East Hawai‘i News
Kapi’olani Elementary Tsunami Evacuation Drill
Students at Chiefess Kapi’olani Elementary School will take part in a tsunami evacuation drill on Friday, Sept. 25.
HVO Upgrades Mauna Loa to ‘Advisory’ Level
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory upgraded Mauna Loa volcano to an advisory level on Thursday following continued elevated rates of seismic activity.
Group Seeks ‘Get the Drift and Bag it’ Volunteers
A group preparing to host a shoreline clean-up event, called “Get the Drift and Bag It” on Saturday, Sept. 19, is seeking volunteers.
Coast Guard Urges Caution During Tsunami Advisory
The United States Coast Guard is urging residents to be cautious as effects from a weak tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile affect coastal areas early Thursday morning.
DLNR Plans Park Closures in Anticipation of Potential Tsunami
Coastal and low-lying state parks and forested areas will remain closed on the Big Island and throughout the state Thursday morning.
UH Touts Strong National, International Rankings
The University of Hawai’i is touting favorable national and international rankings it has received recently.
UPDATE: All Big Island Roadways Reopened
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that all roadways on the Big Island have been reopened.
PTWC: Tsunami Watch Issued for Hawai’i
A Tsunami Warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile.
UPDATE: Flood Advisories, Flash Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued Flood Advisories for both East and West Hawai’i and a Flash Flood Warning for the Kawa Flats area.
Police Arrest Woman in Stolen Vehicle
A Pahoa woman previously wanted on two bench warrants for contempt of court is in jail following a stolen vehicle incident.
Community Asked to Join Great Hawai’i ShakeOut
The statewide Great Hawai’i ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 p.m.
REPORT: Hawai’i Ranks as Third Happiest State
Hawai’i was ranked as the third happiest state in the country in a WalletHub study on “Most and Least Happiest States in America.”
DLNR Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
National Hunting and Fishing Day is a country-wide day of recognition for sportsmen and women in wildlife conservation and restoration, hunter education, and shooting sports.
Search Continues for Missing Boiling Pots Swimmer
Hawai’i County Fire Department rescuers continue their search for a 62-year-old woman who went missing Monday evening while swimming at Boiling Pots.
Kamehameha Alumni Association Seeks Help for Statue Repair
Monetary and service donations are being sought by the Kamehameha Schools East Hawai’i Alumni Association, Mamalahoa Chapter to restore the King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo.
$8.6M Awarded by DOE for Native Hawaiian Education
The United States Department of Education has awarded $8,610,632 in federal grants to support Native Hawaiian education.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-two motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
