East Hawai‘i News
DPS Reports No New Positive COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC, Kulani
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reported no new positive test results among inmates at the two correctional facilities in Hilo.
DPS: 1 Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday, Feb. 14, reported one positive COVID-19 test among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Police Seek Public’s Help With Locating Pāhoa Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a missing Puna teen.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled Along Ponahawai Street in Hilo
Residents along Ponahawai Street, between Komohana Street and Kapi‘olani Street, including all side roads and lanes, in Hilo are being notified that their water service could be affected by an upcoming test.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
Zonta Club Announces Open Applications For 2022 Awards, Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo wants to support women in their career endeavors and is offering assistance through several different awards and scholarships.
DPS: 17 Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety reported 17 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and three positive results among staff at Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.
County to Offer Free Bus Fares
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved the second and final reading of Bill 105, which temporarily suspends fares for all fixed bus routes and paratransit services offered by Hele-On until Dec. 31, 2023.
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Laupāhoehoe Water System
Residents and businesses in the Laupāhoehoe area in East Hawai‘i are being asked to reduce their water usage.
Police Ask For Public’s Assistance With Locating Runaway
Police are asking for help from the public with locating a missing Big Island teen.
Toledo Honored as November 2021 Officer of The Month
A Hawai‘i Police Department officer who helped ease traffic congestion at two Hilo schools was recently honored for his efforts by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
DPS: 2 Negative COVID Tests Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 9, reporter two negative COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Police Seek Puna Teen Reported as Runaway
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Puna teen who was reported as a runaway.
Puna Man Charged with Burglary, Attempted Theft of Toyota 4Runner
A Puna man faces multiple charges following an incident at the end of January.
Puna Man Charged With Multiple Drug, Firearms Offenses
A Puna man faces multiple charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision earlier this week.
DPS Reports 8 Negative COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 8, reported eight negative COVID-19 tests among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
County Eyes Changes to Shared-Ride Taxi Program
As the reliability of Hawai’i County’s bus system improves, changes to other Hele-On programs are in the works, including plans to restructure the shared-ride taxi program.
County Rolls Out New COVID Testing Program for Businesses
Hawaiʻi County is now offering a new COVID testing program for businesses to help prevent workplace spread of the illness.
One Lane to Be Closed to Accommodate For Nanue Bridge Repairs
Repairs to an East Hawai’i bridge will require a lane closure tonight.
