East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Arson in Hawaiian Beaches Fire
A Pahoa man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his home following a domestic dispute.
Police Release Nov. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcyclist Crash Identified
The crash occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 130 and Leilani Avenue.
Agency Announces Plans to Expand Hakalau Forest Refuge
The US Fish & Wildife Service is looking to expand both of the refuge’s two units, one located on Mauna Kea and the other on Mauna Loa.
Lava Flow Still Active But Ocean Entry Stops
An active lava lake inside Halemaumau, Kilauea’s summit crater, remains the viewing choice of many volcano-watchers.
HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process
The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.
$3.7 Million Released for Hilo Medical Center Improvements
The funding appropriated by the Legislature and released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie will cover a variety of renovations.
UPDATE: Papaikou Water Main Break Repaired
The break that occurred near Anderton Camp is not expected to be repaired until 11 p.m.
Mountain View Girl Missing Since Oct. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Sabrina Nakaima.
Non-Profit Plans to Build New Adult Day-Care Facility
The new Hilo Adult Day Care Center would be located next to the Mohouli Heights senior rental complex.
Hilo Man Honored For Efforts on Behalf of HIV Community
Lenard Allen will be presented with the 9th annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his work assisting those with HIV or at risk of acquiring the virus.
Water Outage Wednesday in Area Off Railroad Avenue
The affected areas include Panaewa Industrial Acres subdivision and Panaewa House & Farm Lots.
Hawaii Volcanoes Cancels Tonight’s ‘After Dark’ Lecture
Tonight’s After Dark in the Park presentation on the Ka`u desert footprints will be rescheduled next year.
New Managing Director For Mayor Kenoi?
Current Managing Director Bill Takaba may be retiring after 38 years of working for Hawaii County.
Elections Workers’ Lawsuit Dismissed; Appeal To Follow
The attorney for two elections workers fired and later reinstated said he will appeal the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit.
Connections Charter School Employee Subject of Hearing
The state ethics commission has accused an executive assistant at the school of orchestrating transactions with a private company he owns.
Abercrombie Calls For Election Probe, All-Mail Voting
The governor said the steady increase in absentee voting suggests that voting by mail will bring Hawaii into the 21st Century.
Events Leading to National Meth Awareness Day
School rallies and art and pledge competitions are part of the preparations for Friday’s awareness day and beyond.
Firefighters Extinguish Small Arson Fire in Ainaloa Subdivision
The fire was located in a bathroom and closet in the abandoned home on Ainaloa Drive.
Christmas Tree Deliveries Delayed by Slugs and Wasps
The state is requiring shippers to provide workers to treat the infested trees under state supervision.
