East Hawai‘i News
Bill Would Tighten Requirements for Cash Transactions
The state law the legislation would change does not apply to those holding garage sales or making a casual sale, such as selling a car.
Hawaii Observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Awards have been given and projects are on tap for the event recognizing the ongoing negative impact of invasive species.
State Provides Comparisons of Homeowners Insurance Costs
The tables provided by DCCA allow side-by-side comparison of insurance premiums for various types of coverage.
Bail Set at $100,000 for Man Accused of Kona Burglaries
Jaren Larinaga-Napihaa was accused of robbing homes in West Hawaii in August and October.
Police: 16-year-old Puna Girl Missing Since Dec. 7
Charlierose Rodrigues-Kihe was last seen in Kea`au, police said.
Police Seek Identity of Woman in Wallet Theft
The woman is being sought in connection with the theft from a shopping cart from the parking lot of the Target store in Hilo.
Two Arrested in Raid on Underground Pot-Growing Operation
The underground room powered by diesel generators measured 3,200 square feet and contained more than 500 of the illicit plants.
UPDATE: Banyan Drive Bill Amended, Mayor Vows to Continue Fight
Mayor Billy Kenoi said despite changes regarding ownership of the resort land, he still firmly believes the county is best suited to manage the properties.
Team Formed to Address Sequestration Impacts in Hawaii
The governor allocated $25 million in his budget to help with the impacts which may end up being twice that amount.
Hoary Bat, Monk Seal May Split ‘Official’ Duties
A move is underway at the state Legislature to recognize and honor the Hawaiian hoary bat as the state’s official land mammal.
Fire Damages Kinoole Street Home Thursday Night
The fire of unknown origin caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story home.
Police Seek Suspect in Theft Caught on Video
The incident involved the theft of a weed eater in Puna late last month.
Hanohano Issues Public Apology for Racial Slurs
The fourth-term Puna representative’s comments were made to workers installing art in her state Capitol office.
HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought
Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.
Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’
Two Senate resolutions asking President Obama to investigate the no-bail status of the island’s best-known marijuana activist have been sent to committee.
Police Release Feb. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami
The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.
Fact Sheet Details Sequester Impacts to Hawaii
The White House said 20,000 defense workers in Hawaii would be affected by the spending cuts taking effect Friday.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
