East Hawai‘i News
Kamaaina Observatory Experience Planned for Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Observatories and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will work together to conduct a monthly community event, Kamaaina Observatory Experience, which is expected to begin in early 2016.
HFD Seeks Additional $6M for Haihai Fire Station
At Tuesday’s Hawai’i County Council meeting, the Council will vote on Bill 106 to provide an additional $6 million towards the Haihai Fire Station.
Police Locate Body in Ravine During Search for Missing Couple
The Hawai’i Police Department located a body in a ravine behind a Hilo home Friday while searching for a missing Hilo couple.
DWS: Kea’au Flow Test Scheduled
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Chin Chuck Road: Utility Work to Cause Partial Closure
Utility work lasting throughout the month of October and into November is expected to cause delays and potential power outages along Chin Chuck Road in Hilo.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in September to 3.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percent from 3.5 percent in August.
DLNR Plans Rules for Manta Ray Viewing
Popular manta ray viewing sites have gained worldwide notoriety, and in recent years, the viewing sites have also drawn DLNR’s attention.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 19-23
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
UPDATE: Olaf Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Olaf.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 23-year-old Lorianne Kami who was reportedly last seen Monday.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued Through 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island through 6 p.m.
Local Red Cross Chapter Receives $27K Grant
A $27,000 grant was recently awarded to the Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross from the Walmart Foundation’s Hawai’i State Giving Council.
E.B. de Silva Educator Receives District Award
E.B. de Silva Elementary School teacher Darryl Yagi was awarded with the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Hawai’i District Teacher of the Year award Friday.
UPDATE: Kaumana Drive Reopens Following Downed Pole
Kaumana Drive has been reopened to all traffic following a downed utility pole.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend and night roadwork is scheduled at the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Transportation.
Tropical Storm Olaf Develops in Eastern Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Olaf.
UPDATE: Heavy Rain Causes Partial Maulua Gulch Closure
One lane of the Maulua Gulch remains closed. Kaawalii Gulch has been reopened to two lanes of traffic.
HFD Fire Fighter Paralyzed Following Oahu Water Accident
Hawai’i County Fire Department firefighter Yurik Resetnikov is in an Oahu hospital following a body surfing accident earlier this week at Sandy Beach.
Fiber Optics Cable Network Damaged on Mauna Kea
Damage to a fiber optics cable network on Mauna Kea has led to the initiation of a criminal property damage case by the Hawai’i Police Department.
