East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Kenoi Defeats Kim by 1,457 Votes
Mayor Billy Kenoi won re-election by a 49.9% to 47.6% margin over former mayor Harry Kim.
UPDATE: Hawaii County 2012 Election Results – Vote Tally
Preliminary results for Hawaii County have been released.
Another Nene Killed Along Hawaii Volcanoes Road
Park officials are again urging motorists to drive with caution, particularly in areas marked with nene-crossing signs.
Votin’ Time Is Here; Many Already Have
More than a quarter of the Big Island’s registered voters have already cast their ballots; tomorrow ballots must be cast or dropped off in person.
Oahu Man Wanted on Big Island Bench Warrants
Police say 32-year-old Joseph Roy Carrion frequently travels to the Big Island and may be in the Waikoloa area.
Hawaii Volcanoes, County Firefighters Get Brushfire Under Control
The fire of unknown origin blacked more than four acres of grassland near the Keauhou Bird Sanctuary.
Testimony in Pahoa Nearly Unanimous For Drilling Restrictions
About half of the crowd of roughly 75 people were in support of the County Council bill that would ban nighttime geothermal well drilling.
UPDATE: No Charges Yet in Tsunami Evacuation Burglaries
The suspect, a resident of the area in which the burglaries occurred, was being held without charges, police said.
UHH Team Launches Websites Focusing on Coral Health
One of the sites show a monthly progression of the health of coral colonies at the Waiopae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District in Kapoho.
Electric Cars Popular With Hawaii Residents
Although it ranks 41st in the nation in new car sales, Hawaii is 10th when it comes to electric cars.
Arbor Day Update: Abercrombie Releases Watershed Funding
In recognition of Arbor Day in Hawaii, the governor releases $2.5 million for watershed protection projects on three islands.
Kilauea Activity Suggests New Eruption Possible
The volcano is acting like it did two years ago, which resulted in a short-lived eruption at a new vent.
Big Island Police Release Nov. 1 List of Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: 13 of 71 Sirens Failed Today’s Test
As a result of some sirens failing to work during Saturday’s tsunami warning, today’s test will involve close monitoring of all 71 sites on the island.
Drilling-Ban Bill Draws Technical and Economic Concerns
An engineering company, two state agencies and Big Island business people are concerned about a bill that would restrict geothermal well drilling.
Pahoa Man Sought on Five $5,000 Warrants
Police said they also want to talk to Justin Gryde about a burglary.
Sierra Club Targets Legislators on PLDC Repeal
The club is encouraging the public to lobby their legislators and has launched a website stating the positions they have taken on the controversial agency.
Island’s ‘Most Wanted’ Includes Scammer of Elderly
A scammer of elderly women, a man wanted on $200,000 in warrants and a third man accused of assaulting a police officer are among the isle’s “Most Wanted.”
Keaukaha Homes Burglarized During Tsunami Evacuation
Police say eight homes were broken into when the residents were gone because of the tsunami warning.
Pepeekeo Man Accused of Stealing Gas From Warehouse
Police said Norton Castro was captured with the help of a video surveillance system.
