPDATE: Missing Hiker Located in HPP Subdivision
36-year-old Chad Chun, who had gone missing in HPP Saturday, was located by family members today using hunting dogs.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Sees Large Turnout
Hundreds of demonstrators take to the street to protest GMO field experiments on the Big Island.
Hilo Boy, 3, Run Over by Truck in Puna Subdivision
Police said the boy had been playing in the pickup and jumped out when it began rolling backwards.
Police Officer, Firefighter Honored for Public Service
Ryan Domingo and Ian Smith have been named Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year, respectively.
PLDC-Killing Bill Scheduled for Hearing Next Week
The hearing will be the first for either of the anti-PLDC bills since the House and Senate swapped their versions in mid-February.
Renovation and Expansion of Edith Kanakaole Stadium Finished
The work was done just ahead of the Merrie Monarch Festival which will celebrate its 50th anniversary beginning March 31.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Scheduled Saturday in Hilo
The protest against genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs, will begin at the King Kamehameha statute on Hilo’s Bayfront.
Japanese Chamber’s ‘Taste’ Event Raises $10k for HCC
The donation was made possible by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s “A Taste of Hilo” event held in October.
UPDATE: Cold Front Fizzles, Drying Trend Forecast
Expected heavy rains failed to materialize, but forecasters say showers are still likely over the Big Island, especially in windward sections.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Judiciary Committee made changes to the House version of the Senate bill but kept possession of small amounts a civil violation.
Police Release March 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
