East Hawai‘i News
BRIEF: Latest DUI Numbers Shows Rise in Arrests, Accidents
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise in comparison to the same period in 2011.
GOP Announces Local Caucus Sites
Eleven different locations will serve as GOP caucus sites during Tuesday’s inaugural event.
UPDATE: Man Clearing Lot Killed by Falling Tree
Paramedics from the Hawaiian Paradise Park Fire Station assist a man injured when he was hit by a tree while clearing land in the Puna subdivision.
BRIEF: Large Wave Injures Couple in Tidal Pond
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon when they were struck by a large wave while swimming in a tidal pond near Wa‘aw‘aa along the Puna coast.
BRIEF: Mattos Found Unharmed in Hilo
28-year-old Hilo resident Kimberly Mattos has been found, after being reported missing earlier in the week by local authorities.
BRIEF: Police Investigate Theft of Longan Fruit
Police are investigating the theft of more than 1,200 pounds of longan fruit from farms in the Kurtistown area.
BRIEF: ATV’s Stolen From Laupahoehoe Home
Hawaii Police Department officials are searching for two ATV’s that were stolen from a home on Kihalani Homestead in Laupahoehoe.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
28-year-old Hilo woman Kimberly Mattos was reportedly last seen on Wednesday morning at her home on Ho’ohua Street.
BRIEF: Dupree Sentenced in Child Care Subsidy Fraud Case
A 2009 investigation into child care subsidy fraud has led to a court ruling against 31-year-old Sharon Dupree of Pahoa.
BRIEF: Department of Water Supply Schedules Water Shutoff in Volcano
The Department of Water Supply has scheduled a temporary water stoppage along portions of Volcano Road. It will take place Thursday, March 15th, from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
BRIEF: DUI Statistics Released For Week Ending March 4th
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise as compared to the same point in 2011.
BRIEF: Puna Woman Reported Missing Found Hours Later
Police are looking for a 54-year-old woman who has been missing from her Mountain View home since Feb. 21.
High Surf Warning Issued for North and East Facing Shores
A swell shifting to the north-northeast late Sunday night and continuing into the work week is prompting a high surf warning for the island’s north and east facing shores.
BRIEF: One More Water Shutoff Along Volcano Road Monday
After a new waterline connection shutoff water for much of Wednesday along a portion of Volcano Road, more waterline work will knock water service off once again on Monday.
BRIEF: Puna Man Sought in Sex Assault Case
Big Island police are looking for 58-year-old Sage Million in connection with a reported sexual assault of a minor.
BRIEF: Water Shutoff Wednesday Along Volcano Road
The Department of Water Supply announced Monday that there will be a temporary water shutoff on Wednesday, affecting customers along Volcano Road between Mountain View Elementary School and North Kulani Road.
BRIEF: Elderly Woman Killed by Vehicle at Senior Center
92-year-old Hilo resident Tamiko Fujio has died from injuries suffered when a vehicle hit her while reversing on the Kamana Senior Center property.
BRIEF: Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Wailoa Bridge
According to police, Marcelino Jacquias Jr. was struck by a 2008 white Kia van on Friday as he was crossing the Wailoa Bridge. The vehicle was going west and was driven by a 47-year-old man, when it struck Jacquias, who was not in a crosswalk when the collision took place
BRIEF: Motorcyclist Dies in Sunday Afternoon Crash
A late afternoon motorcycle accident has claimed the life of 24-year-old Laupahoehoe resident Dmitri I. Sheehan, according to local authorities.
BRIEF: Man Who Walked Away From Hilo Home sought
Police are looking for Philip Pai, 66, who walked away from his Chong Street home in Hilo Friday and requires medication.
