East Hawai‘i News
Police Release Feb. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
Second Public Hearing Held on Kulani Reopening
The head of the state’s prison system said the Department of Public Safety is willing to consider pu`uhonua-style programs at the facility after it reopens.
82-year-old Woman Accosted at Hilo Park
Police said two men tried unsuccessfully to steal the visitor’s purse on the Banyan Drive peninsula.
Woman Arrested For Armed Robbery in Downtown Hilo
The robbery occurred at a business at the corner of Keawe Street and Furneaux Lane.
Judge Grants Request for Mental Exam For Keaka Martin
His lawyer’s reasons for the request have been sealed by the court.
Monthly Siren Test to Be Held Friday at 11:45 a.m.
The public can report operational issues, including malfunctioning sirens, to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
Hawai`i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use checkout bag” would mean any type of one-use bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Hawaii Volcanoes Names Makuakane-Jarrell Chief of Interpretation
The first native Hawaiian to hold the post, the veteran ranger has served at all five national park units on the Big Island.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Persons
The three individuals are missing in unrelated cases.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
The 6.1-magnitude tremor struck at 10:16 a.m., Hawaii time.
Mental Evaluation Ordered for Kawena Krause
His cousin, Claude Krause, who has also been accused of murder, waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will make an appearance next month in Circuit Court.
TSA: Man Flying to Hilo Tried to Smuggle Knives
The man had earlier been allowed to go back outside of the security area to place the knives into a checked bag.
Agreement Calls for HELCO to Drop Rate Hike Request
If approved by the PUC, the Big Island utility will drop its request for a 4.2% rate increase that it filed in August.
Help Again Sought Finding Missing Kona Man
Police said John Eckert, who was last seen in Kailua-Kona on Jan. 13, has a medical condition that may require medication.
Sulfur Smell at Hilo Bank Prompts HazMat Visit
The fire department team was unable to pinpoint the source of the fumes, the bank’s manager said.
