East Hawai‘i News
BRIEF: Large Wave Injures Couple in Tidal Pond
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon when they were struck by a large wave while swimming in a tidal pond near Wa‘aw‘aa along the Puna coast.
BRIEF: Mattos Found Unharmed in Hilo
28-year-old Hilo resident Kimberly Mattos has been found, after being reported missing earlier in the week by local authorities.
BRIEF: Police Investigate Theft of Longan Fruit
Police are investigating the theft of more than 1,200 pounds of longan fruit from farms in the Kurtistown area.
BRIEF: ATV’s Stolen From Laupahoehoe Home
Hawaii Police Department officials are searching for two ATV’s that were stolen from a home on Kihalani Homestead in Laupahoehoe.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
28-year-old Hilo woman Kimberly Mattos was reportedly last seen on Wednesday morning at her home on Ho’ohua Street.
BRIEF: Dupree Sentenced in Child Care Subsidy Fraud Case
A 2009 investigation into child care subsidy fraud has led to a court ruling against 31-year-old Sharon Dupree of Pahoa.
BRIEF: Department of Water Supply Schedules Water Shutoff in Volcano
The Department of Water Supply has scheduled a temporary water stoppage along portions of Volcano Road. It will take place Thursday, March 15th, from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
BRIEF: DUI Statistics Released For Week Ending March 4th
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise as compared to the same point in 2011.
BRIEF: Puna Woman Reported Missing Found Hours Later
Police are looking for a 54-year-old woman who has been missing from her Mountain View home since Feb. 21.
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.
