East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nora Forms in Eastern Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open training areas 1-6 over the weekend for mammal hunting.
DOT: Kawalii Rock Slide Repairs Continue
Only one lane of traffic will be open along Highway 19 in the Kawalii Gulch area as Department of Transportation crews work on slope stablization.
Pahoa Man Arrested in Violent Altercation
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that a dispute in the Pohoiki area Wednesday night turned violent, leaving one man in the hospital and another in police custody.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will feature a man wanted for questioning in a robbery and another who is wanted on multiple warrants.
Council Approves La Kuokoa Holiday Resolution
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i County Council approved a resolution asking the state Legislature to recognize La Kuokoa, Hawai’i’s Independence Day.
‘Filipino American History Month’ Resolution Introduced
Senator Mazie Hirono co-introduced a bicameral and bipartisan resolution Thursday to recognize October 2015 as “Filipino American History Month.”
Cottrell Named to DLNR State Parks Post
Curt Cottrell will replace former manager of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks, Dan Quinn, who recently retired.
UPDATE: Identity of Apparent Drowning Victim Released
An 18-year-old man died Wednesday after swimming in the Wailuku river, near Pi’ihonua Bridge.
HPD: Lottery Scams Resurface
Lottery scams have resurfaced on the Big Island, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
Senate Unanimously Passes Tsunami Act
The Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015, introduced by United States Senators Brian Schatz, Maria Cantwell and Dan Sullivan, has unanimously passed the Senate.
Pahoa Public & School Library Awarded ‘Team of the Year’
Pahoa Public & School Library’s team of staff members were recently selected as the 2015 Team of the Year by the Hawai’i State Public Library System.
Police Warn Against Purse Snatchers
Lieutenant Gregory Esteban from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section says it only takes seconds for a bag to be removed from a cart.
Road Closures: Traveling During Ironman Weekend
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship will begin as early as Thursday in some areas.
Kuakini Highway Reopens, Kawalii Gulch, Kahana Closures Remain
Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, between Palani Road and Kaiwi Street, reopened Wednesday morning.
Governor Ige Heads to Japan and China
Governor David Ige headed to Japan and China to promote renewable energy cooperation, business and investment attraction, promote educational partnerships, and international student exchanges.
Komohana Street Reconstruction Project Begins
About 4,000 feet of Komohana Street will be worked on, including traffic signal upgrades, pavement striping, and the replacement of utility valves and boxes.
Hurricane Oho Quickly Moves Away from Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues its watch over Hurricane Oho.
NOAA Spots First Humpback Whale of the Season
The first humpback whale of the season was spotted off Ni’ihau by NOAA ship Hu’ialakai.
