East Hawai‘i News
Police Renew Request for Info on Missing Maui Woman
Authorities say Nhi Nguyen Tuyet Pham may be on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, possibly in Puna.
UPDATE: Kona Robbery Third Involving Tourists in Two Days
A Japanese tourist was assaulted and robbed while walking to his hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona early this morning.
HELCO to Cut Power Early Friday to Hamakua Residents
The utility said the outage from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. is needed to perform emergency substation repairs.
UPDATE: Charges Filed in Hilo Bayfront Slaying
Mark Anthony Whyne, a 55-year-old homeless man, has been charged in connection with the death of Faatetai Fiu of Hilo.
Robbery of Tourist Reported at Rainbow Falls Park
The robbery was the second involving tourists in East Hawaii on Wednesday.
Man With Knife Robs Campers at Kolekole Park
The couple was awakened in their tent before dawn by a man who robbed them and stole their rental car.
Governor Celebrates Digital Learning at Kea`au Elementary
Gov. Neil Abercrombie declared Feb. 6 “Digital Learning Day” and visited the school where all students have been supplied with digital devices for learning.
Bill Would Change Order of Names on Ballot
Instead of the current alphabetical method beginning with “A,” the measure would have ballots list names starting with a letter selected at random.
UH-Hilo Student Receives Scholarships to Study in Japan
Senior Andrew Jackson Musick IV plans to study Japanese and Uchinaguchi, the indigenous language of Okinawa.
Water Shut-Off in Na`alehu Friday Afternoon
The one-hour service interruption will allow for a connection to be made to the new Ka`u Family Health Center.
UPDATE: Fisherman Who Fell in Water Identified
The body found early this morning along the coastline off Hawaiian Paradise Park has been identified as a 31-year-old Kea`au man.
Center: No Hawaii Threat from Latest Earthquake in Solomons
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 8.0-magnitude tremor that occurred at 3:12 p.m. Hawaii time generated a tsunami only in the local area.
Police: Be On Lookout for County Employee Impersonations
A report has been received about a woman claiming to check on property for the county tax office.
Water to be Shut Off in Onomea Feb. 13
The outage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is being done to allow for a connection to the Kulaimano Production Well.
Accidents Back Up Highway 130 Traffic For Miles
The first accident at 6:28 a.m. prevented Hilo-bound traffic from getting past the Keaau transfer station for more than an hour.
Credit Union Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants
Candidates must be graduating Big Island high school seniors and meet other requirements.
Veteran Lawmaker Helene Hale Dies at 94
The ground-breaking lawmaker served 26 years in three separate legislative bodies, both on the state and county levels.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Extended to 6 p.m. Today
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph over much of the Big Island.
Woman Charged in Downtown Hilo Store Robbery
Bail was set at $28,750 for Tia Nohealani Menino in connection with Thursday’s incident.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lex Brodie
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action at state offices in remembrance of the former member of the state Board of Education.
