East Hawaii News
HPD: Pahoa Man Located Unharmed
A 59-year-old man reported missing on Monday was located by police Tuesday morning in Hilo.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/14/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the current DI event at the summit of Kilauea has entered into inflation.
Pahoa Woman Arrested on Mauna Kea Again
Cynthia Marlin was arrested for the second day in a row on Mauna Kea after disrupting protesters and taking her clothing off.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Bill Signed to Simplify Gender Change on Birth Certificates
Governor David Ige signed HB631 Monday that will ease the process of changing gender on birth certificates.
Hilo Fuel Prices Level Out, Kona Drops Slightly
Fuel prices in Hilo remain steady this week, while Kona motorists are paying slightly less than one week ago.
Mauna Kea Summit Access Road Fully Reopened
The University of Hawai’i has announced the full reopening of the Mauna Kea Summit Access Road.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Man
A 59-year-old Pahoa man has been reported missing after last being seen Saturday at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala.
Woman Charged After Striking OMKM Ranger Vehicle
The identity of a woman arrested atop Mauna Kea early Sunday morning has been released.
Governor Ige Appoints Mizumoto as BOE Chair
Lance A. Mizumoto will become the next Board of Education Chair, appointed by Governor David Ige, as Don Horner steps down.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/13/15
For the first time in several weeks, a deflationary trend was detected at the summit of Kilauea on Sunday night.
KTA’s Taniguchi Named BSA Aloha Council President, Chair
KTA Super Stores chairman and chief executive officer Barry K. Taniguchi was recently named Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council President and Board Chair.
Theives Steal Over $3K Worth of Plants from Kapa’au Nursery
Owners of a Kapa’au Nursery had over $3,000 worth of potted plants stolen from them over a one-week period.
Faulty Vent Fan, Wiring Causes Home Fire in Kea’au
A house fire in Kea’au Sunday was caused by a faulty vent fan and wiring.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 13-17
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of July 13.
Women Arrested Early Sunday on Mauna Kea
A woman was arrested on Mauna Kea early Sunday morning for using her car to strike an Office of Mauna Kea Management Ranger vehicle.
Weekend Road Work to Cause Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced a temporary road closure for this weekend.
BLNR Votes to Approve Mauna Kea Restrictions
In a 5-2 vote late Friday night, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved emergency measures that would tighten access rules atop Mauna Kea.
Tropical Storm Forms West of the State
Tropical Storm Halola has formed far west of the state, and is not expected to have an impact on Big Island weather conditions.
Fence Posts Stolen from Hamakua Property
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information regarding 47 T-rail posts stolen from a Hamakua property earlier in the week.
