East Hawai‘i News
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.
Walk-In Voting For General Election Now Available
The voting is occurring Monday through Saturday at three Big Island locations.
Rallies, Bus Tours Gearing Up For General Election
The Democratic Party and others have a variety of activities planned leading up to the Nov. 6 general election.
Scientists Study Lava Link Between Kilauea, Mauna Loa
Geologists say the key appears to be the properties of a semi-molten magma source 50 miles below the Big Island volcanoes.
Police Seize 100+ Pounds of Pot, Other Drugs
Police said the raids on six alleged indoor marijuana-growing operations came as a result of numerous tips from the public.
Hawaii Tops List of Best Places to Retire
A ranking using eight criteria gives the Aloha State high marks for those looking for a place to retire.
Vacant Home In Eden Roc Burns to Ground
The cause of the fire that destroyed the 600-square-foot structure is unknown.
UPDATE: Police Identify Second Driver in Fatal Crash
Both of the vehicles’ drivers died in the crash on the Hanawi Bridge.
Police: Pahoa Man Missing Since May 25
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Richard Dayle Ainslie.
