East Hawai‘i News
Big Island Prisons Gain New Correctional Officers
Big Island prisons will gain eight of the 12 graduates of the Department of Public Safety’s 2015 class of correctional officers.
Hurricane Guillermo Begins to Slow Down
Hurricane Guillermo remains a Category 2 hurricane but is expected to lose intensity on Sunday.
OHA Objects to Mauna Kea Rule Enforcement
Office of Hawaiian Affairs chairman Robert Lindsey spoke Friday on behalf of OHA regarding enforcement of the emergency rules access atop Mauna Kea.
Police Renew Request for Wanted Woman
A 19-year-old woman is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.
Man Charged in Pistol Theft
The sought after owner of an antique pistol with an ivory handle has been identified by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Police Release July 31 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Water Service Restored Following Kaumana Main Break
Water services have been restored to Department of Water Supply customers in the Kaumana area following a water main break in the area.
Public Information Sought in June Arson Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking public information in a June 12 Puna structure fire that is believed to have been intentionally set.
UPDATE: Guillermo Upgraded to Category Two Hurricane
Hurricane Guillermo was located about 1,430 miles to the east southeast of Hilo, as of 11 a.m. Friday.
UPDATE: Two Extended Furlough Inmates Fail to Check In
Two extended furlough inmates failed to report to a Kona extended furlough house for their scheduled check-in Thursday.
Cub Scouts to Begin Program Member Recruitment
Recruitment of new Cub Scout program members by the Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council will begin in August.
$14.2M Awarded to State to Fight Homelessness
A total of $14.2 million has been awarded to the State of Hawai’i to support programs that fight homelessness.
Thurston Lava Tube Electrical Work to Cause Closure
The replacement of an electrical line at the Thurston Lava Tube, within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, will close the exit trail beginning Aug. 3.
Water Main Break Causes Emergency Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply has shut off water in a variety of areas surrounding Kaumana after a water main broke Thursday morning.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/30/15
Activity recorded on Kilauea summit tiltmeters have shown inflation over the past day, and that the activity is consistent with a Deflation/Inflation event.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Guillermo Continues to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Guillermo is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center in the Eastern Pacific and is forecasted to become a hurricane by Friday morning.
Police Seek Individual Caught on Surveillance at PGV
An individual caught on surveillance at Puna Geothermal Venture on July 10 is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i Appoints Head of School
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i has appointed M. Kāhealani Nae‘ole-Wong as its head of school.
Gabbard, Cook Introduce HIRE Vets Act of 2015
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai’i and Paul Cook of California introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2015 on Wednesday.
