East Hawai‘i News
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.
Pahoa Man Charged With Three Robberies in Puna
Kale Thomas Ramangmou, 19, is being held in lieu of $159,000 bail after being charged with 11 offenses connected to robberies dating back to January.
Police: Vehicle Used to Crash Into Medical Clinic
Burglars apparently used a vehicle to break into the gates guarding the lobby of the Kaiser Permanente building in Hilo early today.
Power Outage Scheduled Friday from Kukaiau to Kalopa
Maintenance work on the Paauilo Substation is causing HELCO to shut off power from Kukaiau to Kalopa on Friday at 11:00 p.m.
DUI Arrests Fall Slightly Below 2011 Levels
For the first time since mid-February, DUI arrests are under the year-to-date numbers from 2011.
Von Gato Was Motorcycle Rider Who Died May 2
The motorcycle rider who died May 2 at the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Highway 130 was identified today as Rikko J. Von Gato, 51, of Pahoa.
UPDATE: Body Found Floating in Onomea Bay Identified
An autopsy will be done Tuesday to determine the cause of death of 43-year-old Paul Kaaukai, whose body was found Saturday floating offshore at Onomea Bay.
UPDATE: Missing Puna Girl Located
Police are looking for a missing Hawaiian Paradise Park girl who requires medication for a medical condition.
