East Hawai‘i News
BRIEF: Police Seek Punaluu Assault Suspect
Big Island police are looking for a suspect in the case of a tourist who was assaulted last month while taking pictures of turtles at Punaluu’s black sand beach.
BRIEF: Infant From Japan Dies in Ka‘u Crash
An infant riding in a van with six adults, all from Japan, died from injuries suffered in a one-car crash on Highway 11 shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Man and Woman Charged in Pahoa Violent Robbery
Two Pahoa residents have been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to an incident outside of a Pahoa restaurant.
BRIEF: Fire Extinguished in Dryer near UHH Gym
County firefighters extinguished a smoldering fire in an industrial gas dryer in a building near the University of Hawaii at Hilo gym Sunday night.
BRIEF: Legislative Hearings Now Webcast at State Libraries
The Hawaii State Capitol is teaming up with the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) to provide a new place for people to watch state legislative meetings and hearings.
BRIEF: Two Men Wanted by Police
Hawai’i Island police officials are searching for two men wanted for various charges, including contempt of court.
For the Love of it, Local Church Feeds the Homeless
Valentine’s Day for the homeless means free sack lunches given out at the downtown Hilo bus terminal, from the thoughtful folks of the Kaumana Drive Baptist Church.
BRIEF: Police Releases Latest DUI Statistics
Arrests made on drivers who operate their vehicles under the influence are still slightly down as compared to last year, according to the latest Hawaii Police Department statistics.
Banyan Drive Improvement Bill Dead for Session
State Rep. Jerry Chang defers his bill designed to spark redevelopment of Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo’s tourism accommodations are located.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing 58-Year-Old
58-year-old Robert Dalpe has been reported missing since February 2011, and police is looking for information on his whereabouts.
Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds
An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.
BRIEF: Two Men Wanted by Police
Two Ka’u residents are being wanted by Big Island police officials for various offenses.
Survival at Sea: 3 Rescued as Sail Boat Sinks off Hilo
Three people, including a 9 year-old boy, survived as a disabled sailboat sank 280 miles northeast of Hilo yesterday.
BRIEF: Police Renew Search For Missing Teenage Girl
Local police officials are renewing a request for information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Keala Enos, last seen in Puna on September 2, 2011.
BRIEF: Police Seek Public Help for Missing Boy
Police officials are once again asking the public for help in finding 16 year old Bradley Kelii Solis-Kim, last seen in September in Hilo.
BRIEF: Police Renews Search for Missing Teen
Hawaii Island police officials are once again asking for the public’s help in finding missing 17-year-old Devin D. Balai, who was last seen over a year and a half ago.
