East Hawai‘i News
DOH Reminds Patients of New Medical Marijuana Rules
Department of Health officials are reminding the public of new rules governing medical marijuana following the Department of Public Safety’s transfer of the registry.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11.
Tropical Storm Nora Expected to Downgrade Wednesday
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Nora.
Kalapana Robbery Under Investigation
A robbery that occurred Monday in Kalapana is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UH’s Shidler College to Hold Big Island Information Meeting
During the meeting, Distance Learning Executive MBA and the Masters of Human Resource Management, programs offered by Shidler, will be discussed.
Gabbard Promoted Within National Guard
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabard was promoted in rank from Captain to Major Monday by the Hawai’i Army National Guard.
HPD Seeks to ID Surveillance Image
The identity of an individual caught on surveillance during a May Hilo burglary continues to be sought.
Man Involved in Violent Altercation Charged
Boris Ivanovich Vereshak, 61, has been charged in an incident last week that left a 24-year-old Pahoa man with stab wounds.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing Hilo teenager Sabrina Guerrero-Loa.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 12-16
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.
Nora Weakening Southeast of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
Tropical Storm Nora Intensifying, Moving Northwest
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
DLNR: Permitless Mauna Kea Camping Still Banned
The Department of Land and Natural Resources says that camping in forest reserves and public hunting area without a permit continues to be illegal under Hawai’i Administrative Rules.
HVNP Kahuku Unit Names New Site Manager
Keola Awong has been named new site manager of the Kahuku Unit within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Weekend Lane Closures
Weekend road work will cause temporary lane closures along Highway 19 over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Nora Strengthens, Moves West
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Nora.
Circuit Court Grants Partial Motion Invalidating Emergency Rule
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit granted a partial motion Friday for summary judgement that has the effect of invalidating the Mauna Kea emergency rule.
Fallen Trees Cause Closure of Nāmakanipaio
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park officials say recent heavy rain and strong winds were contributing factors to the downing of the trees.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Weekend Travel
Military convoys will travel between Kawaihae and Pohakuloa Training Area from Oct. 10-12.
