East Hawai‘i News
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.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday
Flags will be at half-staff Saturday in honor of late former State Representative Colleen Meyer.
Repaving Work Extended at Thurston Lava Tube
Continued work on the repaving of the Thurston Lava Tube exit trail within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will cause the trail to remain closed for an additional week.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/14/15
Inflationary tilt began at the summit of Kilauea early Friday morning.
Keamuku Maneuver Area Opens for Mammal Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal bow hunting.
Local Students Join Rural Education Force
Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.
Brown Water Advisory Spans Large East Hawai’i Area
A Brown Water Advisory warns the public that storm runoff flowing into coastal areas could contain harmful debris.
Schatz Works to Expand Social Security
Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.
Honoka’a Library Closes Due to Staffing Shortage
A temporary closure will take place through Aug. 24 at the Honoka’a Public Library due to a staffing shortage.
Kealakehe Will Gain ‘Keonepoko North’ Buildings
Kealakehe High School will be one of two recipients of buildings set up last year in Kea’au for Keonepoko students as lava threatened Pahoa.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/13/15
Deflation persists at the summit of Kilauea as another deflationary episode began Wednesday.
Coast Guard Requests Help in Locating Gregory Voight
The United States Coast Guard says it is searching for Big Island resident Gregory Voight, who has not been seen since Sunday night at Pahoehoe Beach.
Mauna Kea Ho’oponopono Session Still in the Works
Ho’oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian process to make right and heal difficult situations.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI-related statistics remain down from last year’s number, while traffic fatalities have spiked.
6:30 p.m. UPDATE: Hilda Flood Advisory Extended
Hilda will pass far enough to the south of the Hawaiian Islands to avoid a direct impact.
Police Arrest Suspect in Kurtistown Incident
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested a 50-year-old man who was earlier listed as wanted in connection to an alleged armed robbery in Kurtistown.
HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Tropical Storm Hilda
The Big Island, as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, remained under a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning, with a Flash Flood Warning to go into effect at 6 p.m.
Community Meeting Focuses on Waipio Road
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 25 at the Honoka’a Complex Gym.
