East Hawai‘i News

Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Armstrong

President Obama and Gov. Neil Armstrong issued the directive to honor the first man to set foot on the moon.

Burglar Gets 10 Years, Must Pay $162,000 Restitution

The 38-year-old Puna man was caught and convicted as a result of a home video surveillance system.

UPDATE: Fisherman Swept Into Ocean Near Honomu Identified

The victim’s friend told fire department personnel that the man was washed off the rocks and disappeared under the waves.

Water Shut-Off Set For Honoka`a Thursday

A portion of Plumeria Road and neighboring subdivisions will be without water service for four hours.

State Begins Process of Reopening Kulani Prison

An appropriation released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie would fund environmental studies and assessment of infrastructure needs at the rural former prison.

Kawauchi, Nago Agree To Meet On Election Solutions

The chief election officials for the state and Hawai`i County take a step toward reconciliation by agreeing to hold workshops on various counties.

Police Release List of Individuals Wanted on Warrants – Aug. 24

The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

UPDATE: Stolen SUV Recovered, Tractor Still Missing

The theft of the Cub Cadet tractor and Toyota Cruiser SUV was reported Wednesday.

UPDATE: Missing Man Found Safe in Washington, DC

Warren Dale Ellison has red hair and a red mustache and goatee.

Tributes Follow Death of Fired Election Worker

The man who oversaw the county’s election warehouse before he was fired in January died Tuesday on Maui.

VIDEO: Sharks Feeding On Dead Whale Prompt Warnings

The carcass of a 50-foot sperm whale that washed against the Puna coastline is attracting sharks, prompting a warning for the public to stay out of the water.

Charges Filed Against Man in Glenwood Standoff

The 64-year-old Puna man who barricaded himself in his home overnight has been charged with terroristic threatening and is being held in lieu of $20,500 bail.

Jars of JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi Being Recalled

The product was mislabeled and contains ingredients that could cause adverse reactions in people with certain food allergies.

Abandoned Building in HOVE Destroyed By Fire

The 1,200-square-foot structure was not occupied, neighbors said.

Hale Nani Escapee Kalili Apprehended in Kona

Police in Kona arrested Joshua Kalili and charged him with escape for leaving the Hilo facility on Sunday.

Maui Chopper Pilot Admits Bringing Deer to Big Island

The pilot who rescued a man trapped in the Pu`u `O`o crater 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to transporting the deer.

Police Seeking Missing Hilo Woman

Mary Pung has not been seen since leaving her Hilo home on Aug. 7.

Police Charge Volcano Man With Firearm, Drug Offenses

The 49-year-old Mauna Loa Estates resident, a convicted felon, was found with ammunition.

Glenwood Man Arrested After Barricade Incident

The police department’s swat team negotiated with the man overnight in the Fern Forest subdivision.

Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception

Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
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