East Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
