East Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
