East Hawai‘i News
Special Traffic Pattern for St. Joseph Country Fair
Traffic patterns will change along Kapi’olani Street on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the Country Fair at St. Joseph School.
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 21-25
Scheduled lane closures have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Chile Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central Chile.
DLNR Removes Tent at Site of Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’
The tent, located across the road from the Mauna Kea Visitors Center, had been emptied last week, according to Mauna Kea ‘Protector’ Ku’uipo Freitas.
Police Search for Missing Wisconsin Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 24-year-old woman who was last seen at a University of Hawai’i at Hilo dormitory on Sept. 18.
Ground Search at Boiling Pots Ends, Aerial to Continue
The ground search for missing Boiling Pots swimmer Jolee Reiswig has been suspended by the Hawai’i County Fire Department, but an aerial search will continue Sunday morning.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Sunday
Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Kawasaki
Flags will fly at half-staff on Monday, Sept. 21 in respect for the late former State Senator Duke Takeshi Kawasaki.
HVNP Offers Free Admission on National Public Lands Day
On National Public Lands Day, held this year on Sept. 26, members of the public across the country provide support for public lands through volunteer efforts.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend roadwork on the Umauma Bridge has been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation. The area is under a continuous single-lane closure.
Puna Men Arrested, Charged in Seaview Estates Burglary
Two Puna men have been arrested and charged in connection to a Seaview Estates burglary.
Big Island Accelerator Receives National Recognition
GVS Transmedia Accelerator was recently recognized with two other Hawai’i businesses by the United States Small Business Administration as being among the country’s most innovative.
Police Release Sept. 18 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Lane Changes Expected For Hilo Bayfront
Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this period.
Schatz Partners in Consumer Review Act Introduction
The Act would protect customers from unfair non-disparagement clauses that appear on a large number of non-negotiable form contracts.
Unemployement Rate Drops in August, States’ Lowest Since 2008
Hawai’i County’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, compared to 5.2 percent in 2014.
DOT Plans Island-Wide Car Seat Safety Checks
Three Big Island child car seat safety checks will be conducted for free on Saturday, Sept. 19.
HPD Renews Information Request for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed an information request for missing Honoka’a teen Shalee Minamishin.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing 66-Year-Old Hilo Man
Sixty-six-year-old Hilo man Joseph Whitney has been located.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Missing Honoka’a Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 42-year-old Desma Aniban.
