East Hawai‘i News
Video-Conferencing Testimony Focus of Pilot Project at Legislature
Two Senate committees will be involved in the project’s first year in which neighbor islands residents can provide testimony without traveling to Honolulu.
Second Body Found Identified as Gilman’s
The remains of the missing Hawaiian Acres man were identified through dental records.
Kona’s Onizuka, Other Fallen Astronauts to be Honored
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance on Friday for 17 US astronauts who lost their lives furthering the pursuit of space exploration.
Police: Warrants for Torres Include Bail-Jumping
Crystal Marie Torres, also known as Crystal Torres Bolosan, is known to frequent the Kohala area.
HCC’s Yoshida Recipient of Regents Award
The veteran educator has worn many hats, both as a teacher and administrator at Hawaii Community College.
Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
Police Identify Other Victims of Wednesday’s Crash
The occupants of the pickup truck were residents of Naalehu.
HELCO Seeks PUC Approval for Geothermal Proposals
The utility is looking to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power to its Big Island grid.
Hawaii Volcanoes Releases Plan for Animal Control
The document contains five alternative methods involving combinations of fencing and lethal methods to eliminate or reduce populations of sheep, pigs and goats.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Lawmaker, UHH Official
Wilfred Clinton “Buddy” Soares worked for UH-Hilo and a Hilo promotion group following a long career as a Republican member of the state Legislature.
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can Defect
ConAgra Foods said the defect does not involve a food safety issue but could result in sauce spurting out when opened.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Shooting Incident Suspect
Police are still looking for James Gannon Coffey, 47, in connection with a July 2012 shooting incident in Mountain View.
Police Release Jan. 25 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Crash Victims Identified; Medical Condition May Have Contributed
Police said an autopsy indicated that a medical condition may have caused one of the drivers to lose control of the car and cross the centerline.
Preliminary Hearing For Krause Cousins Delayed
Attorneys for the two men accused of the murder of Dante Gilman told the judge they needed more time to prepare for their defense.
Panaewa Street Lane Closure Set for Friday
The work at the intersection of Panaewa and Hualalai streets in Hilo is needed to comply with ADA requirements.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
Three Arrested After Shoplifting Incident Turns Violent
The arrests came after one of the suspected shoplifters allegedly punched a store employee, knocking him to the ground.
