East Hawai‘i News
Police Searching for Missing Pahoa Woman
Authorities are requesting the public’s help in finding 31-year-old Kimberly Horoschak.
Anonymous Donor Gives $9.2 Million to University of Hawaii
Funds will benefit a variety of programs and support full-tuition scholarships.
Big Island Memorial Service to be Held for Inouye
Service is open to the public, memorial books will be available for signing.
Lt. Gov. Schatz Appointed to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.
Police Seek Help Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Suspect sought for theft of more than $1,700 in Hilo, Waimea and Pāhoa.
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.
