East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
Senate votes to kill a bill that would require labeling of genetically modified foods, opting instead to call for a study on the matter.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Expand Hawaii’s National Parks
Senator’s first bill in the US Senate would push for study of three new potential park sites in Hawaii.
Hearings Scheduled for Release of Marijuana Activist Roger Christie
Resolution being heard on March 21 urges release of marijuana activist on bail.
HELCO Schedules Power Outage for All Honomu Customers
The outage will affect all of Honomu from 11 p.m. March 20 to 5 p.m. March 21.
Former Puna Geothermal Manager Nominated to UH Board of Regents
Mizuno nominated alongside Eugene Bal III of Maui and Randolph G. Moore of Oahu.
Abercrombie Declares April ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month’
The effort is part of National Highway Traffic Safety campaign to curb cell-phone related accidents.
Police Search for Kona Teen Missing Since Dec. 2012
17-year-old Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni was last seen in Kona on Dec. 10, 2012.
Kalanikoa Street Converting to One-Way Traffic for Merrie Monarch
One-way pattern to last from Wednesday, April 3 through Sunday, April 7.
Senate Committee Approves School Land Development
Bill would allow two ‘pilot projects’ to be developed on DOE properties over the course of three years.
Pahoa to Host ‘Talk Story’ Session on Agriculture and Gardening
UH Agricultural program and industry experts seek community input, offer expertise.
36 Big Island Drivers Charged with DUIs
Eight individuals were arrested after motor vehicle accidents last week, four of whom were minors.
UPDATE: Hawaii Man Charged with Revealing Defense Intel to Chinese
UPDATED: Former US Army officer accused of revealing classified defense intel to 27-year-old Chinese woman, allegedly fetched secrets for her.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Hilo
Update: Pamela G. Wilson of Hilo died from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday.
House Fire Extinguished in Paradise Park
Three story structure was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.
UPDATE: Missing Hiker Located in HPP Subdivision
36-year-old Chad Chun, who had gone missing in HPP Saturday, was located by family members today using hunting dogs.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Sees Large Turnout
Hundreds of demonstrators take to the street to protest GMO field experiments on the Big Island.
Hilo Boy, 3, Run Over by Truck in Puna Subdivision
Police said the boy had been playing in the pickup and jumped out when it began rolling backwards.
Police Officer, Firefighter Honored for Public Service
Ryan Domingo and Ian Smith have been named Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year, respectively.
PLDC-Killing Bill Scheduled for Hearing Next Week
The hearing will be the first for either of the anti-PLDC bills since the House and Senate swapped their versions in mid-February.
