East Hawai‘i News
Absence of Protesters Prompts Council Accusations
The County Council postpones an attempt to override mayoral vetoes of two geothermal-related bills.
Puna Man Charged With Burglarizing Nanawale Estates Home
The 37-year-old Pahoa resident also faces two theft charges.
Man Sought For Making Threat, Discharging Firearm
Police are investigating the matter, which involved a shot fired at the Orchid Manor condo parking lot early Wednesday, as an attempted murder.
Hilo Man Charged in Kino`ole Street Burglary
The 22-year-old man was charged in connection with a morning break-in that occurred in June.
Beverage Container Fee Increasing by Half-Cent
State officials say the hike is needed to keep the redemption program solvent.
Police Seek Public’s Help on Ka`u Brush Fires
Police are looking for help solving six suspicious wildfires in five weeks in the Pahala area.
HUD Gives $12.7M Housing Grant For Hawaiian Housing
The grant to be administered by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will help provide affordable housing for low-income families.
UPDATE: Water Main Repaired, Banyan Drive Re-Opened
County crews spent the day working to locate and repair a water main break that closed part of Banyan Drive this morning.
State to Apply For Grant to Clean Up Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing some funding to states likely to be affected by debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Wind Farm Outage Cuts Power to Thousands
The brief outage affected HELCO customers from Hilo to Kona.
Humane Society Offers ‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign
Owners of pit bull terriers and their mixes next month can get their animals spayed or neutered — plus a nail trim — for the low cost of $20.
Invasive Species Group Seeks Axis Deer Funding
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is looking for funding to stop the axis deer invasion in its tracks.
Keaau Woman Allegedly Tried to Cash Stolen Check
Bail for Levon Keala Kahee was set at $90,000 for six offenses.
Man Charged for Allegedly Accosting Men in Home
Two victims claimed they were assaulted by the 63-year-old suspect.
Wildfire Burns 60 Acres in Gulch Near Pahala
Firefighters are continuing to monitor a brush fire that broke out Friday in a deep ravine about a half-mile southeast of Pahala.
State to Build $5.8M Saddle Road Baseyard
The state’s Highways Division is looking to build a baseyard to allow for more timely and less costly maintenance on the refurbished cross-island roadway.
Hilo Woman Sentenced to Jail for Shoplifting, Drugs
Gayleen Oda received a one-year jail term Thursday for trying to steal a baby carriage containing shoplifted items and drug possession.
Pepe`ekeo Burglar Sentenced to Year in Jail
A Circuit Court judge also ordered 21-year-old Christopher Santos to pay restitution in the amount of $10,000.
Election Chief: Voting Process on Track For Primary
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi today said that county election workers have been working hard to get ready for the Aug. 11 primary election.
Pahoa Man Charged in June Break-in in HPP
Police say Sepeti Alamti “Joe” Tuaefe was among individuals who broke into a home and assaulted a Kea`au man.
