East Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
