East Hawai‘i News
Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Kea’au Boy
Police are looking for a 13-year-old Kea’au boy who has been missing since May 4.
Police Ask For Help in Finding Missing Grandfather Clock
The public’s help is needed in finding a grandfather clock that was allegedly stolen late last year.
Tam Arrested In Hilo Service Station Robbery
Police have arrested Chase K. Tam after an early morning robbery at a Kekuanaoa Street gas station Friday.
UPDATE: Shipman Business Park Fire Investigated as Robbery and Arson
A warehouse fire in Kea’au’s W.H. Shipman Business Park Wednesday has pushed police to open a robbery and arson investigation.
Ordnance in Hawaiian Acres Found to Be Inert
The discovery of an inert, old military ordnance forced the closure of a portion of Road 9 in Hawaiian Acres while the Army and police investigated the round.
Lingle Hosts Birthday and Opening HQ Bashes
Linda Lingle will be celebrating her birthday in conjunction with the grand openings of her campaign’s Hilo and Kona headquarters.
HPD: Two Charged in Robbery and Kidnapping Incident
Two Kona residents have been charged with various offenses following a Volcano kidnapping and attempted robbery in Hilo.
Sports Authority Now Hiring For New Hilo Store
The retailer will be hiring for about 40 positions including cashiers, sales authorities and team leads.
DUI Arrests Stay Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down for the second straight week, according to the latest statistics from the Hawaii Police Department.
Council Nixes Environmental Impact Statements for Geothermal Exploration
Companies will now be able to search for potential geothermal sites using surface measuring technology, but would still be faced with an EIS if they seek to drill test-wells
League of Women Voters Holds Candidate Forum in July
The Hawaii County chapter of the League of Women Voters will hold a candidate forum on July 11 in Hilo.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins Sunday
The national “Click It or Ticket” campaign kicks off this weekend, and authorities organized a rally to remind motorists of the added enforcement campaign.
9-1-1 Caller Sought by Authorities
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who called 9-1-1 to report a dead body in a Volcano residence.
Puna Woman Held on $1 Million Bail in Heroin Bust
A 58-year-old Orchidland woman was being held today at the Hilo jail with her bail set at $1 million after she was allegedly found with a pound of heroin.
Heart Attack Contributed to Death of Commercial Diver
A commercial diver who died off the Puna coast suffered a heart attack which contributed to his drowning, an autopsy has shown.
Puna Man Charged in Stabbing Incident
A 27-year-old Puna man was in custody today in lieu of $11,000 bail after being charged in connection with a Friday stabbing.
UPDATE: Puna Man Charged, Held on $656,000 Bail
A 72-year-old Puna man was arrested for attempted murder following a shooting incident Sunday night in Hilo.
Police: Puna Girl Missing Since March 21
Police are looking for a Puna girl reported missing from home for the past seven weeks.
Puna Man Dies Surfing at Pohoiki Beach
A Keaau man died in an apparent surfing accident Thursday at Pohoiki Beach in Puna.
Five Big Island Post Offices Facing Cut in Hours
In a move to save money, the financially beleaguered US Postal Service plans to cut hours at 12 post offices in Hawaii, including five on the Big Island.
