East Hawai‘i News
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
State Judiciary Seeking Input Via Online Survey
The agency that runs the state’s courts is looking to create a strategic plan to guide it through 2020.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
Fiery Crash Closes Saddle Road for 70 Minutes
No one was injured in the collision which set fire to the roadside grassland.
Hilo Woman Charged in December Burglary
Rose Peace is accused of taking more than $2,000 worth of jewelry from an Alae Street home.
County to Receive $1.2M From DOT For Buses
The money will be used to replace three older Hele-On buses.
Hearst, Time Warner Reach Deal; KITV Back on Cable
The local ABC affiliate was off Oceanic cable coverage for the past 10 days.
Governor Releases $36M For Big Isle Infrastructure
The capital improvement projects are aimed at Big Island roadways, airports and harbors.
Flags Lowered For Victims of Colorado Theater Attack
President Obama has directed the action to honor those shot at a midnight movie showing.
Absence of Protesters Prompts Council Accusations
The County Council postpones an attempt to override mayoral vetoes of two geothermal-related bills.
Puna Man Charged With Burglarizing Nanawale Estates Home
The 37-year-old Pahoa resident also faces two theft charges.
Man Sought For Making Threat, Discharging Firearm
Police are investigating the matter, which involved a shot fired at the Orchid Manor condo parking lot early Wednesday, as an attempted murder.
Hilo Man Charged in Kino`ole Street Burglary
The 22-year-old man was charged in connection with a morning break-in that occurred in June.
Beverage Container Fee Increasing by Half-Cent
State officials say the hike is needed to keep the redemption program solvent.
Police Seek Public’s Help on Ka`u Brush Fires
Police are looking for help solving six suspicious wildfires in five weeks in the Pahala area.
HUD Gives $12.7M Housing Grant For Hawaiian Housing
The grant to be administered by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will help provide affordable housing for low-income families.
UPDATE: Water Main Repaired, Banyan Drive Re-Opened
County crews spent the day working to locate and repair a water main break that closed part of Banyan Drive this morning.
State to Apply For Grant to Clean Up Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing some funding to states likely to be affected by debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Wind Farm Outage Cuts Power to Thousands
The brief outage affected HELCO customers from Hilo to Kona.
Humane Society Offers ‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign
Owners of pit bull terriers and their mixes next month can get their animals spayed or neutered — plus a nail trim — for the low cost of $20.
