East Hawai‘i News
Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz Confirms Interest in Senate Vacancy
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz today confirmed his interest in the Senate vacancy created by the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.
Public Works Projects Involve Reed’s Island Bridge, Kilauea Avenue
Parking will be prohibited on Kilauea Avenue on Jan. 2-3 between Ponahawai and Pauahi streets to allow for repaving work.
Lawmakers Bid Farewell to Inouye at Capitol; Memorial Fund Established
Inouye is only the third member of the Senate to lie in state at the Capitol since 1969.
Brush Fire in Ka`u Blackens 15 Acres
The fire of undetermined origin occurred in pasture land near the 63-mile marker of Highway 11.
UPDATE: Hele-On Bus, SUV Collision: Driver Dies of Injuries
Police identify driver, note alcohol usage may have played a role in the accident.
Police Release ‘Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted’ List
Men sought by police wanted for multiple incidents of theft, outstanding bench warrants.
Ka`u Radio Station in Danger of Closure, Requests Donations
KAHU 91.7 FM faces large debts and insufficient donations, sponsorships.
County Announces Christmas Tree Recycling Schedule
County issues dates and locations for 2012-2013 recycling efforts.
Jump Charged With Murder; Bail Set at $250,000
The charges stem from the death of a man whose body was found Sunday in his Puna home.
Gov. Abercrombie Seeks to Reverse State Employees’ 5% Pay Cut
$12.4 billion budget submitted to the Legislature raises spending, seeks to restore pre-recession wages.
Gov. Abercrombie Requests Moment of Silence for Newtown Victims
The moment of silence will be observed at 9:30 a.m., Hawaii time, on Friday, Dec. 21.
UPDATE: Puna Driveway Death: Driver Released Pending Further Investigation
Police release 33-year-old Sonny D. Kalawe after conferring with prosecutors.
Police Issue ‘Wanted’ Notice for Ka`u Woman
Sharon Hui, 39, is being sought for violating a court order.
UPDATE: Governor Requests Senate Nominees: Hanabusa Submits Application
Senator Inouye Had Indicated Preference for Hanabusa in Letter to Abercrombie.
Federal and State Flags Ordered to Half-Staff for Inouye
Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of Inouye’s interment.
Drug-Related Vehicle Fatalities Surge, DUIs Increase
The Hawaii Police Department releases its latest statistics.
County Issues Holiday Schedule for Landfills, Transfer Stations
Solid Waste Division issues operating hours for December 25th through January 1st.
Police Warn Against Email and Telephone Scams
Public urged to report suspicious activity after multiple complaints received in North Kohala.
Senator Daniel Inouye Dies, Last Words Were “Aloha.”
Longtime lawmaker dies of respiratory complications at Walter Reed Medical Center.
