East Hawai‘i News
Puna Assault Suspects Wanted
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for two suspects in an assault incident that took place in Hawaiian Paradise Park Wednesday.
PTA to Kawaihae Military Convoys Scheduled
Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3.
Identity of Individual on Surveillance Sought
The identity of an individual caught on surveillance is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
No PTA Hunting Due to Training
Pohakuloa Training Area will not open over the weekend for hunting as scheduled training takes place.
UPDATE: Ignacio May Prompt Hurricane Watch Tonight or Tomorrow
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center is mantaining watch over Hurricane Jimena.
DWS: Power Cost Charges Expected to Drop
Power cost charges will decrease, according to the Department of Water Supply. Customers can expect to see the charge drop from $2.32 per 1,000 gallons of water used to $1.85.
$240K Raised for Hawai’i Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy of Hawai’i Corporate Council for the Environment raised $240,000 for local conservation during its 2015 fiscal year.
Souki Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i has named Officer Brian Souki as the East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month.”
Access Route Planned for Ka’u Forest Reserve
Departent of Land and Natural Resource officials say the roadway will allow easier access to the 61,000-acre reserve for a variety of uses.
DWS: Kea’au Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled
A fire hydrant test along Old Volcano Highway in Kea’au will cause a temporary disruption in the area’s water supply.
Supreme Court to Hear Mauna Kea Lawsuit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today regarding the issuance of a conservation district land use permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Hawai’i Meth Project Seeks Fair Volunteers
The Hawai’i Meth Project is seeking volunteers for the Hilo Jaycees Hawai’i County Fair in Hilo from Sept. 10 to 13.
UPDATE: Jimena Becomes Eighth Hurricane of East Pacific Season
Hurricane Ignacio has entered Central Pacific waters. Jimena continues to be monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Flash Flood Watch Extended Across the State
A Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 6 p.m. Thursday for the entire state.
West Hawai’i Homes, UH-Hilo Named AIA Award Recipients
The American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter named four Big Island structures as winners of the 57th Annual Design Award for their architectural design in 2015.
HPD ‘Actively Investigating’ Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a Puna murder.
ACT Scores Improve Statewide
A state-wide two percent increase of ACT scores was noted in the Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015 report, released by ACT Wednesday.
Police Arrest, Charge Man in Suspected Marijuana Operation
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a man who is believed to be behind a marijuana operation in Kurtistown.
UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Strengthening, Tropical Storm Jimena Forms
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Ignacio and Tropical Storm Jimena.
UPDATE: Hamakua Police Station Phones Back in Operation
Phone service at the Hamakua Police Station remains out Wednesday.
