East Hawai‘i News
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.
Waianuenue Avenue Sees Water Shutoff Monday
The Pi’ihonua Resevoir No. 2 Replacement Project continues Monday along Waianuenue Avenue, causing a temporary water shut off.
UPDATE: Kalapana Drowning Victim Identified
A county rescue helicopter was used today to recover the body of a possible drowning victim from a commercial dive boat operating off the Puna coast.
Water to be Shut Off in Much of Hilo
A wide swath of Hilo from Mohouli Street to Kaumana Drive will be affected by a four-hour water shut-off beginning tonight.
UPDATE: Teen Jaysha Arnold Found
15-year-old Jaysha Arnold was last seen in Puna over a week ago, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding her.
May 1st Puna Robbery Under Investigation
At 3:37 a.m. Puna patrol officers received a report that a 43-year-old Pāhoa man had been at a 24-hour convenience store in Pāhoa at around 2 a.m. when an acquaintance parked in the area offered him a ride home.
Delays on Saddle Road, Kawaihae Harbor to PTA
Traffic delays are expected due to military vehicle on May 7-9 & 13. Motorists are advised to use caution.
Harley Rider Killed at Pahoa Intersection
A 51-year-old Puna man has died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Leilani Avenue in Pāhoa.
UPDATE: Land Board Approves Medical Center Lease in Concept
The acute-care clinic in Pahoa is looking for a lease on state land on which to build an emergency room to serve the rural community.
Renovated Reed’s Bay Beach Park Reopening Saturday
A ceremony will be held Saturday to mark the reopening of the county’s Reed’s Bay Beach Park on Banyan Drive.
DUI Arrests Stay Ahead of Last Year’s Numbers
Nearly four months into the year, DUI arrests, traffic accidents, and fatalities are all above 2011 levels, according to police.
Leopoldino, Evans Sought by Police
Big Island police are looking for two friends wanted in unrelated cases.
