East Hawai‘i News
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.
Two Bodies Found in Puna Over Past Five Days
Police searching for a missing Puna man found the first of two remains in advanced stage of decomposition on Friday and the second in another area on Tuesday.
Conference to Focus on College Education for Pacific Islanders
The event is scheduled from Feb. 8-9 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
UPDATE: Head-On Collision Near Pahala Claims Five Lives
The collision near the 54-mile marker on Highway 11 disrupted traffic through Ka`u for about six hours.
Lectures This Week to Focus on Hawaiian Wellness
Thursday’s afternoon lecture will be at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, while Friday’s evening presentation will be the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Pahoa Girl Missing Since Friday
Police are requesting the public’s help locating 16-year-old Keolani Kaheiki-Sele.
Pu`uhonua Among Topics at Meeting on Kulani Reopening
The public hearing was the first of two to be held on the proposed re-use of Kulani Correctional Facility to house prisoners currently held on the mainland.
Preliminary Hearing Thursday for Claude and Kawena Krause
The two cousins have been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of Puna resident Dante Gilman.
Fiscal Matters Dominate State of the State Address
Gov. Neil Abercrombie outlines plans to keep Hawaii on its path toward a stable economy.
Police: Kailua-Kona Man Missing Since Jan. 13
John Eckert was last seen at about 6 p.m. on that day in his home town.
Punahele Street Closed by Fallen Tree Branch Monday Night
The street was closed for several hours while a county crew cleared the debris.
Health Organization Volunteers Spend Holiday at Schools
Kaiser Permanente employees helped out in Kona, Waimea and Hilo, as well as on other islands.
