East Hawaii News
Comment Sought on Kanoelehua, Banyan Drive Planning
The studies, commissioned by the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, are now available for public viewing and comment is being sought.
HVO Scientists Monitor Puʻu ʻŌʻō Activity
Scientists believe that the vent opened into the area of an abandoned tube as lava worked its way to the surface.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 21-24
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Missing Hale Nani Inmate Located, Arrested
A man wanted for his escape from Hale Nani Reintegration Center was located and arrested Saturday evening.
UPDATE: Missing Man Located
A 66-year-old man is being sought by police after being reported missing early Sunday morning.
Hilo Kamehameha Statue Spear Returned
On Saturday, the spear missing from the hands of Hilo’s King Kamehameha the Great statue was returned to its holding place during a ceremony.
Weekend Road Work
Reconstruction work on Umauma Bridge and on the Pahoa Roundabout continues this weekend, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Woman Missing Since Friday Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for a missing 48-year-old woman.
Hurricane Season Sets Records
A record 15 storms entered the Central Pacific basin during this year’s hurricane season, but none of them made landfall on any Hawaiian island.
East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’ Honored
Hilo Patrol Officer Ryan Pagan and Puna Patrol Officer Daniel Tam were each recently honored as East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” for the final two months of the year.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
Army officials at Pohakuloa Training Area will open Keamuku on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
Dengue Cases Rise, Infection Count Drops
One new confirmed dengue case has been classified as a visitor, bringing the total case count of those not from the Big Island to have been infected to 18.
Pahoa Police Station Phone Lines Back in Service
Phones at the Pahoa Police Station are back in service following a temporary outage.
Hirono Votes in Favor of Federal Budget Deal
The $1.1 trillion bipartisan omnibus package of government funding was voted on within the United States Senate Friday.
Slight Drop in Big Island Unemployment
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in November to 3.2 percent.
Police Release Dec. 18 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DLNR Recognizes Whale Responders
HIPc198, the official named of the stranded whale, was determined to have died from abnormal blood clot formations in the heart and lungs.
Man in Custody Arrested
A Hilo man who was arrested while in custody at the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has been returned to the jail.
Active Dengue Cases Drop to Five
The Hawai’i Department of Health is currently monitoring five active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island.
