East Hawai‘i News
Public Meetings for New FEMA Flood Maps Start Next Week
The updated maps will help Hawai’i County officials and local residents better identify known flood risks.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.4M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance
The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.
Two Routes Possible for Oneo Lane Project
Two routes are being discussed for the Oneo Lane Project in Kona that would connect Ali’i Drive to Kuakini Highway.
Artillery Training Scheduled to Begin at PTA
Military personnel will begin artillery training at Pohakuloa Training Area Wednesday.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
The actual expected peak runs from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on August 12 but the best viewing times are early in the morning on…
UPDATE: Hilda Moves Farther South
As of 11 p.m. Hilda has maximum sustained winds near 45 mph and was 240 miles southeast of Hilo.
CWRM Names Deputy Chair, CEO
Jeffery T. Pearson was named as deputy to the chairperson and chief executive officer of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Hawai’i Commission on Water Resource Management.
HI-EMA, Coast Guard, Partners Prep for Hilda
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, the United States Coast Guard. and partnering agencies urge preparation ahead of Hilda.
Police Search for Wanted Kamuela Man
Brandon K. Paulino-Pawai is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on warrants for contempt of court and violating terms of a deferred plea.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/11/15
A deflationary episode began at about 12 p.m. Monday. A normal decrease in the Overlook crater’s lava surface has taken place.
HVNP Plans Closures As Hilda Nears
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park officials plan closures as Hurricane Hilda approaches the Big Island.
Hilo Union Participates in Complex Branding Project
Hilo Union Elementary kindergarten students received t-shirts as part of a volunteer pilot program for the Hilo-Waiakea Complex to improve the branding of Hilo High School.
DCCA Latest to Oppose Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
The Division of Consumer Advocacy of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has opposed the NextEra Energy, Inc./Hawaiian Electric Companies merger.
UPDATE: Hilda Slows Down to a Crawl
As of the 8:00 p.m. Central Pacific Hurricane Center update, Hilda is now a tropical storm with winds at 65 mph…
Police Seek Missing Hilo Man
A 58-year-old missing Hilo man, last seen in Hilo on Thursday, is currently being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kurtistown Man Wanted in Armed Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 50-year-old Kurtistown man in connection to an armed burglary.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/10/15
Inflationary trend has been active at the summit of Kilauea over the past day. The current trend is a trade-off with recent deflationary tilt that began after a brief lull in activity.
Political Analysis: Ige on Mauna Kea
Political analysts discuss whether Gov. David Ige’s actions on Mauna Kea will impact his popularity in the future.
