East Hawai‘i News
July 4 Holiday Road Closures in Hilo Announced
The closures will affect a variety of roads and days around the Hilo Bayfront area.
Cost of Riding Hele-On Bus Going Up Monday
Standard fare will be $2 under the new fee schedule, with students, seniors and the disabled paying $1 per ride.
Google Street View Moving to Big Island Trails
The company known for online street views around the world is now enlisting third-party help to obtain panoramic vistas of more remote locations.
Monday is Deadline for Property Tax Exemption Applications
The types of exemptions include homeowner’s, disabilities, totally disabled veterans and Hansen’s disease patients.
UPDATE: Police Looking For Victim of Possible Assault in Pahoa
The case was prompted by the discovery Wednesday morning of blood in front of a business.
Hilo Jaycees Putting On July 4th Fireworks Display
This year the fireworks will be launched from a barge in Hilo Bay instead of from Coconut Island.
Public Warned About Door-to-Door Magazine Sales Scam
The salespersons falsely claim that the sales will benefit a local high school or other group, and the magazines never arrive.
Man in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Spear Gun
A 49-year-old Pahoa man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident Tuesday night in Leilani Estates.
NASA Signs Cooperation Agreement With PISCES
The Space Act Agreement calls for the agency to provide technical support for projects aimed at furthering human habitation in space.
Former Micronesian President to Lead Delegation to Hilo
Joseph Urusemal, a senator and former president of the Federated States of Micronesia, will lead a delegation to discuss education and other matters.
Hawaii Lawmakers Denounce Supreme Court Decision
Members of the state’s congressional delegation called the ruling a major setback for minority voting rights.
Thursday is National HIV Testing Day; Free Screening Offered
Thursday is National HIV Testing Day, and a reminder that the disease continues to infect 56,000 people each year in the US.
Kona Teenager Missing Since May 27
Police said Reina Aldorasi may be in the area of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Repaving to Close Saddle Road Lane Wednesday
Motorists should expect traffic disruptions as the Hilo-bound lane will be closed near the 9-mile marker from 7 a.m. until at least 3:30 p.m.
Abercrombie Identifies Nine Bills as Candidates for Vetoes
The measures deal with such subjects as feral birds, election of members of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and drug offense sentencing.
New Law Expands Preschool Opportunities for Hawaii Keiki
It creates the Preschool Open Doors Program which is aimed at improving physical, language, social and other skills for children before they enter kindergarten.
Police Chief Critical of Newspapers’ Error
Chief Harry Kubojiri said that the mistaken reporting of three-year-old data unfairly portrayed the police department in a negative light.
One-Car Crash Leaves Vehicle Overturned on Kanoelehua
It was not yet clear how the vehicle came to be upside-down on the busy street during noontime traffic.
Pair of Hikers Lost Overnight in Volcano Forest
The hikers in their late 50s wandered off the trail and lost their way in the thick forest of the Pu`u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve.
Police Release June 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
