East Hawai‘i News
Accused Murderer Will Undergo Medical Examination
An Illinois man facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman in Hilo last Friday will undergo a medical examination.
Hilo Muni Improvements Break Ground
Dignitaries gathered on Friday in celebration of the public blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for upcoming improvements to the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Honoka’a Library to Reopen Sooner than Expected
Honoka’a Public Library will reopen earlier than anticipated after scheduling issues forced the library to close last week.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/17/15
Inflationary tilt continues to occur at the summit of Kilauea. Flat tilt has also been recorded in the past day.
HPD Identifies Homicide Victim
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the victim of a Friday morning homicide in Downtown Hilo.
Honey Bee Queen to Make Big Island Stop
Gabrielle Hemesath, the 2015 American Honey Queen, will visit the Big Island during her National Honey Month tour.
Hawai’i Researcher Leads El Niño Study in the Central Pacific
For the first time, a group of scientists, led by a University of Hawai’i at Manoa oceanographer, studied small scale ocean mixing under El Niño conditions in the Central Pacific.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 17-20
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 17.
UPDATE: Police Search For Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Britney Pieta, who was last seen in Hawaiian Acres.
Man Charged in Hilo Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Curtis Hodges, 35, in connection to the death of a woman in Hilo early Friday morning.
Na’alehu Water Shut-Off Scheduled
The Department of Water Supply will shut water off along a Na’alehu Road on Aug. 24 as crews work to conduct a service change-out.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation says road work will continue this weekend on the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau.
UPDATE: One Person Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash
One person died in an early two-vehicle crash along Highway 19 Saturday morning.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
HVNP Opens All Previously Closed Trails, Areas
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has reopened all previously closed trails and areas.
Police Urge Public Not to Call European Emergency Number
Police say residents should disregard stories posted on social media sites describing a 112 number as a means to contact police.
Eight Arrested for Squatting Claim Hawaiian Sovereignty
Eight Puna residents were arrested Friday for illegally squatting in a Kurtistown home while claiming Hawaiian Sovereignty rights.
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Hilo Murder Investigation
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman found unresponsive in Hilo just after midnight Friday.
Police Release Aug. 14 Arrest Warrants
This list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
