East Hawaii News
UPDATE: Coast Guard, HFD Search For Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department are searching for a man who was reportedly swept out to sea Saturday while fishing near Kaloli Point.
Teen Escapes from HYCF Officer’s Custody
Kahekili Krause, 17, was being transported from Pahoa to the Hilo Airport to be returned to the Hawai’i Youth Correctional Facility when he escaped.
Professional Fundraiser Registration System Now Online
The Professional Fundraiser Registration System is available online.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Larsen
Flags will fly at half staff on Saturday, Sept. 26 in respect of the late former State Representative Jack Lucas Larsen.
Weekend Lane Closures
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced two lane closures along Highway 19 for Saturday, Sept. 26.
5 am UPDATE: Niala Weakens, Flood Threat Remains High
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
Hale Nani Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In
Joshua Lopes-Keli failed to report for his scheduled check-in at Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Hilo Friday.
DLNR Removes Two Additional Tents on Mauna Kea
Two pop-up tents were removed Thursday on Mauna Kea in the restricted area that falls under the 120-day Emergency Management Rules.
Hawai’i Electric Light Preps Ahead of Niala
Hawai’i Electric Light offers the public a list of safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Niala.
NOAA Awards $1.2M to Support False Killer Whales
Money from the grant will be used to support tagging research on the movements and habitat use of false killer whales.
Body of a Man Found Floating in Hilo Bay
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that the body of a man was found floating in Hilo Bay Thursday evening.
Big Island Man Awarded Carnegie Medal
Big Island man Brian Wargo was awarded the Carnegie Medal for his efforts in saving the life of a woman who had been bitten by a shark in 2014.
Record Heat: 47 Record Highs Set Since Summer 2015
Meteorologist Malika Dudley paid a visit to the National Weather Service offices on Oahu this week. She interviewed Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Chris…
East Hawai’i Regional HHS Board Gains Members
Douglass Shipman Adams and Karen L. Pellegrin were recently announced as the East Hawai’i Regional Board of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation’s newest appointments.
KMA To Open for Weekend Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open over the weekend for hunting of goats and pigs.
UPDATE: CPHC Monitoring Niala, Tropical Storm Watch Holds
A Tropical Storm Watch remain in effect as Tropical Storm Niala nears the state.
Mangus Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Paul Mangus was recognized on Thursday as the September East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
Carvalho Park, Gym to Close for Repairs
Various areas of Carvalho Park and Pi’ihonua Gym will undergo repairs beginning Monday, Sept. 28. The park is expected to be closed through December.
Police Release Sept. 25 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
CPHC Tracks Tropical Storm Niala
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Niala.
