East Hawaii News
Pair of Hikers Lost Overnight in Volcano Forest
The hikers in their late 50s wandered off the trail and lost their way in the thick forest of the Pu`u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve.
Police Release June 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Governor Releases Funding for School Projects
The CIP monies include $500,000 for work on an all-weather track to be shared by Waiakea and Hilo high schools.
State to Plug 20-year-old Geothermal Research Wells
The two wells were among three drilled in Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone to gauge the extent of the underground steam resource.
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless Service Affected by HawTel Outage
The failure of the landline system also affected Verizon Wireless cellular towers it served.
PGV Community Meeting Next Week in Pahoa
Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira will attend the quarterly meeting which will include updates and a question-and-answer session.
Missing Pahoa Teenager Located
Kai`ini Nihoa, who had last been seen Saturday night in South Kohala, was located today in Pahoa.
Woman Charged in Burglary Last Month in Pahoa
The suspect was allegedly spotted leaving the scene by the home’s caretakers.
Waimanu Valley Wildfire Contained
Firefighters from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife were expected to have the three-day-old fire under control by nightfall.
Council Tentatively Approves HPP Speed Limits
Two bills would establish speed limits on both paved and unpaved side roads in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Chrysler Reverses Position, Will Recall 2.7M Jeeps
The recall averts a possible court showdown with federal regulators over concerns about gas tank fires resulting from rear-end collisions.
Schatz Asks TSA to Expand PreCheck to Interisland Flights
The expedited checkpoint screening allows certain frequent flyers to keep their shoes and belts on, and their laptops in their bags.
‘Pollinator Week’ Designated; Beekeeping Bill Signed
The role of bees and other pollinators is being recognized both in Hawaii and nationally.
Pahoa Girl, 15, Missing Since Saturday
Police said Kai`ini Nihoa was last seen at Spencer Beach Park in South Kohala.
New Civil Defense Chief Could Be Existing One
Former Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, who has been filling the post under short-term contracts, said he will be applying for the permanent position.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Pauka`a Thursday
The Department of Water Supply said the five-hour outage is required to change a leaking valve.
Mayor and Family Visiting Japan for Relative’s Birthday
Mayor Billy Kenoi is taking a vacation with his family to celebrate the 90th birthday of the children’s great-grandmother.
UPDATE: Waimanu Valley Brush Fire Still Burning
The fire department’s Chopper 1 was used to bring firefighters and make water drops in the remote area west of Waipio Valley.
Waiakea Uka Home Destroyed by Fire Saturday Night
Fire inspectors are trying to determine the cause of the blaze that engulfed the Ainalako Street home.
Victim Identified in Friday’s Fatal Crash in Hilo
Police said speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the death of Joseph Nieves Jr. of Hilo.
