East Hawai‘i News
Souki Introduces Bill Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana
The bill would allow for personal and non-public use of marijuana by those age 21 and over.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Couple
The two were last seen when they moved out of their Hawaiian Paradise Park home in September.
Spring Semester Enrollment Drops at UH-Hilo, HCC
The drop was the first at both schools since the mid-2000s.
Motorists Advised to Avoid Kilauea-Pauahi Intersection This Weekend
Ongoing work to repave Kilauea Avenue is disrupting traffic but is also ahead of schedule.
Mountain View Man Sought For Violating Court Order
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kyson Kaleiwahea.
Search For Missing Pahala Fisherman Halted
The search for Roland Gacayan Sr. had been ongoing since Sunday night.
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
Plastic Bag Ban Law Goes Into Effect Thursday
For the next year, retailers may still provide plastic bags as long as they charge a fee.
Body Found in Truck Apparently Result of Hanging
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said an autopsy showed the man died from an apparent hanging, but they are continuing their investigation.
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Missing-Person-Murder Case
Police have arrested Claude Krauss of Kurtistown on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Puna resident Dante Peter Gilman.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
Police Again Warn Public of House Rental Scam
The scammers pretend that they own a home and offer it for rent on-line.
Wanted Pahoa Woman Turns Herself in at Police Station
Roberta Banks was arrested in a custodial interference case and then released.
UPDATE: Fisherman Search Continues For Fourth Day Today
The missing man, identified as Roland Gacayan Sr. of Pahala, fell off a cliff on Sunday.
Suspects Sought For Violating Terms of Court Orders
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the four fugitives.
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Papaikou Boy, 17, Missing Since Jan. 7
Police said Kayden Fuerte was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue plaid shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Stopping Cockfighting
Participants in the illegal activity are subject to arrest for cruelty to animals, gambling and possession of gambling records.
