East Hawaii News
Kuikahi Mediation: Brown Bag Talk on Thursday
Lorraine Mendoza will be featured as the speaker on “Creating Magic: Purposeful Planning and Implementation” at the May talk.
Police Investigating Hilo Attempted Robbery
A masked male suspect reportedly attempted to rob a Minit Stop employee.
No Tsunami Threat Following Earthquake off Coast of Ecuador
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the coast of Ecuador.
Police Searching for Missing Man
David Sellars was last seen wearing a grey football jersey and grey shorts.
Lawmakers Urge House Speaker to Take Zika Funding to Floor
The request came as Senate members voted and passed $1.1 billion in funding to fight the virus.
Big Island Charter Schools Still Accepting Pre-K Applications
Students are required to be four years old and have a family income 200 percent below the federal poverty guidelines for Hawai’i.
Police Seek Wanted Puna Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a Puna man who is wanted on two bench warrants for contempt of court.
Interim Civil Defense Administrator Named
A new interim administrator for the Hawai’i County Civil Defense agency has been named.
Senate Votes on $1.1 Billion Emergency Zika Funding
Senator Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says he voted to advance $1.1 billion in funding.
HPD Seeks Wanted Kona Man
Authorities described Manuel A. Perez as 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Police Renew Information Request on Attempted Theft
HPD reports that officers responded to a 9:35 p.m., call where they met a 20-year-old man from Volcano at a parking lot at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
TMT Hearing Officer Holds Pre-Hearing Conference
A hearing was scheduled for June by Amano for requests submitted by those who want to participate in the contested case proceeding.
New Hilo Monument Honors Fallen Officers
The monument honors four HPD officers who have been killed while in the line of duty since 1918, including Manuel Cadinha in 1918, Willian “Red” Oli in 1936, Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku in 1990, and Kenneth Keliipio in 1997.
DOE Annual Audit Completed
In a release Monday morning, the DOE said findings in the audit showed that the “Department continues to be fiscally responsible in its oversight of its funds.”
Hōkūle’a Greeted Upon Washington, D.C. Arrival
The Mālama Honua worldwide voyage has taken the Hōkūle’a and its crew to over 12 countries and 55 ports.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 16-20
Several lanes will close across the Big Island as various road work operations take place.
Pacific Media Group Celebrates Shining Seniors
Distinguished students from around the island gathered on Saturday at Nani Maui Gardens in Hilo for Pacific Media Group’s 33rd Annual Salute to the Graduates luncheon.
