East Hawaii News
Ka‘u Hospital’s ‘Family’ Returns Following Fire
The rural hospital’s contingent of long-term-care patients is back following a stiff regimen of cleaning and ventilating.
Firefighters Mopping Up Hot Spots, Flareups in Ka‘u
Firefighters are in the mop-up stage on a fire that blackened more 4,800 acres this week near Pahala.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened As Rain Aids Firefighters
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Ka‘u that has more than doubled in size over the past day and threatened several homes in the sprawling district.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Closure Extended Five Miles
A wildfire that resulted in the evacuation of Ka‘u Hospital is still only 40% contained and has prompted the closure of Highway 11 from Pahala to five miles north of the town.
New In-Patient Hospice Center to Open Friday
Hospice of Hilo’s new 12-bedroom in-patient facility will provide end-of-life care for those without caretakers or homes, or those needing extra medical care.
Water Shut-off Set Thursday for Kaiwiki Road Area
The water shut-off will affect residence along the lower portion of the road north of Hilo and adjoining roadways.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened After Brushfire
Police said motorists should expect delays because of the closure of one of the lanes of Highway 11 near the 45-mile marker because of a small brush fire.
Dedication Set Monday for New Pahoa Senior Center
Entertainment and food will be featured at the 10 a.m. ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Pahoa Senior Center at the town’s former firehouse.
Driver Pleads Guilty in 2011 Crash in Hawaii Volcanoes
A 20-year-old Hilo man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in connection with a fatal crash a year ago.
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy Receives $14M grant
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy is receiving a $14.3M grant for its Pharm2Pharm program, which will enable rural and hospital pharmacists to network together.
Army Convoys to Travel From Hilo to PTA Tuesday
The public is asked to be on the lookout Tuesday for military convoys on roads from Hilo up to Saddle Road.
Hilo Public Meeting Tonight on Navy Training EIS
The US Navy will hold a meeting on an environmental study being prepared for its plans to train in Hawaii and off California using sonar and explosives.
Big Island Biodiesel Grand Opening July 2
A grand opening will be held next month for a Kea‘au plant that will convert used cooking oil into biodiesel.
Water Service Interruption Thursday in Hilo Neighborhood
The county Department of Water Supply will turn off water in the area of Pohakulani Street for a four-hour period Thursday.
Police Looking for Owner of Found Jewelry
Police are looking for the owner of a gold ring and pair of gold earrings.
Vandals Knock Down Papaya Trees at Kea‘au Farm
Police are looking for two males who knocked over 35 papaya trees and then left the area on bicycles.
Joaquin Sought by Police for Probation Violation
A 40-year-old man known to frequent the Hamakua and Waipio Valley areas is being sought by police for an alleged probation violation.
Burglaries Increasing in Waiakea Houselots, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to residents of the Hilo neighborhood of Waiakea Houselots to be on the lookout for burglars.
Police Looking For Missing Teenagers
In two unrelated cases, police are looking for missing Big Island teenagers.
Meeting Set on Another Saddle Road Improvement
State and federal officials will meet with the public next week in Waikoloa to provide information about the latest plans for Saddle Road.
