East Hawaii News
Wanted Captain Cook Woman Located, Arrested
A 24-year-old wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department has been located.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
So far this year, there have been 231 DUI arrests, compared with 189 during the same period last year, an increase of 22.2 percent.
Landslide Forces Temporary Closure Near Kolekole
The lane reopened at approximately 6:21 a.m. on Tuesday.
Clinton Receives Endorsements Ahead of Local Preference Poll
Current United States Senator Mazie Hirono and former Governor George Ariyoshi, among others, are pledging their support for Hillary Clinton ahead of this month’s Presidential Primary Poll.
Big Island Electric Bills Decline to Lowest in Nine Years
On the Big Island, customers are paying a typical bill of $154.26, based on 500 kwh/month.
Chief Justice Seeks Public Comment on Judicial Nominees
The Chief Justice has the discretion to assign judges to the district and the district family court calendar.
HPD Locates Man Wanted in Connection to Stolen Truck
A 22-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection to a stolen pickup truck has been located.
Woman Sought for Questioning in Terroristic Threatening Investigation
Twenty-four-year-old Randi-Keli Banagan is being sought by authorities in a first-degree terroristic threatening investigation.
Hawaiian Artifacts Returned After 237 Years
The artifacts were being held at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and will now be displayed at the Bishop Museum.
Dengue Fever: No New Cases Reported Since Thursday
The total number of cases since the onset of the Big Island’s dengue outbreak in September 2015 sits at 261.
Two Big Island Schools Among 12 to Receive STEM Funding
Each school will be enabled to implement PLTW programs in PLTW’s computer science, engineering, and biomedical science pathways.
REPORT: St. Joseph School Named Top Hawai’i Catholic High School
In addition to being named top Catholic High School, St. Joseph was among three other Big Island private schools to rank in the top private school list.
New ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Aired
The newest edition of the program, which was inspired by the national television show, “America’s Most Wanted,” featured two wanted Big Island residents.
Hawai’i Island Homeschool Network Conference Set
Keynote speakers Oliver DeMille and Rachel DeMille will present “The 5 Highly Successful Homeschoolers,” which outlines five habits that are essential for providing an excellent homeschooled education.
HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Remains Open
The public has until 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 to take the five-minute survey.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 14-18
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
Roadway Reopens Following Downed Utility Pole
The roadway, beginning at Bayfront Highway, was closed from Pauahi Street through Highway 19 at Hau Street in the Wainaku area as a result of a downed utility pole.
HFD Responds to Pahoa Structure Fire
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, where they found a structure and vehicle in flames.
UPDATE: Downed Utility Poles Close Bayfront Highway
Fallen utility poles have caused the closure of a portion of Bayfront Highway.
