East Hawai‘i News
Scheduled Lane Clousures Sept. 14-18
Lane closures for the week of Sept. 14 have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works.
Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled
Hawai’i’s participation in the 10th Annual National Take Back Initiative is scheduled for Sept. 26.
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 continous single-lane closure.
Hilo Man Arrested, Charged in Store Burglary
A Hilo man was arrested and charged after allegedly stealing items from a Hilo department store and striking a store employee who confronted him.
NextEra Discussion Addresses Merger Challenges
Group talks about NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries proposed $4.3 billion merger.
Health Care Initiative Meetings Scheduled
Governor David Ige’s office announced state-wide public briefings to discuss three proposed health care initiatives.
Man Arrested, Charged in Mother’s Death
Sean Alan Rutledge has been arrested and charged in connection to his mother’s Aug. 25 death.
Puna Man Faces 31 Charges Following Narcotic Warrant
A narcotics search warrant served to a Puna man at his Fern Acres property led to his arrest and 31 charges.
Water Temperature Rise Leads to Coral Bleaching
The effects of coral bleaching now span all of Hawai’i, from the Kure Atoll to the northernmost land feature in the Hawai’i Archipelago.
Ainaola Park Robbery Suspects Arrested, Charged
Two Hilo men have been arrested and charged following a Thursday morning burglary incident.
Man Charged After Stealing King Kamehameha Statue Spear
William Roy Carroll III has been charged after allegedly stealing the top portion of the King Kamehameha Statue spear over the weekend.
Livestock Brand Registration Deadline Dec. 31
Livestock brand owners in Hawai’i have until Dec. 31 to re-register their brands.
2015 Alcohol, Drug Treatment Services Report Released
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has recently published the 2015 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Report, released to coincide with National Recovery Month.
Police Release Sept. 11 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Police Seeking Witnesses in Hilo Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a Hilo burglary that took place Thursday afternoon.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Receiving Care in Kona
Kilo, the Hawaiian Monk Seal who was rescued on Niihau, is recovering and improving at the Ke Kai Ola rehabilitation facility in Kona.
ITO Night Runway Work to Begin
Night work at the Hilo International Airport will cause the closure of Runway 8-26 on two dates in September.
Arrest Made in King Kamehameha Statue Theft
An arrest has been made in connection with a spear that was stolen from the King Kamehameha statue in Hilo over the weekend.
Man Involved in Puna Vehicle Fatality Identified
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified a man who died Saturday night along Kalapana-Kapoho Road.
Schatz Internship Program Accepting Applications
The program encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities.
