East Hawai‘i News
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.
Police to Hold Community Meeting in Volcano Jan. 25
The meetings in districts island-wide are designed to provide residents with an opportunity to present comments or concerns.
Former Legislator Named New P.R. Chief at UH-Hilo
Jerry Chang will replace Gerald De Mello, who retired recently after 21 years as director of university relations.
Kona Man, Puna Woman Sought For Questioning
Police are asking for the public’s help locating the two in connection with unrelated cases.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Martin’s First Court Appearance Short; Hearing Set for Jan. 31
Today marked the first court appearance for Keaka Martin, who allegedly shot two police officers on Jan. 2, since his arrest and hospitalization.
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Island Woman Indicted for Stealing From California Charity
California news outlets are reporting that Theo Nani Bell is facing charges she stole more than $400,000 from an agency that assists the homeless and disabled.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
West Hawaii Hospitals Go Smoke-Free
Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital are honored for their new policy banning tobacco use on all properties, including parking lots.
Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Released Without Charges
Cherie Sueko Moskwa, 37, of Hilo was released from custody pending further investigation.
Rock Slide Slows Traffic in Maulua Gulch
Traffic was reopened in both directions on Route 19 by 4:10 p.m.
