East Hawai‘i News
HELCO Proposal Under Fire at PUC Hearing
Testimony at a PUC meeting was strongly against a HELCO request to charge its customers a surcharge for locally produced biodiesel.
Lack of Data Affected Tsunami Warning Status
Questions about the quake’s magnitude and the location of sensors hampered scientists’ ability to predict the severity of Saturday’s tsunami.
Manners Sought On Three Arrest Warrants
Police said he is wanted for failing to appear in court to face eight criminal offenses, and also for violating terms of release on assault charges.
Halloween: Police Urging Safety While Having Fun
The department is offering holiday advice for motorists and parents alike.
PUC Holding Hearings on Rate Hike, Biodiesel Plan
Hawaii Electric Light Co. is asking the regulatory agency to approve a 4.2% rate increase as well as ratepayer subsidies for biodiesel produced in Ka‘u.
Beach Parks Reopened; No Tsunami Damage Reported
County Civil Defense officials are still advising beach-goers and others at the shoreline to use caution.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled
Officials warn that sea level changes and strong currents could still present a threat for several hours.
UPDATE: Tsunami Waves Smaller Than Expected
Officials said a wave to hit Hilo at 10:34 p.m. measured just over eight inches.
Two Meetings Next Week in Pahoa on Geothermal
One is a community update being held by Puna Geothermal Venture while the other focuses on a County Council bill restricting well drilling.
Tucker Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Pahoa resident John Tucker, who was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury, has been assigned a Feb. 12 trial date in federal court in Honolulu.
Alert Neighbor Foils Solar System Theft in HPP
The Puna subdivision resident called police when he heard noises coming from the house of a neighbor he knew wasn’t at home.
Couple Charged With Break-in At Puna Home
The pair was found in the home following a tip from the public.
Police Release Oct. 26 List of Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
County Evicts Lui From Kawa Shoreline
The county said it had to remove the longtime Hawaiian activist to further the protection of more than 60 graves and numerous cultural sites.
State Trying To Identify Missing Tax Documents
A bag being transported to Oahu by a courier service that has come up missing contained tax documents mailed or delivered by the public early this month.
Police Officer Struck by Vehicle in Construction Zone
A 44-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged with two offenses in connection to Tuesday’s incident.
Hilo Woman Charged With Driving Vehicle Stolen in Kona
The 28-year-old was observed driving the stolen Jeep in Nanawale Estates.
Tucker Indicted on Six Counts of Producing Child Pornography
If found guilty on the charges, the Pahoa resident arrested earlier this month faces between 15 and 30 years in prison on each count.
State Ramping Up Efforts To Eradicate Axis Deer
The state Board of Land and Natural Resource is being asked to declare the animals an agriculture pest and to relax hunting rules.
