East Hawaii News

“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department

While access has been restored to additional locations inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources natural reserve land, several spots remain shuttered because of volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.

An illegal fireworks search warrant also turned up fireworks sales sheets, price lists, a leger showing thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks sales and $15,000 in cash thought to be profits from illegal fireworks sales.

There’s once again no lack of fun coming up around the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

The new park would be developed on a county-owned 20-acre parcel bordered by Kaloli Drive, 25th Avenue and 26th Avenue, and mainly serve residents of Hawaiian Paradise Park and greater Puna in support of healthy lifestyles and families.

Kona had the most DUI arrests last week with 10 followed by Hilo with 7. Puna had 3 and Ka‘ū rounded out the total with 1.

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.

He was identified as 20-year-old Isaac Dakujaku of Hilo. The Hawai‘i Police Department Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the 2-vehicle collision as a negligent homicide. 

Officers with Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing Sections in Hilo, Pāhoa, Honoka‘a, Waimea and Kona invite the public to join them to get to know them, share personal stories or discuss neighborhood and community issues.

Come cuddle and love on some adorable pups available for adoption, grap a coffee and spoil your furry friend with some treats Saturday at Paws University in Kona.

The changes, which begin Sept. 30, are being made following the completion of restriping work and to tie in with the new dedicated right-turn lane at the Shower Drive intersection.

The dead man was identified as 42-year-old Stanley Walker II of Pensacola, Fla. An autospsy was performed Tuesday, with a forensic pathologist determining his cause of death to be drowning. Results of a toxicology report are still pending.

Hawaiian Electric reminds residents that it’s not only illegal according to state and county laws, it poses a safety hazard for utility workers.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health originally issued the advisory Sept. 16.

There’s a normal, shall we say, je ne sais quoi to the mix of events and activites happening around this rock we call home on a regular basis. Today’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, however, has a kind of special flare. Check it out now!

31-year-old Alexander Ikieola Garcia Kauwe is wanted on several outstanding warrants.

Rankings for the University of Hawai’i’s 4-year campus on east side of the Big Island showcase successess in fostering inclusion and advancing student achievement.

The 30-day comment period on the project’s environmental assessment started Monday; plan aims to improve the reliability and resilience of the park’s electricaly system in the event of extreme weather.

60-year-old Olaf Seyler’s initial court appearance was Monday afternoon in South Hilo District Court, where his bail was maintained and a preliminary hearing was set for 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Kamalu Freitas was last seen at about 9 a.m. Sept. 23 on Aupuni Street in Hilo. Have you seen him?