East Hawai‘i News
Missing Maui College Student Located
The woman was originally reported missing from Lakewood, Wash., where she was attending college.
Police Arrest Hilo Man in Double Murder
Two children in the Leilani Street home were uninjured in the shootings late Monday night.
Man Held on $121,000 Bail in Kolekole Park Robbery
Police said Tyler Kamanao Taylor, 18 of Hilo was charged with a variety of offenses including robbery, unlawful imprisonment and car theft.
Good Samaritan Assaulted, Robbed of Truck
The victim, a 60-year-old Volcano woman, was giving the man a ride to assist him with a disabled vehicle.
Two House Panels Vote to Dismantle PLDC
The committees were unanimous in their intent to repeal the state law creating the Public Land Development Corp.
Hakalau Warning Siren to be Tested Thursday
The test of the siren near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Paradise Helicopters Abandons Plan to Land in Royal Gardens
The tour company said it would be too costly to pursue the special permit it needs through a contested case hearing process.
UPDATE: Missing Airsoft Player Found Injured in Ravine
A participant in the simulated combat game was discovered missing following a lunch break Sunday.
FoodCorps Expanding to Hawai`i, Seeking Service Members
The national organization is recruiting for its program to provide healthy, locally produced food for schools.
‘Behind the Scenes II’ to Provide Tour of Rare Species
The event includes a look at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park’s nursery, herbarium and bird and wildlife collection not usually seen by the public.
Strong Aftershocks Continue to Shake Solomons
The area, a hotbed of seismic activity, has seen more than 100 aftershocks of magnitude 5.0 or greater since Tuesday’s major quake.
Preliminary Hearing Set for Accused Murderer
Mark Anthony Whyne, who has been accused of shooting Faatetai Fiu near Mo`oheau Park in December, is scheduled to be back in court on Monday.
Hepatitis Information Available in Ilocano, Pacific Islander Languages
The material on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease is available free for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Tongan and Ilocano communities.
HPP Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Night
The home on the Kea`au-Pahoa Road sustained damage to three rooms and a hallway.
Police Release Feb. 8 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Seek Public’s Help After Series of Ka`u Coffee Thefts
A total of $21,700 worth of product has been stolen in the last two weeks.
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.
