East Hawai‘i News
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20.
$6.6M Awarded to Hawai’i Education Agencies
Grant money awarded will be used to support Hawai’i DOE educators and staff in using data to effectively support students in the classroom.
High School Students ‘GEAR UP’ for College
September 21 marks the beginning of National GEAR UP Week and over 16,000 students across Hawai’i will celebrate the college access program.
Missing Wisconcin Woman Located
Twenty-four-year-old missing Wisconsin woman Julia Sollazo was located Monday at 11:50 a.m.
‘O’okala Residents Under Water Conservation Notice
The ‘O’okala Deep Well failed on Monday. Water is currently being hauled from a nearby water system and residents have been placed on a Water Conservation Status.
HPD: Waikoloa Crash Victim Died from Medical Condition
An autopsy has been completed on a 49-year-old Hilo man who died Thursday after being involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision in Waikoloa.
State PUC Listening Sessions, Docket Issues Announced
The Hawai’i State Public Utilities Commission has announced two public listening sessions on the Big Island relative to the NextEra-HEI docket.
Missing Hiker Suffered Exhaustion and Hypothermia
The hiker was located on the Mauna Loa Observatory trail, approximately 1.5 mile above the observatory.
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.
