East Hawai‘i News
Walter Victor Baseball Fields Getting a Facelift
The facilities will be getting new sod in time for a big tournament in November.
Police: Missing Woman May Be In West Hawaii
Police are looking for 31-year-old Cristin Banks, also known as Cristin Guerpo-Banks.
Two Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Kalopa Crash
A Honokaa man in is being held following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving after his pickup truck was involved in a crash that killed two people.
UPDATE: McDowell Found; Two Still Missing
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a Papaikou teenager, an Ocean View resident and a senior citizen from Kapoho.
UHH Group Accepting Nominations For Distinguished Alumni Awards
The university’s alumni association will hold a banquet in February to hand out awards to distinguished alumni and for distinguished service.
Hale Nani Escapee Arrested Saturday in Kona
Ryan Jeffries-Hamar had his bail set at $10,000 on the escape charge but was being held without bail for violating terms of his extended furlough.
Flags To Fly at Half-Staff On Patriot Day
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered the observance tomorrow to honor the victims of the Sept.11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Two Weekend Fires Started By Unattended Candles
The homes in Hilo and Volcano were each declared a total loss.
Two Fired Election Workers Sue County
Two of the four county elections workers fired in January have filed lawsuits accusing county officials of defamation of character and negligence.
Convoluted Election Measure Approved by Council
It passed a resolution asking a counties’ association to push for legislation allowing state officials to gauge county election preparedness.
Illegal Activities in Beach Parks Focus of Program
Police, with the help of community organizations, are looking to stem illegal drinking and drug use.
Police Release Sept. 6 Warrant List
The list contains names of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.
Council Tries to Bring Down Cost of Power
The president of HELCO responds by saying it is already trying to renegotiate its power purchase agreements.
Parks and Recreation Seeking Public Input on Pahoa Park
The new park is tentatively set to have a variety of recreational features.
Lead Concerns Prompt Recall of Red Vines Black Licorice
The recall by the American Licorice Co. involves a variety of packages of black licorice.
Hitchhiker Charged in Assault and Robbery of Driver
The 18-year-old suspect, who was accompanied by a female, allegedly attacked a man who had picked up the hitchhiking couple.
Repaving of Airport Road to Cause Traffic Delays
The repaving of the portion of Kekuanaoa Street from the post office to the airport terminal is expected to last until at least the end of December.
Public Meeting Tuesday on Kapiolani Extension Project
The nearly half-mile of new roadway will open up traffic circulation in the area and provide access to state land for university and other uses.
Suicide Prevention Focus of Activities Next Week
National Suicide Prevention Week will include World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, Sept. 10.
Civil Defense Siren Test Set For Today
Because of Monday’s holiday, the siren test conducted simultaneously across the state will be held today.
