East Hawai‘i News
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Man
Police said Paul Moses Abiley has a medical condition that requires medication.
Police Release Sept. 14 Warrant List
Those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants are encouraged to turn themselves to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace.
Police Seeking Two Kailua-Kona Residents
Joel Landsborough is wanted on an outstanding warrant while police are looking for Danny Estocado in connection with a car theft investigation.
Pharmacy College Professor Awarded $675,000 Research Grant
The research will focus on the development of more effective chemotherapy drugs for a type of pediatric cancer.
UPDATE: Good Samaritan Neighbor Dies
The fire that started in the kitchen caused an estimated $85,000 in damage to the home on Kamaoa Road.
Police Investigating Computer Access at Elections Office
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi reported that someone used another person’s log-in information to access a computer, which would be a violation of state law.
Yagong Accuses Ethics Chairman of Conflict of Interest
Responding to a complaint about him before the Ethics Board, Dominic Yagong said the board’s chairman may be looking for “payback.”
Obama Orders Flags at Half-Staff Following Libya Attack
The attack on the US Consulate resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.
Dump Truck Loaded With Gravel Tips Over
The driver of the truck laying on its side on the road leading to the Hilo landfill was uninjured.
Police Open Investigation Into Possible 2010 Voter Fraud
Details are not being released about allegations from the county’s election office that prompted the police probe.
Hawaiian Homes Commission To Hold Big Island Meeting
The commission that oversees the DHHL next week will have a two-part meeting in Hilo and Naalehu, with a community meeting in Pahala in between.
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.
