East Hawai‘i News

Primary Election Results 2012

Vote counts for each candidate listed here.

Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Pahoa Man

Richard Dayle Ainslie has been missing from his home since May.

Hilo Man, 53, Charged in June Burglary

Brian Wade Pacheco was charged in connection with the break-in of a Hilo home.

UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed

Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.

Developer: New Pahoa Shopping Center Will Improve Traffic

A new shopping center not far from Malama Marketplace will include an extension of Kahakai Boulevard and a signal light at that intersection.

Coast Guard Assists Sailer in Distress

A Hercules aircraft dropped supplies to the mariner who is being escorted to Hilo by a Good Samaritan vessel.

Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency

The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.

HPP Owners’ Association Proposing Annual $500 Lot Assessment

The HPP Owners’ Association is proposing a $500 annual assessment for five years to be levied against all lot owners in HPP to cover the cost of paving roads.

Mo`oheau Bandstand, Bus Terminal Renovations Planned

A variety of improvements are planned for the busy facility in downtown Hilo.

Rising Death Toll Prompts Plea From Police Chief

With 24 traffic fatalities so far, including eight in the past month, Chief Harry Kubojiri is asking the public to use more caution when driving.

County Reopening Honoka`a Gym

The county Department of Parks and Recreation said repairs to its roof have been completed.

Police Name Victims in Recent Fatal Crashes

The victims were involved in separate crashes in Ka`u.

Owner of Unclaimed Necklace Sought

Police need the public’s help identifying the owner of some missing jewelry.

Police Issue Mail Scam Warning

The public should be on the lookout for letters seeking financial information or asking that checks be cashed.

UPDATE: Puainako Water Main Repaired On Schedule

The ruptured pipe that cut water service to 120 customers was expected to be repaired this evening.

Nonprofit Mishandled Stimulus Funds, Audit Says

The Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council must repay $22,000 and perhaps another $122,000 because it hasn’t been able to properly document its use.

Missing Mountain View Woman Located in Kona

The missing woman was found unharmed, police said.

Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Slain Sikhs

The observance will last until sunset on Friday.

Backyard Native Forests Subject of Workshop

A veteran biologist will hold a workshop that will demonstrate how to construct a little bit of native forest in your backyard.

Event to Commemorate Hawai`i Volcanoes Quarter

The latest issue of the America the Beautiful Quarters’ series features an eruption of Kilauea volcano.
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