East Hawai‘i News
HPD: Telephone Service Out at Hamakua District Station
Individuals in the area who are in need of police assistance should call the Hawai’i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Volcano Listed Among ‘Best Ranked Cities to Stay’
Travel booking website trivago recently listed Volcano in the top five of its “Best Cities to Stay” rankings.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 7-11
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.
Police Release Dec. 4 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Lane Closure
Rehabilitation work on Umauma Bridge continues as weekend and night work is underway.
Hawai’i Resident Affected by JEM Raw Salmonella Outbreak
A Hawai’i residents is among the 11 individuals affected by a salmonella outbreak associated with JEM Raw Chocolate, LLC products.
Man Involved in Hilo Assault Charged
Thirty-two-year-old David James Nall, involved in a confrontation in the parking lot of Walmart Hilo Wednesday, has been charged.
Big Island Dengue Fever: Count Rises to 136
Since Monday, the dengue fever count on the Big Island has risen by 24.
Pair Charged Following Incident at a Hilo Home
The Hawai’i Police Department responded to an 11 p.m. call Monday of a possible domestic dispute at a home on the 200 block of Iwalani Street.
EPA: Aloha Petroleum Fined $650K for Violations
Facility changes and a $650,000 fine were agreed upon by Aloha Petroleum Inc. and the United States Environmental Protection Agency following violations against the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
HVNP Flight Operations Scheduled for December
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has announced its flight schedule for December.
Police Search for Missing Ocean View Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing Ocean View woman who was last seen Thursday.
Kaumana Fire Causes $250K in Damage
The Hawai’i County Fire Department reports $250,000 in damage following a house fire in Kaumana Thursday that may have been caused by a Citronella candle.
Congress Passes FAST ACT to Improve Transportation
Congress passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act on Thursday, which will fund highways and transportation infrastructure in Hawai’i and throughout the country for the next five years.
CDC Visits the Big Island as Dengue Rises to 130
Dr. Lyle Peterson, Director of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, is on the Big Island assisting in the evaluation of dengue control efforts.
Police Investigate Walmart Parking Lot Assault
An assault that stemmed from a confrontation in the parking lot of Walmart in Hilo Wednesday is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Hawai’i Biotech Receives Dengue Vaccine Contract
The contract was awarded by the United States Army SBIR Program and would work to develop an effective dengue vaccine that would help in protecting military personnel.
USPS: Post Offices Will Observe Christmas, New Year’s Day
In addition to the observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, most post offices across the state with retail locations will close at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Governor Orders Flags at Half Staff After Calif. Shooting
United States and Hawai’i State flags will fly at half staff through next Monday, as ordered by Governor David Ige.
