East Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Search for Missing 15-year-old Kona Girl
Shellsea W. Gouveia-Asuncion may be in the Hilo or Kona area.
State Announces Lane Closures for Big Island Highways
Roadwork to be in effect from March 23 to March 29, with breaks scheduled March 26 and 29 for Kuhio Day, Good Friday.
Woman Escapes Early Morning Fire in Oceanview
Cause of the midnight blaze is still under investigation.
WANTED: Man Sought for Sexual Assault of Minor on Bus
Suspect allegedly touched female minor on a Hele-On bus in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves Resolutions Urging Release of Roger Christie
Resolutions pass unanimously with amended language, head next to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Scraps County Permitting for Geothermal Development
Effort to increase county oversight over geothermal development was killed in committee yesterday.
Police Warn Against Surge of Car Break-ins
Over 90 break-ins were reported during the months of January and February.
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Receives $1.25M Grant
National Science Foundation to award $250,000 yearly to assist operations for planned giant telescope on Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Missing Mauna Kea Hiker Found
59-year-old Jennifer Ho of the Hawaii Sierra Club was found safe after going missing overnight on Mauna Kea.
Unemployment Claims Rise on Big Island
Initial Unemployment claims rose in Hawaii County this week, but fell everywhere else in the state.
