East Hawai‘i News
College of Pharmacy Offering Health Fair Saturday
Blood-pressure and cholesterol checks are among the services being offered free to the public.
Bail Set At $101,000 For Abuse, Other Charges
A former Pahoa resident who had been sought in connection with a domestic violence case is charged with eight offenses.
Power Outage Scheduled Thursday For Ookala
The outage scheduled to last from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will allow crews to replace utility poles.
Police Looking For Missing Hilo Teenager
Pat Enos, 16, hasn’t been seen at his Hilo home since July 17.
Four UHH Students Recipients of Alumni Scholarships
Three from East Hawaii high schools are among those receiving the awards.
Arrest Made in January Murder Case In Puna
The 48-year-old Mountain View man was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and a firearm offense.
Big Island Police Release Oct. 4 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Located
John Stephens Jr. may need medication and may be on Oahu, police said.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
2003-2007 Honda Accords Subject of Recall Notices
The power steering hose on those models can deteriorate and leak, causing loss of steering assistance and a possible fire.
Ka`u Woman Wanted For Violating Court Order
Police said Sharon Hui may be in the Kona or Ocean View areas.
37 Drunken Drivers Arrested Last Week
The arrests were the most for impaired driving since mid-August.
Hawaii Volcanoes Designated TsunamiReady, StormReady
The Big Island park received the designations under programs established by the National Weather Service.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
Groundbreaking Wednesday For New Ka`u Gym and Shelter
The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary School campus.
Plant Sale Opens Tonight at Edith Kanakaole Stadium
The annual event held by the Big Island Association of Nurserymen includes a clinic and educational booths.
Big Island Police Release Sept. 28 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
