East Hawai‘i News
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Big Island
The flood warning was expected to last until at least early evening, and a cold front expected to reach the Big Island
Lectures to Feature Native Hawaiians at Sea
Three men with a broad range of experience will share their experiences with merchant marine operations as well as voyaging canoes.
Officer Recognized for Solving ID Theft Case
Officer Jason Cabatu tracked down a woman who stole and used an elderly woman’s credit card.
Eden Roc Man Charged Following Standoff
Jeffrey K. Canabantan, 55, was being held this evening in lieu of $104,000 bail.
Waimea Community Association Pushes for Hapuna Transfer
Although funding remains an issue, the group says it agrees with Mayor Bill Kenoi that the county could do a better of job of maintaining the popular park.
Public Meeting on Pahoa Park Plan Set for April 10
The county will present the final master plan for the 56-acre addition to existing Pahoa recreational facilities.
Police Release March 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Senate Version of Budget Bill Less Than Governor’s, House’s
The Senate, however, is proposing to spend $378 million more than the House on capital improvement projects over the next two fiscal years.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Stolen Tractor
The green John Deere front-loader tractor was taken in the Ninole area over the weekend.
Swimmer Pulled From Water Saturday Drowned
The unidentified 37-year-old visitor from Colorado apparently became trapped underwater by currents off Orr’s Beach.
Travel Website’s Customers Big on Hualalai Resort, Hawaii Islands
TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice Awards gives kudos to Hawaii’s beaches and an upscale Big Island resort.
Armed Man Holds Wife Hostage in Puna
Police negotiate with suspect after he threatens relatives with firearm.
Hele-On Bus Adds Route Into Hawaiian Paradise Park
The sprawling Puna subdivision will be added to the route that already traverses Highway 130 to serve lower Puna, Nanawale Estates and Kahakai Boulevard.
Retired LAPD Detective Pleads Guilty in 2006 Killing in Ka`u
Dan DeJarnette was indicted last year in the death of his wife nearly seven years ago in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Tuesday is Prince Kuhio Day Holiday
State and county offices will be closed, although federal offices and the post office will remain open.
Problematic HELCO Line Causes Another Outage
More than 5,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers lost power today because of a problem in a transmission line that has been causing problems since March 10.
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
Police Release Latest List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Hilo Man Missing Since Early Sunday
The missing man, 51-year-old Dennis Nabarro, is in need of medical attention, police said.
