East Hawai‘i News
State Begins Process of Reopening Kulani Prison
An appropriation released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie would fund environmental studies and assessment of infrastructure needs at the rural former prison.
Kawauchi, Nago Agree To Meet On Election Solutions
The chief election officials for the state and Hawai`i County take a step toward reconciliation by agreeing to hold workshops on various counties.
Police Release List of Individuals Wanted on Warrants – Aug. 24
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UPDATE: Stolen SUV Recovered, Tractor Still Missing
The theft of the Cub Cadet tractor and Toyota Cruiser SUV was reported Wednesday.
UPDATE: Missing Man Found Safe in Washington, DC
Warren Dale Ellison has red hair and a red mustache and goatee.
Tributes Follow Death of Fired Election Worker
The man who oversaw the county’s election warehouse before he was fired in January died Tuesday on Maui.
VIDEO: Sharks Feeding On Dead Whale Prompt Warnings
The carcass of a 50-foot sperm whale that washed against the Puna coastline is attracting sharks, prompting a warning for the public to stay out of the water.
Charges Filed Against Man in Glenwood Standoff
The 64-year-old Puna man who barricaded himself in his home overnight has been charged with terroristic threatening and is being held in lieu of $20,500 bail.
Jars of JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi Being Recalled
The product was mislabeled and contains ingredients that could cause adverse reactions in people with certain food allergies.
Abandoned Building in HOVE Destroyed By Fire
The 1,200-square-foot structure was not occupied, neighbors said.
Hale Nani Escapee Kalili Apprehended in Kona
Police in Kona arrested Joshua Kalili and charged him with escape for leaving the Hilo facility on Sunday.
Maui Chopper Pilot Admits Bringing Deer to Big Island
The pilot who rescued a man trapped in the Pu`u `O`o crater 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to transporting the deer.
Police Charge Volcano Man With Firearm, Drug Offenses
The 49-year-old Mauna Loa Estates resident, a convicted felon, was found with ammunition.
Glenwood Man Arrested After Barricade Incident
The police department’s swat team negotiated with the man overnight in the Fern Forest subdivision.
Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception
Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
Election Review Prompts Finger-Pointing, But Little Else
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi and state election officials trade accusations about what went wrong during the Aug. 11 primary election.
Yet Another Inmate Escapes From Hale Nani
Another inmate has escaped from the the Hale Nani facility in Hilo, the third escapee in the past month.
Kaumana Home Damaged in Fire Friday Night
Firefighters said the blaze of unknown origin spread from the garage to the house.
HELCO Asks State Regulators For 4.2% Rate Increase
The Big Island utility last sought a rate increase in 2009, after which the PUC granted a 1.3% hike.
