East Hawai‘i News
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
Plastic Bag Ban Law Goes Into Effect Thursday
For the next year, retailers may still provide plastic bags as long as they charge a fee.
Body Found in Truck Apparently Result of Hanging
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said an autopsy showed the man died from an apparent hanging, but they are continuing their investigation.
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Missing-Person-Murder Case
Police have arrested Claude Krauss of Kurtistown on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Puna resident Dante Peter Gilman.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
Police Again Warn Public of House Rental Scam
The scammers pretend that they own a home and offer it for rent on-line.
Wanted Pahoa Woman Turns Herself in at Police Station
Roberta Banks was arrested in a custodial interference case and then released.
UPDATE: Fisherman Search Continues For Fourth Day Today
The missing man, identified as Roland Gacayan Sr. of Pahala, fell off a cliff on Sunday.
Suspects Sought For Violating Terms of Court Orders
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the four fugitives.
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Papaikou Boy, 17, Missing Since Jan. 7
Police said Kayden Fuerte was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue plaid shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Stopping Cockfighting
Participants in the illegal activity are subject to arrest for cruelty to animals, gambling and possession of gambling records.
Body Found in Truck Parked Along Highway
The matter is being investigated by rangers from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Another Ahualoa Water Shut-Off Wednesday
The latest service interruption will affect the area along the Old Mamalahoa Highway from the Kapuna Road intersection to the Mauna Loa Road junction.
Hilo Man Faces Sentence of 20+ Years in Federal Drug Case
The prison term is the result of the second federal drug conviction for Francis Ogata in the past eight years.
Search On For Fisherman Who Fell Off South Point Cliff
Fellow fisherman lost sight of the man about 50 feet offshore.
Police Locate Two Missing Puna Women
The two missing in unrelated cases were found unharmed last week.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
