East Hawai‘i News
Water Service Interruption Thursday in Hilo Neighborhood
The county Department of Water Supply will turn off water in the area of Pohakulani Street for a four-hour period Thursday.
Police Looking for Owner of Found Jewelry
Police are looking for the owner of a gold ring and pair of gold earrings.
Vandals Knock Down Papaya Trees at Kea‘au Farm
Police are looking for two males who knocked over 35 papaya trees and then left the area on bicycles.
Joaquin Sought by Police for Probation Violation
A 40-year-old man known to frequent the Hamakua and Waipio Valley areas is being sought by police for an alleged probation violation.
Burglaries Increasing in Waiakea Houselots, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to residents of the Hilo neighborhood of Waiakea Houselots to be on the lookout for burglars.
Police Looking For Missing Teenagers
In two unrelated cases, police are looking for missing Big Island teenagers.
Meeting Set on Another Saddle Road Improvement
State and federal officials will meet with the public next week in Waikoloa to provide information about the latest plans for Saddle Road.
Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
Ceremonies On Tap For Renovated Park Facilities
Public ceremonies will be held Wednesday and Thursday to note improvements to two Hilo parks.
Kenoi Receives Endorsement From Fire Fighters Association
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association gave Mayor Billy Kenoi their endorsement for his re-election run Monday.
Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Missing 16-year-old Tearon Pacheco-Fernandes was last seen in Hilo on April 30.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Water Shut-Off in Mountain View Tuesday Morning
County water service will be shut off in a portion of Mountain View Tuesday to allow for a new waterline connection.
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.
